Kathy *Day 5*

Hi! I'm so glad you stopped by today. Here is our next inspiration card with Kathy:Isn't this a beauty!?? The details on this card are so amazing. All of the intricate coloring, gems, layering, background stamping... whoa! It just blows my mind! A masterpiece like this takes Talent (with a capital 'T')!

Here is my take on Kathy's stunner: Thanks for stopping by! See you tomorrow with our last card with Kathy!

Supplies--Stamps: Sentiment (Hero Arts CL342), Butterflies (Hero Arts CG130); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), VersaMagic Chalk Ink, Copic and Martha Stewart Markers; Other: Die Cut (Sizzix), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Distress Stickles (Ranger), Gems

Kathy *Day 4*

Check out this pretty card from Kathy:

I just love those glossy flowers with giant pearls! They look so pretty with the soft patterned papers in the background. The border punch adds a pop of dark color and nice detail! Finally, the simple sentiment compliments Kathy's eye-catching design!

Here is my take:

Thanks so much for stopping by again! Your comments are always so sweet!

Supplies---Stamps: Sentiment (Hero Arts CL156), Flourish (Hero Arts CG119), Splatter (All Night Media); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Copic Marker (R26); Other: Misc. Cardstock and Thread, Scallop Punch (Fiskars), Butterfly Punches (Martha Stewart & Fiskars), Pearls (Recollections)

Kathy *Day 3*

Hi all! Hope your week is off to a good start! :) Here is the next card by Kathy:

Nothing is cheerier than a vase of white daisies! This card is sure to brighten anyone's day. And isn't that frog too cute?? I love that he is peeking out from behind the vase with his silly smile. Kathy's coloring on this card is fabulous. She is a pro at shading and highlighting images with her markers. She really makes the images come to life!

Here is my take:

See you tomorrow!

Supplies---Stamps: Sentiment (Hero Arts CL 342), Flowers (Hero Arts CG128); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Copic Markers (YR68, Y08), White Gel Pen (Sakura); Other: Misc. Cardstock, Flower Pot Punch (McGill Inc.), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Rectangle Scallop Die Cut (Nestabilities), Embossing Folder (ProvoCraft for Cuttlebug), Pearls (Recollections)

Kathy *Day 2*

Here is the next card by Kathy:

I love, love, LOVE the colors of this card. Kathy's stamping of the clouds in orange is bold and fun! And I'm sure you noticed her stunning butterfly. One of Kathy's style trademarks is adding dots to a stamped image. Who would have thought that this could add so much!!?? Finally, I love the texture and sparkle the punched border and gems add to this card.

Here is my take. I had way too much fun adding some white dots to my butterfly...this could be addicting! :)

Thanks again for stopping by!

Supplies---Stamps: Butterfly (Hero Arts CG120), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL342), Butterfly Trail stamped and stitched (Hero Arts JS143); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), VersaMagic Chalk Ink, Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other: White Gel Pen (Sakura), Copic Marker (YR68), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Misc. Cardstock, Gems, and Thread

Thank you Dotty Jo!

What a fun surprise to see that Dotty Jo had given me this fun award! Thanks, Dotty Jo!

The rules are as follows:
1. Copy the award to your blog.
2. Link to the person who gave you the award.
3. Identify 7 interesting facts about yourself.
4. Choose seven other bloggers to pass this award on to.
5. Link to their blogs.
6. Leave them a comment to let them know about this award.

Okay, on to my 7 interesting facts...hhhmmm.....
1. I aspire to be a quilter someday.
2. I indulge in two reality TV shows- Clean House and The First 48.
3. I have never used an ipod or twittered.
4. I hate wearing socks. I would wear flip flops all the time if possible.
5. And while I'm talking about things I hate, lets add fish to the list. I hate fish. Even fish in a fish tank or sweet innocent goldfish totally gross me out.
6. I LOVE dogs. A little daschund makes all the rules in our house. :)
7. THIS is one of my favorite songs right now. And THIS one, too. Just love these lyrics:
The stars are dancing on the water here tonight.
It's good for the soul when there's not a soul in sight.
This boat has caught its wind and brought me back to life.
Now I'm alive and well.

