I had one thing in mind for this challenge but ended up with something else entirely. Does that every happen to you? Even so, I like how my card turned out.
Not a unique choice, but I decided to use a butterfly for this challenge. The wings were die cut from Bristol paper, the ink blended with a trio of yellow to orange inks, then added the body and the rest of the wings.
I used a cover die for the background to give it some subtle texture and design, then layered on the new SSS Petal-Tipped Labels die cuts for the butterfly's landing place. The sentiment was popped up on some thin foam tape and I finished things off by using a shimmer pen on all the black parts of the butterfly.
What comes to your mind when thinking of things that fly? Birds, planes, fairies, butterflies? For more inspiration, I encourage you to pop over to the challenge, where my talented teammates have some fabulous cards to share! The challenge ends Friday, May 23rd at 3pm EDT. Hope to see you there!
Stef
- SSS Exquisite Butterfly dies
- SSS Petal-Tipped Labels die
- Pinkfresh Studio Tulip Love Cover Plate
- Spellbinders Fancy Sentiments Betterpress plate and die
- Altenew Chamomile, Snapdragon and Terracotta inks
- Tonic Aqua Shimmer pen
6 comments:
Beautiful, Stef! I love this rich, golden color. What a fun background! Of course, the butterfly steals the show. I had so much fun with this challenge, but I am sorry I missed the mark on the clean and simple part. Have a wonderful week!
Oh yes, I often end up at a different place from where I thought I would. Thank goodness it seldom happens when I get in the car! I do love that prettily detailed background as well as the butterfly. The rich colours you've used bring summer to mind.
Stef, this cover die is fabulous! Love the pretty yellow and the fabulous background your created for this beautiful butterfly! Your card shouts summer to me! Love all the black makes the butterfly pop!
I love how warm and inviting this color is on your card; a perfect background for that beautiful butterfly! That cover plate is divine!!! Such a lot of interest in such a subtle way!
I don't know wha you first idea was, but this one is quite lovely! So sunny and cheerful with those lemony yellows!
Well, whatever the start point, the end point is stunning Stef - that butterfly is stunning and framed so beautifully too. Love the cover plate too!
Post a Comment