Karen - Day 6

Hi everyone! Thanks for your patience and for stopping by on our final day of inspiration with Karen. Even though this is her last day here on "Inspired by..." I know her cards will continue to inspire me every time I check out her photostream! Here is Karen's inspiration card--it is pure eye candy!! :)

I love the warm, rich colors on this photo card! All of the beautiful distressing makes this card seem like a little treasure. The mix of patterns and textures all come together perfectly!! Finally, the picture takes center stage and could not be any cuter!

Here is my card:

Again, thanks for coming by and checking out Karen's marvelous cards this week! Your kind comments have meant so much. Be sure to check back to see who the next inspirational stamper will be!

Supplies
Stamps: Sentiments (Making Memories), Text (Inkadinkado); Ink: Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink; Other: Misc. Cardstock and Button, Perfect Pearls, Mini Mister, Staples, Circle Punch (Martha Stewart), Kraft Cardstock (Stampin' Up)

Karen's Inspiration - Day 5

Hi everyone-- ready for another fabulous card by Karen? Here you go:

I think it is impossible to look at Karen's cards and not feel cheery! This card is no exception. I love the bright colors and fun flowers. The little owl and birds are the perfect touch of whimsy. Finally, isn't that the coolest tree?? Love the punched circle--so unique!

Here is my card-- I was especially inspired by Karen's color combo--purple/pink, orange, and green. I created the background using this cool technique from Jennifer McGuire.

Thanks for visiting--make sure you come back tomorrow for our last day with Karen!

Stamps: Text (Inkadinkado), Plaid (Great Impressions), Text (Papertrey Ink.)

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Versamark, Stampin' Up Black Ink

Other: Misc. Cardstock, Thread, Buttons and Gems, Fiskar's Butterfly Punch, JoAnn's Craft Essentials Clear Embossing Powder

Karen's Inspiration- Day 4

Hi everyone! Thanks for coming by again today. Check out this gorgeous plaque of Karen's:

This shabby chic plaque feels so warm and sweet. Karen incorporated so many techniques and tied them all together with soft yellows, oranges, whites, and tans. The white paint is the perfect touch of distressing! I love the emboss/resist technique she did on polka dot paper- I've got to try that sometime soon. Finally, what a beautiful sentiment. Wouldn't this make a fabulous gift for a graduate?

Here is my take on Karen's beauty:

Thanks for popping in! See you tomorrow. :)

Stamps: Floral/Leaves (Amy Butler Lotus Floral), Sentiment (Hero Arts)

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink, VersaMark

Other: Perfect Pearls with H2O in a Mini Mister, Misc. Plain Cardstock, MME Patterned Paper, JoAnn Craft Essentials Embossing Powder, Dimensional Adhesive, EK Success Corner Rounder Punch, Fiskars Butterfly Punch, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Misc. Pearls and Thread

Karen's Inspiration - Day 3

If you haven't seen this card by Karen get ready because your jaw is going to drop!

I just love the colors, blending, textured flowers, scallops, sentiment, yes- everything. And I haven't even gotten to the envelope yet! The flower on the envelope reminds me of a beautiful collage. The stitching ties everything together. So clever and unique! I'm telling you, if you need some inspiration you've got to take a peek at Karen's photostream on flickr.

On my card, I tried to recreate some of Karen's textured flowers and stitching.

Thanks so much for stopping by! See you tomorrow with more of Karen's fabulous cards!

Stamps: Sentiment (Hero Arts), Background Plaid (Martha Stewart), Leaves (Hero Arts)
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink, VersaMark
Other: Misc. cardstock and thread, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, JoAnn Craft Essentials Embossing Powder, Misc. Button and Pearls

Karen's Inspiration- Day 2

Welcome back! Here is Karen's beautiful card for today's inspiration:

I love the teal, orange, and brown colors. When looking at her photostream in flickr--this card caught my eye immediately! One things I love about Karen's cards are her flowers that are full of texture!!! They seem to pop right off the page and make the best focal points. I just had to try to recreate a couple on my card:

Thanks again for stopping by! See you tomorrow!

Stamps: Sentiment (Making Memories), Leaves (Hero Arts)

Ink: Memories Chestnut Dye Ink Pad

Other: Twine (Darice, Ink.), Misc. Button and Cardstock, Teal Cardstock (My Mind's Eye)

A New Featured Stamper....Karen

I am thrilled to announce my next featured stamper. You know her best as karenmp56 on flickr. Karen's encouragement and kind comments have boosted all of us who post cards and share our creations. Not only is she sweet supporter of her fellow stampers, but she is an accomplished stamper, too! The words I think best describe her cards are.... FUN and BRIGHT! Looking at her cards is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.

Here is the first inspiration card:

Don't you just love the bright colors?? The paper flower is perfection--it reminds me of a fresh daisy. Her pearl embellisments are the perfect finishing touch! I love the way she put the pearls right on the button in the center of the flower.

Here is my take on Karen's fantastic creation:

Note: The flower is created by punching small circles and then rolling them in on the sides.

Again, thanks so much for looking-- stay tuned over the next five days for more of Karen's fantastic cards!

Stamps: Text (Inkadinkado), Geometric Background and Dots (Martha Stewart), Leaves (Hero Arts), Sentiment (SavvyStamps)

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Stampin' Up Black Ink

Other: Martha Stewart Cardstock, Misc. Plain Cardstock, Pearl Embellishment (Kaiser Scrapbook), Misc. Button and Thread, Small Circle Punch (Martha Stewart), Large Circle Punch (Paper Shapers)