Welcome back to another fun challenge! Were you all as blown away as I was with the amazing entries again this week? I thought so! And how about the DT cards? Those ladies are soooooo talented!
Butterflies....no problem....until I started searching through my stamps! Yes, there was a stamp or two of the pretty winged beauties but most images were no larger than a dime! Silhouette to the rescue. My heart skipped a beat when I spied this little pretty! I love the clean graphic lines of this design. And for only $.55 - it was one of those "Start The Car, Start The Car" moments!
I found this gorgeous piece of aqua colored velum in my scrap pile. It has a slight hint of mauve that is so pretty in real life. I cut the panel about 1" longer, scored a nice deep line at the top, folded it over, placed the fold line along the top of the card and adhered the panel on the backside of the card. No messy glue marks to be seen!
I also added a layer of regular velum (see close-up picture) and two tiny seed pearls to the butterfly.
We would love to see your butterfly card creations. Remember, you get to choose your style at The Card Concept Challenge! Why not try something different this time round?
I'm also entering my card into a new challenge called TIME OUT Challenge, where we are encouraged to take time out from our busy lives and enjoy the relaxing sport of card making! Take a look at this lovely duvet ensemble! Thanks for introducing me to this new challenge blog Shirley!
Happy crafting!
Yes that butterfly suites your style just perfect Geri! A gorgeous card. I love it!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the velvety look of the vellum and aqua - so soft and serene; perfect for a sympathy card!
ReplyDeleteSimply elegant, Geri!
ReplyDeleteOh, that is a pretty butterfly, Geri ... gorgeous with the extra layer of delicate vellum and those sweet seed pearls. The background aqua is simply lovely ... soft, gentle and so elegant! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous butterfly...love the look you created, just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I hardly every use this word, but I can't help myself - exquisite!!! Oh Geri, this is unbelievably gorgeous! Everything is perfect! And YES, START THE CAR!!!!! What a score on the butterfly!!
ReplyDeleteStunning butterfly, Geri! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, Geri! Soft and feminine. It's a floating, serene, and perfect design for a sympathy card. Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteI'm late (blame is squarely on the finnicky vacation rental connections) to celebrating the elegant, exquisite beauty of your card, which is perfect as a sympathy card (or with a sentiment reno, a perfect 'anything' card). You butterfly has me in a swoon, not only because it's stunning, but because I'm completely addicting over things butterfly! In fact, I had to give my head a shake when I nearly - but didn't - buy a butterfly-shaped little purse I discovered on a shopping stroll yesterday. Seriously: therapy may be required! Your card is fueling my obsession - in the best way! Love the aqua vellum, the vellum overlay on the butterfly, the seed pearls - evidently, I love EVERYTHING about your card. Happy sighhhhh...and now, I''m off to find bakery shoppe cinnamon buns. Hugs~c
ReplyDeleteVellum is at the top of my love love list for cards and yours is divine, Geri!
ReplyDeleteI am soooo sorry I'm so late in my commenting about your glorious card. I've no good excuse either. Suffice it to say, this is another in a long line of beautiful cards made by you my dear friend. You've got the perfect butterfly on this card. And the vellum in soft blue is perfect for a sympathy card. Love this. Bev
ReplyDeleteI agree the entire DT on the card concept is amazingly talented yourself included!
ReplyDeleteLove this elegant sympathy card! Your 0.55$ butterfly is gorgeous ! Love the colors ,layers and the vellum. Beautiful work! Hope you enjoy your weekend.
Simply Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeletethis is such a wonderful CAS design and that vellum is a lovely colour. Thanks for joining us at TIME OUT
ReplyDeleteSo pretty & perfectly CAS. Love the colour you've used so fresh & clean. Thanks for taking the TIME OUT and joining in on the challenge. Hugs Bev x
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and fresh and such a clever way to attach the vellum :) Thanks for sharing this at Time Out !
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely card! That butterfly is gorgeous! Thanks for playing with us at Time Out! :o)
ReplyDeleteWOW, this is beautiful, Geri!!! Love, love, love the vellum and the stunning butterfly - great way to do the butterfly!! Very elegant!!
ReplyDeleteWow...sooooo delicate and beautiful! That blue shade is perfect.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Geri! Love the soft delicate vellum and the stunning butterfly!
ReplyDeleteOh, dear, Geri...didn't realize I'd missed this! It sure is lovely! And so perfect and peaceful for a sympathy card!
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