Friday, June 10, 2011

Stamp TV's CSS Alumni Blog Hop - inspiration challenge

Hi there,
Time for another fun blog hop by the CSS Alumni Group at STV - these are so fun. You should have come from the awesome and wonderfully talented blog of JOY HADDEN and if you wanted to start from the beginning of the hop - click here.
 For this hop we were challenged to create from this wonderful group of photos:
eeeks! there is so much here that grabbed my eye - especially the colors...!! WOW


This was done using GKD's "Hope is Faith" Butterfly with Melanie Muenchinger's set from GKD - "Branchin Out"... and the sentiment is from Melanie's GKD Stamp set "Arranged with love"
clear embossed the butterfly and added mini pearls in leaves

for this card I really got into the colors and just HAD to use that stash ribbon LOL
The set is GKD's "Autumn Beauty" by Therea Momber
colored with Copics E18, 29, Y26, YG63, 67 and G24
embossed background mat with THoltz folder
ok, that's it for me....

Now, hop over to my friend LORI McAREE - she always has something that will make your jaw drop!

Enjoy the hop!!
hugs





38 comments:

Lori said...

Awwww Linda, you are soooo sweet, thank you!!! Your cards are outstanding, love them both!!!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Both are definitely fabulous- you are a master with those Copics! Beautiful!

Sharri said...

Wow! Linda both cards are gorgeous!!! Your coloring is amazing!

Miesje said...

WOW - these are wonderful. What incredible coloring. Great card - great layouts!

Cheri said...

That butterfly is gorgeous. What fabulous coloring, Linda. You captured so much of the inspiration so perfectly.

Brenda said...

Gorgeous cards Linda!! Your coloring is beautiful as always. Fabulous take on the inspiration.
{{Hugs}}

Melissa said...

Beautiful, beautiful cards Linda!

joy said...

Both are so nicely done! I love the "Branching Out"set. I love how you have put the red in the branches.

Giovana said...

Your cards are fantastic! Love the butterfly, your coloring is fantastic.

Becky said...

Fabulous cards, but that butterfly I stunning.

Carolina said...

Beautiful cards Linda - love the colors you used. That butterfly is stunning and your sunflower card is delightful!!!

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

Just breathtaking, Linda! Love these colors!

Deb said...

Wow, wow WOW! Love your combination of sets, and the techniques you used! Gorgeous!

Theresa's Studio said...

Wonderful cards, Linda. That is on e beautiful butterfly...love the clear embossing...photographs so well. Great touches with the red pearls in the leaves. Love those sunflowers...and the textures on the card. Have a great weekend.

Anonymous said...

These are terrific Linda! I love all the combined set on the "Branching Out" sample, great look with the butterfly!!
Melanei Muenchinger

Mary G. said...

I have been SO bad about visiting blogs here lately...sorry!

These cards are beautiful!!! LOVE that butterfly!!! Both cards are perfect!

Lori said...

What a beautiful butterfly!!! Love the way you used the inspiration photo. The second card is wonderful, especially the ribbons!

Vicki Dutcher said...

BEAUTIFUL bfly my friend!! Fun, bright cards~

Cat Tidwell said...

both of these are so stunning Linda, really love that butterfly though!

Kary said...

Gorgeous cards, Linda!! The butterfly & sunflowers look amazing!

Lynn B. said...

Boy! You put the inspiration into an inspiration hop! Now I MUST go start stamping.

jazy1m said...

Love both of your cards Linda. Thanks for sharing.

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Beautiful as usual! Your coloring on those flowers and the butterfly is amazing.

Sheila said...

Both cards are gorgeous, especially the butterfly card - so delicate and definitely worth framing.

Unknown said...

Wow, Linda. Love both of your cards, the flowers on one and that oh so real looking butterfly on the other, super duper!

craftieodmae said...

Holy COW! You never fail to blow my mind with your talent, both are awesome, hard to say which I like best.

Jo said...

Oh my!! That butterfly looks like it could fly away. It is just too lifelike. You did a beautiful job with your colors.

Golda said...

Those are beautiful cards! I love the gloss on your butterfly. Wonderful work!

miatagal said...

Pretty,pretty cards, Linda!

Unknown said...

WONDERFUL card!! Just love it!! Love the center of your flowers, so stunning!
Thanks
Donna Przy....

Gerry said...

Your butterfly card is gorgeous & the flower card is so bright & cheerful

Kay S said...

Stunners! Both of these are gorgeous but that butterfly is amazing. Looks like it could fly away!

Anonymous said...

WOW!! Really stunning creations on both of them!! I really love that embossed butterfly!! thanks for sharing!! Smiles

stampqueen said...

Both your cards are wonderful - love the butterfly!!!

Gayle said...

Beautiful cards, Linda, I really love the butterfly card.

Susie said...

Both of these cards are beautiful! Great colors!

Tina said...

FABULOUS coloring on the butterfly AND the flowers!!! So pretty!

Ali said...

Both your cards are wonderful and lovely designing use lovely color in designing.....

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