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Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Blogging...finally...blogging

Helllloooooo!  Jeeeez... that was quite the little break I took.  Not for any reason... I just got caught up in the everyday events of LIFE. Beware... this is a long post...BUT it's full of pictures. 

I've been on the Hero Blog this week... seems like it's been a long time.  Feels good and I'm sharing Spring Colors because I need some Spring weather just about now. I'm tired of winter. :o)

Here's a couple of the cards I've done for the week...but first the color combos I'm playing with.
 






Oh and I did a technique article too...on creating backgrounds...love this technique! Here are the cards...



 And a background of Delicate Leaves

And here's a video on how I did the technique.   


Also, I'm gearing up and planning classes with my Jemmifer for a small trade show at the end of the month in Framingham MA... Love this show, love being with my buddy.  Here's a peek of one of the projects we're doing.... shhhh it's a secret!

Did I shock you with all the pink???  I know...it's crazy!!!

I think that's about it... I guess I've been busier than what I thought.  I hope everyone is enjoying the signs of SPRING and looking forward to the days of green grass, open windows and outdoor bar-b-ques!!

Enjoy!!!

34 comments :

Nancy said...

Hi Shari...I'm enjoying your posts on the HA blog this week....I've been inspired everyday by these gorgeous cards! Love that sneak peek too..can't wait till you reveal the whole card. I'm setting aside some time to play with your layered stamped backgrounds, great video!
Stay warm...Spring is just around the corner!
blessings~

Kathy K said...

WOWSERS! That first card is such a stunner! The others are great, too... but the first one? So cheery! Beautiful job, Shari! :)

Paper Paradise said...

Hi Shari, Gorgeous creations as always. We went to 'Stitches' this year and really missed not seeing you. So pleased I fo;;ow your blog to enable me to keep up with you. Regards.... Sue x

Sanne said...

There you are ;) Nice to see you blogging again Shari.... what a gorgeous collection of cards - each and every one so beautiful!
Thanks for sharing....
HUGS, Sanne

CinnamonSally said...

Hi Shari, love your cards on the blog this week, and thanks for the amazing tutorial. This technique looks so effective I really must try it!!
Sally

Merry said...

Oh wow...what amazing creations...they are all just beautiful.

donna mikasa said...

Just LOVE all the different techniques you're sharing on the blog this week.....Love!!

Barb said...

Love when it's your week on the Hero blog. . .I've enjoyed each day so far with these beautiful cards! What a gorgeous sneak peek. . .I happen to love lots of pink, and that sparkly flower is fabulous! Thanks for always sharing the best videos! Hugs to you!

MicheyMoo said...

Well this post might have been a week or two in coming, but it was soooo chock-a-block full of eye candy, I'm going to need a couple of days to recover, lol!! Gorgeous cards especially the super-cute one using Dancing With Flowers, but my favourite is the soft wash card with the Distress Inks - so simple and elegant and lovely. xx

Joy said...

So nice to see you blogging again Shari...loving what you have shown here about the Hero Arts Blog..your creativity always makes me giddy with excitement. I am sure that spending some time with Jennifer will be good for the soul..sending hugs!

Dawn T said...

great to see you back Shari. Your cards this week are awesome... I was so inspired by your video, I copied your card....

jill said...

I absolutely love the watercolor technique.....can't wait to try it. How clever of you!!!

Virginia L. said...

Thanks for the inspiring week of cards and video! I enjoy every one of them!

Holly Saveur said...

Gorgeous cards!Thanks for sharing.

Eveline said...

Love the technique on the video.
Great cards.
Here the sun shines but it's cold.
Eveline.

Annie said...

Hi Shari

Wow, your video card is superb, such an easy technique but it looks so amazing. Love the sneak peak too, can't wait for more. Are you coming to the UK again this year? Please do!

Unknown said...

Each one is more beautiful than the last. Awesome work, Shari!!!

G Peplow said...

Hi there Shari, fabulous cards and thanks so much for the technique video, nothing beats watching it being done :0) xxx

Sharon D from Canada said...

I am loving your week on the blog, Shari! Beautiful cards, though I think the one with the 'fudgy' cuppie ;) has stolen my heart - the window, the fab border, the soft yellow - love it all! And your technique video was fabulous - your first layered bg card is perfection!
Not sure how the quitting is going, but I'm still pulling for you! :)

Kathy said...

wow wow wow these cards are STUNNING...JUST STUNNING!!!!!!!!!
Hugs, Kathy

Karina Beck said...

Love your cards!!
And thanks for the video!
Have a nice weekend.

Dragon said...

So glad to find your blog to thank you for the multi stamp technique video on Hero Arts blog!!! I found it by chance and used it ti stimulate a challenge on my DragonsDream Tag It On blog this week... Now I have found your blog I shall add a direct link so people can find you here!!! Thanks for your great techniques and can I ask what word stamp you used in the multi layer stamping one please ??
Frankie
xx

Shari Carroll said...

Hi Frankie,
The wording on that card comes from the Hero Arts Dictionary Greeting set CL479.
So happy you like it.
Thanks!
Shari

Dragon said...

Thanks so much Shari... off to buy a set now!!!
Frankie
xx

Linda M. Cain said...

Always love your cards. Each a work of ART and so inspiring.

~Linda

JulieHRR said...

Oh, girl. You know it's comin' . . . SHUT UP!!!

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Shari your videos and cards are truly wonderful thank you so very much for all the time you spend helping us learn new things. I have only just found you throguh the WOYWW hop and following now so wont lose you again, thanks so very much, may God bless you for your generous help.
Shaz in Oz.x

Tiffany Ervin said...

I so adore all of your work Shari! Each one is so perfectly designed and detailed, love it! And I can't wait to see the full reveal of the last card!

Janna Werner said...

The cards are gorgoues, so lovely! TFS Janna

Linda said...

I love to be inspired by you... just never get tired of it...EVER :o) Not very springy up here... snow blizzards and crazy weather still. I am too getting tired of winter. Can´t wait to go on my caribbean cruise. It only 4 weeks now :Þ

Debbie said...

I just wanted to let your know that I made a couple of cards for a friend of mine after watching your HA video on multi-stamped backgrounds. These cards were for her to send to some special people for their help after her son had an accident.

I was very pleased on how they turned out and everyone just loved them! Thanks so much for coming up with all of these great cards and clear videos to boot.

Janna Werner said...

Gorgeous cards, wonderful. Janna

Deirdre said...

Oh wow..... amazing post. Love the sneak peek... adorable sparkle!

CreativSpirit said...

Wow, this is a gorgeous technique and your cards are so lovely. I am off to try out this one.
Thanks