Cathy *Day 5*

This card from Cathy is going to AMAZE you:

Prepare yourself for this---Cathy COLORED IN that beautiful brocade pattern! Yes, I repeat, she COLORED IN that pattern! She first stamped it with a light grey and went over it with "very sharp" colored pencils. I don't think it gets any more beautiful than this! What an awesome technique which is executed perfectly here! If you look HERE and HERE you can see a couple other of Cathy's cards where she used this same technique.

Here is my take on Cathy's card. I was very inspired by her bright coloring on the white cardstock. Also, I drew some inspiration from the fabulous Jennifer McGuire when designing this card.

And it's official, I don't know if I can make cards without butterflies! LOL! I think I am going to need a 12 step program and a sponsor to get me off of this butterfly kick!
See you tomorrow with our last card from Cathy! Thanks again for stopping by and leaving your sweet, sweet comments!

Supplies---Stamps: Flourish (Hero Arts CG119), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL342); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), VersaMark (Tsukineko, Inc.); Other: White Embossing Powder (JoAnn's Craft Essentials), Butterfly Punch (Martha Stewart), Gems (K&Company), Pearls (Recollections), Tag (ANW/Crestwood, Inc.), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media)

Cathy *Day 4*

I just love this round scallop card by Cathy:

This card caught my eye right away when I saw it in Cathy's photostream. I love the way she created a set of vertical panels, even on a round card! The stitching accents the center panel perfectly! Finally, Cathy's distressing adds a nice finishing touch! Oh- and that blue flower--gorgeous!

Here is my take on Cathy's card. I was really inspired to recreate those vertical "panels" and to add lots of distressing! Oh, and thank you, Joy, for the text paper- love it!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Supplies---Stamps: Butterflies (Hero Arts Digital Kit Winged Friends), Brocade (Hero Arts CG102), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL342), Grass (Stampin' Up); Ink: Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Distess Ink (Tim Holtz); Other: Misc. Thread and Cardstock, Butterfly Punch (Martha Stewart), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Pearls (Kaiser Scrapbook)

Cathy *Day 3*

This next card by Cathy is wonderful:

Her three tulips are perfectly stamped and colored. I also love how Cathy paper pieces the flower image and then also colors it with copic markers to give it dimension. The punched border is the perfect touch of detail and elegance. Finally, Cathy has mixed many stamped images together (text, flowers, heart flourishes) and they look like they were all meant to go together! This is not an easy thing to do- so impressive! Oh- I almost forgot-- look very closely at the background behind the tulips. Cathy created that subtle background by stamping a sentiment repeatedly! How inspiring!

Here is my take:Thanks again for your comments and encouragement. See ya tomorrow!

Supplies---Stamps: Background Sentiment (Hero Arts CL342), Butterfly (Hero Arts CG130), Flourish (Hero Arts CG119); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Other: Scallop Punch (Fiskars), Distress Stickles (Ranger), Pearls (Recollections), Misc. Cardstock and Thread

Cathy *Day 2*

Our next card by Cathy is SUPER cute:

I love the progression of images and the changes in the frog's eyes! And the sentiment--fabulous!! Cathy adds so many special touches to her coloring- I love the frog's pink tummy. Cathy's coloring also coordinates beautifully with the patterned paper making this card incredibly eye-catching!

Here is my take on Cathy's fun card:

See you tomorrow with another of Cathy's creations!

Supplies---Stamps: Critter (Hero Arts CL153), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL342), Flourish (Hero Arts CG119), Woodgrain (All Night Media); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other- Misc. Cardstock and Thread, Pearls (Recollections), Watercolor Pencils (Stampin' Up), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media)

Inspired by... Cathy A.!!!

Hi and welcome to another week of "Inspired by...". The featured stamper this week is the oh-so-amazing Cathy A. (Newkidfish on flickr). I love her sense of style and she always creates such PRETTY cards! You need to check out her blog and photostream, if you haven't already!

Here is Cathy's first card which inspired me:

Isn't it beautiful?! I love the background Cathy created! This beauty reminds me of a page from an old book or an old letter. The foliage on the left adds the perfect natural feeling! Finally, I just love the little bow and embellishment in the corner. It's so feminine and dainty. This card is just perfect!

Here is my take:

Thanks so much for stopping by and for all of your comments! I just know you will love Cathy's cards this week!

Supplies---Stamps: Sentiment (Hero Arts CL156), Grass and Flower (Stampin' Up Inspired by Nature Set), Flourish (Hero Arts CG119), Postmark (Stampabilities); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Other: Post Card (Michelle Underwood Digital Kit), Misc. Cardstock and Thread, Distress Stickles (Ranger)

happy, HAPPY Friday!

Happy Friday everyone! Thank you SO MUCH for all of your sweet comments. I have felt such warmth and friendship from all of you. You keep me smiling all day!! :)

I have a couple of random cards to share. I made them a while ago, but I don't think I've shared them here on the ol' blog-o. Thanks for looking! I'll see you tomorrow with our next "Inspired by..." artist!

Stampersuzz *Day 6*

This is our last day with Sue, but remember you can always check out her photostream and blog when you are looking for inspiration!

I have a tag of Sue's to share:

Now, I know that Christmas is over, but this tag is just too pretty not to share! The warm, golden colors are so inviting. The layers of stamping have such a beautiful effect. I love the vines, birds, and flowers! I like the way Sue has placed the sentiment. And finally, the lace at the bottom is the perfect finishing touch!

Here is my take:

Thanks again for stopping by AND thanks Sue for allowing me to share your masterpieces on my blog!

Supplies---Stamps: Floral Plate (Hero Arts CG126), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL342), Text (Inkadinkado); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Copic Markers (Y08, YR68), White Gel Pen (Sakura); Other: Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Embossing Folder (ProvoCraft for Cuttlebug), Misc. Cardstock and Thread