I took some time this evening to make a couple of cheery cards. I've been in kind of a stamping slump lately. You may have noticed the lack of paper projects being posted to my blog.
Creativity comes and goes in spurts. Life is busy, and I'm really enjoying photography at the moment, so paper crafts seem to have taken a back seat for a bit.
But don't be alarmed ... someone came to my rescue!
I received the sweetest card from Anette Eakins! I used her card for inspiration tonight (thanks Anette!) I used a couple of different SEI papers, along with black matting, and two simple stamped images. It's a tidy layout with so many possibilities -- and you can't go wrong with polka dot ribbon!!
Isn't
Anette's bunny card just adorable??!! I just might find myself on a mission to buy that bunny stamp! (She says it's a Penny Black image, by the way...)
So, thanks again, Anette! You make me smile, too!
Products Used on my cards: Thanks a Bunch by Image Tree; Bird w/ Flower by Whipper Snapper; Pearlized White and Black cardstock by Paper Accents; designer paper by SEI; Markers by Prismacolor, Copic, Sakura, and Tombow; Stardust Stickles by Ranger; Jet Black Stazon ink by Tsukineko; Tombow Mono Multi Liquid glue; Dimensionals by Stampin' Up!; Ribbon by May Arts.
Card by Anette Eakins posted with permission.
Terrific...love the DP and layout you chose. That bird stamp is too cute!
Posted by: Allison | April 16, 2007 at 03:22 PM
your cards are fabulous as usual...you never disappoint me! The card from Annette is fab also, I love that bunny and I hope he is still available, TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | April 06, 2007 at 08:36 AM
Very well done my dear. :D
Posted by: Lisa Strahl | April 03, 2007 at 09:45 PM
WOW!! Love Anette's card - stunning! And Anna, you are always inspiring to me.
Jodie
Posted by: Jodie | April 03, 2007 at 06:33 PM
Both cards just scream spring, wish the weather would figure that out! Love the matting with black, it really draws your eye! Glad some stamping is back!
Posted by: Sherrie | April 03, 2007 at 03:43 PM
The bluebonnet pictures alone could spark creativity! How great it would be to see those every morning. I enjoy your photos as much as your stamping!
Posted by: Linda | April 03, 2007 at 02:30 PM
Anna, Love the cards, Fresh & Fun! I can relate to sometimes being in a stamping slump (can't we all). Thanks for sharing your newest creations and Annette's bunny card (very cute). Ida
Posted by: ipkstampshappy | April 03, 2007 at 10:35 AM
Love Anette's bunny card and glad she sent it for inspiration! It's always fun to see your work because it always cheerful! Larry loved the pics of your babies in the bluebonnets!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | April 03, 2007 at 08:58 AM
You are flat out amazing!!! All of these are just so stunning!
Posted by: Jen del Muro | April 03, 2007 at 08:39 AM
Love the bunny card! Those colors and paper are awesome!
Posted by: Alicia | April 03, 2007 at 08:34 AM
You've got your groove back, girl! Love the black framing on your cards. Makes the colors just pop right off. Keep up the good fight!
Posted by: kathynruss | April 03, 2007 at 05:50 AM
Anette really did a great job!! I love both cards...especially the cute bunny card! I'm so glad to hear that I am not the only one who goes through ruts...:)
Posted by: Michele | April 03, 2007 at 03:27 AM
I'm glad you're out of your slump too. Cute cards all around. I need a blog. =D
Posted by: Liz | April 02, 2007 at 11:09 PM
Both cards are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing them and it's great to see some cards by you tonight. I always check your blog for your latest creations.
Posted by: Adelina | April 02, 2007 at 09:36 PM
Anna,
I am soooo... honored to have my card posted on your blog! :D
I still can't believe my little old bunny card gave you inspiration and helped you(my card hero, LOL)out of a slump! I've been inspired by your cards and projects on SCS and on your blog countless times over the past few months, so I guess this is payback!!! ;0)
I love the cards you came up with tonight and it is good to see some more of your paper crafting- Although I do enjoy your beautiful photographs too.
Anette :0)
Posted by: Anette Eakins | April 02, 2007 at 08:19 PM
Both cards are darling! I think I will try this great layout. Thanks ladies.
Posted by: Julie Sokolowski | April 02, 2007 at 08:05 PM