Monday 22 June 2009

Penny Black, Cupcake and Rosie Dees challenges

Good evening peeps, it's a bit warmer here today but no sign of the sun, I live in hopes flaming June will arrive before 1st July.

I wanted to follow my butterfly theme so had a firm idea of what I wanted to do for this weeks Penny Black challenge which is to use embossing on your project and prepared a piece last night which I ran through the Cuttlebug using old writing folder, spritzed liberally with Glimmer Mists key lime, pineapple and gold, sanded down when dry and added more gold. Then this morning I saw that Rosie Dees challenge was Pink and Lime and Cupcake's a lovely sketch, so time being at a premium, all three have all come together rather well in one project. Think I can let on that this will be my last entry for Rosie Dees as I have been asked to join their DT.

My pink and lime DP is Basic Grey and stamps Penny Black 3864F and 3868J. The butterflies have been stamped using Stayzon timber brown onto acetate and a piece of glittered pink vellum, cut out and layered adding wire antenna and liquid pearls to the thorax. The flowers have been stamped onto the same vellum, cut out and again liquid pearls added. Circles were all cut using nesties.

32 comments:

PinksyDoodles said...

Another beautiful card Brenda. The butterflies and flowers are gorgeous. Congratulations on becoming a member of the DT for Rosie Dees.
Clare x

Deanne said...

gorgeous gorgeous card :) i love those butterflies :) xxx TFS and joining in and cant wait to see what you come up with for next week :)

Kari said...

Hi Brenda!Another beautiful card from you! :)
I love butterflies :)

Have a great day! :)

Hugs, Kari :)

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

the sun is shinning on the wirral now and your card is beautiful, check my blog again I've added a pic of 4 poodle pups, so cute. janex

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Brenda this card is just totally delightful love the technique you have used with the embossed piece the butterflies are awesome in fact the whole card is just fab.

Hugs
Lorraine x

Sarah C said...

Ooh I just adore butterflies and this card is stunning. Love your blog background too xx

Irene said...

Hello Brenda

Thank you so much for taking the time to browse my blog and leave a kind comment. I really appreciate this.

Your card is gorgeous, and love how you have used glimmer mists on the embossing.

luv
irene
xxxx

Stephanie said...

This card is just outstanding.. I love everything about it, so many details. Thanks for playing along at CCC this week.

Zoechaos said...

Wonderful card, your butterflies are gorgeous, will have to try that technique! the background paper to the circle is fasinating. as usual the whole piece comes togather perfectly. Congratulations on joining the Rosie Dees DT, do they know how lucky they are?

Unknown said...

Love your card, Brenda! Congrats on the DT spot! Way to go!! I love how you used glitter mist. I haven't tried that yet but will need to get some and try. I love how your card came out!

Unknown said...

Oh Brenda! This is a gorgeous card. Glad you're on our team now!

xx

Kath Stewart said...

gorgeous card....love the embossing..gorgeous papers and those butterflies are beautiful......thanks for joining in the fun this week at PBSC...hugs Kath xxxxx

pinky said...

Oh flip me Brenda, this is gorgeous, was admiring the flowers and read you had made them yourself! Top marks girl.
Pinky

Lynne Gilbert said...

This card is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for your comments on my blog. I can see your use of the glimmer mists and they are very similar to the mica pigments when they are suspended in water and sprayed. I just love the beautiful effects you can achieve. I demonstrate for Particraft and we have just started selling a new product which are virtually the same as the glimmer mists-Cosmic Shimmer Misters. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Lynne. X

Paula.Crafty Cow said...

your card is stunning keep up the great work
Luv Paula

cheryl said...

this is stunning just love those butterflies love cheryl xxxxxxx

Gez Butterworth said...

Hi Brenda. Love your card its gorgeous. Your butterflies are so cute.

Congratulations on joining the Rose~Dee Design Team. Enjoy!

Best Wishes. Gez.x

Marcea said...

what a beautiful card, just stunning!
-x-

Lynda said...

Gorgeous card Brenda and congrats on your DT call to Rosie Dees
Love Lynda xxx

Pop's Cards said...

Hi Brenda, this is really stunning i love the papers and the butterflies look fantastic...

Gorgeous creation, thank you for joining us at Cupcake, hugs Pops x x x

Ida / Little said...

Oh this is so pretty, love the butterfly theme, just a stunning creation!! :) Thanks for joining us at CCC this week :)

Hugs Ida

Nannieflash said...

Oh Brenda I love your image and the butterflies are gorgeous. The colours youve used are really beautiful. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxx

Silli said...

Hello Brenda, your card is so elegnat and very beautiful. I love the papers and the colors... I wish you a happy, happy day. Hugs and smiles from Silke

Anonymous said...

what a really pretty card the butterflies are gorgeous xx jo xx

lisa said...

Afternoon Brenda. More butterflies, there must be something in the air. These are beautiful and I love your cuttlebugged background, it all works so well with your BP.

Lisax

Jules said...

Hi Brenda

Another stunning creation.

You have made those butterflies look gorgeous!

Love Jules xx

Jackie said...

I love the muted colours you've used on your card....it's very pretty :)
Looking forward to working with you on Rosie-Dee's.

Nilla said...

Love this card, Brenda! Beautiful! Hugs Nilla

Kruemel said...

Fab card! Love the colors and the flowers and butterflies look so special.
Thanks for playing with CCC this week!
Kathrin aka Kruemel

Mira said...

So lovely card, love the flowers :)

Liza said...

Gorgeous card, I love the embossing. Thanks for joining us at CCC.

Liza x

The Crafty Den said...

What a gorgeous card. The butterflies and flowers look amazing and the papers are lush. Thanks for joining us this week at CCC. Hugs, Denise x