March 29, 2010

Butterfly mornings

It's Monday. I'm feeling a bit better although I can't seem to eat much besides dry Cherrios and bananas. Well actually they aren't Cheerio's brand, they are some generic organic version (I forget), but it's all the same. My kids call them "toasted oats" so they apparently aren't brand snobs either!

I realized last night while sorting through photos on my computer, that I hadn't ever posted this card. I don't know why not, I like it just fine! Years ago I saw something like this somwhere and it stuck in my head. Some of you know that I don't normally like butterfly stamps, so if you feel the need to smirk at me, go ahead *grin* but...and this is a big but here folks...I didn't actually USE any butterfly stamps! HA! I only used the die and then stamped ON the cut-out. So there. *thumphhhb*

Supplies: Background Basics: Diamonds, Background Basics: Retro, and Signature Greetings paired with Hawaiian Shores, Enchanted Evening, Ripe Avocadoa and Stampers Select White. The button had sparkly gold flecks in it, so I used a gold glitter Spica pen and added touches on the butterflies, but you can't really see them here.

Thanks for stopping by today, hope you have a great Monday!

17 comments:

Taheerah said...

Mmmm, this is a yummy colour combo Dana! Your little butterflies look great, love the one that's fluttering off the page. And I love when I find little special buttons like that - they're so fun!! Hope you're fully recovered soon. [hugs]

Sue Ann said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE this card and the how you did the background stamping on the butterflies ....... that button is FAB!!! We have a special name for the same kind of cereal ..... Anton Cereal ..... and Raisin Bran is Mommy cereal :) I am happy you are feeling better!!!

Julie Campbell said...

Oh man! I hope you start feeling good soon! Did you make this while you were sick?!? If so... I am even MORE impressed! :) LOVE the stamps on the butterflies! Great design!

Laurie said...

Dana this is so pretty! I might have to case this one!! Hope you feel better soon! :)

Paulina said...

Love this one! I haven't ever bought any PTI satin ribbon, but that may change soon! ;)

Mary Maruscak said...

I love when you use that butterfly die. The colors ARE great...love the green!

Glad you're starting to feel better!

Unknown said...

LOVE IT! The color combo is beautiful and thats clever how you stamped the butterflies! Awesome!

Val said...

Love this card Dana, You've inspired me to use my butterfly die. Love the color combo.

Jen Carter said...

So glad that you're starting to feel better! I love this card (as usual!). The colors are perfect and very striking together and I am a butterfly fan! :)

B said...

Love the stamping on the butterflies! :) Very pretty! hope you're feeling better~

Amy Kolling said...

Hope you are feeling better soon! I just love the butterflies on this card and how you've used a background stamp on them! Very cool idea.

Cheryl said...

Great card! I love the way you stamped on the butterflies and gave a little space between circles.

Thank you for the birthday card! I got it in the mail today, and it is just beautiful. Thank you for thinking of me.

Chris Simon said...

I love the background stamp across the butterflies! Another brilliant idea that I would never have come up with on my own. Thanks for sharing!

Leah said...

Gorgeous! Love the layered look. Get better soon!

IamDerby said...

Gorgeous! Sorry you were feeling under the weather, hope youre all better now.

Mara Campbell said...

this is sooo pretty, I love the colors. I hope you are feeling better now, Dana!

Babies-Beth said...

Oh Dana, this one is great! I love it! Loved reading the PTI News today, I haven't stopped by in a long time, lol...