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I'm a retired primary school teacher, who started paper crafting in 2008, when I had a fancy to make my own Christmas cards. Since then, I have tried all sorts of techniques and styles - and I kind of like them all. I have been lucky enough to be on blog teams and large design teams and to do a bit of freelance demonstrating - and I love the challenge of working with different products. My crafting style is very varied - from junk journaling and art journaling, bookbinding and journal making, to quilting and patchwork - and of course I still make cards. This variety keeps me interested - and my crafty stash growing!! I'm always seeking inspiration for new projects.

Friday, 7 March 2014

Butterfly blues ....

This is quite late for my second post of the week - so just a quick one today. This card was for my niece's 17th birthday.  I started with a white, square base card from Craftwork Cards (just smaller than 6x6). The brown card is from a DCWV 6x6 Naturals self adhesive Mat Stack and the Kraft colour card is Papermill (Buff). I embossed a piece of Creative Expressions Coconut White card with my Grand MBossabilities folder. 
The edge of the light blue Bazzill card was cut with a Spellbinders Classic Triple Scallop Edgeability die. The dark teal-coloured texture-effect card is from Create and Craft. The topper is Hunkydory, and the swirls were cut from the teal and Kraft cards with Spellbinders Floral Flourishes. The lettering is from my XCut Rome Alphabet Die - and the finishing touches are a little bit of thin, white satin ribbon, and a lovely old wooden button from my stash.

 Before I sign off, I've had another little win! The little boy's card I made for my Man's World Challenge won me another challenge over at Send a Smile For Kids - so there's another little badge over there on the side!! Seems like I'm on a roll!! 

 I would like to enter this into:
Creative Corner Challenges - Button Up
Fussy and Fancy Friday - Birthday

 Be back after the weekend. Hope you all have a good one!! 
Cxxx
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5 comments:

  1. craftySat Mar 08, 09:00:00 am GMT

    I really like the colours and layout of this card. Thanks for sharing it with us at Creative Corner

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  2. Mynn xxSat Mar 08, 11:34:00 am GMT

    This is SO pretty! LOVE those amazing butterflies! HUGS and have a wonderful weekend! :) Mynn xx

    PS: I'd love for you to visit me at my blog (On a Stampage)--I have blog candy I'm giving away! :)

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  3. Scrapcat 1Sat Mar 08, 12:33:00 pm GMT

    This is really pretty I love the colour combo you have used :)

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  4. tinamarieSat Mar 08, 03:06:00 pm GMT

    Gorgeous!! I love the colors and layers you have created.
    Thank you for joining us at Creative Corner Challenges!

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  5. NathalieWed Mar 12, 08:45:00 pm GMT

    So cute card. I love papers and colors. Thanks for playing with us at Fussy & Fancy challenge.
    Nathalie

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