May 2, 2011

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!

17 comments :

Dawn T said...

fantastic card Jill... what a great combination of the Faber Castell and Penny Black.

Isha Gupta said...

Gorgeous card Jill. Love the colors and your interpretation of Peets card. TFS.

Chelsea said...

Great card! Love how used distress inks on it!

Unknown said...

Oh yes, I do love Peet's card-those butterflies are amazing and the stitching...fabulous! Your card is so beautiful, Jill. I love the way it looks painted and the background texture is perfect.

Barb said...

Peet's card is so pretty and I love your beautiful take, Jill!

Denise Marzec said...

Your card is stunning, Jill! Peet is such an AWESOME inspiration!

alexandra s.m. said...

absolutely gorgeous Jill!
TFS!!

Elizabeth Allan said...

Great colors Jill. Beautiful card.

Cathy A said...

I love Peet's cards too, so glad you are using her for this week's inspiration. the faber pens work perfectly with that stamp.

Pat Castillo said...

Wow! I was busy all weekend so I didn't get to see your announcement til today. Congratulations! They're lucky to have you!!! You and Jennifer McGuire are the only blogs that I visit EVERY weekday! :) And I've been blessed by your creativity! I LOVE your cards!!!

Anonymous said...

I really like both of these cards, Jill. A nice way to start the week. MOM

Dotty Jo said...

I'm a huge fan of Peet's work! Another dreamily magical week ahead!!!! Love your card Jill, so beautiful, Jo x

Terri (blindstamper) said...

FABULOUS! Great card once again! I so enjoy your creations. Hope you do more with the gelatos...they are just sitting on my desk...so sad.

wendyp said...

Wow! What a gorgeous card!

Barbara said...

Love your card and that Penny Black stamp.

Unknown said...

Love your card! I just got a couple of those markers and they are fun to play with.

donna mikasa said...

I'm a huge fan of Peet's! Love your take on her card. Those markers are amazing--YOU are amazing!