BLOG TAKEOVER- Day 4

Our next blog takeover-er (LOL) is one of the sweetest cardmakers I know. Oh, and she's got tons of talent up her sleeve, too!
Hi everyone!

For those of you who don't know me, my name is Barb. I'm taking over Jill's blog for the day while she's at CHA working hard and hopefully having some fun too!

I was so excited when Jill asked me to do this! I have loved her work and admired her amazing talent for a long time! She put a fun twist on this week's posts too. You're used to Jill featuring someone who inspires her. Well, this week all the posts will be just the opposite. She has asked us to choose one of her cards, then create one of our own. Isn't that fun?!

It was an absolute pleasure looking through her photostream but quite difficult choosing just one card to CASE. They are all so beautiful! I narrowed it down to three and then finally chose this one for my inspiration:


Isn't it gorgeous?! I Love the colors and ADORE this design, so I decided to very closely CASE it. Here is my card:
I got very inky with this one because that's what Jill would do! I used distress inks in Broken China, Bundled Sage and Vintage Photo. The rose stamp is from Hero Arts and I colored it with Copics, cut out the flowers and paper pieced them onto the same image that was stamped onto the main panel. I don't have a large scallop punch, so I punched out six scalloped circles and adhered them behind the panel. I love when Jill uses a text stamp and wipes a portion of it off before stamping. I used that same technique over the card base, using another Hero Arts stamp called, La Letter. And I just had to use that sentiment for Jill because she really DOES inspire me!

If I've learned anything from Jill, it's not to be afraid to use bold colors. When I use distress inks, I normally rub very lightly with the inking tool. She has taught me to use them in a different way to achieve amazing colors, and I love it!

I want to thank Jill for giving me this wonderful opportunity! It was so fun turning the tables and casing one of HER cards. I hope you've enjoyed it too. If you'd like to see more of my work, please visit my blog at http://www.bdengler4.blogspot.com/. I'd love to see you there!

Thank you for stopping by today! I really appreciate it and I know Jill does too! Have a great day! :)

Thanks, Barb, for all you do for the stamping community. You're one in a million! And I just have to say that I'm gaga over that background behind your rose on today's card! :)
Before I go, I also wanted to mention that today is the last day to sign up for my August Stamp Club DVD class! I'd love to have you stamp with me so for more details visit the Mementos Blog today OR order it directly HERE. (Oh, and I have another new card over on the Mementos Blog today, too) HUGS!

Barb *Day 6*

Here is our last inspiration card from Barb:

Can you believe that this is her first try with Copics?!! I love the shading on the flowers and the grass at the bottom looks awesome, too! The purple is such a regal color choice. Barb's overall design perfectly draws attention to the focal image. Finally, the rounded corners and embossing finish off this beauty of a card!
Here is my take:

Thanks so much everyone for stopping by this week! AND BIG THANKS to Barb for playing along and allowing me to share your talent on my blog! If you haven't been to visit Barb's PHOTOSTREAM be sure to stop by--she updates regularly with her lovely creations!
See you tomorrow, my friends, with a little photo tutorial...
Supplies--Stamps: Flowers (Hero Arts CL374), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL351), Text (Hero Arts K5344), Grass (Stampin' Up); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), White Gel Pen (Sakura); Other: Misc. Cardstock and Embroidery Floss, Glossy Accents (Ranger), Corner Rounder (EK Success), Hero Hues Notecard (Hero Arts) *THANKS KATHY!*, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder (ProvoCraft for Cuttlebug)

Barb *Day 5*

Here is today's card by Barb:

I love the unique way Barb has used this Hero Arts grass stamp! By stamping it in white on that beautiful blue she has added a bit of magic to her scene! It reminds me of a warm, starry, summer night. The organza ribbon complements Barb's color scheme. Finally, Barb always pays close attention to details like the tiny pearls on the butterflies!
Here is my take:

See you tomorrow with our last day with Barb! Thanks for popping by!
Supplies--All Stamps Hero Arts (Fern K5314, Sentiment CL156); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other: Scallop Punch (Fiskars), Misc. Cardstock and Thread

Barb *Day 4*

Here is today's inspiration card by Barb:Pretty, dainty, and feminine- this card is the epitome of all three! Barb's fantastic shading on the background flowers looks so realistic! The embossed background looks great, too! Finally, it's the little things that Barb always remembers which make this card outstanding-- rounded corners, pretty pearls, and delicious ribbon!

Here is my take. I was especially inspired by the overall layout of Barb's card. :)

Supplies--All Stamps Hero Arts (CL351, CG146, K5344); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger); Other: Misc. Ribbon and Paper Flower, Butterfly Punch (Fiskars), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Metallic Decor (Hero Arts), Misc. Cardstock

Barb *Day 3*

This next card by Barb is sure to knock your socks off:
The purple and gold color scheme of this card caught my eye immediately! I love how again, Barb, the master of distressing, has created a glowing center. It's the perfect place to put that GORGEOUS rose! Finally, the subtle flourish on the purple background is a lovely hint of pattern!

Here is my take:Thanks for looking and stopping by! See you tomorrow, my friends!
Supplies--All Stamps Hero Arts (CL400, CL272); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), White Gel Pen (Sakura), Copic Markers (BV00, Y08, YR68); Other: Dahlia Die Cut (Nestabilities), Misc. Cardstock and Thread

Barb *Day 2*

Here is our next card by Barb:

This is another example of Barb's amazing coloring and distressing skills! I love how her floral image seems to glow from behind. The lilac is colored with the most perfect shades of purple, pink, and lavender. And did you see the subtle stamping in the background? Such an elegant touch!

Here is my take:

Thanks AGAIN for stopping by and leaving such lovely comments. Barb's cards definitely are a HIT! :) See you tomorrow!

Supplies--Stamps: Flower (Rubber Stampede), Text (Hero Arts K5344), Sentiment (Inkadinkado); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Copic Markers (BV00, B29, B34), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), White Gel Pen (Sakura); Other: Pearls (Recollections), Misc. Cardstock and Thread

Inspired by...Barb!

I am thrilled to announce the next "Inspired by..." stamper. She has heaps of talent and is one of the best flickr cheerleaders---it's Barb (bdengler4)! Make sure you hop over to her PHOTOSTREAM and check out all of her lovely creations!

Here is our first inspiration card from Barb:

Isn't Barb's coloring to die for?! I love those springy daisies and the distressed background is so bold! The vibrant colors are extremely happy and energetic! And the striped background is the perfect amount of pattern behind Barb's dimensional center panel.

Here is my take. After seeing Barbs BOLD flowers with the distressed background I just had to create a BIG bold flower, too! And her distressing inspired me to bring out one of my new Hero Arts cling stamps-Aged Pring Frame (CG154).Thanks again for stopping by! I can't wait to share more of Barb's cards with you! :)

Supplies--All Stamps Hero Arts (Sentiment C2962, Aged Print Frame CG154, Flower CG141); Ink: Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger); Other: Glitter (Martha Stewart), Pearls (Recollections), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Misc. Cardstock and Thread