Butterflies have long been a harbinger of spring. While the Spring Equinox is on March 20th this year, I don’t expect butterflies to be making their appearance any time soon here in SE Iowa. However, I can deliver a breath of spring to someone’s mailbox with this Butterfly Note Card. It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!
This week I have the honor of hosting our monthly sketch challenge. What I have selected for you is a sketch that hopefully “layer lovers” and “clean and simple aficionados” will both love. Dress it up with layers and embellishments, or keep it on the simpler side. The choice is yours! We can’t wait to see what YOU create!
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Sometimes all you need is a gorgeous die cut, a simple sentiment, and a fussy cut butterfly to make a card come to life.
The stunningly ornate die is from the Flowering Vines collection. For added dimension, I adhered Butterfly Bijou paper, available March 2nd, to a foam adhesive sheet before die cutting it out. The fussy cut butterfly also comes from this same designer paper collection. The wonderful thing about this card is that you can change out the sentiment for almost any occasion…birthday, thank you, wedding, anniversary, get well, thinking of you and more!
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Available March 2
Bring in the beauty of nature with the artistic designs of the Butterfly Brilliance Bundle and coordinating designer series paper, along with textured specialty paper that will put a pop of brilliance on every project. The Butterfly Brilliance Collection will be available March 2nd — May 3rd, 2021.
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155092 Butterfly Brilliance Cling Stamp Set $17.00
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156824 Butterfly Bijou 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper $11.50 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
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159408 Butterfly Brilliance Collection $71.25 (Everything listed above – While Paper Supplies Last)
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This is gorgeous Ann! I totally overlooked these dies and I love the soft and subtle colouring, with the detail of the butterfly accent. So pretty. I loved your sketch too!
Oh Ann, what a beautiful card! I love the soft shading and your colors are stunning together. This was such a fun sketch this week!
Ann, Ann, Ann…. When I first saw this card, I was in awe of its elegance and amazing texture. This truly is simple and stunning! By the way, you gave us a great sketch this week. Had so much fun creating with it. Enjoy the rest of your week.
That diecut looks amazing…foamed and colored, it’s a work of art! The butterfly is beautiful along with that pretty sentiment! Just gorgeous!
That intricate and colorful background looks awesome Ann! The butterfly was a nice touch along with the scalloped greeting too! Have a great week!
Beautiful! I love how you sponged the color on the background die cut; it really makes it pop! Thanks for a lovely sketch this week; I think I’m going to have to use it a few more times! Have a great week!
Love this card. Butterflies are a favorite of mine. That intricate background is beautiful. Love the colors.