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A request for prayers & a stamp giveaway

Hello Friends, I hope you had a nice and relaxing weekend. We actually had some sunshine which is so refreshing and a good way to start out the week. I hope your week is off to a good start 🙂

Happy Birthday
I am waiting for the new Penny Black flowers and thought it would be fun to see which ones are your favorite. I would love to know then, I can feature your favorites when it’s my turn to create cards for the Penny Black Blog.  

I will choose a random winner to receive this “Star-Inspired” stamp when you “vote” on your favorite flower.
These are the flowers below I would love for you to vote on. I would love to hear your TOP TWO favorites. If you can tell me in the comment section on my blog that would be awesome! Thank you for taking the time to do this if you have time  🙂
THESE ARE THE new eight EXQUISITE FLOWERS & it’s so hard for me to choose. Your votes will help me decide which ones to feature.


This card below is one that I made for the catalog here and you will find a new video that I just saw was posted by Elizabeth!!  Her videos are always have such great ideas and tips.

To color all of this particular flower I used Tombow watercolor markers. I think you will find this stamp easy to color and or paper piece. I cut some extra petals for leaves and embossed the background with the same flower. Pour some Glossy Accents in the middle to give it that extra little something.

Happy Birthday

A friend of mine is asking if you will say a prayer for her 3 year old son who was just diagnosed with leukemia. I am sure you can imagine how tragic this news is to hear from your pediatrician. Latrice is collecting cards to try and bring a little comfort to the family. You can read more about it & get the details here. I am always amazing at the card making community and what big hearts you all have.
I’ll leave you with another flower. The bottom layer is embossed on vellum. Let me know if you have any questions. I am grateful for you visiting my blog. If you would like to see a flower I created with the clear set called “To You” click here. Thanks again 🙂  Hugs, Kathy 
Supplies listed below and check out Penny Black Blog for their new weekly challenge. 
 

vellum layered flower
I added white enamel dots to the center and once dry poured some Glossy Accents in the middle.

Supplies for the card (just click on the thumbnails to get more info)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. Ronnie says

    Your card is beautiful! I love the way you colored your flower! My favorite stamps are Butterfly Suite and Words like Flowers.

  4. juli (sweetpz) says

    So pretty!!! i love your colouring.
    my top 2 are the Lace-edged and Sparkle.
    thanks for sharing!
    hugs
    juli

    Prayers and hugs for your friends son. I wish him well!

  7. Paula says

    I’d decided that the first two purchases from these are to be the clear Set “To You” & the very one you’ve used “Star-Inpsired”. I can see your dilemma in choosing from these – such a wide variety of applications/techniques possible. Both the examples you’ve shown are outstanding & I love the way you’ve added petals for leaves in the first & that layer of vellum in the second. Praying.
    Paula (PEP)

  10. Arlene says

    Your flowers are incredible! WOW… and my favorite is the wonderful Star-Inspired. So many possibiltiies.

    My second would be the clear set Penny Black stamps to you.

    The link on Rosa doesn’t seem to work and I couldn’t see it very well.

    Love how you used the petals to make the leaves. So creative. All the flowers have a sparkle of life to them.

  11. craftymom205 says

    I like the words like flowers stamp-my first choice. My second choice would be the clear To You stamps-I like the single flower in this set.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

  13. Ms. Petersen says

    I like the first two: Laced Edge and Flower amongst Flowers because lately I am into playing with solids.

    Love the way you colored your flower.

  16. Jan says

    My favorites are Starflower and Butterfly Suite, if I had to pick only 2. Your cards are gorgeous and inspiring! Will keep your friend’s son in prayer.

  18. Dawn says

    Wow – what a stunning set of flowers Kathy and your cards showcase the Star inspired one. My favourites are Words like Flowers and Sparkle. Hard to chose as they are are so wonderful. Saying some prayers for the little one and his family.

  19. Barb says

    When you color a flower it always seems to just glow! They are both so beautiful, Kathy! My favorite would have to be “Sparkle.” I’m imagining you doing amazing things with that one. Second pick would be the clear set. I’ve made a card for Latrice to give to her friend and will keep her son in my prayers.

  21. Shirl says

    Thanks for sharing with us your lovely star inspired flower card! It’s gorgeous!

