It's the second week of CASE Study's 4th Anniversary Blog Hop!
Visit this week's blogs and comment to win some awesome prizes.
Visit this week's blogs and comment to win some awesome prizes.
This year, I'm honored to be a part of the fun, since I was invited to be a Muse
back in January. That was such a fun experience--having the design team and friends
back in January. That was such a fun experience--having the design team and friends
CASE some cards that I designed. So.much.fun!
The theme of the hop is "inspiration" and here's how I was inspired.
By some colorful cards by my AEI♥U teammate Yana Smakula.
Check these out. And they're one layered beauties, too!
Cards by Yana Smakula
I followed Yana's awesome tutorial here, and used a circle stamp from Simon Says Stamp
together with Hero Arts' mid tone inks and a sentiment from Papertrey Ink.
It's not perfect stamping--see the white "holes"?--and the gemstones
are supposed to distract you. (Wink!)
Here's the list of this week's blogs to visit. To be eligible for the prizes,
please be sure to leave a comment on ALL blogs by Tuesday, August 19th.
Cindy Lee
Kristii Lockart
Sarah Martina Parker
Maureen Merritt
Gayatri Murali
Donna Mikasa
Jaclyn Miller
Wida Miller
Jennifer McGuire
Heather Pulvirenti
Maureen Plut
Kathy Racoosin
Windy Robinson
You can also join the challenge by CASE-ing any of this week's cards.
Visit CASE Study for all the details and happy hopping!
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what a lovely card. it is an additional inspiration on top of the stretch the stamp class. you should teach too in the class ^_^
ReplyDeleteLovely card.Never noticed the white holes till you mentioned them..Was totally distracted by the sequins.Hee hee
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful colors ... a perfect one layer card!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful technique, so simple yet so clean and graphic! I love your card very much, Donna, thank you for the inspiration! =)
ReplyDeleteAwesome card ! loved the interesting pattern created by stamping !
ReplyDeleteFabulous card donna, you are an inspiration x
ReplyDeleteLooks pretty perfect to me! Awesome as always Miss Donna! ♥
ReplyDeletePerfect :) Thanks for inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteI love Yana's work and it's so fun that you picked these beauties to CASE! Fabulous technique, you gave me an itch to stamp right now. LOVE!!
ReplyDeleteBeatiful card!
ReplyDeleteVery nice CAS card!
ReplyDeletegreat take on Yana's cards, love this colorful circles!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your card Donna , the gemstones are the perfect addition :)
ReplyDeleteKate xx
What a beautiful card ..!! I love your take on Yana's work ...so perfect !
ReplyDeletegorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI have this same time of stamp from WE R.. will case your card soon.. Love you.. :)
ReplyDeleteDonna, this is so lovely casing of Yana's cards! Thank you for inspiration
ReplyDeletefantastic card, Donna! That sentiment is just perfect! And thank you so much for linking back to me!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stamping - the white holes look like they belong and the bling is perfect!
ReplyDeleteDonna...wow! Love the look and why did you give away the secret...hehe...the bling totally distracted me and the white spots not even noticed until I read more. Superbly done!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the stamping .. cute card :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cool cards & inspiration Donna! FAB colours!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I like your card!
ReplyDeletethis is amazing. And i wouldn't have noticed the white holes.. you shouldn't have said anything! I was definitely distracted by the gems. nice work ; )
ReplyDeleteAmazing stamping! Love the colors.
ReplyDeletesuper cool technique....gonna have to CASE this one myself!!
ReplyDeleteLove the stamping and colours! I have been drawn to this solid stamping lately! Gorgeous and I love your gems too ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful... love the colors you choose :)
ReplyDeletevery beautiful thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteBarb Housner
A gorgeous rainbow of colors!
ReplyDeleteNice stamping! Oh with the white holes and the gems make your card stands out! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous, love the rows of rainbow colors.
ReplyDeletesuper coloring and beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so stunning :)
ReplyDeleteSo bright and cheery! Love!
ReplyDeleteYup, the gems work! I didn't notice, I was so busy looking at your fab card with your trademark colours :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards! The colors and the dots are super fun
ReplyDeletebeautiful :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute. Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful take on the inspiration cards, Donna! I love the colors and the tiny holes don't bother me at all.
ReplyDeleteAwesome as always Donna!
ReplyDeleteLove it, Donna!! And the white holes are very acceptable!! Beautiful work as always.
ReplyDeleteSuper coloring card!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I never would've given a 2nd thought to the white holes if you hadn't mentioned it. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteWow! Definitely harder than it looks! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! A circle stamp huh!? Wow what a fun technique!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! And I love that it's not 'perfect'. Just tell people you planned it that way--no one will ever know!! ;)
ReplyDeleteDistraction successful! I love the added gems and I never would have noticed the white holes unless you pointed it out!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I LOVE this card! What a fabulous design!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of a color palette! Love the bold font. Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Theses are such fun and colorful designs!! Love the stamped circle like borders!! :)
ReplyDeleteNice card!
