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: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 82476
Sun, Aug 15, 2010 @ 2:02 PM
Stef, this collage is really cool! Those papers are wonderful and I love that sentiment - so sweet. You chose a great inspiration piece and your card i s perfect rendition of it! (Love the red butterfly especially.) Great job.
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
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