Butterfly Wedding Card

 Hello Everyone!

I am back after a pretty long break.  I had to get a new laptop and then needed new photo editing software. Not liking the software as much as the older version. Doesn't seem to correct the color of the background as well and the light levels are harder to adjust.  Sad.

But here I am back with a butterfly wedding card. I have made a couple wedding cards this summer and my bff, Sandie, asked me to use elements from the invitations on the wedding card.  I have to say I love the idea and made a second card for a second wedding Sandie is attending this month.  I will also post the second card in the next post.

Take a look at the card and I will explain what elements from the invitations I used and how they were used. 

The background of the card (the small floral print) was the paper the invitation was printed on.  The information was on the back of this paper.  The wax seal was on the original invite and I used it here as a lovely embellishment.  I incorporated the same colors into this card as were used on the invites. The butterfly theme was used in the shower invite.  The bride had included a paper butterfly studded with wildflower seeds.  

I retained the arch on the top of the printed paper and extenuated it with the die cut leaf sprays. 

 

This is what the inside looks like.  I used a small strip of the paper from the invite on the inside too.

The wedding was two weeks ago. The bride and groom loved the card and picked up on the fact that I used elements from the invites.  So, a success all around!!  

Check back for the next post which will showcase the second wedding card I made using elements from the invites.

Hope you are having a great day!!  See you next time.

Karen

Die Cut Envelope Embellishment

Hello Everyone!

Today, I have a collection of cards I made be using a die cut envelope as the focal point.  I cut it from Kraft cs and made a tag to go in the envelope.  I cut four pieces of decorative paper for the background and added a metallic doily cut into pieces.

Here is the tag that I made to go into the envelope.  Also added a sentiment to the tag. 

The butterflies are some stickers I found at the dollar store.  Work so well with the rest of the card.  

Same design in green.  

This one in navy and red.

This is what is on the inside of the cards.

Really fun project.  They will be sent out to friends and family.  Just a little pick me up.  

See you next time.

Karen

Butterfly on Square Card with Five Layers

Hello Everyone,
Hope you are keeping well.  And, that you are finding time to be crafty.  Today, I have two colorful cards.  The first has five layers!  I used a purchased butterfly and flower on the card.

The second card used up all the left over bits.  The paper flower was added to this card as well.  Sentiment was die cut. 

Two bright cards that are sure to bring a smile to a special someone.

See you again soon!

Karen

Stained Glass Like Butterfly

Hello Everyone!

Back today with a pretty butterfly card.  I used the piecing method that I used on the Large flower and vase card.  This time I used peach papers on a green card base.

This butterfly was kind of a process. First, I  stamped the butterfly Stampin Up) with a rust colored ink.  I did not like the way that looked.  So, I stamped over that with black ink.  That looked so-so.  Then I colored the butterfly with markers. Hmmmm.. Still not quite what I wanted.  Then I went over the butterfly with Glossy Accents (by Ranger).  And I said, "Hey, that looks like stained glass".  So, that is how this card came about.

I added some ribbon, lace, and buttons for embellishments.  On the inside, I stamped a nice sentiment from Technique Junkies.  Also added some of the lace on the inside.

I am entering this card in:

Double D Challenge: butterflies

So glad you stopped by.  See you next time with more froggy cards.  

Karen

Simple Butterfly Card

Hello Everyone,
Today, I wanted to share this collection of  quick to make card.  A pretty butterfly is the focal point.  You could make this card in about 10 minutes.

I stamped a butterfly (this is a retired Stampin' Up but any butterfly would work) and then fussy cut.  Die cut a few circles and you are done.  Super easy.

Here are two more versions.

So happy you stopped by today!  Hope your day is lovely and I will see you next time for another fun card project!

Karen

Butterflies, Dragonflies, and Washi Tape - Oh My!

Hello, Crafty Artisans!
Welcome!! So happy you stopped by today for my Month of Washi Tape to check out some cards with washi tape backgrounds!!  I also incorporated some of my favorite motifs: butterflies and dragonflies!

The washi tape was wrapped around a piece of lilac cardstock.  I picked colors from the tapes to select cardstock and embellishments.  I added a purchased paper butterfly embellishment.  Great birthday card!

The second card has a bold color pallet.  Again, the cardstock colors were chosen from the colors in the tapes.  A dragonfly die cut (Stampin' Up) was added.  I wrapped some more of the washi tapes around a scrap of cardstock and punched out a circle.  A dragonfly was placed on top to the circle and added to the card with dimensional adhesive.  Pearls were also used to embellish.

