Tuesday 30 March 2010

Flutterby dreams


It's been a bit of a funny day today. The power was due to be off in the offices all day for "essential line works" so without computers I decided to have a day off and go to Peterborough........there were a few essential I really needed from Sir Stampalot........OK lame excuse, but what else do you do when you are in the area ?

When I got back at 4ish they told me the electric never went off once and when they rung the electricity people they said the works were cancelled this morning because of the rain. Of course nobody saw the need to tell all the customers of the change of plan.

Now a card for this weeks Tuesday Taggers who have the theme 'Bugs'. I confess I was not sure if butterflies fitted that category, but as some of the DT have used them on their projects I guess the answer is yes. And they are sponsored this week by The Craft Barn who are offering a stamp to the winner.

This card is one I created last week for my demo at Sir Stamplaot using a new butterfly die from Marianne Design which I cut from DP through the Big Shot. I then traced round the cut butterfly and cut out a solid one from glitter paper to make the butterfly more dimensional. I used the same card design to make a couple more for birthday cards but added a broach pin to the back of the butterfly so it could be taken off. Not very practical I know, but fun for the day I thought.

I stamped onto pale yellow bazzil with Hero Arts F5042 Leaf Flourish and H2365 Old French Writing using Hero soft sand and the sentiment is Penny Black 4075 For the Stars using versafaine sepia and embossing with detail clear. The border is Martha Stewart 3 dot scallop and I added eyelets down the side after scoring a 'spine' and tied cord.

36 comments:

Bobbi said...

Very pretty card. Love the butterfly.

Jacee said...

Lovely card Brenda, really like the butterfly it looks great.

Juls said...

butiful sentiment and stunningly elegant card!! Hugs Juls

Anneke klerks said...

what a beauty!!!!
anneke

Suzi Mac said...

This is adorable, a beautiful butterfly and sentiment. Love the design and the glitter. Hugs Suzi x

PatR said...

Great card butterfly and sentiment Brenda.If you post a link to the Craft Barn you will be entered into the draw. Thanks for joining us again at TT this week.
Pat xx

Lisa said...

Hi Brenda, Beautiful card! Love the butterfly and sentiment.

Lisa x

Zoechaos said...

Wonderful butterfly the layering works beautifully. Sure Sir Stamp. will let you post a link to craft barn this week if you want to be in the draw for their prize this week? We love you bugging with us at TT this week. Hugs

Fleur said...

Hi B. This is very pretty. I love how you've tied the sides & that butterfly is gorgeous, hope you had fun at sir stamp, did you get your "essentials" lol
Hugz Fleur xXx

Sally H said...

Hi Brenda
This is absolutely stunning. I love that butterfly and I can see you have used my favourite stamp! Have you put this into Mr Linky yet? I haven't seen it come up there. Thanks so much for joining us at TT this week x

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

I never need an excuse to craft buy.
Beautiful card the colours are so classy. janex

Lesley Edmonds said...

That butterfly is just so delicate. Beautiful card Brenda.
Lesley x

Dragonlady said...

Hi Brenda

Stunning card hun. Love the sentiment and the shape.

Hugs Ali x

Lisa Jane said...

what a gorgeous butterfly. I love those colours and the sentiment is beautiful. My Aunt always tells me - Aim for the moon and you may find a some stars along the way ...
Lisa ;)

Unknown said...

This is awesome as always. I really love seeing your cards, you are such an inspiration.. . yes what do you do without electricity.. at least yours didn't go! Ours went off last week without warning and my printer DIED!! Had to get another one!

chris said...

Good Evening Brenda
how ya doin?
card is fab, love those colours together,and that butterfly is perfect.

Does it mean that the electric is going to off again soon, and that you will have to have another shopping trip.lifes a B !!!!
lots of hugs chris xx

Linda W said...

Hi Brenda, love the butterfly card and a very apt sentiment! Having seen the butterflies at your demo the other week, I must confess that I bought the 2 designs that Janice had in stock that day, they are really lovely.

What a bonus about the electricity. I wish the electric company would tell my boss that we'll have no power for a whole day, but I suppose they'd find me something else to do - like filing - I hate filing! Take care, Linda x

Merry said...

Such a wonderful card. Love how you have done the spine of the card and that butterfly is beautiful.

Beryl said...

Hi Brenda - Having my once weekly catch up again. It's always great to get the chance to see your new creations - so much inspiration. Another great selection this week - I'm sure this beautiful butterfly qualifies as a bug - the colours you have used are so delicate.
I did get to the NEC on Saturday and had a great time.
Beryl xx

Cherie said...

Hi Brenda, Your cards are so inspirational. The butterfly is gorgeous.
Love Cherie

SannaS said...

BEAUTIFUL!!! Absolutely gorgeous card!! Love it!! =)
Hugs, SannaS

Anonymous said...

This is gorgeous I love it!!!

Mel said...

Hi Brenda, love this shape and brill idea to cut butterfly in patterned paper. Melx

Jules said...

Hi Brenda

A gorgeous card - which looks even more gorgeous "in real life".

Of course your butterfly is super gorgeous but I love the sentiment too!

I hope your electricity is sorted now (then you can get on with some work instead of making us all jealous by going off to Sir Stampalot !! LOL!!).

Take care matie

Love Jules xx

Anonymous said...

Brenda this is beautiful, I really, really like the Butterfly...something else on my wish list now.

Gorgeous colour's and design...
x
Vicky

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Very elegant and beautiful, love the butterfly!

Hugs
Maarit

debby4000 said...

Oh gorgeous card Brenda, beautiful butterfly.
luv
Debby

pinky said...

Its gorgeous Brenda, looks like the front of a very exciting book.
Pinky

Nannieflash said...

Hi Brenda, another fabulous and beautiful card, love that butterfly hes gorgeous. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxx

mommabear said...

Stunning card so elegant

Claire Phillips said...

Absolutely beautiful Brenda - gorgeous! x

Lynda said...

It's gorgeous Brenda and I love the eyelet detail.

Love Lynda xxx

aardvarkpest said...

Lovely card. Love the butterfly and the sentiment.

Glenda

Unknown said...

Brilliant Card - love the detail on theat butterfly! Thanks for joining in at TT this week x Janet

craftimamma said...

Absolutely lovely card Brenda and cutting the butterfly from bp is so effective. A totally elegant card!

Hugs
Lesley Xx

Michelle said...

Hi Brenda
Thats a fabulous card and just love what you have done with the die cut butterfly. Thanks for bugging us with your fantastic entry.
x Michelle