Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Butterflies for a cheerful card


Butterflies are a favorite of so many people.  I thought I'd use a few different types of butterflies for my Design Team post for the Creative Charms blog.  Please stop over to the Creative Charms blog HERE and be sure to leave a comment. Once again, I have little giveaway for someone who comments here or on the Creative Charms blog (leave a comment in both places to double your chances).

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I haven't heard from the last winner, Diane.  Please check my last Creative Charms post HERE and contact me as soon as possible with your mailing information.


The giveaway winner from the comments on the last Creative Charms post is Carolee.


Please send me an email at capadiadesigns@gmail.com with your mailing information.  I'll be sending you this Creative Charms  Sparkled Butterfly Medley .

For this card I used one of the scalloped rectangles that I printed and cut on the Imagine, using the All Wrapped Up cartridge.  These bright colors just make me smile!


I used the large butterfly from the Sparkled Butterfly Medley which matches the paper nicely.  There is a flat area on the back of this butterfly and I used several glue dots to attach it to the card.


I attached the green butterfly brad from a 3D Sparkly Garden Brad set by piercing a hole in the layer of printed paper.


The white butterfly from a Gem Garden set is easy to attach with a medium glue dot - I just put the butterfly on the roll and lifted it carefully to keep the glue dot neat and flat.


I wanted to add this sentiment cut from DCWV glittered cardstock with the "Friends Forever" Cuttlebug Combo set.  As you can see - there is not enough contrast for the sentiment to be read easily.


I tried making a mat from some American Crafts white pearl cardstock with a rectangle Nestability die.  The width is just about right but the shape is too tall.


Fortunately, I also have a set of the long rectangle Nestabilities and one of these was a much better fit.


The sentiment is raised on some foam circles - this makes a better balance with the large butterfly at the top of the card.  I also added some tiny gradient gem stickers to the row of half circle fan shapes and used one more gem sticker to dot the "i" in "friends."


The shades of blue and green in this paper are favorites of mine and I was happy to realize that I had several Creative Charms items that coordinate perfectly.

It was a beautiful clear and sunny day Monday - it's hard to believe that the storm went through and caused so much destruction.  We are very lucky to have no serious damage and it looks like there will be no problems with our travel plans.  Thanks for all the good wishes you have been sending for the upcoming wedding - we are looking forward to a wonderful celebration!

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33 comments:

  1. I too love butterflies. Anyone would love getting this card.

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  2. My favourite color is green and this card appealed to me imm. Love the bright colors you chose to make this card. Thanks for sharing. I am a follower and enjoy the tutorials.

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  3. Love, love, love the butterflies. Such a beautiful, vibrant card.

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  4. This is a very cheerful card, and I love the intensity of the colors that you were able to achieve with your Cricut Imagine. It seems to have very good color saturation! The Creative Charms butterflies match perfectly and add a lovely finish to the card.

    Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
    www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
    E-mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net

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  5. As always, I love the card and its embellishments. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  6. Beautiful butterflies! What a lovely card!
    Teresa
    happiqueen at aol dot com

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  7. Definately a card to make anyone smile with its cheery colors and great butterflies.
    Myrna

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  8. What a beautiful card. I love the bright cheery colors you used. And of course the butterflies.

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  9. Awesome card! Love the butterflies. Thanks for sharing your ideas and talents with us.

    scrapbooknut67114 at gmail dot com

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  10. I think butterflies are so beautiful and can be made in so many gorgeous colors. They put a light and airy feel to a card.

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  11. I do love your work and all that you have taught me. The is a beautiful card sure to cheer anyone up who is lucky enough to receive it.
    Linda

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  12. Love this card - colors are great! I got some of these butterflies and they are so easy to work with and add so much to the card OR the scrapbook page!

    Have a great wedding!

    jackie

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  13. Love the sentiment... Was this cut with a die too?

    smsaldana@gmail.com

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  14. I love the card. I've been sending you good wishes for the wedding and can't wait to see your projects. Now - remember to relax and have fun at the wedding! Don't stress over the small stuff - and it's all small stuff!

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  15. Love the bright blues and greens on these cards.

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  16. When my son was married i did a lot of the decorations and butterflies were included, they are charm to almost anything, Sarah

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  17. I really love those butterflys and your color combinations.

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  18. Lovely card! I am so glad that you are all okay and your plans have not been disrupted! Congratulations to your son and may his life be Blessed Always!

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  19. What a wow card!!!

    canana3

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  20. You've worke so hard on the wedding. I just know everything will turn out perfect. I love green and blue also and I'm crazy for butterflies. Your card is so beautiful.

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  21. Diane this is a gorgeous card. I left a comment over at Creative Charms, too. You have been a great inspiration to me for several years. I love your colors and the use of the butterflies. I'm glad you and your family are well, and I wish you a great trip. Hugs, dj1952 (Debra)

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  22. as always Diane you have done a spectacular job, and the colors are striking!! Love Butterflies as well!! Thanks for sharing!!

    http://ibecircled.blogspot.com
    ilovetonkinese2 at hotmail dot com
    Rexann♥

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  23. Love the colors. Anyone would love to receive this card. I follow you daily and love all the inspiration you give us.

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  24. Love this card, the colors are so beautiful together. Good luck with the wedding!
    surfnfroggie

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  25. Beautiful card. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  26. your card is very pretty!!! greens & blues are my favs!!!

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  27. Love the colors on this card! Creative Charms are my favorite embellishments.

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  28. So bright and cheerful. I love butterflys. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzyour sentiment tag balances the card so nicely.

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  29. Fabulous card--love the colors and the butterflies.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  30. Pretty card!I love butterflies too. Your color choice is great.

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  31. So happy to hear that you have weathered the storm safely, and that your travel plans do not appear to be affected! Travel safely and congrats to your son and his bride to be! I wish them a day of beautiful butterflys!
    Shellee

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  32. I just love your posts! They are so informative! And you use colors in ways I would never have thought would look good together! I just got some Creative Charms product in the mail today so I'm super excited to use it! Thanks!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  33. Love this card and the colors are so great. Wonderful job. I love butterflies.........
    Have fun with the family and stay safe.
    Blog:http://lovethatexpressions.blogspot.com/

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