Anne *Day 6*

Today is our last day of inspiration with the marvelous Anne! Be sure to check her BLOG and PHOTOSTREAM often for lots more eye candy! Now, on to Anne's card---

Now I know we are a few months from Christmas :) but I just HAD to share this card of Anne's! I love the nontraditional colors and all of the layers of scrumptious stamping! Anne has also embellished this card to perfection with small pearls and a ribbon fit for royalty! Finally, I love, love, LOVE the unique design of the layered tags that form the shape of the card!!

Here is my take. I was especially inspired by Anne's layered tag design:

BTW- the lovely daffodil image is by my friend, Jane, who is such a talented artist! You can check out more of her digi images on her BLOG and SQUIGGLEFLY.

Thanks again, Anne, for all of the AMAZING inspiration this week!
Supplies--Stamps: Text (Hero Arts CG125), Dots and Flowers (S5213), Sentiment (Inkadinkado); Ink: Copic Markers (Y11, YR68, Y08) and Martha Stewart Markers, White Gel Pen (Sakura), Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other: Pearl (Recollections), Misc. Cardstock and Thread, Scallop Punch (Fiskars)

Anne *Day 5*

Here is another unique card from Anne:

I love how the colors just pop against the craft background! Even the touches of white are so vibrant! The overall stamping design is very different and unique. The way Anne has stamped the floral elements across the card front is very eye catching! Finally, I love the punched edge with the white highlight!
Here is my take:Thanks for stopping by! See you tomorrow with our last day with Anne!
Supplies--All Stamps Hero Arts (S5316, CL342); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), ColorBox Chalk Ink, Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other: Pearls (Recollections), Border Punch (Fiskars), Misc. Cardstock and Thread, Kraft Cardstock (Stampin' Up)

Anne *Day 4*

Here is today's inspiration by Anne:

Anne's card is amazingly bold and artistic! I so admire her skills! I love the way she has added water splotches and trails in the distress ink. It goes perfectly with the dandelion frame stamp. The colors of this card make me smile and the touch of ribbon and border punch at the bottom add a lovely finishing touch!
Here is my take:Thanks again for stopping by and for leaving such SWEET and KIND comments. I don't think I can tell you enough--THANK YOU! :)
Supplies-- All Stamps Hero Arts (Digi Kit Winged Friends, CL351, CG146); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other: Misc. Cardstock and Thread, Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Metallic Decor (Hero Arts)

Anne *Day 3*

This next card by Anne is truly AMAZING!!

I love the metallic and distressed look of the background! The touches of pearl and blues contrast perfectly with the rust colored flowers. And Anne's innovative design makes for a SUPER fab gift card holder!!
Here is my take: See you tomorrow!
Supplies: All Stamps Hero Arts (CL274, CL351); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), VersaMagic Ink, White Gel Pen (Sakura); Other: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder (ProvoCraft), Pearls (Recollections), Perfect Pearls (Ranger), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Picket Fence Punch (Martha Stewart), Misc. Cardstock, Thread, and Ribbon

Anne *Day 2*

Thanks everyone for stopping by yesterday and for all of your lovely comments! You always make me smile! Here is our next gorgeous card by Anne:Anne's big pink flower makes my heart happy! I love the dots she's added to the flower. They coordinate so well with the polka dot patterned paper. This card also has such a unique color combo which adds to its whimsical appeal!

Here is my take:

Thanks for looking!
Supplies--All Stamps Hero Arts (CL351, CG119, CG139, CL298, CG134); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Copic (C7), White Gel Pen (Sakura); Other: Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Stickles (Ranger), Pearls (Recollections), Misc. Cardstock and Thread

Inspired by...Anne!

It's my favorite day of the week...I get to announce the next "Inspired by..." stamper! :) So up next is.... Anne Gaal (prospuring on flickr)! Anne is an amazing artist in so many ways--from cardmaking, to photography, to digi scrapbooking---Anne does it all! You MUST check out her BLOG and PHOTOSTREAM.
Here is our first GORGEOUS inspiration card from Anne:
This card is such stunner! I love the distressed dandelion frame stamped in blue! The soft colors contrast perfectly with the warmth of the butterflies (which, by the way, are colored to perfection). The sentiment stamped on the ribbon is a great designer touch. And finally, Anne's use of the label die cut shape is genius!

Here is my take:Thanks so much for stopping by! Oh, be sure to check out the CURRENT CHALLENGE on Anne's blog to make a card inspired by one of hers! I will definitely be entering a couple of mine this week!! :)

Supplies--All Stamps Hero Arts (CG152, CL342, CG154), Music Notes (Paptertrey Ink); Ink: Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger); Other: Top Note Die Cut (Stampin' Up), Metallic Decor (Hero Arts), Vintage Sheet Music, Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Misc. Cardstock