Pia **Day 6**

(note: after you check out Pia's beautiful card, scroll down for my entry to Lucy's challenge)
Here is our last inspiration card with Pia:

I can't get enough of the colors on this card-- so striking! I love the plaid, too. The scallop shape adds to this lovely design. The beautiful patterned circle is the perfect place for Pia's gorgeously colored butterfly to perch! Finally, Pia's beautiful photograph shows off this unique birthday card!

Here is my take. I was inspired by the plaid in Pia's card and also her beautiful butterfly. My card is also for Lucy's card challenge -- "Wings and Strings." I used Tim Holtz's technique with alcohol inks to make the plaid and I stitched the grass on top of the Stampin' Up grass stamp. Thanks again for looking! And I hope you all believe me when I say I just love reading your comments and when you just stop by to take a peek!! I have been completely blown away with all of your kind comments and encouragement this week! AND Pia-- thanks for the amazing inspiration!!

See you tomorrow! :)
Supplies

Stamps: Text (Inkadinkado), Grass (Stampin' Up), Butterfly (Martha Stewart), Sentiment (Hero Arts JS143); Inks: Alcohol Inks (Tim Holtz), Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), White Ink (ColorBox); Other: Scallop Rectangle (Nestabilities), Twine (Darice, Inc.), Misc. Cardstock, Glossy Paper (Kodak Photo Paper)

Pia *Day 5*

Here is Pia's oh-so-pretty inspiration card for today:I just love the colors on this card! The bright oranges and yellows contrast perfectly with the pale blue sentiment. Pia has successfully combined several patterns to create an eye catching design. How creative to use a heart stamp as the flower petals!! This card is so cheery!

Here is my take: (So sorry for the bad photo. I didn't have time to get a picture outside like I normally do, so I had to make do with artificial lighting.)

Thanks again for stopping by. I hope you will join me tomorrow for our last day with Pia!
Supplies
Stamps: Splatter Pattern (All Night Media), Woodgrain (All Night Media), Sentiment (Hero Arts JS143), Flower Pattern (Hero Arts JS160) Text (Hero Arts Digital Kit); Ink: Distress Ink (Hero Arts), Memories Dye Ink in Chestnut; Other: Pearls (Recollections), Misc. Cardstock, Sentiment Die (ProvoCraft), Heart Punch (Marvy Uchida), Corner Rounder (EK Success), White Embossing Powder (JoAnn's Craft Essentials)

Pia *Day 4*

I love this card by Pia:

First of all, I love that the rich orange background is done on fabric/canvas!! I love the eye- catching colors, from the beautiful gold to the deep blue and purple of the flower. Finally, the wire antennas on the butterfly are the perfect unexpected touch to finish out this beauty!

Here is my take:

Pia inspired me to finally pull out some scrap pieces of fabric and paint away. So fun!

Supplies

Stamps: Sentiment (Papertrey Ink), Butterflies (Hero Arts Digital Winged Friends); Ink: Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Other: Leaves (Sizzix Die Cut), Misc. Gems and Fabric Scrap, Music Paper (Michelle Underwood Digital Vintage Holiday Memories Kit), Acrylic Paint (Making Memories), Corner Rounder (EK Success)

Pia **Day 3**

Check out today's wonderful card by Pia:

This card is pure perfection! I love Pia's coloring on Kraft- such a great idea. Her bright colors with lovely shading just "pop". Pia chose the perfect striped patterned paper that ties all of her colors together. And that big red bow is so fun! This card is sure to make anyone smile on their birthday.

Here is my take on Pia's beautiful creation. I was so inspired by her coloring on kraft that I had to give it a try. I used watercolor pencils and a gel pen and when I was finished I went over it all with distress ink.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies

Stamps: Sentiment (Hero Arts JS143), Floral (Rubber Stampede); Ink: Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), White Ink (ColorBox Pigment Frost White); Other: Kraft Cardstock (Stampin' Up), Text Paper (Michelle Underwood Vintage Holiday Memories Digital Kit), Watercolor Pencils (Stampin' Up), Scallop Punch (Martha Stewart), Velvet Ribbon (Cosmo Cricket Mr. Campy), Pearls (Recollections)

Pia **Day 2**

Check out this set of gorgeous cards by Pia:

I love the soft, yet bright colors of these cards. They look beautiful against the dark brown backdrop of the scalloped circle. The fun shape also adds to their appeal. Finally, the butterflies look great against the beautifully stamped backgrounds!

Here is my take on this amazing set:

Thanks again for looking and for your comments and encouragement!

Supplies

Stamps: Flower Background (Hero Arts JS160), Sentiment (Hero Arts), Butterflies (Hero Arts Digital Kit Winged Friends); Inks: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), VersaMark, Memories Chestnut Dye Ink; Other: Misc. Cardstock and Embroidery Floss, JoAnn Craft Essentials White Embossing Powder, Butterfly Punch (Martha Stewart), Pearls (Recollections)

Inspired by... PIA!

Hi everyone! I hope you are having a great start to your weekend. I know I am looking forward to watching some Christmas movies and making cards. :)

I have always admired the style our next featured stamper and I'm sure you will too. For the next six days I will be featuring cards made by... the talented Pia Overgaard! You will want to add her blog to your favorites so here is the link. Oh, and don't forget to stop by her photostream- another fab place for inspiration!

Here is our first fun card from Pia:

Could this be any cuter?! I don't think so! I love those smiley cats in pink. Their glittery scarves look great. I love the background stamping Pia did, too! Finally the "meow" embellishment hanging from the fun ribbon finishes off this unique card.

Here is my take:

Thanks for stoppin' by, my blogging buddies. I can't wait to show you another of Pia's fabulous creations tomorrow!

Thanks also for your comments and encouragement-- I appreciate each and every comment!!

Supplies

Stamps: Sentiment (Hero Arts CL167), Outline Flowers (Hero Arts Thanks again, Heather!), Crackle Background (Rubber Stampede), Text (Inkadinkado); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Memories Dye Ink in Chestnut, Frost White Ink (ColorBox Pigment Ink); Other: Leaves Die Cut (Sizzix) Kraft Cardstock (Stampin' Up), Misc. Cardstock and Thread, Clear Acrylic Stickers (EK Success), Sentiment Die Cut (ProvoCraft), Scallop Punch (Fiskars), Gel Pen (Sakura), Watercolor Pencils (Stampin' Up), White Ribbon (Offray)