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Thursday, 13 February 2014

A flutter of butterflies .....

... or that could be swarm, rabble, kaledioscope or rainbow!  I've check online and there are quite a lot of collective nouns that relate to butterflies.  I think my favourites are flutter and rainbow!!  Why am I rambling on about butterflies?  Here's why:

Happy Birthday - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's Gems

Stamps: Uniko Studio - Label Love: Birthday
Inks: Stampin' Up! - Melon Mambo
Accessories: White Lustre Card; Kaisercraft DP - Secret Admirer, Pickled Pear, Remember Me, Periwinkle, Tigerlilly, Elegance; SU Punch - Elegant Butterfly; Gems; SU Marker - Melon Mambo



I've used the layout from this week's Freshly Made Sketches - FMS#123 and the theme of butterflies is from Fusion - FUSION#4.  I used some of my scrap bits from Kaisercraft pads and punched out lots of butterflies.  After attaching them all to the card, I added a tiny gem to each one.  I drew the ribbon using a marker and stamped the bow (can't draw them!).  I finished the front with a simple birthday sentiment also stamped on a butterfly (hiding the fact that the first stamp was slightly wonky!).  At the moment the inside is blank, but I might go back and add a greeting.

I'm not sure how I feel about this card - I had an idea in my head, but I'm not sure it works!  Still, I thought I'd share and see what you think.  That's all for now!

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14 comments:

  1. Julia Aston13 February 2014 at 19:16

    Boy,are you quick girl!! Love your flutter of butterflies - great job on combining the challenges Deborah!

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  2. Mistys Mum13 February 2014 at 22:31

    Well, I love it Deborah. I love just the repetition of the butterfly for the design - it works so well.

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  3. My Paper Epiphany13 February 2014 at 22:33

    Love this! The arrangement of the butterflies and the placement of the sentiment are both wonderful!

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  4. Inkyfingers13 February 2014 at 22:48

    I think you interpreted the sketches really well Deborah. The collection of butterflies is really pretty and I like the little bow on the top. I wonder what the collective noun for a group of butterflies is?
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  5. Jen Mitchell14 February 2014 at 00:30

    This is gorgeous! The colorful butterflies make me smile :) Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  6. Narelle Farrugia14 February 2014 at 01:59

    This is so pretty Deborah! Butterflies works so well with Jen's sketch! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!

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  7. Stella14 February 2014 at 16:45

    Lovely;you put together a wonderful mix of patterns and colors!
    XX

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  8. Cathy Weber15 February 2014 at 01:27

    You were quick with this one Deborah...and spot on with your cute punched butterflies. Love the card design...perfect for the sketch and I can never get tired of seeing happy butterflies...no matter what you call a bunch of them!

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  9. Lyndal15 February 2014 at 23:46

    LOVE all your butterflies Deborah!
    So glad you joined in the fun @ FUSION - hope to see you again soon :)

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  10. wienerhoneymooners18 February 2014 at 04:48

    Gorgeous Card Deborah!!!! Wonderful butterflies!

    Thanks for joining us at FUSION!

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  11. Laura Davis20 February 2014 at 01:23

    What a beautiful card, I love all the different patterns!
    Laura

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  12. Darnell20 February 2014 at 19:20

    This is a total standout in the Fusion gallery, Deborah! I love your design so much!! Hugs, Darnell

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  13. Unknown23 February 2014 at 05:22

    Love all the patterns on the butterflies! So pretty. Thanks for playing with us at fusion.

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  14. Tracey McNeely25 February 2014 at 05:20

    Really lovely card Deborah! The butterflies in the patterned papers are so pretty.

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