Inspired by...Wanda!

Did everyone have a wonderful Christmas? I had a great time with family and friends and am excited to have more family visiting this week! :) It is also time to announce our next featured artist...I came across one of the most beautiful Christmas cards last week in flickr (click HERE to see it) and I was immediately inspired after checking out this stamper's photostream. SOOOO this week's "Inspired by..." stamper is the talented Wanda Guess! Check out her PHOTOSTREAM and BLOG--I know you'll love it! Here's our first inspiration card by Wanda:

And here's my take. I channeled my "inner Kathy" as I colored these flowers with Copics and added all the dots!

Thanks for visiting! See you tomorrow with another fabulous card by Wanda! HUGS!
All Stamps Hero Arts: CG132, CG148

Some Favs of 2010 *Day 5*

It's our last day of some of my fav inspiration of 2010. I could go on and on with my favorites, although I think you might get tired of all the reruns!! :) This last choice is by a stamper who both inspires me with her creative talent and her big heart. This beautiful card is by sweet Barb!

And here was my take:

Details on original post HERE.

And finally, I want to wish all you, my friends, a very merry Christmas! May God bless your holiday celebrations with family and friends.

See you on Monday with our next "Inspired by..." artist. Hugs!

Fav inspiration of 2010 *Day 4*

First of all, HUGE thanks to all of you for your beyond amazing comments yesterday on my big news. I know I've said this before, but it comes from the heart- you guys are all the BEST. THE BEST!!!

Here's the next installment of some of my favorite inspiration cards of 2010. Who could forget this charmer by Anita?

And here was my take: Details on original post HERE.

I still can't believe tomorrow is Christmas Eve! I don't think I will ever get used to this warm Arizona weather during the holiday season... it just doesn't completely feel like Christmas!

Happy News!!

I am SOOO excited today because I get to announce some happy, happy news! I have been asked by Faber-Castell, premier art supply manufactuer, to represent them as a designer as they launch a new craft line, Design Memory Craft, at CHA2011. I even have a few things in their catalog! **squeal** The line is AMAZING--all kinds of new goodies to use with your favorite stamps.
This card began entirely as white paper and was crafted using several of the new items from the line--Pitt Pastel Pencils for the background behind the flowers, Art Grip Aquarelle Pencils, and Color Gelatos. (Yep, you heard me right-- Color Gelatos-- and trust me, they are as fun to use as they sound!!) Be sure to pop over to the Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft blog to see more sneak peeks and fun projects.

This really is a dream come true for me and I want to thank all of my readers for their visits here, their support, endless encouragement, and INSPIRATION! BIG hugs and thanks for sharing in my excitement, too!!!!

PS- This is my second post for today--scroll down or click HERE for my first post which includes a video and my next set of Favorite Inspiration of 2010.

Video and Favs *Day 3*

NOTE: I have two posts today--click HERE to read some exciting news and see another card!

First of all, I have another card and video for my LSS, Mementos. Here's the card---something simple and quick during this busy time of year:And here's the video (click HERE to watch directly at youtube-part of the video is cut off when you watch here on the blog). BTW-sorry the colors are so light in the video. I am still working out my lighting and video set-up. I appreciate your patience, my friends, as I am learning. :)

All Stamps Hero Arts: S5420, K5344, CL351

Next up is another favorite 'inspiration of 2010' card. This card by Sasya is just too fabulous to not share again: And here was my take:
Details on original post HERE.
Thanks for visiting. :) See you tomorrow! HUGS!

Some Favs *Day 2*

Up next on "rerun" week (a.k.a. some favorite inspiration cards of 2010) is this LOVELY butterfly creation by sweet Agata:

And here was my take:

Details on original post HERE.
Thanks again for popping by! HUGS!

My favs!

Hi everyone! Am I the only one who feels SOOOO far behind in preparing for Christmas?!!! That being said, this week I am going to share some of my favorite inspiration cards of 2010. Hope you don't mind a few reruns!! :)

For today's post I just had to show this awesome card by the ultra-talented Mariana again:And here was my take:

Details on original post HERE.

Thanks for popping by and I'll see you tomorrow with another fav of 2010! :) HUGS!