Susan- Day 6

Today is our last day of Susan's inspiration. I want to thank her for allowing me to feature her pretty cards on my blog this past week! Here is Susan's card for today:

I love the way Susan colored the rose image. Her highlights and shading are perfect. The purple "pops" against the blue background. And what a unique way Susan has attached the sentiment--tied around the stem of the rose!

Here is my take on Susan's card:

Thanks for coming by this week to check out Susan's cards. It has been my pleasure to share her work on my blog! Don't forget to come back to see who the next featured stamper will be... :)

Supplies
Stamps: Bird (Martha Stewart), Plaid Background (Martha Stewart), Sentiment (Hero Arts JS143), Text (Inkadinkado); Ink: Black Ink (Stampin' Up), VersaMagic Chalk Ink; Other: Joann's Craft Essentials White Embossing Powder, Watercolor Pencils (Stampin Up), Dimensional Adhesive, Misc. Cardstock, Stampin Up/Sizzix Top Note Die Cut, Scallop Punch (Fiskars)

Susan- Day 5

Today's card by Susan is gorgeous:

Look at that ribbon binding along the left-hand side of this card! Wow! I also love the color scheme on this card. The blues and yellows remind me of a pretty quilt. Finally, the pearls accent the patterned paper in a subtle, soft way. This card would brighten anyone's day who received it!

Here is my take on Susan's card:

This card is also a CASE (Copy And Selectively Edit) of this card by Jennifer McGuire.

Thanks for popping in! Don't forget to come by tomorrow for our last day of inspiration with Susan. I know you'll L-O-V-E her card!

Supplies

Stamps: Butterflies (Martha Stewart), Fern (Rubber Stampede), Sentiment (Hero Arts JS143); Ink: VersaMark, Black Ink (Stampin' Up), VersaMagic Chalk Ink; Other: Misc. Buttons and Pearls, Watercolor Pencils (Stampin' Up), JoAnn's Craft Essentials Clear Embossing Powder

Susan - Day 4

Check out Susan's beautiful card for today:

This card is so pretty and feminine. Susan's coloring is perfection! I love the varying shades of pink and green. I also love the simplicity of this one layer card. It reminds me of a botanical print.

Here is my take on Susan's card.

I am so glad you stopped by to visit today. Be sure to come back tomorrow for another "stunner" by Susan!

Supplies

Stamps: Sentiment (Making Memories), Flower (Rubber Stampede), Text (Inkadinkado); Ink: VersaMark, Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Other: Misc. Cardstock, White Gel Pen, Watercolor Pencils (Stampin' Up), Perfect Pearls, Mini Mister, EK Slimline Punch

Susan- Day 3

Welcome to day three of inspiration by the fantastic Susan. If you are loving her creations (which I am sure you are!) be sure to stop by her blog as well. She frequently updates and shares her cards. I can't get enough! :)

Here is Susan's card for today:

The three panels are such a strong design choice. I love the colors, too! This card has such a natural, simple feeling. Each element comes together perfectly!!

Here is my take on Susan's creation:

See you tomorrow!

Supplies

Stamps: Butterfly (Martha Stewart), Text (Inkadinkado); Ink: Black Ink (Stampin' Up), VersaMagic Chalk Ink, Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Other: Gold Perfect Pearls, Watercolor Pencils (Stampin' Up), Dimensional Adhesive, Misc. Cardstock and Buttons

Susan - Day 2

Hi everyone! Here is today's card by Susan. This amazing card is really going to knock your socks off!

This card is a perfect example of Susan's innovation! I just love the way she used strips of ribbon to create her ornaments! What a great way to mix patterns and use up those little scraps of ribbon that we all have. The color scheme on this card is also great- I love the blues on the ornaments paired with the green pine needles. This Christmas card would definitely become an annual holiday decoration for anyone who received it!!

Here is my take on Susan's card. I was inspired by her use of the negative space behind a punched shape. Instead of ribbon, I used alcohol inks to create my background.

Thanks again for stopping by! See you tomorrow with more eye candy by Susan!

Supplies

Stamps: Geometric Circles (Martha Stewart); Ink: Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink, VersaMark, Making Memories; Other: Misc. Buttons and Cardstock, Kodak Photo Paper, Star Punch (EK Success), Scallop Punch (Fiskars), JoAnn's Craft Essentials White Embossing Powder

Inspired by... Stampin Sue!!

Hi everyone! And welcome to another week of stamping inspired by one fabulous artist--Susan McRae, also known as Stampin Sue on flickr. I just love checking out Susan's blog and her amazing photostream. One word that describes her cards is INNOVATIVE. Where Susan gets her ideas, I don't know, but she seems to have an endless reserve of creativity! Here is today's card by Susan:

First of all, check out that beautiful, woven background. Her flowers, which are the perfect shades of pink and yellow, are blended and appear so dimensional. Speaking of dimension, I love the cluster of flowers and leaves. All the elements on this card are positioned in such an appealing way!

Here is my take on Susan's card:

Thanks for stopping by! We'll see you tomorrow with more inspiration from Susan!

Supplies

Stamps: Leaves (Hero Arts CL298), Butterflies (Martha Stewart); Ink: Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Moss Green (ColorBox Moss Green), VersaMagic Chalk Ink; Other: Patterned Paper (October Afternoon), Misc. Cardstock, Pearls (Kaiser Scrapbook), Dimensional Adhesive, Flower Layers (Sizzix Die Cut)