Inspired by...Franziska

Hi everyone and welcome to another week of "Inspired by..." creations. Our featured artist this week is Franziska (Franziska2010 on flickr). I love Franziska's earthy style and beautiful collage stamping. This is the first card of Franziska's that I saw and I guess you can say the rest is history. :)

The colors and layers on this card are outstanding! I love the rich, golden yellow with the unexpected purple leaf. Wouldn't this make the perfect fall/Thanksgiving card? This card, especially the stamped center panel, is like a mini painting ready to be framed!
Here is my take:Thanks soooo much for stopping by. I can't tell you how much your kindness and encouragement mean to me! HUGS, HUGS, HUGS! :)
Stamps: Hero Arts (CL342, CL298, K5344, S5316); Splatter (All Night Media), Leaf (Making Memories)

Vera *Day 5*

Happy Saturday and thanks for stopping by! Here is our last inspiration card by Vera: I always love Vera's scalloped cards and this is no exception! The soft purple is a treat to the eyes. I love the way she has embossed the scallop, too. The light polka dot background is the perfect backdrop for Vera's beautifully colored flower. And what a great design idea to have it extend beyond the circle!
Here is my take:Thanks again everyone for stopping by and for your sweet, sweet comments!! Special thanks to the talented Vera for allowing me to share her cards this week! See you on Monday with our next "Inspired by..." stamper! HUGS!
Stamps: Sentiment (Hero Arts CL272), Flowers (Tim Holtz)

Vera *Day 4*

Hi everyone! I hope you're having a good week- it's almost Friday!!! Here is our next truly amazing card by Vera:I love her vibrant orange and yellow colors! Don't all of Vera's cards just shine?! The texture on the sentiment proves to be a unique touch while the plaid on the apron is another fab texture. Finally, Vera's creativity really shows on this card design with the apron and cooking gear hanging from the brads.
Here is my take. I was especially inspired by Vera's warm orange and yellow colors:

Thanks for stopping by!! Hugs!

Vera *Day 3*

Here is the festive card from Vera that I promised yesterday:This card is just too cute, cute, CUTE! I adore the colors! Vera's card is also full of dimension which adds to its appeal. Finally, Vera hasn't left out any details---from the pretty gems on the paper lanterns to the pretty fan!
Here is my take. I was especially inspired by Vera's colors and use of the lantern stamp:

See you tomorrow! HUGS!
All Stamps Hero Arts Cl272, CL228

Vera *Day 2*

Here is our next inspiration card by the oh-so-talented Vera:

Vera's card is the definition of sunshine! I love the subtle text in the background. The bright yellow is fun and looks beautiful on that flower. Once again, Vera has done a wonderful job combining various stamps into a cohesive design. Finally, I just LOVE her simple sentiment!
Here is my take:

Thanks for stopping by! See you tomorrow with a festive card by Vera!
Hugs, Jill
Stamps: Hero Arts (CG125, CL228, CL342), Grass (Stampin' Up)

Inspired by...Vera!

Hi everyone! I just know you will all love this week's "Inspired by..." stamper--it's Vera Rhuhay! Vera is a stamper who's cards are always filled with bright colors and cheer! Check out today's inspiration card by Vera:

Stunning; right?! I love the bright pink flower and butterfly with the yellow background. Vera has layered so many beautiful images and they all coordinate beautifully. Vera's coloring on the butterfly , flower, and leaves adds great dimension. I just know anyone who received this card couldn't help but smile BIG!
Here is my take:

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you will visit tomorrow to check out another of Vera's gorgeous creations. Also, be sure to add Vera's BLOG and PHOTOSTREAM to your favs, as you will want to check them often for more of her great cards! Hugs, Jill

All Stamps Hero Arts (S5341, CG125, CL342, CL374)

Caardvark's Sketch

Hi everyone! Just popping in to share my entry for the Caardvark's sketch challenge this month. Here is the fun sketch: And here is my card:

Thanks so much for looking!

Stamps: Sunflower (TiffanyDoodles), Grass (Stampin' Up), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL342), Text (Hero Arts (K5344)