I chose this gorgeous Mudlark Eucalyptus Aloe Soap & Candle Set from Decade Gifts for my inspiration. I loved the colors and patterns (which reminded me of Basic Grey's Scarlet's Letter designer paper), as well as incorporating the tall design into my layout. My finished card is approximately 7 1/2" x 4".
I started with Scarlet's Letter Glance Paper as my background (I still think this is one of the most beautiful collections Basic Grey has ever made). I stamped the butterfly from Hero Arts Antique Engravings on Red DP from the collection, clear embossed, cut it out, and accented it with glitter pen.
Next, I stamped the fern from Hero Arts Leaf Prints in Moss ink and punched out a two inch circle. I stamped the butterfly a second time on the circle to get the antennae, and then attached my cut-out butterfly over the top, leaving the wing un-glued for a bit of dimension.
I wanted a vertical sentiment like the bottom of the soap/candle box, so I used a very old Michael's $1 stamp with some paper piecing on the flower and colored pencil on the leaves. I finished with some small black metal adhesive dots.
This card is also for the Wee Memories Challenge to incorporate butterflies into your design.
Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Fri, Aug 13, 2010 @ 7:47 PM
Stef, if you ever need more of that BG paper, let me know. I have more than I care to admit I purchased. It looks fabulous on your card. Love the images with the striking BF. ooooh how grand!
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Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Fri, Aug 13, 2010 @ 9:59 PM
WOW! Stef! this is gorgeous! more lovely than the candle!
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Registered: August 8, 2006 Location: Roseville CA Posts: 18519
Fri, Aug 13, 2010 @ 10:21 PM
This is such a great challenge this week. And I love the one you chose to be inspired by.... love these colors and your subtle but very definite focal point (the phrase, imho). Anyway, my eyes did lots of dancing around all the lovely details of this card. Gorgeous! Blessings, Lela