well with a bit of time on my hands because the weather - and a thank you card needed in a hurry... I set to with my Elegant Butterfly Punch, as butterfiles are what's called for for challenge no. 342 over at 'Crazy 4 Challenges' this week.
I punched some butterflies from my card topper, added some background stamping to the bottom layer, courtesy of the Swirly bird stamp set still out on my desk since yesterday - to fill those resulting negative spaces - my take on the current challenge no. 282 over at 'Less is More' where they want us to use a Stencil.
...and combining all those with the lovely colour combination of Watermelon Wonder, Blushing Bride and Pool Party as suggested for this week's colour challenge, CCMC412, over at 'Create with Connie and Mary', This was the result ! - but abject apologies for the photography it has been so dark here today so just hope they show up!
I think the colours co-ordinate beautifully and that real pop of Watermelon Wonder I think just brings it to life. So, I couldn't go wrong.. well, at least once I had re-inked both the lighter colours I was on a roll as they say!
If you look quite closely you can just make out the gorgeous shimmer on this lovely weight cardstock - and other than the Stazon stamped sentiment, the little antennae for each of the butterflies, and a bit of toning sponging round the edges, I didn't think it needed anything esle - well maybe my beloved Rhinestones or three, but for once I left these in their packet!
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and seeing as it's 'that time of year again' when London SW19 once again takes centre stage hopefully we will have cause to be cheering on a certain Mr A.M a bit longer than our recent performance in the 'Euros'!
Til next time.
happy stampin'
Jan x
I love your use of the swirly bird stamp set to create your patterned butterflies - a great way to use negative space. I love the soft sponged edges to your mat too. Thanks for joining us over at Create With Connie and Mary this week!
ReplyDeleteDear Joanne - thank you very much.. I really enjoyed joining in and have to say made easier because had naughtily not tidied my desk from the day before! Jan x
ReplyDeleteAt first when I looked at your card I thought you had used the kissing technique! After reading I see you used the negative space of the butterflies...so smart! They look really cool! Thanks for playing with us at Create with Connie and Mary!
ReplyDeleteHello Jenny and thanks so much for this X I was't really sure what the kissing technique was so just looked it up ! And definitely something to try X it's a sort of ' more for your buck ' idea and thanks for suggesting it! Jan
DeleteBeautiful card! I love the colours and those swirly butterflies are just fab! Thanks so much for a gorgeous Less is More entry :)
ReplyDeleteHi Esther what a lovely thing to say! Until your suggestion of using the negative space from a punched or die cut shape I had not thought to use these as stencils! Thank you very much again and for a lovely challenge and the chance to play along X Jan x
DeleteOh Jan - such a clever idea to use swirly bird for your butterflies! Love it and I love your card! Very pretty! Thanks for joining us over at Create With Connie and Mary this week!
ReplyDeletethanks very much for such a lovely comment Tracy - I know butterflies are dear to your heart too! it was great to join in.. Jan x
DeletePretty card! Clever idea on the butterflies! Thanks for joining us create with Connie and Mary this week!
ReplyDeleteDear Libby, thanks so much for stopping by and leaving me such a nice comment. It was lovely to be able to join in thsi week x Jan x
ReplyDeleteLove the combination of the negative space with the swirly bird stamp - really creative! Those beautiful butterflies really pop.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us.
Sharon xx
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Dear Sharon thank you very much for the lovely comment! I loved to take part and for once I could join in X many many thanks again X Jan x
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ReplyDeleteSorry for the late visit!
This is super stencilling and they are such pretty butterflies!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
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Dear Chrissie - and thank you so much for visiting and leaving such a lovely comment - it is hugely appreciated.. and it was great to be able to join in. Thank you again - Jan
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