Morning Peeps, a new challenge at Allsorts today and Sarah is inviting us to create something to celebrate 'Milestone Birthdays'. We have Stix2 as our sponsor.
My card is one I made for an order from a friend for her Mum's 90th Birthday, the brief was butterflies, flowers and the word 'Mummy' in the sentiment. So I used Timmy's one the edge butterfly border for the edge of the card and then cut the butterflies again on vellum, which I then over stamped with a script stamp and heat embossed with pink WOW embossing powder. The lilies are Penny Black 4383K First Dance and some more script into the background and a little shading with Pan Pastels.
I also made a acetate topped box and tied some matching ribbon and a rose. I am told 'Mummy' loved the card and she explained that it's many, many years since she called her Mummy but as a child always called her that rather than Mum when she had been told off, so she knew it would make her Mum smile.
As most know I rarely enter challenges but I do try to make an exception for the Butterfly Challenge, although I have not not entered for a while. So am going to enter this into the current Butterfly Challenge which is Paper Pieced Butterflies. Now I am not a 100% certain the way I have used the vellum on the butterflies is strictly paper piecing as it's only stuck in the middle, so apologies if it doesn't quite fit the brief and I will understand if I am not eligible.
As most know I rarely enter challenges but I do try to make an exception for the Butterfly Challenge, although I have not not entered for a while. So am going to enter this into the current Butterfly Challenge which is Paper Pieced Butterflies. Now I am not a 100% certain the way I have used the vellum on the butterflies is strictly paper piecing as it's only stuck in the middle, so apologies if it doesn't quite fit the brief and I will understand if I am not eligible.
Happy weekend all.
46 comments:
I had to pop by and leave a comment, this card is beautiful :) xxx
So beautiful! Love the texture of the linen card coming through the image, the butterflies with their vellum wings... It's a great design, not surprised it was a success with Mummy!
Oh this is so beautiful Brenda.
Thank you for letting me know that I'm not only with Mr Blogger being weird.
luv
Debby
Beautiful card!!!
Great card, gorgeous image and fabulous design.xx
The Journey is the Start
Beautiful card Brenda, love the big bow.
Gr Elly
A special card for a special occasion. I love the delicate design with the gorgeous image and stunning butterfly border.
I hope you have a good weekend.
Sue xx
what a fabulous card, love those delicate butterflies! the story behind "mummy" for a 90 year old made me smile.
This is so elegant!!
Brenda I love this Card.... such elegant *WOOOOOOOOOW
Have an amazing 1st Advent
CU hellerlittle
This is so very beautiful Brenda! Such a lovely delicate design and colours. x
This is so gorgeous Brenda, xxxxx
As much as I like the butterfly border, it's the stamped topper panel that really caught my eye. It's just gorgeous, Brenda!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Marianne x
Very sweet and elegant, I'm sure that the "Mummy" of your friend will apreciate it!
Such a pretty card Brenda, love the soft pink colour combo.
Gorgeous card
Wow, Brenda! One word - spectacular! Love everything about it! Wishing you a wonderful day!
Brenda, this is breathtaking, wow!! The colours are out of this world dreamy, so soft and inviting! Love the butterfly border, I will be adding that one to my Timmy list! Your friend's Mom will love it, who wouldn't! hugs :)
Wow gorgeous design, I love the lilies. Have a fantastic weekend, Shirleyxx
This card is so pretty and feminine, I love the butterflies and their vellum overlay. A fabulous card.
Lorraine
Absolutely gorgeous card Brenda. Love the butterfly theme and the beautiful soft colours.
Fliss xx
Absolutely stunning hun and it's so beautiful too, Luv Sam x
Absolutely stunning Brenda! I love this, of course being pink, and the stamping on the vellum die cut is inspired. I love that border die so another to add to my list! Beautiful, so very beautiful! Hope you are as 'ok' as you can be right now and the meds start to help more and hurt less soon Karen xx
What a stunning stamped card! Love all about it; elegant, light and a little bit grungy-vintage; beautiful card! Hope you have a fun weekend, Gerrina
Such a gorgeous card Brenda, so delicate looking, beautiful flowers and colours.
Pat xx
This is so beautiful and just the right touchof sparkle! Love the vellum with the sparkled script. Did not realize you could do that! Will have to give it a try!
Thanks for the good wishes on Rudolph Days...I am a wee bit nervous...I have some prizes bought already and plan to hit the stores here when they do the 75 or 80% off Xmas sales....good for stamps and dies!!! Plan to have all the prizes slim in depth so they post easily for the international journeys.
Another great card Brenda. Love the butterflies. Happy Weekend Judy x
Fabulous card!
Happy weekend;-))m
Oh that is SUCH a pretty card. Fits the brief perfectly x
Ohhhh so very pretty Brenda, love the soft, gentleness of the card, fabulous!
hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design
A very beautiful card Brenda - just gorgeous
This is beautiful. I love the butterfly border.
A very beautiful card Brenda, love the stamping you have done, and such pretty colors!
This is so beautiful and delicate. A really pretty creation Brenda.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
This is gorgeous Brenda, so pretty. Love it
Lorraine x
Beautiful card Brenda, the flower stamp is so pretty and love the butterflies down the edge too, enjoy the rest of the weekend x Susan x
A perfect card for this lady's Big Milestone birthday. Love the softness of the flowers & butterflies, and your vellum & script treatment was lovely. That is a gorgeous flower dp & so pretty with the green border color behind those wonderful butterflies. The tiny cameo was just more icing to add additional charm. I know she loved it. TFS & Hugs
Just love the delicate shades of pink used on this card, the Butterflies on the light green look fabulous.
Brilliant card.
Kath x
Love this card B, so sorry for not visiting life continues to be a bit hectic x
Beautiful, delicate and elegant Brenda!!
Kevin xx
Oh wow Brenda, what a stunning card, so pretty :o)
Jackie xx
Playing catchup after a busy weekend. This is so beautiful especially the butterfy edge. They look stunning x
This is such a beautiful card and yes you have used vellum over the top of the cut out edging so that counts. I of course adore the colours Thankyou for fluttering by my Challenge this time. Hugs Mrs A.
wow!! this is stunning!! the butterflies are so beautiful and delicate in vellum.. awesome!!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie
Stunning work! I'm sure the lady you made this for loved it!
I love that butterfly border (but then again, I love everything with butterflies lol). I think it adds an elegant and feminine touch to your card.
Hugs! xx
Wow this is an absolute stunningly beautiful card. I love it.
Julie x
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