Friday, June 21, 2013

Butterflies and Flowers

As this work week comes to an end, I hope you find the energy to play in one more challenge.  The talented Tammy, over @ Sketch Frenzy Friday, has an unique sketch to push your creativity.


here is what I made:


I used things that I love.  Circles, butterflies, buttons, flowers, and burlap-type ribbon, and a lot of machine stitching.  I do know that not all girls are girly girls, so this card is for them.
The card base is baked brown sugar cardstock.  I used two different pattern papers from the same collection: Etc. dsp.  
The circles are made from soft suede card stock and Etc. dsp.  I used the ruler print.
The butterflies were cut from soft sky cardstock and stamped with en francias inked in crumb cake classic ink.  The centers are different.  I thought it would add a bit more visual interest.  I used the trio blossom punch for two of the floral shapes and the floral fusion die for the 4 petal flower.  The bottom flower and the top button are created with clay and the Buttons and Flowers molds.  The center butterfly has a simple floral shape with a pearl center.
All edges are sponged with crumb cake classic ink.  (all edges: the panels, the butterflies, and the blossoms).
I love adding machine stitching to my cards.  And this card is sporting some stitching {smile}.  I did a simple border around the center panel.  I also did a quick stitch through the strips of burlap ribbon.
The butterflies are adhered to the card front with dimensionals.  The floral centers are adhered to the butterflies with dimensionals
I added a simple sentiment tag.  I really wanted to add a tiny tag, but its retired.  So, I have to move on, and embrace these current products.  I added the simple 'Thanks' to the lower wing of the middle butterfly.
Once the card was complete, I spritz it with some smooch, and a few splatters of crumb cake ink.
Thank you for looking!  Now head to your craft space, and share with us what you create with our sketch over @ Sketch Frenzy Friday.  


this card is now available for sale in my Etsy shop, here

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