Inspired by... Virginia!

(After you check out Virginia's great card, be sure to scroll down for my Caardvark's entry.)
I am so excited to feature Virginia on the blog this week! Her cards are as sweet as she is! If you are ever in need of some fabulous inspiration and a smile, be sure to check out Virginia's blog and photostream! But, I'm warning you, if you visit Virginia's blog when you are hungry the results could be disastrous-- she frequently posts pics of her delicious cooking! :)

Here is the first inspiration card from the lovely Virginia:

Every time I look at this card I can't help but smile! The bright colors are so cheery. I love the glossy butterflies and Virginia's coloring is divine. The scallop stamp along the sides complements the gorgeous text background. Finally, the gems add the perfect touch of sparkle.

Here is my take. This is also an entry for the Cardvaarks challenge- to use a digital element on your card. My digital element is the bird from Brandy Buffington's kit "Sketchy Birds."Thanks for stopping by! See you tomorrow with another of Virginia's fun cards!

Supplies:

Stamps: Bird (Brandy Buffington Digi Sketchy Birds), Leaves (Hero Arts CL298), Sentiment (Papertrey Ink); Ink: Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Other; Misc. Cardstock, Gems (Brenda Walton), Flower Punch (Punch Bunch)

Thanks again!

Thanks again, Pia, for all of your wonderful inspiration cards this week! Pia's blog is loaded with tons more inspiration so be sure to check it out. I will see you tomorrow with our next "Inspired by..." stamper! Happy Friday, my blogging buddies!

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)