Hello and happy Sunday. I hope you all had a nice weekend. Mine was crazy busy yesterday, getting Rachel all ready for her prom. Today has been much quieter, with time to make some cards.
First up is a card using Clearly Besotted Flight of Fancy (for the first time). I inked the largest butterfly up with a Kaleidacolor Caribbean Sea ink pad. As I was following the sketch from CAS(E) this Sketch #120, I stencilled an area for the butterfly to rest using a Dreamweaver Mesh Stencil and Weathered Wood Distress ink. I am also entering this card at Happy Little Stampers Stencil challenge.
Another butterfly, this one from PTI Life is Beautiful, inspired by the beautiful sample at Muse #114. I must confess to sticking pretty close to the original, as I could not see any way to improve it.
I am entering this card at Inkspirational #81: Space. I am using the negative space in the lavender rectangle with my butterfly and Seize the Birthday without toppings.
I am entering both of these butterfly cards at Uniko #20: Things with Wings.
My last card for today uses the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches #183 and is inspired by the colors and graphics at the Ellen Hutson Pinsights Challenge.
Finally, I will be entering all three of these cards at Addicted to Stamps and More #141: Anything Goes and Simon Says Wednesday Clean and Simple challenge.
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Beautiful set of cards! Thanks for sharing one at FMS!
ReplyDeleteThey're all so pretty and creative Joyce! I LOVE the first one. The soft background is perfect!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards Joyce. When I commented on your card on Flickr I didn't notice the sparkle of the wings, looks great and I adore the soft stencil background against the vibrant colours of the butterfly. Thanks for joining Ink, ATSM and Uniko x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous collection of cards, Joyce! Thanks for sharing with us at Freshly Made Sketches!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous collection of cards Joyce but I am drooling over the first one which is truly amazing. I would love to see this framed on my wall!
ReplyDeleteI hope Rachel enjoyed her prom.
Hugs
Carol x
Wow! Looks terrific :)
ReplyDeleteIt always amazes me how much you are able to create and the beauties that you show us. I love the first card with that gorgeous butterfly and the subtle background. Well done!
ReplyDeleteYour trio of cards are better than the 3 Musketeers!!! =] Love the way you stenciled in the cool background of your first card - and that beautifully colored butterfly just looks so at home there on your card!! Your second butterfly is stunning in color and especially in card design!! Masterfully done!! Your third card is my favorite - so classy with a touch of whimsy and just abounding in prettiness!! What a creative and fun weekend you must have had!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a trio of incredibly beautiful cards! Your CB butterfly has me swooning (isn't it an awesome set!), your second butterfly has me completely dazzled and your third, with the scribbly flowers and leaves, is pure delight! In awe....
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another beautiful set of cards Joyce! Go back and look at the one right before yours at Muse - you clearly were two 'great minds'! So glad you joined us at Muse this week!
ReplyDeleteGreat series of cards. I do like the clean, simple butterfly card - so pretty. Thanks so much for playing along with ASM this week.
ReplyDeleteThese are all fantastic Joyce--love your gorgeous Kaleidacolor butterfly. The die cut butterfly for Muse is a really cool play on Muse! The last card is a wonderful design with the EH dies. Don`t they cut like butter?
ReplyDeleteThat butterfly is sensational! I love how it takes center stage and just pops! The flower card is gorgeous! Thanks so much for playing along at ATSM and Happy Little Stampers xx
ReplyDeleteA trio of fabulousity, Joyce.
ReplyDeleteOh what beautiful cards - love the different designs and pops of colour - great work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your awesome creation with us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
hugs,
Caryn x
Three really beautiful cards, Joyce! I love the ombre effect on your butterfly and your fabulous take on Marion's Muse card! Your flower on the last card looks amazing with your design, too...It's definitely on my wish list :)
ReplyDeleteJoyce, you've been so busy!!! Your Muse card is fantastic and love the colour you used, very soft. Your butterfly card for ATSM is magnificent and love the subtle stenciling in the background, very clever. And your last card with those gorgeous flowers is stunning! Just love those Ellen Hutson dies. Beautiful, crisp card. Always so wonderful to see you at ATSM!!
ReplyDeleteI apologize...I also meant to say ~ Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at ATSM!
ReplyDeleteOh, these are all so pretty! I especially love the first one -- fabulous take on the sketch!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you were having lots of fun creating! Love the beautiful butterfly on your first card ... such pretty colours and I love the mesh stenciled background. The second card is another pretty butterfly ... love how you've pulled out the wings for dimension. And the rose card is awesome!! Great design and layout and fun colours. Thanks so much for playing along at Happy Little Stampers.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Joyce! I'm especially fond of the first one. Love the kaleidoscope butterfly and the stitched background!
ReplyDeleteLove the way your beautiful butterfly is fluttering off the card. Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational Challenges. Come back next time! Marina
ReplyDeleteWhat a trio of fabulous cards, Joyce ... two such beautiful butterflies ... love those kaleidocolour colours ... and what lovely dimensional roses ... so pretty! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are gorgeous! I love especially both cards with the butterflies - so stunning!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing along with us at Seize the Birthday!
Anni