Happy 300 Friday Inspiration File

I have to admit that I stalk Kara's Friday Inspiration File on Pinterest every week and browse through the collection every time I'm stuck. So I'm especially excited to play along this week for her special 300th challenge. I didn't have to go very far before I found an amazing card that spoke to me. I picked this fabulous creation by Kay Miller, picked by Kara for Week #300. I love all the white space and the monochromatic arrangement of flowers.

For my card I masked the bottom portion of the card and blended Aqua Mist ink into the background.  I stamped a few leaf sprigs in New Leaf along the bottom and stamping them twice without inking. I added a few small flowers from MFT Flashy Florals in various PTI greens with the centers stamped in slightly darker colors. I nestled the sentiment at the bottom of the strip. 

So that's it for me for tonight. I'm holding my breath here in NJ, waiting for the 5-10 inches of snow after a 60 degree day. Thanks for stopping by...

Inspired #18

So crazy busy this time of year with end of year school stuff and volunteer efforts! Wanted to post this card that I made for one of the teachers to go along with their thank you gift. I was inspired by the challenge at Inspired by All The Little Things this week - simply stunning. I love the dress and the bright flowers as a stark gorgeous contrast and wanted to create that with my card.

I used a stripe embossing plate for the background to mimic the dress. Bet that dress is flattering on anyone because of that design! I added in some die cut flowers from MFT Flashy Florals set. Sentiment MFT Thanks die cut from a scrap of My Mind's Eye patterned paper.

Gotta run to help out with my local library rummage sale! Have a great weekend!