Carole *Day 6*

Today is our last day of inspiration with Carole. Be sure to check out her blog and photostream for more of her FABULOUS designs! I love the teal and green color scheme Carole has used on this card! She has created the perfect mix of patterned paper AND stamping! And the pretty bow with button and twine is such an appealing embellishment. Finally, the overall design of this card is one of beauty and balance. Carole, I just can't get enough of your cards!

Here is my take:Thanks again everyone for stopping by this week and leaving such heartfelt comments. You always make my day!!! And, BIG thanks to Carole for allowing me to share your works of art in my little corner of blogland. :)

Supplies--Stamps: Butterflies (Hero Arts Digi Kit Winged Friends), Flourish (Hero Arts CG119), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL156), Leaves (Amy Butler); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other: Misc. Cardstock, Scallop Square Punch (EK Success for Stampin' Up), Stickles (Ranger), Pearls (Recollections)

Carole *Day 5*

Carole is a master of all styles! Check her bright, fun card:

I love the sweet, simplicity of this design! The bright flowers are perfectly colored and the dainty pearls make the perfect centers. The butterflies add a touch of whimsy and the watercolor effect adds to the appeal of this card! Finally, who can resist that splendid, big, white bow??!!
Here is my take:

See you tomorrow, my bloggin' buddies, for our last day with Carole!

Oh, and I almost forgot-- I've had a couple of requests that I add Feed Burner or Feed Blitz here so y'all can subscribe to my little blog. I've just started looking into it and will keep you posted! Thanks again for your comments and interest!! If I had known blogging would be this fun, I would have started a long time ago! :)

Supplies--Stamps: Flowers (Hero Arts CL400), Dragonflies (Hero Arts CL228), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL342), Crackle (Rubber Stampede); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other: Pearls (Recollections), Misc. Cardstock and Thread

Carole *Day 4*

This next card by Carole is sure to make you smile:

This colorful collection of hearts and buttons is sooooo FUN! The bright colors "pop" against the kraft background. The patterns on the hearts provide the perfect texture. As always, Carole never forgets the details like the twine and pink ribbon! Finally, the banners are the perfect way to display the beautiful sentiment!
Here is my take:Supplies--Stamps: Butterflies (Hero Arts CG130), Senitment (Hero Arts CL153), Grass (Stampin' Up); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other: Butterfly Punch (Fiskars), Metal Accents (Recollections), Stickles (Ranger), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Misc. Cardstock and Thread

Carole *Day 3*

Here is our next inspiration card by Carole:

Okay, pick your jaw up off the floor, my friends!! :) Isn't this awesome?? I love the beautiful butterfly sitting on that great background. The background reminds me of an abstract painting--so fun and unique and not often seen on cards! Carole also has created a lovely balance to this card by combining stickers, stamping, and embellishments!

Here is my take:Thanks again for stopping by!
Supplies--Stamps: Butterfly (Hero Arts Digi Kit Winged Friends), Background Patterns (Martha Stewart), Sentiment (Inkadinkado), Leaves (Amy Butler); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), VersaMark; Other: Dimesional Adhesive (All Night Media), Misc. Cardstock and Thread, Clear Embossing Powder (JoAnn's Craft Essentials)

Carole *Day 2*

WOW! Thanks everyone for your sweet comments yesterday. :) So fun! Here is our next inspiration card by Carole:
This card has such a natural beauty! I love the startburst flower in bright pink! The torn edge at the top is an unexpected detail that looks great! And isn't that tiny sentiment tag the cutest??!!

Here is my take:
See you tomorrow, my friends!
Supplies--Stamps: Dots (Hero Arts CG 139), Fern (Hero Arts CL298), Plaid (Martha Stewart)Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Red Copic Marker to color pearls, VersaMark; Other: Twine (Darice, Inc.), Pearls (Recollections), Sheet Music from Vintage Hymnal, White Embossing Powder (JoAnn's Craft Essentials), Misc. Cardstock and Thread

Inspired by...Carole!

Happy weekend! Our next "Inspired by..." artist has such an eye for color and details, I just know you will adore her cards! Get ready to feast your eyes on 6 days of inspiration by... (drumroll...) Carole! Make sure you check out her PHOTOSTREAM and BLOG, but only if you are ready for some serious eye candy! (and I'm a little partial to THIS post--*wink*)

Here is our first inspiration card by Carole:

This soft, delicate beauty just takes my breath away! I love the shadow stamping behind the fern. And the torn vellum for the sentiment is extra FAB! Carole is a master of the clean and simple style and this creation is so calming and pleasing to the eye!
Here is my take:Thanks for stopping by! See you tomorrow with another Carole-ish card! :)
Supplies--Stamps: Butterflies (Martha Stewart), Sentiment (Papertrey Ink), Grass (Hero Arts S5316); Ink: Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Copic Markers (B34, B29), White Gel Pen; Other: Misc. Cardstock and Thread, Stickles (Ranger), Pearls (Recollections), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Vellum (ANW Crestwood)