Okay, I must admit, all last week I was counting the days until I could announce that the next featured stamper here on "Inspired by..." is the one and only Shari Carroll!! Yes, you heard me right-- thee Shari Carroll,
Hero Arts artist, author, and artist extraordinaire! You can find her creations all over the web, including on her awesome
BLOG! Let's get started; shall we? Here is our first inspiration card by Shari:
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Shari's box card is sooo elegant! I love the way she has crafted this card into a box. In fact, she has a tutorial for this technique
HERE. Shari's subtle tone-on-tone stamping really makes this a beauty. And I love the pop and brightness the white embossed flower gives to this card. And isn't Shari's butterly colored perfectly?? Of course!! And finally, the twine on the flower is a great texture to finish off this charmer.
Here is my oh-so-humble take on Shari's box card:
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All Stamps Hero Arts (CL389, CL383, CL428, S5433, CG125)
Also, today is a very special day for me over on the Hero Arts blog. I want to give a HUGE shout-out to the super sweet and talented Jennifer McGuire for choosing me for this honor. Working with you and sharing a day on the Hero Arts blog is like a dream come true! BIG, BIG, BIG hugs!!!