    I think my favorite is Flower amongst flowers and sparkle! 🙂

  22. Shalini says

    gorgeous card Kathy… really really tough to choose my 2 top faves… however, they are: star inspired and flower amongst flower….

    Hugs and prayers
    Shalini

  23. Jenny V. says

    Your card is lovely! I love the way you colored your flower, it’s very pretty! My favorite stamps would be Butterfly Suite and STAR-INSPIRED .

  24. Cathy P in AZ says

    Of course your card is gorgeous and the flower is amazing! 🙂 My favorites of the flower stamps are Flower Amongst Flowers, Lace Edged, Rosa and Butterfly Suite! If you use any of those, I would LOVE to see what beauties you create! And my thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the sick little one – there’s always hope and I am praying for positive things to happen!

  26. cebelica says

    The little guy is in my prayers. I hope everything will be fine with him!
    Your card is awesome. I love it. And those stamps are all SO beautiful! It’s hard to choose just 2, but I think I like Butterfly suite and Words like flowers the most. I can’t wait to see what you make with them!

    Hugs!
    Cebelica
    crafty-little-bee.blogspot.com

  27. Desirée-ScrapDees says

    what a great stamps, but i like the first one the most, the lace edges!

    And leukemia and children? That most be forbidden! they are so little… Hope it will be better soon with that child!

  29. bora says

    I am always astonished how you can turn a nothing special stamp into a gorgeous little creation! You are so inspiring! [:
    My two favorites are:
    – BUTTERFLY SUITE
    – LACE-EDGED

  30. Steph says

    They’re all beautiful but my 2 favs are Flower amongst Flowers and Star Inspired.

    Beautiful colouring as always! x

  31. Karen says

    Your flowers are beautiful. How did you do the centres? My favorite out of those shown are the Star Inspired and Clear to you.

  32. Anni says

    I like flowers amongst flowers and Star inspired. Your colouring is always stunning and I love to visit your blog!

  33. sucor says

    Your card and flower are gorgeous! Awesome coloring. They are all beautiful stamps! My favorites are Butterfly Suite and the Clear Stamps TO YOU. Your friend’s little one is in my prayers.

  34. Leanne says

    You do an awesome job with whichever stamp you use. My favorites are lace-edged & flower amongst flowers. Will surely whisper a prayer for the little boy.

  35. Joy says

    WOW! girl you amaze me with your gorgeous talent..Love your card…as for picking the flower stamps..quite hard, but my fav 2 would be, Sparkle and Butterfly Suite..but I am sure that you will ROCK any of these stunning flower stamps. I will be sending Latrice cards as well, such a good cause, hugs!

  36. ellenmcrawley says

    They are all beautiful, but ROSA and WORDS LIKE FLOWERS are my favorites. Can’t wait to see what you do with any or all of them. You are an inspiration.

  38. Merry says

    Such amazing creations…love all your colouring in and different techniques with the flowers. I think my favourites are butterfly suite and sparkle. They are all lovely though. Thoughts are definitely with the 3yo and his family.

  39. Jenn says

    Prayers – you got it I will keep your friends son in my thoughts and prayers.

    Which two stamps I like the best, hmm that is much more difficult, they are all so great. I will have to choose Star inspired and Penny Black’s To You set as my first two choices. But Words like flowers and butterfly suite are also great

  41. Andrea6760 says

    Hi Kathy,

    Your card and flower using the star inspired stamp are gorgeous! I love using the open flowers to make a vellum flower out of them too. For my votes, I would select the clear set To You which will give many different varieties for cards/projects. I am always looking for ways to be thrifty and make the most out of my stamps. My second choice would be ‘Butterfly Suite”. This stamp is absolutely gorgeous to me and I can imagine it colored softly with prisma colored pencils or copics. It could make a card for anything from Mothers Day to a get well or sympathy card, Even a Miss you card for a dear friend. So versatile I think!

    I also want to thank you for sharing the information regarding your friend and their child who is ill. I will be making some cards, not only for the child, but his sister and the parents to try to help brighten their day. I will also be keeping them in my prayers.

    *Hugs*
    ~Andrea

  42. Kate says

    I love this one that you’ve made today, but i think I would like to see some samples made with Sparkle and Butterfly Suite please.

