Inspired Stamp Challenge Week, Day 7

Today is our final day of Inspired Stamp Challenge Week. I want to send a HUGE thanks to Jennifer McGuire for this fun opportunity! It's been such a boost to my creativity, my friend! And BIG, HUGE thanks to all of you who have visited and who have left such wonderful comments, too! I believe stampers are officially the nicest folks EVER!

Here is our final inspiration card: {Created by me, originally inspired by Vanessa, HERE.}
Our stamp selection today is the Hero Arts Artists Butterfly (H5426):And here's my card: And remember to pop over Jennifer's BLOG so you can drool over her next creation!

Thanks again for visiting. I hope you'll stop back tomorrow to see who our next "Inspired by..." stamper will be... :)
All Stamps Hero Arts (H5426, K5344, CL342)

Inspired Stamp Challenge Week, Day 6

It's day 6 of my fun challenge with Jennifer McGuire. :) This is our inspiration card today: {Created by me, originally inspired by Sasya, HERE.}
Jennfer and I are both using the Hero Arts Dogwood (S5362) today:Here's my take: I created the background on this card using Fired Brick Distress Ink and the Fired Brick Distress Ink Refill. First, I used the ink blending tool to apply a light layer of distress ink to white watercolor paper. Then I spritzed it with water. Next, I took the refill dropper in Fired Brick and applied small drops of ink at the top of the paper. I sprayed it heavily with water and the ink dripped down the paper. Once dry, I stamped the script (Hero Arts CG197) and added Walnut Stain Distress Ink to the edges of the background. I think I will be using this technique in the future--so fun (and so messy)!!!

And check out Jennifer's take on the challenge HERE. I can only imagine how beautiful it will be! :) See you soon for our last day of the Inspired Stamp Challenge. I must say, I'm sooo sad to see this coming to an end... :(
All Stamps Hero Arts: S5362, CL342, CG197

Inspired Stamp Challenge Week, Day 5

Soooo... if you thought Jennifer and I were done with our challenge, you are mistaken! :) Today is day 5 of 7 of Inspired Stamp Challenge Week. Here's our inspiration card: {Created by me, originally inspired by Donna, HERE.}
Hero Arts Three Sunflowers (S5420) is our stamp selection today: And here's my card. I must admit this may be one of my favorite cards I've ever created because blue and yellow were the colors in my wedding and our flower was the sunflower! :)
I added Distress Stickles in Antique Linen to the centers of the flowers for a little extra sparkle.Be sure to check out Jennifer's take on the challenge on her BLOG, too. I can't wait to see what she made with this sunflower stamp. I know it will be pure perfection!!!
All Stamps Hero Arts (S5420, CL272, CG125)

Inspired Stamp Challenge Week, Day 4

Hi! Thanks again for popping by my little corner of blogland! It's day 4 of Inspired Stamp Challenge Week with Jennifer McGuire and here's our inspiration card:

{Created by me, originally inspired by Debbie, HERE.}
Today, we are using Hero Arts Elegant Weeds (CG185): And here's my card:

Don't forget to go visit Jennifer. I'm sure she's got a M.A.S.T.E.R.P.I.E.C.E. to share on her BLOG!
All Stamps Hero Arts (CG185, CL156, K5344)

Inspired Stamp Challenge Week, Day 3

It's day 3 of my Inspired Stamp Challenge Week with Jennifer McGuire. Here's our inspiration card for today:

{Created by me, originally inspired by Michelle, HERE.}
The stamp for today is this versatile Tall Flower by Hero Arts (K5431):
Here's my take on the challenge:

Next, hop over to Jennifer's BLOG to see what's she's created using the Tall Flower. (I'm anxious to see myself!) HUGS!
All Stamps Hero Arts: K5431, CG197, CL342, CL428

Inspired Stamp Challenge Week, Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of my pairing up with Jennifer McGuire for Inspired Stamp Challenge Week. For more information on the challenge, see THIS post. Here's our inspiration card for today: {Created by me, originally inspired by Kelly, HERE.}
Our stamp for today is Hero Arts Floating Garden (CG192). Isn't it lovely?! Here's what I created for today:
To create the oval, I stamped the Floating Garden image on cream cardstock using VersaMark ink. Then I embossed with clear embossing powder. Next, I applied Distress Inks over the embossed image. The backgrounds were created with Distress Ink (Broken China and Rusty Hinge - my new favorite combo).

Thanks soooooo much for stopping by and for leaving such encouraging and kind comments! You all have me smiling BIG! Now, be sure to hop over to Jennifer's BLOG to see what she cooked up!
All Stamps Hero Arts: CG192, CL272, CG125

Inspired Stamp Challenge Week

Good morning, my friends!
Welcome to any new visitors who have come my way from Jennifer McGuire's blog. Thanks for visiting!!
I must admit that I am SUPER excited about this week. For the next 7 days, I am pairing up with the incredibly talented (and incredibly sweet) Jennifer McGuire for an "Inspired Stamp Challenge Week." Here's how it will work: each day Jennifer and I are sharing a new card created using the same stamp and the same card for inspiration. The inspiration cards are mine so I hope you don't get sick of me!! :)
Here's the first inspiration card:
{Created by me, originally inspired by Els, HERE.}

And Jennifer and I both used Hero Arts Garden Star (F5429):Here is what I came up with: Now, be sure to hop over to Jennifer's BLOG to see her take on the challenge! I haven't seen it yet, but I know it will be over-the-top amazing!!! :)

See you tomorrow for Inspired Stamp Challenge Week, Day 2!
All Stamps Hero Arts: F5429, CL272, CG148, K5344, S5433