He can usually be found sitting next to the window day dreaming about them flying over the hills and little yellow flowers. It totally relaxes him if you know what I mean. He just LOVES butterflies.
In fact, he even made a “butterfly” house for them that he keeps inside by the window. That way they are safe from predators’ that might eat them! Okay, so it looks like a bird house with part of the roof cut off, what can I tell you other than I happened to find this in some scraps and it fit perfectly on the card. hehe
Confused I am sure, so do yourself a favor and click this to see what the story for today is all aboutÂ…..now the brief card detailsÂ….
I drew my scene, printed it out onto w/c paper and quickly put clear ep on it and it stuck! Then I heated the ep up. Used mostly w/c paints, acrylic paints and sparkling mica pigment w/c paints. I scored the wall bg then drew the plank lines and shaded. I popped up the lonely butterfly, which was drawn on a scrap of mosaic tape with scraps on it then cut out, and sponged the image panel with tea dye, layered on white cs that I sponged with brick red then put it all on a blue card. Done.
Well, hope this card brings some cheer and relaxation to Brenda. Who knows maybe Curt will let her borrow the butterfly house! Oh, he is also making a few more in case anyone is interested. hehe Â….Â…Â…TFL :0)
Hi Sis! Hi NC Sis!......BTW, still no baby. DD thinks maybe Thursday, her DH thinks Sunday. Those two crack me up! Little Cooper will get here when he darn well feels like it! hehe
Sorry I missed last week, DD still has me sewing and making things for her. Okay, not really. I sewed her a diaper bag, which turned out really good, but I did it because I wanted to. I also made her a rag basket with the left over scraps. I have been having a lot of fun! Â….Update, just made some really cute burp cloths. Note to selfÂ….stay off Pinterest!!! hehe
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Registered: December 4, 2009 Location: Southern Utah's Dixie Posts: 20557
Tue, Sep 04, 2012 @ 8:07 AM
Mooove over Curt, I'm right there with you, staring out the window, day dreaming of butterflies and flower gardens!!
So nice to see Curt doing something I too enjoy!! I love this wonderful relaxing scene, Cathy!! And yes, I'll take one of those butterfly houses when Curt gets them made!!
Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92403
Tue, Sep 04, 2012 @ 8:20 AM
Cathy, your cards ALWAYS bring a smile...and your card for Brenda will bring one to her face. Love Curt contemplating butterflies in his cozy, cute room.
Registered: August 8, 2006 Location: Roseville CA Posts: 18519
Tue, Sep 04, 2012 @ 8:36 AM
My favorite part of this Wonderful card is the little daydream-bubble with the hills and flowers. I love this whole scene - you are very talented, from the idea to the design to the execution. Super cute, super fun, and I am sure Brenda will love this. Blessings, Lela
Registered: August 30, 2006 Location: Saugus, Massachusetts Posts: 65034
Tue, Sep 04, 2012 @ 8:39 AM
Hey Cathy! How thoughtful for Curt to allow you to take a picture of him for Brenda! Love the butterfly house and the pretty view! Hope Cooper arrives soon so he can enjoy all the lovelies Grandma has lovingly made for him!!
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Registered: December 24, 2010 Location: Mendham, NJ Posts: 6085
Tue, Sep 04, 2012 @ 8:59 AM
Very cute! Love the little scene in Curt's mind. And I've just started snooping around on Pinterest too, I have intentionally not set up an account...I know I'd never move from my computer!!
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Registered: August 12, 2011 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 29219
Tue, Sep 04, 2012 @ 9:16 AM
Curt is so thoughtful trying to keep the little butterfly safe! We missed you last week!! It is hard to go a week without Curt!! Always love your cards and humor!!
Registered: October 21, 2010 Location: in the okanagan in b.c. canada Posts: 13012
Tue, Sep 04, 2012 @ 10:38 AM
Yah....I have been away last couple weeks and missed cute too....Glad he is back I so look farward to seeing him and your super duper imagination and skill...:0)...still makes me smile and chuckle..:0). He prolbably has tea with um...Ferdinand ( I think it was )...the bull that like d to sit and just smelllllll the flowers.. cute littel butterfly house too, a gret way to use leftovers. another wonderful fun job...I still think you could do a paper collumn with him or something...:0) have a good day...you 2...:0)
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Registered: October 21, 2010 Location: in the okanagan in b.c. canada Posts: 13012
Tue, Sep 04, 2012 @ 10:39 AM
Oh and wanted to add...I bet you are having so much fun making them baby things...how exciting...yah...so sweet...your dd will just LOVE it..:0)
------------------------------ We as people are raindrops of colorful ink , falling down Crisp and Clear, each a different shade more vibrant then the last, but once we realize at the bottom of an endless abyss we all fall into the same inkpot forming one color, only then can we come together as one My son.
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Tue, Sep 04, 2012 @ 11:34 AM
Missed you & Curt last week. Curt looks so wide-eyed & innocent here but I just have to wonder what entremanure scheme he is coming up with as he daydreams.
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Tue, Sep 04, 2012 @ 11:45 AM
Cathy, this is a charming card!! I love to sit an gaze off into distance for hours myself. But always laying in a recliner and not sitting up on a stool!! Great card!!
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That Curt is at it again. Day dreamin his time away. I mean what else does he have to do besides chew his cud! Cathy this is adorable. I thought Curt might have wings today.