    ** Kate **

  43. SusieQ says

    So pretty and soft. my favorites…TO You and sparkle…and after seeing your creations, I’m loving Star-Inspired

  44. Whisper says

    Fabby card, i think my favourite is fast becoming the one you’ve used (Star-Inspired) as it’s so versatile, Luv Sam x

  45. Dotty Jo says

    Flower amongst flower and Butterfly suite get my votes Kathy. Your card is amazing. I’ll certainly keep your friend and her son in my thoughts, Jo x

  47. Damaris says

    Hi, this petition will surely be added to my prayers. God has everything under control.

    I definitely like Words Like Flowers and Laced-Edge. And in case ur curious about my 3rd favorite it would be Sparkle! Gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win such cute goodies.

    God bless.

    x0, Damaris

  49. pinky says

    I love the flower amongst flowers and butterfly suite. Your card is absolutely beautiful, love the PINK colours. I will certainly add that little boy to my prayers:(

  52. Suz says

    Love your card, the coloring of the flower is awesome. My 2 favs are the butterfly suite & the laced-edged. Suz

  53. Anonymous says

    How beautiful are your two cards done with the Star Inspired stamp! How on earth do you make your work glow? It is amazing to me!

    My two favorites are “Star-Inspired” and “Flower among Flowers”. Tough choice!

    So glad you let us know about Gavin-I am sending cards to him and to Emilee. My prayers to Gavin and his family.

    Marie Moore

  54. Jeanette Marchand says

    All the stamps are wonderful, but I think I would have to say Star-Inspired (with Flower amongst Flowers second) is my favourite – especially with the gorgeous example on vellum.

    I will definitely include your friend’s son in my prayers, Kathy.

  55. Julia says

    My favorite is Flower Amongst Flowers and then Clear Stamps to You. I’ll make sure to pray for him every day.

  56. Katie says

    Hi there,

    I love your last star flower example, it is really pretty. I love the beads and the depth you created with the different colors, blue and purple.

    My favorites would probably be Rosa and Butterfly Suite. You seem to have a knack for picking stamps that are versatile and I don’t know that these are but I figure if anyone is up for that challenge than it is you. It was a hard choice, I would never pick the star flower but when I see what you have done with it, then I understand more about why it would be a good choice…if that makes sense…

    Wishing you and your friend and her family well. Thank you for sharing!

    Katie

  57. Marie-Anne says

    What a gorgeous cards!

    My favorite stamps are Penny Black Clear Stamps TO YOU and STAR-INSPIRED.

    That’s awfull, such a little one diagnosed with that horrable disease. I’ll think of him and his family.

    Marie-Anne

  58. Moni says

    FAb card, love your colouring. All stamps are awesome. But my favs are Rosa and Words like flowers. Hugs,moni

  59. Lin says

    Beautiful! I would love to see what you do with Butterfly Suite and Words Like Flowers…..they are 2 on my list and I’d love to see some ideas for them.

  60. paperpapier says

    Without a doubt, my favourites are Sparkle and PBCS To You because the big petal flowers are just easy to colour and Big Flower is the most happening thing at the moment. Besides, these larger petal flowers are ideal for hand-made flowers using acrylic for scrapbook project.

  62. GrammaR says

    Pink only two? Right. Lace-edged and Butterfly Suite. But Words Like Flowers and Flowers Amongst Flowers are right up there, too. So I could only get it down to four. 🙂

    Hearing news that your child is sick is difficult. I’ll remember them.

  65. Anonymous says

    Really pretty flowers you’ve done. My picks are Flower Amongst Flowers and Words Like Flowers, although, I sure do like what you did with Star Inspired!

    Donna
    So Cal

  66. Sandy #1781 says

    These are all great stamps, but I like the Star Inspired and Sparkle and Clear Stamp Set the best. Sorry, I could not pick just two. Butterfly Suite if my favorite, but I like the versatility of the other three that I picked.

