Agata *Day 5*

Happy Friday, my blogging friends! Today is our last day with Agata. Make sure that you check out her BLOG and PHOTOSTREAM for continued inspiration! I just love this butterfly card of hers:

Once again, Agata has really caught my eye with her color choices! The orange, pink, and touches of purple/red look fresh and bright! The torn paper effect makes for a unique and unexpected way to include the sentiment! Finally, that butterfly trail looks just lovely made from those tiny beads!
Here is my take:Thanks again, Agata for letting me share your cards on my blog this week AND thanks to all of you who have stopped by!! :)
Supplies---Stamps: Sentiment (Hero Arts CG132); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other: Leaves Die Cut (Sizzix), Butterfly Punch (Fiskars), Metallic Decor (Hero Arts), Misc. Cardstock and Thread

Agata *Day 4*

Okay, find your strongest adhesive, tape runner, double sided tape, duct tape, whatever you've got and now adhere your socks to your ankles because if you don't this next card by Agata is going to knock them right off your feet!! Check out this marvelous creation:WOWSERS; right??!! I love the bright blended colors!! I also love how the order of the colors in background mirrors the order on the center panel only in reverse. The punched kraft paper is a unique way to attach the sentiment. One final element that I think really makes this card"pop" are the touches of white! Oh, Agata, you are amazing!
Here is my take:
Supplies--Stamps: Text (Hero Arts K5344), Leaves (K & Company); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), VersaMark; Other: Pearls (Recollections), Embossing Folder (Provocraft for Cuttlebug), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), White Embossing Powder (JoAnn Craft Essentials), Large Butterfly Punch (Martha Stewart), Small Butterfly Punch (Fiskars)

Agata *Day 3*

I find this next card by Agata simply breathtaking: Aren't ALL of those flowers beautiful?! I love that Agata used text on the flowers and kept them white! The ever so light distressing on the edges give them great dimension, too! The woodgrain on the flower pot adds visual interest. Finally, I find it so amazing how Agata created this neutral card that really packs a punch and is so eye catching.

Here is my take. I was especially inspired by Agata's text flowers in white.

Thanks for stopping by and thanks also for all of your lovely comments, my friends! I seriously can't tell you enough how much you ALL make me SMILE! :)

Oh, and I nearly forgot, I've had a few questions about the marker holders in my craft room--I got them at Michaels (very inexpensive) and they are made by a company called "Simply Built."
Supplies---Stamps: Hero Arts (CG125, CL272, S5213), Tulips (Jane's Doodles Digital Stamp available HERE), Woodgrain (All Night Media); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Martha Stewart Marker, White Gel Pen (Sakura); Other: Embossing Folder (Provocraft for Cuttlebug), Pearls (Recollections), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Misc. Cardstock and Embroidery Floss

Agata *Day 2*

Welcome to day 2 of inspiration with Agata. Now, not only is Agata an accomplished cardmaker, but her scrapbook pages are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Check out this one: Isn't this just striking? I love the simplicity and how the focus is on those SUPER cute photos!! The color blocking is fantastic! And by placing the color squares and photos on kraft, they really come to life! Finally, the small butterflies are perfectly placed and make a fantastic embellishment!
Here is my take:

Thanks to everyone for stopping by and for leaving such sweet comments!

Supplies--Stamps: Hero Arts (CL272, CG119, CG125), Woodgrain (All Night Media); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other--Flower Punch (Punch Bunch), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Misc. Cardstock and Thread

Inspired by...Agata!

Hi everyone! Welcome to another week of "Inspired by..." creations! :) This week the featured artist is none other than the talented Agata! If you haven't checked out her PHOTOSTREAM and BLOG make sure you pop by as she is always sharing her awesome work!

Here is our first inspiration card by Agata: This vibrant card is just brilliant! The background is brimming with rich color and the lightly stamped flourish is subtle and pretty! I love the way Agata has stamped the center panel with text and that gorgeous floral image. The colors on the flowers really "pop!" This card is a STUNNER (but so are all of Agata's cards so I'm not surprised!).
Here is my take:

Thanks everyone for stopping by! I will see you tomorrow with another one of Agata's lovely creations!

Supplies--Stamps: Background (Hero Arts S5213), Text (Hero Arts K5344), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL272), Flowers (Tim Holtz), Postmark (Stampabilities), Postcard (Digi kit from Michelle Underwood available at twopeasinabucket.com); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other: Misc. Cardstock and Embroidery Floss, Stickles (Ranger)