Thursday, March 12, 2009

Stamp Simply Butterfly

FOR YOU!

Today we are matting, or framing, in white for a fresh, clean and springy look. You MAY use multiple mats on a panel if you like, but at least ONE of them MUST be white. That's it -- anything else goes for Sharon Johnson's Stamp Simply challenge! For my creation, K & Company BW Madeline designer paper is utilized along with Papertreyink Ripe Avocado and Stampers Select white cardstock papers. I cut my white panel first, then ran it through the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder. The circle frame is first punched with an EK success 1 3/4" circle punch, punched around that opening using a Marvy Uchida (purple) scallop circle punch. The buttons are Papertrey ink, I added adhesive pearls for the centers. Stamped tag image is from Papertreyink's Paper Tray set. 3/4" and 1" circle punches are used to punch the sentiment and designer paper circles. The tag is attached using a fine silver thread from my local fabric store. The scallop frame is lifted using foam pop ups, as is the butterfly. In this pack of Madeline DP, there is one entire page of butterflies. I cut this particular one out to use on my card. Can you see the light pink FLOWER SOFT? Lightly dabbing with a glue pen, and pressing on the flower soft adds more dimension to the butterfly! Flower Soft is not just for flowers! LOL Three adhesive pearls down the center of this butterfly adds the finishing touch!

I hope you get a chance to play along with Sharon's Stamp Simply challenge! There is no time limit. You can play this challenge and upload your project at Splitcoast and/or your Blog, anytime. You can play as many times as you like, just remember to use the keyword, ssnotime78! The point is to keep it simple, quick and have fun! Hope you play along! Check out Sharon's blog for more info.
Be sure to check out her talented team to see their awesome creations! Barb, March Guest Designer (That's ME!) Dee Tammy Janine AJ Jennifer Julie Becky Sharon

23 comments:

Peggy Maier said...

Simply gorgeous!!!

Julie Koerber said...

Barb -- love this whimsical card and the colors you added for a "pop" are lovely! It's been a while since we've talked girlie! Hope you are well! :-)

Annie said...

This is just gorgeous - love the cut out frame - must remember this idea it is just so beautiful.

Ann xxx

Heather said...

This is beautiful, Barb, I am inspired to try the same idea.

Darlene said...

Oh Barb this is gorgeous!!!! Love your butterfly and the way your spotlighted it within the circular panel! AWESOME card ... so clean & fresh! Thanks for inspiration!!

Janine said...

Oh Barb this is simply beautiful!! I love the texture too~ Have a great weekend...

Anonymous said...

Barb, this is gorgeous! Love the butterfly in the center!

Jennifer Buck said...

BEAUTIFUL, Barb! :) love this!

The Rubber Maid said...

How sweet it is. I love dotted swiss and think it always adds up to a pretty card. Very nice. Pat

Tammy Hershberger said...

Gorgeous! I must get my hands on some of that Flower Soft!

Rose Ann said...

This is so very beautiful, Barb! I love your little touch of added Flower Soft as well!

Anonymous said...

Very pretty!

Jennifer said...

Hi Barb. Your card is so very pretty! I love the white. Very clean, simple and eyecatching with the colorful butterfly. Great details on your recipe too, thanks!!
Jennifer

Sandie C said...

simply beautiful. I love the look of white on white.. TFS

Anonymous said...

You are amazing! Thanks for sharing all your talents. I love visiting your blog - so many great ideas and so little time!

Chris R. from Iowa

Linda Crowder said...

What a neat technique. I love this wonderful card. I really like the circle frame as it makes the card. And the white background makes that butterfly well, "fly"! Thanks for sharing.

Bev J. said...

What a beautiful card-love that pretty butterfly and the frame really sets it off. tfs

Sonya said...

So pretty, fresh just like you said! So sad that I don't have the time to play along as it is Spring Break and will be out of town.

Donna Baker said...

this is beautiful, Barb! love the colors

Conniecrafter said...

so very sweet!

Sharon (notimetostamp) said...

An incredibly gorgeous project!!! I LOVE your butterfly and the fabulous corners you created!! Love the white on white look -- so fresh and springy!!! GREAT project!!! Thank YOU so much!!!

Lee said...

Stunning.......such a gorgeous framing with the white swiss dots!!!

Kathy W said...

Absolutely beautiful. Love the double white mat and the flower soft on the butterfly. Thanks for sharing.