Wednesday, 2 March 2016

Keep it simple...

Oh my sometimes I find these cards the hardest in the world to do, but I keep trying.  The stamp I've used for this is by Judikins and one that I've had for an eternity.  I remember being desperate to buy it and then due to work etc not having time to use it.   Yeah now all the gorgeous stuff I bought when I was money rich and time poor can be put into action!
To begin I stamped the butterfly onto the base card and then made a mask so that I could add the swirls. Then using some amazing matching papers I stamped the butterfly out and paper pieced it on top.
I embossed a frame around the central focus and then added corner peel offs to emphasise the frame.  A peel off sentiment finishes the card.

Challenges...

  • The Craft Barn - Keep it Simple - oh no just been to link this and I've messed up (again) - I should have a flower and a sentiment on the card - eek !!
  • NBUS - never - before - used - schtuff - hmmm could do with this being an ongoing challenge as I have an embarrassing amount of NBUS
Never-Before-Used-Schtuff (Stamps, Dies, EFs, etc.)
Have a good day everyone.
Annie xxx


6 comments:

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

This is a beautiful card Annie and I think you've got it just right. The butterfly is lovely and I really like the way that you've coloured it. Not always easy cards to make but you've done a great job here :) x

Patti said...

Beautiful image!! I just love how you put it all together!! Brilliant!

Patti

Sandra H said...

Wow this is gorgeous l love the butterfly....l have candy on my blog x

D.Ann C said...

What an elegant card!

Darnell said...

I can see why you had to have this incredible butterfly image, Annie! It's scrumptious and the way you've designed it makes it look like it is platinum!! I know what you mean about using NBUS every day. In fact, I'm really trying to do that on every post this year, even without the challenge. cuz I, too, have an (sshh) embarrassing amount of new schtuff! Thank you so much for playing in my NBUS Challenge #6!! Enjoy your day! Hugs, Darnell

Ruth Doman said...

What an elegant, stylish card ~ Beautiful! Ruth x

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