Beautiful Butterflies

How are things going for you on this last Saturday in September? Officially it is fall, but the weather is still quite warm today! I have hated seeing summer end, but in my craft room with new stamps I can still make Beautiful Butterflies and think of summer. 

I'm popping in with a quick post using new sets from the WPlus9 release which I just love! 

Today's card uses a simple color scheme, of one color plus pops of white and black. I stamped the butterflies in Peacock Feathers and then sponged over it with Cracked Pistachio, adding details to the body with a black gel pen.

I'm sure I'll long enjoy using these hexagon dies because they  are classic, make a bold statement and I love being able to add dimension by placing the center pieces with foam tape. 

Here's the sketch that inspired my card, you can the check out the challenge HERE and see many more wonderful designs. 
That's it for me today. Enjoy your weekend! 

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

Supplies used:

Stamps: Beautiful Butterflies stamps and dies, Butterfly Mandala and Hello and Thanks stamps and dies for the sentiment

Paper: Neenah Solar White, SU - Bermuda Bay

INK:Simon Says Stamp - Intense Black, Distress Oxide Inks - Peacock Feathers and Cracked Pistachio

Accessories: Clear Cut Stackers Hexagons, White embossing powder

What I love: Butterflies and Something NEW!

Good morning, hope you are doing very well this Wednesday morning. Today is the day I share something I created just because I love it! Today's card features butterflies, a new technique and a new stamp set, all things that make me smile. Here we go! 

I knew that the butterflies in the Beautiful Day set were needed in my stamp stash as soon as I saw them. Also love the sentiments in this set as they have large and small fonts and expressions that work well together in many different combinations.  I colored them in with Copics, added a bit of shimmer and paired them with pretty patterned paper for my card front. 

Now for the fun! The new technique is a window pop-up card, as shared HERE by creative artist Jennifer McGuire. Her cards are gorgeous and her videos are amazing. I will want to try this technique again and again, as Jennifer shared several designs. 

Here's the pop up when you open the card.  I sponged ink to create the clouds and added another die cut butterfly. There is a space to the right to add your signature horizontally. 

And here is the whole card opened. I couldn't resist decorating ALL the parts, ha! 

Hope you've enjoyed my post. I've loved reading your sweet comments. Know what else I love?  The wonderful stamping community where we share, learn and encourage one another. Keep smiling, you are simply the BEST! 

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

Supplies used:

Stamps: Simon Says Stamp - Beautiful Day

Paper: Neenah Solar White, Penny Black - Painted Blooms

INK:Simon Says Stamp - Intense Black, Hero Arts - Soft Pool

Accessories: Wink of Stella, dies, Copic markers

I'm playing with the Wednesday Challenge Simon Says: Make your own background