Peet *Day 2*

This next card by the lovely Peet is going to TOTALLY knock your socks off:And here's my very humble take:

I began by stamping and coloring the flower (Penny Black 4160K cheerful) with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. Next I colored it using Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper's Big Brush Markers and Pastel Pencils. The music background (Penny Black 2025M) was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on white cardstock and then distressed with Wild Honey and Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink. The light background began as white paper and was distressed with Antique Linen Distress Ink. I stamped 40-046 Circular Design by Penny Black using Antique Linen Distress Ink directly on this background. The green cardbase was created using Penny Black Mix and Match cardstock.

And before I go I figured it was about time that I did a little enabling! :) Penny Black has just released a FAB new catalog called A Touch of Whimsy. Seriously, how cute is that name? The two stamps I used today are a couple of my favs from the new release:
4160K cheerful 40-046 circular design You can check out the rest of the catalog HERE. Thanks for stopping by today. See you tomorrow, my friends!

Inspired by...Peet

Before I share this week's featured artist I want to be sure to thank each and everyone of you for your overwhelming love, support, and incredible comments regarding my announcement on Saturday. I was truly taken aback by your kindness and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Okay, enough mushy stuff; right? :) This week's featured artist is the AMAZINGLY talented Peet Roeven! I love everything Peet creates. Her attention to detail is astounding and her cards are true masterpieces! Here's our first inspiration card from Peet: I love the dimension and paper piecing of the butterflies. I also really love the subtle texture of the white cardstock paired with the pretty blue. Finally, Peet's stitching takes this card to another level!

Now before I show my take on Peet's card I just had to tell you I have discovered that Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper's Big Brush Markers and Penny Black Brushstroke stamps are a match made in heaven! I've used them both to create my card.

I was especially inspired by Peet's fresh color scheme and blue and white background panels on her card. Here's my take: I began by coloring directly on my stamp (Penny Black 4043K efflorescence) with Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper's Big Brush Markers. I stamped this on white cardstock and distressed the background using Peeled Paint, Brushed Corduroy and Broken China Distress Ink. Next I inked the script stamp (Penny Black 1999L) with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink to stamp directly on the floral panel, removing some ink with a baby wipe before stamping. The white background was embossed (Sizzix Texture Fade Embossing Folder) and then lightly distressed with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink. Card base created from Penny Black Mix and Match Cardstock and sentiment by Penny Black (30-014).

Thanks again for stopping by! See you tomorrow with another AWESOME card by Peet! HUGS!

I'm a Penny Black Designer!

I am ssssssoooooooooooooooo excited to announce that I have joined the Penny Black Design Team! I could not be more thrilled for this opportunity to work for such a wonderful company with such amazing stamps, cardstock, and stickers! Yes, somebody please pinch me! A HUGE thank you to all of you who have supported, inspired and encouraged me on this journey so far. This is a dream come true, answered prayer, and total blessing.

Okay, now I can't share this exciting news without a few cards; right? So here are a couple of peeks at the cards I have over on the Penny Black Blog today. I sure hope you'll visit HERE to check them out and leave a little love. :)
Thanks again, my friends, for sharing in my excitement!!! HUGE HUGS!

Elizabeth *Day 5*

Hi everyone! I'm so sorry to announce that this is our last day of inspiration with Elizabeth. I have COMPLETELY enjoyed sharing her work! Remember you can always see more of her stunning designs and great tutorials on her BLOG and PHOTOSTREAM. I know you'll love this card of hers. I can't get enough of it!And here's my take, especially inspired by the colors in Elizabeth's flower:
All Stamps Penny Black (Flower Gallery 30-031 and Paisley Outline 40-048)
And I just have to share this picture I snapped yesterday of my sweet St. Bernard, Dafne.
Thanks for visiting and I hope you will come back to see me tomorrow. I have a VERY EXCITING announcement!!!!

Elizabeth *Day 4*

You're gonna love this creation by Elizabeth:

And here's my take using Penny Black's flower gallery 30-031: Flower colored with Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft PITT Artist Pens and then distressed with Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink. Green background distressed with Peeled Paint and Crushed Olive Distress Ink. Penny Black 40-048 Paisley Outline stamped with Forest Moss Distress Ink. Scallop border distressed with Crushed Olive Distress Ink.

Oh, and I was so excited to see one of my cards over on the Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft blog--I'm not sure if I shared it here or not, but you can check it out HERE. Thanks again for visiting! HUGS!

Elizabeth *Day 3*

This next card by Elizabeth is just soooo cheery: I love the color combo and the tone on tone pattern stamping. And I especially love the overall design of the card! I used Elizabeth's card design as "sketch" when designing mine. Here's my take:

I began by inking the green cardstock with Peeled Paint and Crushed Olive Distress ink. I stamped Penny Black 40-048 paisley outline with Forest Moss Distress Ink onto this background. Then I flicked it with water using my fingers. Once dry I adhered the dry embossed piece (Sizzix texture fade) to the card base. The orange "seam" was distressed with Wild Honey Distress Ink. The flowers from Penny Black 30-031 flower gallery (yep, the set I've been using all week) were colored with Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft PITT Artist pens. I then inked the background with Broken China and Walnut Stain Distress Ink. Sentiment from Penny Black 30-031 flower gallery.

Thanks so much for visiting. See you tomorrow with another drop-dead gorgeous card from Elizabeth!

Elizabeth *Day 2*

Here's our next gorgeous card by Elizabeth:

Once again Elizabeth has truly blown me away with her ability to make such an elegant card using such fun, bright colors! I love the light background she has created for her beautiful flowers and I just can't get enough of the bright green and pink combination!

Here's my take, again using this great stamp by Penny Black, 30-031 flower gallery (I'm using it all week):

The background for the flowers was created by inking my acrylic block with Crushed Olive and Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink. I spritzed the acrylic block with water and then pressed it on my paper. Once dry, I added a bit of Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink to the edges using an ink blending tool and foam applicator. The flower was stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper's Big Brush Markers and Copic markers. I then cut it out and adhered it to the green panel using dimensional adhesive. The white background was embossed and then inked lightly with Antique Linen Distress Ink.

Thanks so much for popping by! HUGS!