Morphed Butterfly

Note: April's Blog Candy Question can be found here. Deadline is April 30.


Have you ever met one of those

special 

blogging buddies 

who almost instantly becomes not just a friend, 

but a Muse as well? 

Shirley Deatcher and I have long enjoyed visiting each another's blogs. 

Recently, we exchanged butterfly cards as well. 

Today I made another butterfly card, courtesy of seeing Shirley's inspiring card hanging on the bulletin board over my computer.

Shirley sent this gorgeously shimmering, textured butterfly card. (just click on her card to find out how she created the effects). It became my inspiration in using a pretty new Inkadinakadoo butterfly stamp which was feeling sadly neglected.

The only similarity in these two cards is that both have large, heat-embossed butterfly images.

That's 'cuz mine morphed. Without any planning. It just happened.

That means I had no forethought except I wanted to use the new image (smile). This week's Sketch N Stash challenge inspired my background. The hosts at Sketch N Stash provide an awesome sketch, and then challenge us to use new or neglected Stash.

In this case, the Bazzill Bling cardstock is at least 6 years old, the green Stardream CS is 4-5 years old, the  Radiant Moss Embossing Powder is at least 2 years old, the ribbon is a good 3-4 years old, but the butterfly is only a month old! (hoping to redeem myself). All these items had never been used (hanging head in shame).

My photographs do not capture the card correctly, as is frequently the case with blingy stuff like embossing powder and glitter (this is glitterfied embossing powder - it actually looks more like glitter than EP).

The green powder has been combined with gold and green glitters, to produce a spectacular effect.

Depending how the card is held, the glitter sparkles green or gold, but not both at the same time.

The cardstock is also blingy except for the white, which is matte. The Bazzill Bling has been distressed and inked with Meadow dye ink and heat set. VersaMark was smooshed in areas of the four panels and glittery embossing powder heat set, to produce a lovely effect. Wish you could see it!

Whimsical Designs has an "Emboss It" challenge for the next 2 weeks - 

and I thought, 

"How Perfect!" 

Two virginal embossing folders from Couture Creations and SNS Embossing Powder were readily available.

This card is submitted to these great challenges (thank you Challenge hosts!)

Sketch N Stash #111 - see paragraph in blog post (cardstock, EP, ribbon, butterfly image)
Creative Moments - #14 Things With Wings (butterfly)
Whimsical Designs - Emboss It - (2 embossing folders, 1 embossing powder)
Artistic Inspirations - #36 Anything Goes
Card Mania Challenge - #18 punches or die cuts (2 SB dies Fleur de Lis)
Crafty Bloggers Network - #10 Anything Goes
LEJ Designs Challenge - #48 Show us your Ribbons (green & gold in the middle)
Flutterby Wednesday - #235 must have butterfly or fairy
Rhedd and Rosie's Challenge - #4 Monochromatic (all green - except white panel)
2 Sisters Challenge - #138 Anything Goes


Products Used:

Inkadinkaclings Butterfly
Sparkle N Sprinkle Radiant Moss Green embossing powder EP271
Inks: VersaMark, Ranger Meadow dye ink
Cardstock: Bazzill Bling green, White, Stardream Green
Die Cuts: SB Fleur de Lis embossing dies
Ribbon
Embossing Folders: Counture Creations Tied Together and Venus Crest
Adhesives: Quick Dry Glue, SNS 1/2" Tear-ific Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by (and thanks for inspiring me AGAIN today, Shirley!)

hugs,