  67. Dana says

    I would have to say the Words Like Flowers is my fav but they are all gorgeous! But in all honesty, that dims in comparison to your prayer request! I am so sorry for your friends son and am praying diligently for his healing and also for comfort and peace for his entire family!
    Hugs and prayers!
    Dana

  68. Kimberly S. says

    Beautiful card!!! My favorites are the To You set and Rosa! But Butterfly Suite is a close 3rd! But all this is NOT as important as your prayer request! I feel so horrible for him and his family! 3 years old is far too young to deal with something so horrific!! I pray for peace and comfort for his family!! {{Hugs}}

  69. Anonymous says

    Hi Kathy, I love this flower and your card is beautiful. My favorite, since I really like anything vintage would be Butterfly suite and Words like Flowers.

  72. Makaon says

    Hi
    My 2 top favourites would be Flower Amongst Flowers and the clearstamp set To You.

    But I also have to say that I LOVE the coloring you did on your flower 🙂

  74. Catherine says

    My two favs are Flower Amongst Flowers and I adore the Penny Black clear stamps, I’m gonna have to add that to my personal collection. I’m not a big fan of the others, they have back grounds to them. I feel forced to use their back ground stamp instead of using one of my own which limits my creativity, but thats just me.

  76. Ingrid says

    My first choice is easy; I love the Star-Inspired Flower. It’s the second choice between Sparkle and Flower Amongst Flowers that’s much harder, but I think I favor Sparkle just because I’m on a big flower kick right now.

    I’ll definitely say a prayer for the little boy and his family. What a frightening diagnosis.

  77. Elin says

    My favorite is the star-inspired and the clearstamps especially the one to the right at the bottom. wonderful card! 🙂

  78. diana says

    My favorites would be ‘flower amongst flowers’ and then ‘words like flowers’ or ‘star inspired’. [My thoughts are with the little boy and his family.]

  79. Julye says

    Your examples using this flower are all stunning but I think my 2 favs would be the daisies flower among flowers and butterfly suite as I love the hydranger too it just reminds me of summer.

  80. Alison L says

    What beautiful examples. The colouring is awesome. Very inspiring. My favourites would be star-inspired and flower among flowers.

  84. Barbara Papile says

    I guess if I had to pick only two it would be star inspired and lace edged. Now if I could just color like you I would be a happy camper

  85. Francine says

    They are all beautiful but my favorites are the Flowers among flowers and the star inspired one. I find them very versatile
    Thank you for a chance to win.

  86. jen says

    Your flower cards are just stunning!
    Here are my two choices: Sparkle and Butterfly Suite…love them all …lol
    I’m so sorry to hear about your friends son…this is just so sad. I will be praying for him and their family. Again I’m so sorry.
    hugs,jen
    jennsycards.blogspot.com

  87. Cathy A says

    Kathy you rock all the pb flower stamps in my opinion. My favorites are the star inspired and flower amongst flower. sorry to hear about your friend’s son, such devestating news for all the family. I will certainly add him and his family to my prayers

  88. Sue says

    These are WONDERFUL cards you have made Kathy.
    I especially like the embossed velum it looks very effective behind the coloured petals.
    It is hard just to choose two favourites but I think I would use “Star-Inspired” and “Flower amongst Flowers” the most if I had them.
    Thank you for the chance to win.
    Smiles:)

  89. Jan Garber says

    First off, my thoughts and prayers definately go out for your friend and her family! My two fave stamps are Rosa and Butterfly Suite! ((hugs))

  90. Disp6194 says

    I’ll be praying you for your friend and her little one.

    These cards are beautiful Kathy! My two favorites are TO YOU and FLOWER AMONGST FLOWERS.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  91. jenny says

    Stunning floral creations Kathy…I love the ‘flowers amongst flowers’ and sparkle stamps 🙂

    Jenny x

  92. Anonymous says

    My two faves are WORDS LIKE FLOWERS and BUTTERFLY SUITE…

    Thanks for passing on the words and link for Latrice’s friend and her son. I made some cards for the family this weekend and they should be going out in today’s mail.
    Debbie

  94. PatS says

    Oh,your cards and treatments are fantastic. I love the vellum addition and I especially love the coloring on your first card. A prayer for your friend, Latrice and her son.
    My 2 favorites are: Flower Amongst Flowers and Words like Flowers.

