Thursday 20 November 2014

Blue butterfly


Hi, I haven't used this butterfly stamp for ages. I have a few that I haven't used at all!

I should stamp them all onto some A4 paper and put them in a folder so I can
see what I have and use more of them more often.
Sounds like a plan for the holidays.

I'm linking up to the challenge at Addicted to Stamps & More
where the theme is to make your mark with paints, markers or pencils.

I stamped and fussy cut the butterfly then coloured it with Prismacolor pencils.

At Time Out Challenges the theme is any type of embossing with an optional twist of adding some sparkle.
I used clear embossing powder when I stamped the butterfly and embossed the background. I added some bling for sparkle.

Edited to add: I'm also going to link up to a new challenge for me, Uniko Studio Challenge
where the theme is anything goes, or to use the sketch. Thanks for the suggestion Sandie!


Supplies:
Memory Box Wonderland butterfly stamp; Cuttlebug oriental weave embossing folder; prismacolor pencils; sentiment sticker and bling.

Thanks for visiting,
Cathy x

18 comments:

Sue - said...

Pretty card. Love the butterfly on the embossed background.

Susanne Vargas said...

Another very cool embossing folder and expertly colored butterfly! Gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Hi Cathy. This is a stunner! LOVE your blue butterfly on the embossed background. Pre-stamping on A4 sounds like a great plan to me! Thanks for joining us at ATSM. Monika

Loll said...

Really beautiful Cathy. Love the depth of colour you've gotten with the pencils ... I need lots of practice with this medium. Gorgeous texture from the embossed background. Thanks for joining us at ATS&M. Loll xx

sandie said...

Hi Catsy, that EF is fablous and the butterfly a stunner. Thanks for joining us at ATSM and TIME OUT. Why not add this to the AG goes challenge at Uniko, we have changed the rules and you can use any stamp to enter and be in a chance to win their stamps....they have fab butterfly stamps! Here is the link
http://www.unikostudio.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/uniko-studio-challenge-no-16-christmas.html

Monika Reeck said...

I just join Uniko Studio too and got a suggestion from Sandie too Cathy...wooowww your butterfly card is sooo lovely....agree with Sandie STUNNER...and that bling also add the nice element on your card..simply adorable butterfly card ...I love it...do you believe me I choose blue color too this time at the same challenge at Uniko Studio..hope you like to visiting me back...hugs from Munich (Germany), Monika

Lee-Anne said...

Love that textured background, Cathy! The blues are so, so pretty on your gorgeous butterfly! So happy that you joined us at Addicted to Stamps and More!

Anita in France said...

So pretty, Cathy ... another of your gorgeous trademark butterflies ... stunning! Anita :)

Barb Ghig said...

Love your CAS design and how you colored the butterfly, Cathy! Really beautiful card! Thanks so much for playing along with us at ATSM this week!

sandie said...

I am so pleased you linked up to Uniko, I know you love butterfly stamps and you already know I love this card. Hope to see you here again x

Darnell said...

I love your design, Cathy! So pretty and so perfectly balanced!! Hugs, Darnell

Sue said...

Love your design Cathy fab embossing and love the butterfly really gorgeous card huggles Sue xx

Beverley said...

I'm a sucker for butterflies & this is simply divine. Thanks so much for joining in on the Uniko Studio challenge. Hugs Bev x

*Vicki* said...

Absolutely gorgeous!! I love the embossed background and pretty butterfly! :) Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*
My Blog: Stamp Smiles

Sarn said...

Fab butterfly and great embossed background. Have fun in the hols sorting your stamps! x

Nicki S said...

Gorgeous! Such wonderful detail on the butterfly! Thanks so much for playing along with the Uniko challenge!

Lynn said...

Oh I love this gorgeous embossed background. The butterfly detail is stunning too! Thanks so much for playing with us at Time Out!

BożenA said...

Beautiful card. I love the combination of colors used in this work. Wonderful, perfect! Stamping sheet gives a different dimension.
Regards,
Bozena