Friday 17 February 2012

Blue Butterfly

My latest DT piece for Creative Expressions is a card using the butterfly and sweet pea stamps from the lovely Eco Green Garden Chic stamp set.

I started by stamping the sweet peas onto some blue and cream striped paper, I attached the ribbon before matting it onto a white card blank that I'd edged with blue ink. I stamped the butterfly onto a piece of white card and after cutting it out I spread Glossy Accents over it. The ink that I used is Brilliance mediterranean blue.
For the flower I used the Spellbinders flower creations 3 die and floral doily motif die.
I attached the butterfly and flower to the card and added black gems and a blob of Glossy Accents to the centre of the flower.

19 comments:

  1. Lovely card, fab butterfly. Super colour combo

    Sam xxx

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  2. Lovely card Hazel, great idea with the stripes of paper and the butterfly looks lovely in your colour choice. Tracy x

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  3. The background reminds me of vintage wallpaper.
    I rarely use this colour combination but you have inspired me today.
    Stunning card.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  4. I love the background - reminded me of some vintage wallpaper - and the butterfly looks so delicate - like it'll fly off at any moment! Have a great weekend x

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  5. lovely combination of stamps and dies Hazel and what a gorgeous shade of blue

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  6. Lovely card, Hazel - you're so good at changing styles and this is a prime example. Must look for that sweet pea - only had the set for about 8 months and still not used it. I think I know what the next KCUK challenge will be, lol x

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  7. Another beautiful card Hazel and I love how you have utilised the stripes. I would never have thought of that - you have made your own designer paper!
    Lovely flower, lovely butterfly - all gorgeous elements to make up that super card. Hugs, Neet xx

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  8. This is gorgeous Hazel, I love how you've used the sweet pea stamps, they look so delicate and beautiful. Maria x

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  9. Hi Hazel. Beautiful card. Fab stamping onto the backing paper. Looks so pretty.
    Regards Florence x

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  10. Gorgeous card Hazel, I love the butterfly & flower! xox

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  11. Such a delightful card, Hazel. I always find blue so hard to work with.

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  12. Hi I'm Elaine, Gosh I love your style Hazel , this card is lovely and the acrylic block paintings below are stunning.
    Well Done
    Elaine

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  13. Love your card Hazel, that butterfly is gorgeous

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  14. Simply beautiful Hazel, I love it all xxx

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  15. the colors are just lovely , what a wonderful card to receive!

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  16. Pretty card Hazel, I like the way you used the sweetpea stamp....the background reminds me of my Nan's bedroom wall paper. I always thought it was really pretty!
    Sue
    x

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  17. Hazel this is one gorgeous card, love the layout the beautiful colours and that flower is perfect.

    Marie

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  18. Hi Hazel. I love the colours your have chosen. And how clever creating the background with the pea sprig. Very Laura Ashleyesque.
    Siobhan x

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