This week we are sending Tea Potter encouragement to Chris who is recovering from the removal of a significant portion of her liver. Emerald Green is the color for liver disease and our hostess, Pat, challenged us to add Emerald Green to our cards. Since Chris loves gardening and butterflies among other things, I naturally went in that direction.
For my card, I started by stenciling the flowers in yellow and purple before embossing the panel. I wanted the butterfly to have a glossy look so I created two AI panels for the butterflies. Yeah, plural, but after putting them on the card, it was too much. So I retreated to my favorite butterfly die which is now doing a solo act. But, you can definitely see the embossed butterflies hovering around the back. Finished with a sentiment strip and iridescent bubbles.
I hope being surrounded by beautiful scenes with lots of healing green will help Chris in her recuperation. And I hope you find yourself surrounded by beauty today as well. TFL
Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 GMT Views: 405
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Registered: August 4, 2005 Location: Western PA Posts: 809
Wed, Jan 24, 2024 @ 10:11 AM
Gorgeous. The embossing folder with butterflies on that background paper is stunning - and topped off with the butterfly outlined in black is just Awesome. Thank you for sending a card to Chris.
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Registered: February 22, 2007 Location: L’etoile du Nord Posts: 6442
Wed, Jan 24, 2024 @ 2:35 PM
Stunning card, Debbie! What a beautiful background you've created for your solo butterfly to really shine! Love that you layered it on the black CS!
------------------------------ -----Liz "Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, ..." ~~1 Thess. 4:11 (NIV)
Registered: September 11, 2004 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 7645
Wed, Jan 24, 2024 @ 6:03 PM
Ohhh this is gorgeous! Love the vibrant colors of the flowers and butterflies over that embossed background; this is making me want to get out my alcohol inks again!!
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”From the rising of the sun to its setting,the name of the Lord is to be praised!”
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131971
Thu, Jan 25, 2024 @ 7:34 AM
Amazing AI piece for your butterfly. I really love the combination of stencilling and embossing for your main panel. That's a cool looking embossing folder.
Registered: November 2, 2015 Location: Murrells Inlet, SC Posts: 5896
Thu, Jan 25, 2024 @ 8:37 PM
Debbie, I just love your embossing with your paper, its full of sunshine. Your butterfly really stands out and will put a smile on Chris' face for sure.
Registered: October 23, 2011 Location: Western, NY Posts: 7504
Fri, Jan 26, 2024 @ 1:38 PM
Gorgeous! The stenciling with the embossing overtop, the colors, and the stunning butterfly are fantastic. The simple dual headline is the perfect touch... Betty
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83544
Sun, Jan 28, 2024 @ 6:26 AM
Wow. Some great layering of techniques, Debbie. I love the happy colors and details and texture. The black bordered butterfly pops against that fab panel. GREAT card. Love it. Hugz
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