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: April 6, 2005 Location: Stuarts Draft, Virginia Posts: 14401
Fri, Aug 13, 2010 @ 10:25 PM
What a great interpretation of the inspiration piece! Love your colors!
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Wanda Cullen ~ Dirty Dozen Alumni, On design team for Papertrey Ink, Designer for Color Throwdown and Fusion Card Challenges Cullen-ary Creations[/URL]...my blogHERE'S MY GALLERY[/URL]
Registered: June 18, 2007 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 4857
Sat, Aug 14, 2010 @ 1:01 AM
WOW!! That beautiful RED butterfly just jumps right out of the gallery!! This is stunning!!
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