Just love these bold, graphic washi tapes!!  They really add some pizzazz to a card.

I have a few more washi tape cards to share and I will do that on the next post!  See you again soon.
Karen.

Butterflies with Chevron Background

Hello Crafting Friends,
Looking forward to Summer? I know I am.  Just love all the butterflies and hummingbirds that visit my yard each summer.  Today, I have a pretty butterfly card with chevron paper background.  This became a Mother's Day card.  I stamped sentiments on the inside.   I have been doing more inside only sentiments lately because one of my friends requested that.  She likes to frame my cards and use them as art work for her walls.  She prefers they not have sentiments on the front so she can leave them up all year and not have to change them out according to a holiday or season. 

This is a stamp and die from Stampin' Up . I added pretty papers for a real color and pattern explosion.  Also added 6 metal dot embellishments.

Thanks for stopping by today.  See you next time for more crafting fun!

Karen

Butterfly and Flower

Hello Everyone!
Hope you are enjoying Spring weather.  I am, but having lots of rain.  Today's cards celebrate Spring.  This is a digi image colored with Copic markers. 

Just love the bright cheerful colors.  I used some of the cards for birthday and some for Mother's Day.  See you soon for more butterflies.

Karen

Napkins on My Cards - Part Two

Hello Everyone,
This is Part two of the napkin cards using wax.  The napkin cards seen to be a favorite on Pinterest.  See the post for part one on my blog here.

The backgrounds and layered pieces are made from wax covered napkins.  I have an older post on my blog with a short tutorial here.  This is very messy, but a fun technique to try.

The cards are larger and square:  5.5 inches

I made this card into a sympathy card.

The second card is not layered.  I added rows of pearls and a pretty bow.

Here you can see the wax on the card below.  Love all that texture.

This floral card is a bit smaller.

Hope you enjoyed the napkin cards!!  The finished cards have lots of impact so much of that lovely texture.

See you next time!!
Karen

Ink Pad Background Part 2

Hello Crafty Friends,
Today, I have the second part of the cards I made using a Kaleidacolor ink pad to create a background.
The background pieces were  made by pressing the CS into a kaleidacolor ink pad.  The pad was in the position where the pads are slightly apart.  This is the position the pads are in for storage.  Part one can be viewed here. 

Try this!  It is very simple and can be used for any type of project.  Hope you enjoyed the cards!

Fall is upon us again.  Today, I will be out side digging up the dahlia and cana lilies for storage until spring.  I have an order of bulbs coming next week.  So, I will have plenty of blooms for early spring.  What are you planning in your garden this fall??  Let me know.  Have a super day!!

See soon.
Karen

Butterfly and Dragonfly Stickers - More Purple

Hello Everyone!

Back today with more purple cards!  I used Basic Grey papers and stickers on the two cards below.  The first has a cheerful butterfly.

This card uses a dragonfly, border, and a circle sticker.   I stamped the sentiment and added a ribbon. 

Just a fun way to use those nice stickers that come with paper packs.  And, of course the lovely purple! 

Hope your day is filled with plenty of quality crafting time!!
Karen

Bright Butterfly Cards

Hello Fellow Craft Divas!
Today's cards have a super bright color scheme.  Both cards are on the larger size: 5.5 square.  I decided both should be Birthday cards.

The butterflies were colored with markers. Paper doilies were added to both cards and a big lovely bow.

Love the super bright colors!!  Hope you day is super bright too!!!
Karen

Butterfly Today

Hi Everyone!
One more butterfly card today!!  The butterfly is die cut and covered in crackle paint (the large oval is also crackle painted).  Added some pretty papers, rick rack, pearls, and Happy Birthday. 

See you next time with  some fun cowgirl cards!!
Karen

Butterfly Birthdays

Hello Everyone!
Back today with a few butterfly cards!  I have been making lots of cards --over  100!!   How crazy is that!!  I have a nice stash now for every occasion.  Except Christmas.  Will have to get started on that now.  Well, back to the topic at hand:  Butterfly cards.

This card has a batik technique background.

This card features a beautiful decorative paper with a stamped, die cut butterfly.

Here, I added a 3-dimensional sticker to a striped paper. 

Will be back in a few days with more butterflies.  Have a great day!!
Karen