Kathy *Day 6*

Our last card by Kathy is so unique:

I love the way she added the swirls of smoke from the chimney! Her cute house looks so warm and cozy against the dark blue paper! The embossed background is the perfect touch of texture. Finally, the polka dot ribbon ties in all of the colors. This would make such a perfect card to send someone after visiting their home for the holidays!

Here is my take on Kathy's awesome card. I was really inspired by her dark, rich colors.

A special thanks to Kathy for letting me share her amazing cards this week! If you are in need of more inspiration, be sure to check out her blog, The Daily Marker. See you tomorrow, my friends, with a special "Inspired by..." post. ;)

EDITED TO ADD-- KATHY IS HAVING AN AMAZING BLOG CANDY GIVE AWAY ON HER BLOG. CHECK IT OUT HERE! LOOK AT ALL OF THESE GOODIES:

Supplies---Stamps: Antique Brocade (Hero Arts CG102), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL342); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz),VersaMagic Chalk Ink; Other: Misc. Cardstock and Thread, Embossing Folder (ProvoCraft for Cuttlebug), Leaf DieCut (Sizzix), Small Flower Punch (Punch Bunch), Scallop Punch (Martha Stewart), Pearls (Recollections), Sentiment Die Cut (ProvoCraft), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media)

Kathy *Day 5*

Hi! I'm so glad you stopped by today. Here is our next inspiration card with Kathy:Isn't this a beauty!?? The details on this card are so amazing. All of the intricate coloring, gems, layering, background stamping... whoa! It just blows my mind! A masterpiece like this takes Talent (with a capital 'T')!

Here is my take on Kathy's stunner: Thanks for stopping by! See you tomorrow with our last card with Kathy!

Supplies--Stamps: Sentiment (Hero Arts CL342), Butterflies (Hero Arts CG130); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), VersaMagic Chalk Ink, Copic and Martha Stewart Markers; Other: Die Cut (Sizzix), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Distress Stickles (Ranger), Gems

Kathy *Day 4*

Check out this pretty card from Kathy:

I just love those glossy flowers with giant pearls! They look so pretty with the soft patterned papers in the background. The border punch adds a pop of dark color and nice detail! Finally, the simple sentiment compliments Kathy's eye-catching design!

Here is my take:

Thanks so much for stopping by again! Your comments are always so sweet!

Supplies---Stamps: Sentiment (Hero Arts CL156), Flourish (Hero Arts CG119), Splatter (All Night Media); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Copic Marker (R26); Other: Misc. Cardstock and Thread, Scallop Punch (Fiskars), Butterfly Punches (Martha Stewart & Fiskars), Pearls (Recollections)

Kathy *Day 3*

Hi all! Hope your week is off to a good start! :) Here is the next card by Kathy:

Nothing is cheerier than a vase of white daisies! This card is sure to brighten anyone's day. And isn't that frog too cute?? I love that he is peeking out from behind the vase with his silly smile. Kathy's coloring on this card is fabulous. She is a pro at shading and highlighting images with her markers. She really makes the images come to life!

Here is my take:

See you tomorrow!

Supplies---Stamps: Sentiment (Hero Arts CL 342), Flowers (Hero Arts CG128); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Copic Markers (YR68, Y08), White Gel Pen (Sakura); Other: Misc. Cardstock, Flower Pot Punch (McGill Inc.), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Rectangle Scallop Die Cut (Nestabilities), Embossing Folder (ProvoCraft for Cuttlebug), Pearls (Recollections)

Kathy *Day 2*

Here is the next card by Kathy:

I love, love, LOVE the colors of this card. Kathy's stamping of the clouds in orange is bold and fun! And I'm sure you noticed her stunning butterfly. One of Kathy's style trademarks is adding dots to a stamped image. Who would have thought that this could add so much!!?? Finally, I love the texture and sparkle the punched border and gems add to this card.

Here is my take. I had way too much fun adding some white dots to my butterfly...this could be addicting! :)

Thanks again for stopping by!

Supplies---Stamps: Butterfly (Hero Arts CG120), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL342), Butterfly Trail stamped and stitched (Hero Arts JS143); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), VersaMagic Chalk Ink, Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other: White Gel Pen (Sakura), Copic Marker (YR68), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Misc. Cardstock, Gems, and Thread

Inspired by... Kathy!!

I am so excited to feature Kathy, (AKA crzy4stamps-kathy on flickr)! She is one of my stamping idols and it is my honor to share some of her cards. I recommend adding her blog to your favorites because she is always cooking up something creative and inspiring in her corner of blogland and don't forget to check out her flickr photostream, too!

Okay, lets get started. :) Here is the first inspiration card by Kathy:

Isn't this amazing!?! Kathy's coloring of the little girl and snowy background is brilliant! I love these unexpected colors together. This card is so bright and bold! The row of brads along the bottom is such a fun touch- I love the way she incorporated them with the scallop punch! This card is just pure eye-candy!

Here is my take:Thanks so much for stopping by and for your lovely comments! :) I hope to see you tomorrow with another of Kathy's stunning masterpieces!

Supplies--Stamps: Flower (Hero Arts CG128), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL342); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Copic Markers (YR68, R29, Y08), Martha Stewart Markers (Granny Smith, Putty); Other: Misc. Cardstock Brads, and Thread, Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Pearls (Recollections), Scallop Punch (Fiskars)