My thought process went as follows: Ooo! Pretty! I should do a card that's like a frame with the square cut out in the middle... hmm... how the heck do i cut a square out of the middle?? i have circle punches.. no.. they don't reach to the middle.. hmm. CM CUTTING SYSTEM.. YES!! now for paper.. i want something trendy and hardcore.. new basic grey scarlet's letter. YES!! but wait. i just bought those new clear stamps from autumn leaves with the butterflies.. i'll use those...
etc etc etc... so trust me. i was inspired, but it just may not look like it.. hahaha
{The white circle with the green flourishes is the inside of the card}
Date: Saturday, March 17, 2007 GMT Views: 2394
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Registered: November 4, 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 24759
Sat, Mar 17, 2007 @ 6:18 AM
One never knows where inspiration will take you ... I love where this one took you ... this is such a fanciful card with beauty and whimsy ... almost like it belongs in a fairy tale ... love it!
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Registered: July 19, 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 24169
Sat, Mar 17, 2007 @ 6:27 AM
This is gorgeous! (Mental note - must get BG paper!). I can see the inspiration piece in your card, but your card is very one of a kind! I love the added dimension from the popped butterflies and the leafsteam (which makes me think Jack & the beanstalk...in a good way!). Thank you for playing!
Registered: March 12, 2006 Location: Big Pool, MD. Posts: 5140
Sat, Mar 17, 2007 @ 6:42 AM
that's the wonderful thing about artistic inspiration...it can come from anywhere and end up looking like anything. i love where it took you. your card is beautiful!
Registered: July 13, 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 586
Sat, Mar 17, 2007 @ 8:00 AM
Lovely! And thank you so much for sharing your journey to create it. That's where the fun really happens, it seems. Too often I try to have it all figured out before I start and then I'm unhappy with the result - they never turn out like they look in my head!
------------------------------ Laura Lynn
mother of two stampers: Breana (1 and Nicolas (15) my gallery
Registered: July 12, 2005 Location: McKinney, Texas Posts: 9080
Sat, Mar 17, 2007 @ 8:26 AM
Love your description! LOL! Your card is totally Awesome!!
I love the paper, the butterflies, and how you used the leafy stem on there. I also love how you layered the circle in he center!