Wednesday, February 2, 2011

find joy every day

The last challenge at the Hero Arts blog was to create a card with inspiration from their new 2011 catalog. The whole catalog is gorgeous--I love the cover!--and brimming with fabulous ideas.


My card is based on this card by Jennifer McGuire featured in the new Hero Arts technique video Hero Hues. I caught a glimpse of it in the preview, using the new silhouette stamp Musical Walk and some tone on tone stamping.



                                                                      
Card by Jennifer McGuire
Photo courtesy of  Hero Arts' video




I simplified her card and created this.  I used the Large Canvas Stripes DB and the Raindrop Background DB and lots of Hero Arts pearls.  I love the mixed fonts on the sentiment, and the lace on the bottom was a gift from a friend.

Now to practice "kissing"--the next technique for this month's challenge at Hero Arts. You can watch Shari Carroll demonstrate it here in her video tutorial. Wish me luck...


Stamps: All Hero Arts
Cardstock: Paper Accents
Ink: Hero Arts shadow ink, Ranger distress ink, Versafine
Other: lace, pearls
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  1. GerFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:16:00 AM HST

    Love your take on Jennifer's card. Must have that canvas stripe background!

    Just found your blog thanks to Deirdre's blog and I'm very glad I did! Ger x.

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  2. DeirdreFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:32:00 AM HST

    Adore what you created - stunning.

    Left a little something for you on my blog! Hugs to you.

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  3. CinnamonSallyFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:52:00 AM HST

    Love your take on Jennifers card Donna is really beautiful. I love the way you use Kraft it always looks so elegant.

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  4. Kelly BoothFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:50:00 AM HST

    LOVE your card....another Silhouette stamp I think I need.....LOVE it!!

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  5. LinFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:54:00 AM HST

    Such a sweet image! Love your take on Jennifer's card!

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  6. BarbFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:08:00 AM HST

    Wow! Such a gorgeous take on Jennifer's card! Beautifully done, Donna!

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  7. SewSuzySewFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:53:00 AM HST

    Lovely Card ... Love the classic beauty of it!
    Note to self ... must use more Kraft (You use it in such wonderful ways)

    Hugs
    Suze x

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  8. JennyFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:55:00 AM HST

    Love both of these cards. You made me buy that classic fabric design cling background stamp because of one of your cards! I love your work!

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  9. Emily LeiphartFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:29:00 AM HST

    Wow, Donna, this is simply gorgeous! I love your take on Jennifer's card using neutrals. That little bit of lace is the perfect embellishment!

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  10. Dotty JoFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:18:00 AM HST

    Great take on Jennifer's card - such a lovely image! Jo x

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  11. KryssiFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:45:00 AM HST

    how adorable are these cards, must resist must resist must resist.. sigh, i'm trying sooo hard not to accumulate anymore STUFF. you're not helping, lol!

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  12. JoyFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:27:00 AM HST

    now isn't this card so sweet! love what you did, the colors chosen and that sentiment is so fabbie! I do...don't I...lol! (find joy everyday) okie dokie. have a wonderful hump day!

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  13. Cheryl ValadezFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:55:00 AM HST

    Ahhh...love this! Hero Arts background stamps are the BEST! The 2 you have used are a couple of my faves ;D Perfect for pairing with that gorgeous silhouette stamp. I haven't picked that one up yet, but I guess I better...lol! HA should put you on commission! Gorgeous work, my friend ;D Hugz, Cheryl

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  14. Stamping CafeFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:29:00 PM HST

    You card just ROCK, Donna! Don't you just love those Silhouette stamps?! Your card is a winner for sure!! Hugs!

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  15. Shirley NFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:47:00 PM HST

    Your take on Jennifer's card is brilliant Donna! Your sentiment and those pearls bring it to life, love it!

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  16. AmyFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:59:00 PM HST

    Love your card Donna, it's beautiful! Wonderful mix of backgrounds and the lace and pearls are such the perfect accents for the silhouette image! Another amazing card! :)

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  17. judkajudiFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:34:00 PM HST

    Love the neutral colors! Makes me want silhouette stamps!

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  18. JanetcraftFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:13:00 PM HST

    yes, I agree...find joy in every day. ...Be happy always!

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  19. judyFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:01:00 PM HST

    Love everything about your card, Donna!

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  20. TeriFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:06:00 PM HST

    ooh, love your version of this card especially all of those pearls!!

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  21. ivyFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:46:00 PM HST

    great take on her card! sweet card!

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  22. JaneFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:52:00 PM HST

    LOVE LOVE!

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  23. Dawn TFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:26:00 PM HST

    gorgeous card Donna. Love the soft colours you used.

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  24. TraceyFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:56:00 AM HST

    So BEAUTIFUL in kraft tones Donna, and the added ecru coloured lace with the kraft=PERFECTION!!

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  25. Tiffany ErvinFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:30:00 AM HST

    Both cards are gorgeous! Love the monochromatic tones paired with the silhouette image!

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  26. Alice February 3, 2011 at 2:28:00 PM HST

    gorgeous card, Donna!! it's always a treat to see your cards, girl! your work always looks so effortless and soothing. love love love this!! love ya, too! =)

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  27. Kathy (krolski)February 4, 2011 at 8:39:00 AM HST

    Hi Donna! I could use some of that Hawaiian sunshine! :) I love your card. I love the added pearls and lace. So pretty! Good luck with the kissing technique. I haven't tried it yet either.

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  28. SanneFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:27:00 AM HST

    Lovely, gorgeous caards since my last visit Donna! I so enjoyed my visit to LA and to the CHA. I were so lucky to meet all the guys from HeroArts - now I´m back home with a terrible jetlag :)
    Hugs Sanne

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  29. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:41:00 PM HST

    These are absolutely gorgeous card, Donna!

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  30. Karina BeckFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:49:00 PM HST

    Gorgeous cards.

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  31. DustyPenny (Joy Ott)February 6, 2011 at 5:37:00 AM HST

    Love your card, Donna. I was lucky to make Jennifer's card in her class in December!

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  32. Suzanne CFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:00:00 PM HST

    Fabulous card! Lovely use of the silhouette!

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