Sanne *Day 5*

Before we get started today with our beautiful card by Sanne, I just wanted to let you know that I am aware that some of you have been having a hard time opening up my blog. I have no idea what the issue is, but I'm working on it. Thank you so much for your patience and for still stopping by even though it may be taking a bit longer to see everything! And if any of you techy folks have any suggestions, please feel free to leave me a comment or email me. It would be MUCH appreciated! :)

Okay, onto the fun stuff- cards!!! :) Today is our last day of inspiration with Sanne. Be sure to check out her BLOG and PHOTOSTREAM for continued inspiration and delightful creations. Here is Sanne's card for today:

This card is so unique! First, I love the delicate dandelion stamping and distressing in the background. The circles are a lovely design choice which spotlight the pretty butterflies and dandelion, too! The colors are unique--again Sanne has wowed me with her natural style! Finally, the pearls perfectly mimic the punched circles on the card. Great touch, Sanne!
Here is my take:Thanks so much for stopping by this week to see Sanne's beautiful work. I hope you have a great weekend with loads of crafting time. :) I will see you on Monday with our next "Inspired by..." stamper. I'm just bursting to tell you who it is....maybe I will give you a hint...think digi....Any guesses?
Supplies--Stamps: Sentiment (Hero Arts CL351), Aged Print Frame (Hero Arts CG154), Butterflies (Martha Stewart); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), White Gel Pen (Sakura), Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other: Vintage Sheet Music, Pearls (Recollections), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Tag Die Cut (Provocraft), White Cardstock (Xerox), Thread

Sanne *Day 4*

Here's today's inspiration card from the talented Sanne:
More delicious kraft stamping by Sanne! I love this image stamped in red! The polka dots on the bottom add a playful, vintage touch. And the twine finishes this off beautifully!
Here is my take: Thanks for popping by and for leaving such kind comments! See you tomorrow with our last day of inspiration by Sanne.
Supplies--All Stamps Hero Arts (K5344, K5376); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), White Gel Pen (Sakura), Martha Stewart Markers; Other: Lace, Thread, Pearls (Recollections), White Cardstock (Xerox), Patterned Paper (Martha Stewart)

Sanne *Day 3*

Here is our next beautiful inspiration card from Sanne:

I just love the natural feeling of this card! Sanne is always coming up with beautiful cards using kraft paper and this is no exception! The grass is a great soft background for those pretty blue butterflies. Finally, I love the unique shape of the sentiment and the twine adds to the natural feel!
Here is my take:

Thanks again for stopping by!!!
Supplies--Stamps: Grass (Hero Arts S5316), Definition (Hero Arts CG125), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL272), Butterflies (Martha Stewart); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), White Gel Pen (Sakura), VersaMark, Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other: Vellum, White Embossing Powder (Joann's Craft Essentials), Top Note Die Cut (Sizzix for Stampin' Up), Punch (Paper Shapers for Stampin' Up), Pearls (Recollections), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Embroidery Floss, Misc. Thread

Sanne *Day 2*

I love the colors on this next card by Sanne:The cheery colors of this card bring a smile to my face! The polka dots in the background also add to it's happy effect. Sanne has done a beautiful job coloring those lovely daffodils. Finally, the ribon and pearls are the perfect finishing touch!

Here is my take:

See you tomorrow, my friends! :)

Supplies--Stamps: Hero Arts (CL333, CG139), Small Polka Dots (Martha Stewart); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), VersaMark, White Gel Pen (Sakura); Other: White Cardstock (Xerox), Vellum, Embroidery Floss, White Embossing Powder (Joann's Craft Essentials), Top Note Die Cut (Sizzix for Stampin' Up)

Inspired by...Sanne!

Hi! I hope everyone had a nice weekend! Our next featured artist is multi talented and I just love the way she combines traditional stamping with digi images, too! Please welcome..... Sanne! To find loads of inspiration, be sure to visit her BLOG and PHOTOSTREAM! Okay, here is our first inspiration card by Sanne: I just adore the beautiful blue of this card! It is incredible the way Sanne sanded the embossed background to add texture and a subtle variation in the color of the paper. Her butterfly is shaded to perfection. Finally, the thin ribbon is a delicate detail which suits this card amazingly!

Here is my take. I was especially inspired by Sanne's monochromatic color scheme and her beautiful blue butterfly!

Yes, I just can't get enough of these post card cards. :) I hope I am not boring you! I have had a few questions about the post card background. It is an element in THIS Michelle Underwood kit. I just insert it into Microsoft Word, resize it to my liking, and then print it on white cardstock.
See you tomorrow with another lovely card by Sanne! Thanks again for all of your sweet, sweet comments! You always make my day!
Supplies---Stamps: Post Card (Michelle Underwood), Text (Hero Arts K5344), Butterfly (Hero Arts CG139), Sentiment (CL342), Postmark (Stampabilities); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), VersaMagic, White Gel Pen (Sakura), Martha Stewart Marker; Other: Leaf Diecut (Sizzix), Dimensional Adhesive (Therm O Web); Cardstock (Xerox)