ReplyDeleteFabulous and colorful circle border card, Donna. Just love it :)
ReplyDeleteSome times "imperfections" are the best. Love you card.
ReplyDeleteI really like the stamps of color.
ReplyDeleteA simple little circle and you have created something unique and stunning!
ReplyDeleteYour card is a happy card, love it!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful! Great color choices and perfect stamping!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. Love the simplicity and great colors :)
ReplyDeleteI love it, Donna! I didn't even notice the white dots until you mentioned them. LOL I was thinking, do I have any stamps that I could do this with? I love the colors you used and how they overlap to make other colors.
ReplyDeleteAmazing use of the simple circle!!!! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the stamps in different ways. Very creative!
ReplyDeleteImpressive what can be achieved with just a circle stamp and some different colored inks! Love the effect!
ReplyDeleteI think the white hole imperfections make this card Perfect!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic use of a simple circle! So bright!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cheerful card!!
ReplyDeleteBright and pretty card. Love the colors.
ReplyDeletelove the colors and just the few gems is perfect!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card!
ReplyDeleteJust popped over from Jennifer M's blog. Love the colors and rhinestones, very card should have some bling!!
ReplyDelete"Holes" - Schmoles!! It's gorgeous... okay. Must go look for a circle stamp =/
ReplyDelete=] Michele
Oooooh. Colors you chose are AWESOME! Fantastic card.
ReplyDeletethe gems worked. didnt see the holes til you pointed it out!
ReplyDeleteI love the color combo you chose to create your pattern and your sentiment is divine! Really beautiful one layer card, Donna...and I didn't even see the holes until you mentioned them :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat card thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNeat technique!
ReplyDeleteLove this card! Love the way the inks combine to make secondary colors, just awesome!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! Great colors and lovely pattern!
ReplyDeleteThis is simplicity at its best! The colors are so bright and cheerful! And the white spaces actually add to the artsy feel.
ReplyDeleteSimple but very nice!!
ReplyDeletevery nice fun and simple as colorful!
ReplyDeleteawesome!! so simple and yet so elegant!! love this!!
ReplyDelete-Berina
Moxie Craftie
Very pretty Donna. Love the way you used the circle. Great take on the inspiration cards.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! You almost got the circles perfect!! Love the distraction! =)
ReplyDeleteI like the little white holes ;) And the gemstones look beautiful with it.
ReplyDeleteThe little white holes add character! Great job!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card! Love the colours you used, and the white holes look perfect to me :)
ReplyDeleteSo bright and happy!!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove this card, I must Case your Case!! What a great design!
ReplyDeleteI love all the colors and what a simple idea.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and your idea~ Very neat!
ReplyDeletelove the progression of colours
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour card is clean, simple and very colorful. A beautiful way to say "Thanks" :)
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful card and sentiment. I would never have noticed the white if you hadn't pointed it out.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI love this card! Such pretty colors!
ReplyDeleteLove the layers of color you achieved.
ReplyDeleteGreat card - love all the colors and circles:-)
ReplyDeletesuper LOVE...I have Yana's cards pinned too...love how you were inspired! You've been a busy woman lately!
ReplyDeletesmart way to use a circle stamp ;love the colors thanks
ReplyDeleteThe only 'distraction' about your card, Donna, is it's stunning beauty! I want to reach out and touch those colourful circles! Gorgeous inspiration cards and gorgeous interpretation, infused with your exceptional style and flair!
ReplyDelete~c
Wow... I would never have thought a circle stamp could make such lovely graphics! Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteDonna, I love the color gradients on your card. Simply gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove the way the colors flow here,
ReplyDeleteLove the use of the simple image to create a beautiful pattern! Trying this tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteLove the card & the colours, just awesome
ReplyDeleteI just love the simplicity of this card xx
ReplyDeleteDenise xx
I love your ombre colour card! It is really pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove this pattern! Great stamping and colors!
ReplyDeleteAwesome way of distraction, pretty card
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Donna!
ReplyDeleteLove the distraction! I wouldn't have noticed! Lovely bright card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creations !
ReplyDeleteRemember, there are no mistakes in art! Your's may be different than the inspiration, but it is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt may not be perfect stamping, but the result is wonderful. BTW I didn't notice it wasn't perfect until you pointed it out. LOL
ReplyDeleteOops, seems the comment eating monster is about! Sorry if this is a repeat, Donna ... still wanted to say what a fantastic card this is ... gorgeous colours and love the sprinkling of gemstones (see, I was distracted!!!). Anita :)
ReplyDeleteIt does have to be perfect stamping to be gorgeous. I really like the "holes ' it makes the colour pop so much more.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Donna. Just beautiful card
ReplyDeleteWow! You've just given me an idea for a card! Thank you for the inspiration xx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card and I love the colors and the pattern you got.