  95. Barbara says

    I can see why you’re having a hard time deciding – they’re ALL so beautiful! My two faves are “Penny Black Clear Stamps TO YOU” and “Butterfly Suite”. Your coloring skills would make them look alive. Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

  96. Barbara says

    Your friend’s son will be on my prayer list! And I love your card!
    It’s hard to choose from these stamps but I will choose Butterfly Suite and Flower Amongst Flowers…and will sign off before I change my mind. Thanks for a chance to win!

  97. Christy says

    I like the Star Inspired and the clear To You set. I love images with lots of open space for me to color.

    Your friend’s son is in my prayers.

  98. Denise says

    Flower Amongst Flowers and the Star Inspired one my top 2! Beautiful samples of the Star Inspired flower also!
    My heart goes out to Latrice and her family. I’ll keep them in my prayers.
    DeniseB

  100. MicheyMoo says

    My vote is for Lace-Edged and Flower Amongst Flowers. Though, seriously, they are all so lovely and yummy – I understand your dilemma!!

    Definitely praying for your friend and her wee little fella. Praying they are able to get the best medical & oncological team to look after them through this difficult time and believing for a miracle too. I can’t imagine how they are feeling at the moment!!

    xxx

  104. Message Keeper says

    I would like you to use Penny Black Clear Stamps TO YOU as there are many designs you can feature other than just an image from wood block stamp. The second stamp I would vote is star-inspired but since you done a number of projects on it, I suggest not to use that even I like this stamp very much! Go for flower amongst flower instead. Thanks for the chance of winning!

  106. Anonymous says

    I like sparkle but it’s a tough choice having seen what you have done with star-inspired. Very nice.

    Shirley B in QLD

  108. Louise says

    Beautiful card Kathy and that blue flower is amazing!

    My favorites are: Star inspired and for you (clear set).

    Prayers for the little guy – it is never easy when a child is sick!

    Louise C.

  110. Virginia says

    My favorite is the Star Inspired and the Butterfly Suite, because I love music. I really appreciate your cards, and will definitely pray… I know childhood cancer is so hard, and I don’t want anyone to have to go through that too.

  112. justsomestuffimade says

    Love your card today Kathy – that Star-inspired stamp is going right on my “need this” list!
    But I also like the look of the clear ‘To You’ set – looks like they’d be really useful to have in the arsenal. Some versatile ideas there!
    My thoughts are with your friend and her son. News like this is always difficult to hear but I hope she and the whole family can take strength. The childhood leukemia recovery rates are so much higher than they have ever been – I can say that as I know a good bit about it. My dearest friend had childhood leukemia and spent many years living in hospital as a girl. But she made a full recovery and is happy and healthy, now in her 30s, and she and her husband even had a beautiful little boy earlier this year.
    Thinking of your friend and her precious one, hoping they will come through it all safely and stronger together, hugs, Ruth S

  114. Dale Talley says

    I enjoy your posts each day. My favorite two are: “Butterfly Suite” and “Two You”.
    Keep up the good work
    Dale Talley

  115. Alice says

    What a great card. Your work is terrific!!!! Me, I like Rosa. There is something about a realistic flower and words that always facinates me.

  116. kathy s says

    Your flowers are so beautiful- almost luminous – the two stamps I like best are “sparkle” and “butterfly suite”- I think I would get the most use out of these two but the rest are just as gorgeous. My prayers and thoughts are with your friend and their son – it just doesn’t seem fair when this happens to someone especially someone so young.

  117. walchowDesign says

    Now that I’ve seen how you coloured the flower “star-inspired” it will go to my favourite list and the second one would be flower amongst flowers. Love all your design especially when it comes to copics coloring – they are just amazing! Thanks Kathy for sharing with us!

  123. judycs says

    I own Star – Inspired and you have inspired me to get it out again It is a fun one to color.
    My favorite flowers are Sparkle and Words like Flowers.

  124. kateri says

    Your flowers are stunning! My favorite of the flowers is Butterfly Suite. They are all so beautiful it was hard to pick. But it has so much going for it. Hydrangea, butterflies and music. It’s so versatile. Thanks for sharing everything with us.

  125. Marta Hoshell says

    Just Beautiful card! Favorite stamps Rosa & Butterfly Suite. For your friends child May the Light of God embrace him to good and wonderful Health. God Bless Him!

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