Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Inspired


Right well let's get down to this weeks challenge and what a challenge this is going to be, as we have a very special guest joining us this week, that being Simon Says Stamp's very own Kristina Werner.
Kristina is super inspiring, sweet as can be and uber talented...Kristina, if you don't know by now is the one that chooses what goes into the Monthly Card Kits that Simon Says sell and not just that she has designed stamp sets that can be purchased through the card kit and also in the store separately, just recently she has designed exclusive dies that well lets face it are just awesome, the design team shared many creations using these Dies as seen in last weeks challenge...
This week Kristina is sharing an inspiration photo of her gorgeous Kitty, Mannie, we hope you will all have fun playing along with Kristina and the Design Team

KRISTINA'S INSPIRATION 



The design team are sharing creations using Basic Grey products
you don't have to use them to join in but we would love to see them used if you have them...
As always Heidi will be giving away $50 voucher to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store!


Now to my Card.

I really wanted my card to be influenced by Kristina style rather than just use the colour board. The cards on her blog seemed to have quite a bit of Kraft card and banners and there's quite a few pics of the cutest puddy cat too.
Which made me determined to use a Penny Black cat and this one is called Purr-Message which is a cling stamp. The Basic Grey papers I've used PB&J, which is perfect for colours of the board. and the flower mat which I stitched down (Kirstina does quite a bit of sewing too) I cut out the flowers to decorate my card.
Then it was a case of making banners to go across the card, which I used a square punch to make the shape. I really pleased how the card turned out, a bit different for me.

52 comments:

Becky said...

This is just stunning.

Sonny said...

Great card! I love it!
Hugs Sonny

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Great card, love the image & embellishments!
Hugs Shell xx

Lorraine said...

Gorgeous cat and fab layout and colours as always! - love it!
Lorraine x

Janette said...

Just stunning, stunning.xx

Robin said...

What a cute card. Love that image. Hugs, Robin

Sue said...

Such a lovely card Debby. The image is adorable and coloured so beautifully. I love those papers and the layout is wonderful too.

Hugs Sue

Victoria said...

This cat lover loves it! I think it's a great tribute to Kristina's style of card making.

petra,s cards said...

wauw debby i just love it fabulous!!!!
xx petra

Suzi Mac said...

This is so adorable, I love how you've laid your papers out and that adorable image. So gorgeous.
Hugs
Suzi x

Anonymous said...

YOU ROCKED it! LOVE your card and those papers are awesome too! hugs me x

Sandra H said...

Hi Debby, Your card is beautiful,xx

Kara Lynne said...

LOVE this card, Debby! I love to see the inspiration photo done up in your unique style.

rachel said...

just purrfect! Couldn't resist xxlol xx

Sarah said...

Beautiful card Debby! Love the image and the colours!

Sarah x

heidy said...

Great card Debby!
XXX Heidy

Whisper said...

Great image and layout, Luv Sam x

Lisa Carroll said...

Absolutely amazing, Debby! Love all the layers and the dimension... you are the queen of life-like dimension! Gorgeous card. :)

Lin said...

Love the splashes of red with the aquas, Debby! And the image is just right!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous Card Debby such a cute kitty! Big hugs Jo xxxx

rosie said...

gorgeous card Debby. fab image. love the paper. great embellishments too x

Sarah J Moerman said...

Gorgeous card! Love the design, the banners and the amazing dimension!

Mary J said...

Gorgeous use of the papers and love those flowers, Debby!

Claire said...

Great card, love how you have used all the different papers. Hugs, Claire x

Irene said...

You did a marvelous job on this one Debby, love all the details!!!!

x Irene

Chrissy said...

A wonferful card Debby, love the kraft and gorgeous image. Brilliant colouring and details, love it.

luv CHRISSYxx

Stamps and Paper said...

A puuuurfect card Debby..lovely colours

Anne

Kjersti said...

You really did a great job here, both inspired of the cat and the colours:) Looks fabulous!
Hugs Kjersti:)

Wishcraft said...

Ooh I'd have struggled with this challenge Debby, you've done a fab job though :o) Gorgeous card, such a cute image! Hugs, Lisa x

Andrea said...

Wow, your card is amazing - I love the stitching.
Love, Andrea xx

Marian said...

Heel mooi je kaart
Groetjes

pinky said...

So gorgeous Debby!

Kathleen said...

Brilliant card, personally I would rave more if it wasn't on kraft, not my cup of tea but appreciate the time and effort that has gone into this.

KAth x

Danni said...

Oh my is this cute! Love the sweet image and all the little details!

Denise said...

This is fabulous. Love all the banners and the bow on the kitty is fantastic.
Hugs
Denise xx

Beryl said...

I bet you were well chuffed when you saw the inspiration piccie. Banners! I know how much you love banners on your work and they look great en masse. Love the image and the flowers too. Great card.
Beryl xx

coldwaters2 said...

Brilliant card Debby that is one gorgeous image I love that 3'd bow on the cat, those flowers and papers look ACE.
hugs
Lorraine x

Marcea said...

loving it sweetie - super card and loving those flowers ....too clever xxx

Dawn T said...

Adorable Debby. Great take on Kristina's inspiration,

Heather said...

Fabulous Debby, I love your design. your PB image is adorable and I lovr the splashes of red.

hugs
Heather xx

Dotty Jo said...

This is gorgeous Debby and I can see how you mirrored Kristina's style alongside your own wonderfulness! Jo x

coops said...

so gorgeous debby.i love your design and fab sweet kitty :D

xx coops xx

Joy said...

This fat cat and mouse just makes me smile...love your card Debby..hugs

Marie said...

Sigh...just so cute! Your ability to make an image POP off the front of a card....is amazing!! You are the queen of 3D images!

XxJULESxX said...

wow Debby, great job!! stunning!!!

cheiron said...

What a cute card. Love the paper banners and flowers...so fun!

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Adorable image, Debby! I love the layered banners in the background and the flowers are so pretty too!

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

A Consuming Passion said...

Beautiful image and your layered banners are delish!!!!

Melissa Bove said...

Adorable card Debby!! Love that sweet image!

hugs...

Anonymous said...

Totally gorgeous Debby, fabulous colour choices!
Helen x

Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

I love that chubby cat and mouse. Blessings!

Lorraine A said...

absolutely gorgeous card Debby :-) I love how you incorporated Kristina's style in here too ,,, fabulous !:-)

luv
Lols x x x