Carole *Day 5*

Carole is a master of all styles! Check her bright, fun card:

I love the sweet, simplicity of this design! The bright flowers are perfectly colored and the dainty pearls make the perfect centers. The butterflies add a touch of whimsy and the watercolor effect adds to the appeal of this card! Finally, who can resist that splendid, big, white bow??!!
Here is my take:

See you tomorrow, my bloggin' buddies, for our last day with Carole!

Oh, and I almost forgot-- I've had a couple of requests that I add Feed Burner or Feed Blitz here so y'all can subscribe to my little blog. I've just started looking into it and will keep you posted! Thanks again for your comments and interest!! If I had known blogging would be this fun, I would have started a long time ago! :)

Supplies--Stamps: Flowers (Hero Arts CL400), Dragonflies (Hero Arts CL228), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL342), Crackle (Rubber Stampede); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other: Pearls (Recollections), Misc. Cardstock and Thread

Carole *Day 4*

This next card by Carole is sure to make you smile:

This colorful collection of hearts and buttons is sooooo FUN! The bright colors "pop" against the kraft background. The patterns on the hearts provide the perfect texture. As always, Carole never forgets the details like the twine and pink ribbon! Finally, the banners are the perfect way to display the beautiful sentiment!
Here is my take:Supplies--Stamps: Butterflies (Hero Arts CG130), Senitment (Hero Arts CL153), Grass (Stampin' Up); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other: Butterfly Punch (Fiskars), Metal Accents (Recollections), Stickles (Ranger), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Misc. Cardstock and Thread

Carole *Day 3*

Here is our next inspiration card by Carole:

Okay, pick your jaw up off the floor, my friends!! :) Isn't this awesome?? I love the beautiful butterfly sitting on that great background. The background reminds me of an abstract painting--so fun and unique and not often seen on cards! Carole also has created a lovely balance to this card by combining stickers, stamping, and embellishments!

Here is my take:Thanks again for stopping by!
Supplies--Stamps: Butterfly (Hero Arts Digi Kit Winged Friends), Background Patterns (Martha Stewart), Sentiment (Inkadinkado), Leaves (Amy Butler); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), VersaMark; Other: Dimesional Adhesive (All Night Media), Misc. Cardstock and Thread, Clear Embossing Powder (JoAnn's Craft Essentials)

Carole *Day 2*

WOW! Thanks everyone for your sweet comments yesterday. :) So fun! Here is our next inspiration card by Carole:
This card has such a natural beauty! I love the startburst flower in bright pink! The torn edge at the top is an unexpected detail that looks great! And isn't that tiny sentiment tag the cutest??!!

Here is my take:
See you tomorrow, my friends!
Supplies--Stamps: Dots (Hero Arts CG 139), Fern (Hero Arts CL298), Plaid (Martha Stewart)Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Red Copic Marker to color pearls, VersaMark; Other: Twine (Darice, Inc.), Pearls (Recollections), Sheet Music from Vintage Hymnal, White Embossing Powder (JoAnn's Craft Essentials), Misc. Cardstock and Thread

Inspired by...Carole!

Happy weekend! Our next "Inspired by..." artist has such an eye for color and details, I just know you will adore her cards! Get ready to feast your eyes on 6 days of inspiration by... (drumroll...) Carole! Make sure you check out her PHOTOSTREAM and BLOG, but only if you are ready for some serious eye candy! (and I'm a little partial to THIS post--*wink*)

Here is our first inspiration card by Carole:

This soft, delicate beauty just takes my breath away! I love the shadow stamping behind the fern. And the torn vellum for the sentiment is extra FAB! Carole is a master of the clean and simple style and this creation is so calming and pleasing to the eye!
Here is my take:Thanks for stopping by! See you tomorrow with another Carole-ish card! :)
Supplies--Stamps: Butterflies (Martha Stewart), Sentiment (Papertrey Ink), Grass (Hero Arts S5316); Ink: Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Distress Ink (Tim Holtz/Ranger), Copic Markers (B34, B29), White Gel Pen; Other: Misc. Cardstock and Thread, Stickles (Ranger), Pearls (Recollections), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Vellum (ANW Crestwood)

Anette *Day 6*

Here is our last inspiration card by Anette:

The first thing that caught my eye on this card was the creative way Anette included the sentiment! What a great idea to stamp it on the leaf of the flower. The ribbon makes a beautiful stem and the color of the flower is to die for! Love it's brightness and coral color! Finally, the flourishes add an elegant touch!

Here is my take:

Thanks for stopping by today and for all of your awesome comments this week! Thanks, also, to Anette for allowing me to share her G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S. cards!!

Supplies--Stamps: Flower (Hero Arts CL400), Sentiment (Hero Arts JS143); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Martha Stewart Markers; Other: Misc. Cardstock and Thread, Pearl (Recollections), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Embossing Folder (ProvoCraft for Cuttlebug)

even more "Inspired by..." fun!

Just popping in to let you know that you can see even more inspiration HERE. What an honor! Thanks Carole!