And here are few other Kreativ Bloggers whose blogs I love to visit. I picked a few friends that I don't think I've linked to before! :)
Sanne
Anita
Joy
Tiffany
Donna
Kiara
Nancy

Hope I haven't bored you with my 7 facts about myself! See you tomorrow for another fabulous card by Kathy! -Jill

Inspired by... Kathy!!

I am so excited to feature Kathy, (AKA crzy4stamps-kathy on flickr)! She is one of my stamping idols and it is my honor to share some of her cards. I recommend adding her blog to your favorites because she is always cooking up something creative and inspiring in her corner of blogland and don't forget to check out her flickr photostream, too!

Okay, lets get started. :) Here is the first inspiration card by Kathy:

Isn't this amazing!?! Kathy's coloring of the little girl and snowy background is brilliant! I love these unexpected colors together. This card is so bright and bold! The row of brads along the bottom is such a fun touch- I love the way she incorporated them with the scallop punch! This card is just pure eye-candy!

Here is my take:Thanks so much for stopping by and for your lovely comments! :) I hope to see you tomorrow with another of Kathy's stunning masterpieces!

Supplies--Stamps: Flower (Hero Arts CG128), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL342); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Copic Markers (YR68, R29, Y08), Martha Stewart Markers (Granny Smith, Putty); Other: Misc. Cardstock Brads, and Thread, Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Pearls (Recollections), Scallop Punch (Fiskars)

Happy New Year

Happy New Year! I am looking forward to sharing a year of stamping and inspiration

with all of you, my blogging buddies! :)

I will be posting our next "Inspired by..." artist tomorrow, but in the meantime I thought I would share some cards I am sending to Jennifer McGuire's Cards for Kids card drive. Make sure to check out the wonderful work Jennifer is doing to brighten the days of some very special kiddos.

Inspired by...Virginia L. Inspired by... Lucille K.

Inspired by...Mi Kasa (Donna)
Inspired by...Paperellla Inspired by...Jolene Johnston

Supplies
Happy Everything- Stamps: Hero Arts CL153; Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Stampin' Up Black Ink; Other: Misc. Cardstock, Twine (Darice, Inc.), Circle Punch (Martha Stewart), Pearls (Recollections), R29 Marker (Copic), Granny Smith Green Marker (Martha Stewart), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media)

Sending Sunshine and Laughter- Stamps: Sentiment (Hero Arts CL342), Critter and Flowers (Hero Arts CL152), Woodgrain (All Night Media), Splatter (All Night Media); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other: Misc. Cardstock, YR68 Marker (Copic), Putty Marker (Martha Stewart), Pearls (Recollections), Gem (K&Company), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media)

There is no one like you!-Stamps: Critters and Sentiment (Hero Arts CL261), Flourish (Hero Arts CG119), Woodgrain (All Night Media); Ink: Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Other: Misc. Cardstock and Thread, C7 Marker (Copic), Pink Carnation Marker (Martha Stewart), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media)

Red Happy Everything- Stamps: Critters and Sentiment (Hero Arts CL153), Woodgrain (All Night Media); Ink: Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Other: Misc. Cardstock, Pearls (Recollections), White Gel Pen (Sakura), Circle Punch (EK Success), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media)

Puppy Thinking of You- Stamps: Dog (Hero Arts CL153), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL342), Polka Dots (Martha Stewart), Splatter (All Night Media); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Black Ink (Stampin' Up); Other: Misc. Cardstock, Button, and Thread, R29 & C7 Marker (Copic), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Border Punch (EK Success)

Mushrooms- Stamps: Mushrooms (Hero Arts CL261), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL342); Ink: Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Other: C7 &R29 Markers (Copic), Putty Marker (Martha Stewart), White Gel Pen (Sakura), Corner Rounder (EK Success), Watercolor Pencils (Stampin' Up), Pearls (Recollections), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media)