I didn't think I'd get to do the challenge this week - they usually close on a Thursday (Kristina's time) and I was out of reach of all my stamping gear and a computer! I luckily(??) got woken up early this morning by my dog - so thought I may as well have a go at getting the challenge done in time. I checked out Kristina's blog and it was still open! So off I padded in my pj's and slippers to my stamping space - hadn't wanted to wake DH up by dressing!!!
The first thing these colours said to me was "butterfly" - don't know why - it could be the sleep deprivation! I decided to use my Garden Whimsy big butterfly and stamped it twice after inking it up in Pumpkin Pie and rolling the edges in the Ruby Red. I cut one out and used some Crystal Effects to stick it down - it also gave it something to "sit on" as the central fold is quite small and weak. I added some bling to the butterflies body and antennae with some orange (I say Pumpkin Pie today!) rhinestones from my stash. I also used my Forest Branches Cuttlebug folder to add some texture to the strip of Pumpkin Pie.
One more thing - a little hint from my pal Ramona - click on her name to check it out properly. I wasn't sure if I had any Ruby Red CS left - but I found some in my scraps box and knew it was the right colour because I used Ramona's idea of having a key tag with all the colours of CS on! Great idea Ramona - it's not just useful for colour matching while you're shopping!!!!
I better go and pop it into the challenge before I run out of time - be back soon with more!!!
15 comments:
Very nice card!! tfs!!
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Wow Debbie, this is just a gorgeous card. I absolutely love it. The layering of the butterfly's wings, the colours and I love the Forest Branches folder, yep, I've got it and haven't used it yet.
Love how you coloured the butterfly and 3d-ed (if that's a word) it! Lovely!
Truly beautiful Debbie! You did well to get your inspiration so early in the morning.
Very pretty. TFS.
WOW Debbie this card is stunning, I love it. Think I am going to have to come around with a stack of paper and get you to cuttle bug thingy them for me, lol. They really make a card. But your butterfly is just beautiful! Gee your fast too! xx
Gorgeous card Debbie - love the
3D butterfly and the embossed panel.
The colours on the butterfly are beautiful - great job (again!).
Gorgeous card as always. Love the
3D effect.
Liam
Great job, Debbie! I love everything about the butterfly... the coloring around the edges, the way you popped it up, and the gold "pearls." I give you the prize!
P.S. Some of my best cards are made while I'm in my jammies! :-)
This is a gorgeous card Debbie
Wow! I love this card Debbie! You make me want to get my cuttlebug out again! Thanks for the inspiration.
Mandyxx
yes that's a very lovely butterfly
Hi Debbie - love wnat you have done here. especially adore how you have done the butterfly!!
Debbie M
The colors are really beautiful...lovely take on the challenge
Just darling! I do some of my best stamping in my fuzzy slippers and PJ's!! :) Such a lovely butterfly and great 3-D effect... Plus the CB embossing adds so much. TFS!! :)
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