August 23, 2011

Inspired by...Sharon D.

I'm so thrilled to share the work of the talented and very sweet Sharon D. this week.  You can check out lots of her awesome cards by visiting her flickr photostream HERE.  Here's today's inspiration card by Sharon:
I just adore these soft colors and the overall design of Sharon's card.  The dimension she's given to her flowers is FAB as is the touch of lace beneath her sentiment.
Here's my take:
The bird, Penny Black 4157K Nature's Day, stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink onto Tiara White Cardstock (my favorite cardstock for colored pencils) was colored using Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Art Grip Colored Pencils.  Next, I cut out the bird image and mounted onto white cardstock inked very lightly with Old Paper Distress Ink.  The script background, Penny Black 1999L Letter Background, was stamped using Old Paper Distress Ink.  Sentiment by Penny Black, 30-024 Enjoy, and blue and yellow cardstock by Penny Black (Mix and Match Cardstock).

Oh- and if you stop by the Faber Castell blog after 9:15 EST, you can check out a photo tutorial on how I colored the bird image.  Click HERE to check it out.
Now for a look at what's happening on the Mementos blog today:


And there is still time to enter my giveaway for a spot to Jennifer McGuire's newest online class, Inspiration Showcase.  Go HERE to enter. :)
Have a wonderful day- see you tomorrow!


14 comments :

Elizabeth Allan said...

Jill the vibrant colors on your card are beautiful. You and Sharon have beautiful design elements!

joy said...

Gorgeous cards, Jill! Your card is so colorful and happy. Sharon's card is soft and feminine looking. Thanks for sharing.

Lin said...

Lately I've been noticing the tiny little touches that make these cards so special, like the lace edging and the beautiful twine bow - beautiful cards!

Sarpreet said...

stunning card

Anne said...

Beautiful colors on your card today Jill and so excited to see Sharon on your blog this week!

Barb said...

Oh, yay, it's Sharon this week! Love her work! Gorgeous cards from the two of you today! Love the touch of lace!

Cathy A said...

Beautiful cards, I love the subtle touch of lace below the sentiment.

Isha Gupta said...

Both the cards are just superb!!! Love your cool and bright card Jill.TFS

Anonymous said...

Nice cards--nice colors! MOM

Sharon D from Canada said...

I'm super excited and honoured to be featured by you, Jill!!! Thank you so much! I love your take on my card! Your colouring is absolutely beautiful and I love the touches of rich blue that you added - SO pretty! BIG hugs!

stamper2 said...

Seriously I love your blog! And now a chance to win a class! Yipee!

Suce

Dawn T said...

What amazing inspiration you had to work with and what a fabulous card you produced. Wonderu;

Brenda said...

Both cards are just so beautiful! I love that Nature's Day stamp and what you did with it!

Tiffany Ervin said...

Oh, this card of Sharon's I really loved! Beautiful and soft, lemony colors!