Twinshappy has such a nice gallery and it was hard to pick just one but I did and you can find it here.
I kept the blue color, basic layout with minor changes in size and oval position, embellishments, images and techniques on the largest white layer.
-I have a hard time getting the panel to stick to the Swiss Dots embossing so I flatten the embossing under the layer with a bone folder then decided to stitch it on and itÂ’s not moving now!
-To get the lighter images on the butterfly I stamped off on scrap paper before stamping the card panel.
-Sponging was done on all white layers, I did before embossing with the Cuttlebug.
-The butterflies are sculpted using a metal ball stylus, they were also sponged. The gems graduate down in size just like the butterflies. I liked TwinshappyÂ’s three pearl sizes and decided the butterflies would work the same way and help fill the space. I am so not a huge ribbon fan! I hate bulk on cards.
-The oval is mounted on foam tape.
-IÂ’ll corrugate a piece of junk cardstock and place it between the envelope and card front and this will easily mail with regular postage stamp. But IÂ’ll probably add it to on of the charity boxes.
-I make a lot of my own envelopes with a high quality paper and for the charity boxes I place a piece of double sided tape which has a backing on it so when whoever is ready to mail it they pull the backing off the tape, press and seal it.
-I used up some scrap so the card front is mounted on a white piece of cardstock.
Registered: April 3, 2007 Location: In a state of oblivion.... Posts: 14120
Sun, Mar 15, 2009 @ 1:43 PM
Already in my faves... So soft and purdy and springy. Love the flutterbys...and the stitching...and the sponging...and the gems...
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Registered: January 30, 2008 Location: Fenton, Missouri Posts: 6967
Sun, Mar 15, 2009 @ 2:20 PM
Gorgeous! I especially love that softly stamped panel behind the butterflies. I also appreciat that you included how you were planning to mail this card. That's always a consideration for me also and I had forgotten about using corrugated paper. TFS!
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44992
Sun, Mar 15, 2009 @ 2:52 PM
Rox, this is fabulous!!! I love this shade of blue! I love your sweet image and those three butterflies! Beautiful work, gal!!!!!!
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Sun, Mar 15, 2009 @ 2:53 PM
Roxie this is gorgeous! The softness of the blue and your butterflies... whohoo... Gotta love them and the bling you added to them! Gorgeous card! Thank you for taking the time to case one of my cards!