Hi everyone, welcome back to the blog. It seems like for-ever since I’ve hosted a week and I’m thrilled to be back in action!  We have started our new monthly challenge, just click on the image above to get all the details.

This week I thought it would be fun to do some exploring of card fold ideas.  I’ve seen a few new types pop up in the Flickr Group so I thought I’d show you my take on them plus more. I’ll also be focusing on using large images and background stamps with all my cards this week.   I’m in love with a few backgrounds that I absolutely can’t live without… they are; the Friend Definition, Flourish Background and Cling Dots.  These are my go to stamps time and time again.

Today’s card uses the Friend Definition plus a sneak of some stamps from the new Artist Proof supplement.  I know, I’m such a tease, but I just couldn’t help myself!  This card uses a flap opening to cover the greeting.  I used the  Envelope Liner Template to create the edge and Hero Hues Laying Papers to make a top fold type card. 

Card by Shari Carroll. Click HERE for complete supplies and instructions.

Jennifer created today’s 100 Days of Ideas using the Friend Definition on a couple layers.  She is so creative and I love how she stamped the leaves over top the background.  Simple elegance at it’s best!

Card by Jennifer McGuire. Click HERE for complete supplies and instructions.

Hope everyone is enjoying Spring, I sure am!

Spring is here and these Big Flower Pattern cards that Sally created certainly are screaming spring!

Enjoy your weekend…Shari will be joining us here on the blog tomorrow.

Cards by Sally Traidman. Click HERE for complete supplies and instructions.

Lisa Spangler created todays 100 Days of Ideas card using the  Mi Casa stamps. I love Lisa’s attention to detail with the machine stitching and how she cleverly has the bird carrying a heart gem. Too cute!

Card by Lisa Spangler. Click HERE for complete supplies and instructions.

This springy 100 Days of Ideas card by Lisa is a breath of fresh air, from the puffy cloud background to the lush green hill. It’s such a clever use of Designer Woodgrain and shows that the sky’s the limit when it comes to the versatility of stamps!

Card by Lisa Spangler. Click HERE for complete supplies and instructions.

Today’s 100 Days of Ideas comes to you from Jennifer using the What’s Perking set.  Mmmm… coffee! Simple, clean and bright enough to cheer up anyone’s morning.

Card by Jennifer McGuire.  Click HERE for complete supplies and instructions.

Hi everyone! Since Fika used the Poly CLEAR Be Happy (CL377) on her cards today, we thought it would “bee” only fitting if the 100 Days Card did too!

Cards by Lisa Spangler.  Click HERE for complete supplies and instructions.

Have a happy day,

For our 100 days of Ideas, we thought you might enjoy Lisa’s cards that use the Exotic Decor stamp set. The gold embossing is the perfect accent.

Cards by Lisa Spangler. Click HERE for complete supplies and instructions.

Today’s 100 Days of Ideas cards were created by Shari Carroll and  highlight a refreshing spring color scheme. The Leaf Print silhouettes are a very classic and versatile stamp set.

Cards by Shari Carroll. Click HERE for complete supplies and instructions.

Wow, where has the week gone? I guess what they say about time flying when you’re having fun must be true, because it seems like only yesterday that we started the designer swap with A Muse! Heather, I had so much fun plotting this out together — hee hee! Becky and Julie, you two rock as well!  HUGE hugs and high fives all ’round!  And to all of you who visited the blog for the first time — it was so good to have you, hope to see you again. And, I’d like to invite you to join us on Facebook and Twitter too — we have lots of giveaways, and lots of FUN!

Now the moment you’ve been waiting for…

…the winners…

…of some super yummy…

…STAMPS!

First off, the winner of the Birdcage (K5343) and Heart Owls (D5302) that Heather used is…dum dum dum….!

Vicky M! Yay Vicky, you should have lots of FUN with those two!

Next, the winner of the elegant Dogwood that Julie used is…Maylee!  Woo hoo!

And, last but not least, the winner of the Sweet Owls that Becky used is Pamela Spradlin, who left comments both here on the blog AND on Facebook!

Congratulations, winners!  We will contact you to get your postal address and send your stamps right out to you.

Now for our 100 Days of Ideas card today! This one is by Sally, and just goes to show once again how effective a simple card can be!

Card by Sally Traidman. Click HERE for complete supplies and instructions.

And that’s not all!  Hero is proud to sponsor the Card Patterns sketch this week, woo hoo!

Card Patterns is a weekly sketch challenge blog where you will find inspiration and sketches to work with, for both the beginner and advanced cardmakers alike. Card Patterns offers a weekly opportunity to be a Guest Designer and prizes from various sponsors. Hop in and join in the fun journey of cardmaking with the Card Patterns crew!

Here’s the sketch:

And here’s what some of the Hero artists came up with!

Click the links below for full card materials and instructions.  From left to right:

Sheri Reguly

Lisa Spangler

Kelly Rasmussen

Join in the fun over at Card Patterns this week and you could win these great stamps!  YAY!

Click HERE for all the details.

Be sure to come back tomorrow, as we start our week with the artists who won days on the blog — you won’t want to miss it!

Hope you enjoyed this week as much as I did, and thanks for joining me and the wonderful designers from A Muse,

Hi everyone, and happy weekend! In keeping with the A Muse slogan of “thinking simple”, I decided to showcase a super simple card today — that’s still super stunning!

Click HERE for complete supplies and instructions.

Just by repeatedly stamping the same image in different colors you can create a special masterpiece!  How simple is that?

Tomorrow I’ll be back to announce the winners of our three great giveaways! Remember, to enter the giveaways, just leave a comment on ANY post this week — the more posts you comment on, the more chances you have to WIN!  And! I’ve got another little surprise to share with you today!  Get a bonus chance at winning by leaving a comment over on our Facebook wall! Woo hoo!

Happy weekend,