ReplyDeletePlayed nicely with bright dots
ReplyDeleteOmbre is lovely in all the cards. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteSimple circle turned to graphic greatness!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creations, love it.
ReplyDeleteWho knew circles could be so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove this effect. I will try this today!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card!! Love the colors you've choosen!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the circles and the colors!
ReplyDeleteWoah! That's a great way to do a colorful pattern! Love it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the bright colours and the bold sentinent!
ReplyDeleteWhat a WONDERFUL JOB you've done with your circles! TOTALLY FABULOUS!!!! NOW, I see the need of this stamp! LOL TOTALLY AWESOME!!! :D
ReplyDeleteA-MAZING! I so want to try this! What a stunning effect!
ReplyDeletei wouldn't have really noticed the holes until you pointed them out!
ReplyDeleteYana is amazing, so I can see why she inspired you. But I like the colors you chose better. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card. Those colors are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, gorgeous card and so creative with those circles!
ReplyDeleteI love the one-layer card with so much color.
ReplyDeleteGreat it's so vibrant and positive. TFs.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and lovely stamping. Thanks for the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful...love your creative placement of the gems to cover the open spaces.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun cards! So festive and colorful!
ReplyDeleteIt so happy and colorful!
ReplyDeleteI love the circles overlap to create a new color. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun festive card! I did not even notice the white spaces as anything but being part of the design.
ReplyDeleteLove your fun colourful card xx
ReplyDeleteSo colorful and vibrant; love these cards.
ReplyDeleteLove the happy color s!
ReplyDeleteHi Donna, what a wonderful look you've achieved in a one-layer card. The colours just pop yet blend into each other beautifully where the circles meet.
ReplyDeleteLove this gorgeous one layer card!
ReplyDeleteCool stamping technique! Can't wait to try!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME card. love the colors.
ReplyDeleteGreat colors and great way to use a circle stamp.
ReplyDeleteGemstones always distract me! love this card!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these cards. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous Donna, beautiful one layer!
ReplyDeleteSo fun. Love the bright colors!
ReplyDeleteoooh what gorgoeus cards to CASE, they are amazing, I cant wait to see how many people used you as inspiration!!! LOVELY as always Donna!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love these cards!! I didn't even notice the white holes until you pointed them out, I was so taken with the pattern and colour. Brilliant!!
ReplyDeleteLove the color choices for your piece.
ReplyDeleteI love cards like this. They offer so much with so little. I have the square prints from PTI just for this purpose. Should put it to use more. Pretty card!
ReplyDeleteI love the stamping on this card
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun and bright card! Who wouldn't love to receive this ? Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSo amazing! I personally love the little white spaces between the circles :) But the gems are great too! <3
ReplyDeleteLove this card by Yana. And love your card. So graphic and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the ombre rainbow effect which makes it hard to believe it's a one-layer wonder! The geometric shapes that the layered stamping creates is spectacular and versatile for any occasion. The white space isn't distracting at all and I hadn't noticed it until you pointed it out-lol! TFS.
ReplyDeleteYour cards have such a great ombre look. I love all the bright, fun colors
ReplyDeleteLoved this set of cards. You ability to make cards that pop with color but appear to be easy to make just blows me away. I sit for hours trying to figure something out to create and nothing, absolutely nothing comes out of that time. That's why you don't see much of my work lately, lol. but to be able to create with such flow and ease must be awesome and provide so much mojo to work on the next big project. Love how just the very top portion of each role of circles touch the other color. So genius!! Thanks for sharing sweetie. Big Hugs.
ReplyDeletebeautiful effect by just using one stamp, the impact of colors..... really awesome, loved it !!
ReplyDeleteSuch a clever idea of using a single stamp, absolutely beautiful and graphical!!!
ReplyDeletelovely card, very attractive ..going to see tute you linked back ...will try definately.
ReplyDeleteI think the white holes add to the beauty of a handmade card. *wink* :-)
ReplyDeleteYour card is awesome! Even the rounded bottom corners echo those lovely circles! I can't wait to try stamping some circles myself!
ReplyDeleteI really like your Be happy today" cared. great colors!
ReplyDeleteYou're beautiful CASE totally has me wanting to go check out Yana's tutorial. Donna, you are simply amazing!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Great artwork on your card, Donna! Love the colorful dots overlapping. Thank you for the inspiration and tutorial link :)
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