This card was made for my dear friend Phyl who just turned 86 years young! She is one of the most amazing card makers I know (Although she does not post to Splitcoast) and I am constantly inspired by her work and who she is. I have posted cards for her before (and also ones I have cased of hers) and she is who I want to be when I grow up. She has a wonderful sense of humor and she is vibrant, talented and one of my best friends. I wanted to make something VERY special for her. I was pleased by how it turned out!
I saw a video tutorial on how to make this card and it is SO MUCH easier than you would think. I did stay up until 4 am to make the card and matching envelope, but that was due to my slow productivity (and procrastination) rather than the difficulty of making it.
Here is a link to the video if anyone else would like to try their hand at it!
The butterfly is a die my friend Sandy lent to me and it is by a new vendor (for me) called Frantic Stamper Inc. and this is the Monarch Butterfly and Solid Butterfly. The flowers are hers as well and she had them on a magnetic sheet...no name. The edges are the A2 Curved Border One.
The paper was called Bluesy Shadow Wash but it just happened to match the SU paper very well. I was thrilled to be able to make a matching envelope with my envelope maker, one of the best investments I have ever made! Good luck ever finding a 6x7 envelope to buy!
Thank you for coming to see the card I made with lots of love for my friend Phyl, who is one of my hero's.
Date: Monday, May 26, 2014 GMT Views: 5623
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22590
Mon, May 26, 2014 @ 7:28 PM
This is phenomenal! I know I could never get those cuts to match and you did it at 4AM?? This is truly exquisite and a feast for the eyes! Thanks for the link in case I ever get brave enough to try it!
Frantic Stamper is wonderful! It started in a garage by two ladies. Outstanding service and stock.
Registered: September 21, 2006 Location: In the beautiful Sequatchie Valley, Home of the Paper Clip Project - The National Cornbread Festival Posts: 26563
Mon, May 26, 2014 @ 8:50 PM
Oh my gosh!!! Phyl is absolutely going to love this beauty. What a gorgeous present for her, it really shows how much you care and value her.... Thanks so much for sharing....
------------------------------ Happy Stamping Vicki One of Kota's Kids ***A Proud Fan Club Member *** QFTD81.... FS295
Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 36204
Mon, May 26, 2014 @ 9:58 PM
OMG, Peggy, this is just divine - so lovely and elegant and in the most beautiful colouring!! Your friend is certain to treasure this beauty - your write up about her was indeed special, too!!
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