Clare *Day 6*

Here is our last inspiration card by Clare: I love the beautiful simplicity of this design! The black, white, and teal color combo really draws attention to the beautiful image. Clare's nontraditional color for leaves is so eye-catching! I also love the way Clare layered her torn edge against the black cardstock which adds to the texture and handmade feel of the card! Finally, I can't think of a better embellishment than one of Clare's bows!

Here is my take. I was especially inspired to dig out an older Hero Arts tree image that I haven't used nearly enough! And I was inspired to go with few nontraditional teal leaves!

Thanks for looking and commenting, too! :) You all bring me so many smiles!! Thanks especially to Clare for allowing me to share her MAGNIFICENT creations this week!
Supplies---Stamps: Tree (Hero Arts CL230), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL380), Text (Inkadinkado); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Markers (Martha Stewart); Other: Scallop and Butterfly Punches (Fiskars), Twine (Darice, Inc.), Pearls (Recollections), Gems (Brenda Walton for K&Company), Misc. Cardstock and Thread

Clare *Day 5*

I'm lovin' this next card by Clare:Don't you just love the way Clare uses her die cuts?? This is so innovative! I love the red and grey color combo! The colorblocking using pp adds great visual interest. And this card also has another of my favorite Clare trademarks-- a perfectly tied and perfectly placed bow!

Here is my take: See you tomorrow with our last card from Clare!
Supplies--Stamps: Sentiment (Hero Arts CL394), Elephant and Paisley (CL400), Crackle (Rubber Stampeded); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Copic Markers (R29, YR68, C7); Other: Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Gems (Brenda Walton for K&Company), Misc. Cardstock and Thread

Clare *Day 4*

Hello, my friends! I just know you will love this butterfly card by Clare: This grouping of fluttering friends is just too sweet! I love the light pink color with the pretty pearls. Clare adds such nice dimension to her cards, too! And finally, I love Clare's bold use of a BIG ribbon tied on the side! Keep the butterfly cards a comin', Clare!!

Here is my take:Thanks again for stopping by! See you tomorrow. :)
Supplies--- Stamps: Background Text (Hero Arts CL156), Butterflies (Martha Stewart); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other: Scallop Punch (Martha Stewart), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Distress Stickles (Rangler), Pearls (Recollections), Embroidery Floss (DMC); Misc. Cardstock

Clare *Day 3*

Here's another fab butterfly card by Clare:

This card is so soft and sweet! I just can't get enough of Clare's shaped/die cut cards! The pink and brown are a great color combo. Finally, I love the playful touches Clare adds to this card like the big bow and fun butterfly trail which includes the sentiment!

Here is my take:Thanks again for stopping by, my friends! I hope I will see you tomorrow with another terrific card by Clare!!
Supplies---Stamps: Bird (Hero Arts CG152), Blackground Text (Inkadinkado), Music Notes and Sentiment (Papertrey Ink.); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other: Picket Fence Punch (Martha Stewart), Pearls (Recollections), Embossing Folder (ProvoCraft for Cuttlebug), Misc. Thread and Cardstock

Clare *Day 2*

Here is Clare's sweet card:

The first thing that attracted me to this card was the overall layout/design. I love the dimension of the three layers. The big blue bow on the top is the perfect embellishment. Clare has a keen eye for color, too! The pink butterfly really "pops" against the white background!

Here is my take:Thanks for stopping by! I hope to see you tomorrow, my friends! :)
Supplies---Stamps: Roses (Hero Arts CG152), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL342), Text (Inkadinkado); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Other: Butterfly Punch (Fiskars), Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Pearls (Recollections), Misc. Cardstock and Ribbon, Watercolor Pencil (Stampin' Up)

Inspired by...Clare!

I'm so excited to share the work of our next talented stamper... Clare! You may know her as ctprezzia on flickr or her fun blog Bearydo Cards Inc.

Here is our first fabulous card by Clare:

And isn't it a beauty? I love her sparkling butterflies against the light pink background! The dark black ribbon makes a bold statement. The polka dot paper was the perfect choice to complement Clare's stamping. Finally, Clare makes the best shaped cards using her die cuts!!

Here is my take. I was so inspired by the pink/red color scheme as well as that dark black ribbon under Clare's butterflies. (And thanks, Kathy, for the fab elephant stamp!)

See you tomorrow with another of Clare's pretty creations!

Supplies---Stamps: Sentiment (Hero Arts CL294), Flourish (Hero Arts CG119), Elephant (Memory Box); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), White Gel Pen (Sakura); Other: Pearls (Recollections), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Scallop Punch (Fiskars)