Inspired by... PIA!

Hi everyone! I hope you are having a great start to your weekend. I know I am looking forward to watching some Christmas movies and making cards. :)

I have always admired the style our next featured stamper and I'm sure you will too. For the next six days I will be featuring cards made by... the talented Pia Overgaard! You will want to add her blog to your favorites so here is the link. Oh, and don't forget to stop by her photostream- another fab place for inspiration!

Here is our first fun card from Pia:

Could this be any cuter?! I don't think so! I love those smiley cats in pink. Their glittery scarves look great. I love the background stamping Pia did, too! Finally the "meow" embellishment hanging from the fun ribbon finishes off this unique card.

Here is my take:

Thanks for stoppin' by, my blogging buddies. I can't wait to show you another of Pia's fabulous creations tomorrow!

Thanks also for your comments and encouragement-- I appreciate each and every comment!!

Supplies

Stamps: Sentiment (Hero Arts CL167), Outline Flowers (Hero Arts Thanks again, Heather!), Crackle Background (Rubber Stampede), Text (Inkadinkado); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Memories Dye Ink in Chestnut, Frost White Ink (ColorBox Pigment Ink); Other: Leaves Die Cut (Sizzix) Kraft Cardstock (Stampin' Up), Misc. Cardstock and Thread, Clear Acrylic Stickers (EK Success), Sentiment Die Cut (ProvoCraft), Scallop Punch (Fiskars), Gel Pen (Sakura), Watercolor Pencils (Stampin' Up), White Ribbon (Offray)

TGIF

Happy Friday everyone! Hope you have a wonderful day! I'll be back tomorrow with our next featured stamper. I hope you'll join me for another week of inspiration.

Rosemary *Day 6*

To start with, today is an important day--- HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROSEMARY!!! :) Hope you have a wonderful day!

Here today's inspiration card from Rosemary:

The first thing that caught my eye on this card is Rosemary's wonderful color choices! Gold, blue and yellow go so well together! Her stamped design is SO striking. Rosemary creates lovely balance on her card using her pretty punch on the top and the botton of her card. Finally, her ribbon and button are the perfect embellishments!

Here is my take on Rosemary's card:

Thanks for stopping by. :) I hope you've enjoyed this week of cards with Rosemary as much as I have!

Supplies

Stamps: Sentiment and Quilt Blocks (Papertrey Ink); Ink: Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), ColorBox Pigment Frost White; Other: Misc. Buttons and Cardstock, Embossing Folder (ProvoCraft for Cuttlebug), Watercolor Pencils (Stampin' Up)

Rosemary *Day 5*

Hi all! Hope your week is going well. Here is the inspiration card for today, created by the talented Rosemary:

One thing I really love about Rosemary's cards is that she is never afraid to try a new style or technique. And no matter what style or technique she uses, her cards are always amazing! This card is a perfect example of a minimalist design. Her flowers look beautiful and really shine on this card! I love her rectangular shape at the base of the flowers. It's like a pretty little window box full of blooming flowers!

In the spirit of trying a new style, I decided to try my skills at something different. I actually made a card without a butterfly or script in the background! Unbelievable; right? :) I hope you enjoy my mini snowglobes.

Thanks so much for visiting!

Supplies

Stamps: Snowman (Hero Arts CM006): Ink: Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Making Memories; Other: Swiss Dots Embossing Folder (ProvoCraft for Cuttlebug), Misc. Cardstock and Embroidery Thread, Watercolor Pencils (Stampin' Up), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Ultra Thick Embossing Powder (Ranger), Stickles (Ranger)

Rosemary *Day 4*

This next card by Rosemary is a stunner!

This card looks like it is from the pages of a magazine! I love Rosemary's unexpected mix of Christmas papers which she used to piece together her pretty scene! The distressed edges on her card add to its cozy, soft feel. Finally, the twine and button round out this fabulous design!

Here is my take:

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies

Stamps: Butterfly (Martha Stewart), Sentiment (Hero Arts CL167); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Brown Ink (Chestnut Memories Dye Ink); Other: Misc. Patterned Paper (sorry I don't have the brand--from my scrap pile!), Pearls (Recollections), Twine (Darice, Inc.), Scallop Die Cuts (Nestabilities), Misc. Thread

Rosemary *Day3*

Welcome back! If you are starting to get in the Christmas spirit, then you will love this card by Rosemary:I love Rosemary's nontraditional colors on this card. Her mixture of textures--twine, gems, embossing- really makes this an eye catching card! I love the way she stamped part of the sentiment next to the gems. This card makes me want to decorate my Christmas tree with sparkling ornaments and orange and pale blue ribbons!

Here is my card:

Thanks for looking! See you tomorrow!
Supplies
Stamps: Sentiment (Papertrey Ink), Outline Flowers (Hero Arts--thanks Heather!); Ink: Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Misc. Black Ink; Other: Musical Paper (Michelle Underwood Vintage Holiday Memories Digital Kit), Misc. White Cardstock, Clear Epoxy Stickers (EK Success), Twine (Jewelry Essentials Naturals by Darice), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), White Gel Pen (Sakura)

Rosemary *Day 2*

Here is today's inspiration card by the talented Rosemary:Rosemary's flower made from button circles takes creativity to the next level! Imagine all of the posibilities... :) I love the grid of squares in the background. The innovative flower, button center, and subtle textures all add up to one eye-catching card!

Here is my card: (Another Christmas card done...a LOT more to go..)

Thanks again for stopping by. See you tomorrow!
Supplies:
Stamps: Tree (Autumn Leaves Stampology Wild Trees), Text (Hero Arts Digital Long Script); Ink: Black Ink (Stampin' Up), Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Other: Perfect Pearls mixed with water and spritzed with a mini mister (Ranger), Corner Rounder (EK Success), Pearls (Recollections), Dimensional Adhesive (All Night Media), Misc. Cardstock and Thread