I started my card with Opal Stardreams text weight paper and my Flutter Bys embossing plate. I inked the plate up with Satin Rose Shades ink, then ran it through my Big Shot. The ink was transferred to the de-bossed butterflies giving them a lovely soft look. Be sure to click on the picture to see the expanded view. Next came the Oriental Butterfly Doily, I die cut two of them, one out of card stock, the second out of my DP from the Basic Grey Kioshi collection.
I layered these two dies, cutting off the antenna on the patterned paper. Using my Lattice 2 die, I created the trellis, layering it onto some of the Kioshi paper. I die cut 2 branches from my Bird on a Branch 2 die, joining them in the center to create the vine up the lattice. I added some of the Satin Rose ink to the vines for some dimension. Next were the smaller butterflies, there are 7 in the Butterfly Bundle so I chose 2 and embossed and die cut them out of the Opal Stardreams paper. This time to add color, I simply dragged the Satin Rose ink pad across the embossed area on the butterflies. Lastly were the leaves for my flower, again I added a branch and then die cut 2 leaves from the Dimensional Large Leaves 2 set. See all the lovely detailing in the leaves? They are really fabulous dies. I assembled the card, added some Stickles to the butterflies and the flower, a gem in the corner and I was done. Finished size is 6" square.


Sandy, the butterflies are just beautiful. I love how you layered the Oriental Butterfly and used the lattice. Wow!!!
ReplyDeleteThis card and the last one are both beautiful!! I'm excited about getting my new dies.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card, Sandy! I just adore those butterflies!
ReplyDeleteSo delicate and pretty. Love the butterflies!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! :)
Sandy this is so pretty...the butterflies..the background and the whole arrangement. I love the delicate look of the butterflies as well.
ReplyDeleteThe best card ever!! Love the butterfly- need to use it to and soon! Sandy- you are a queen!
ReplyDeleteLove this bright and beautiful card Sandy!!
ReplyDeleteLove this bright and beautiful card Sandy!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Very elegant!
ReplyDeletelove from France, Kianel.