Hi Everyone. Happy Thursday
Hope you are all having a wonderful week.
I have a very quick card for you tonight. I really needed a clean and simple card that I could put in the post and not have to pay extra postage. I received a new die for Christmas and really wanted to give it a try.
I actually tried this card two different ways. Tonight I am sharing the one I did using Pool Party, Very Vanilla and Basic Black. It is a combination that is crisp and clean and works really well together. Well, at least I think it does 🙂
Here's the card
I really do love the touch of black. The hardest thing about this card was trying to cut a piece of cardstock so thin on my cutter! I really never seem to be able to get them quite straight from end to end! I mounted the die cut butterflies along the bottom of the card with little pieces of Stampin' Dimensionals that I cut into quarters. I tried this card two ways, one using DSP for the butterflies and one with card stock. I actually like the card stock because it is stronger and allows me to raise it from the card base. This creates shadows around the butterflies and emphasises them even more. I will show you the other one in a couple of days so that you can compare.
The great thing about this sketch is that you could easily use the new edgelit dies, including the fabulous ones from SU in the new mini, instead of the butterflies. It's also great to be able to make the sentiment the star of the show for a change.
As always, thank you so much for your visit. You know that your visits and comments mean a great deal to me.
Warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a little lift tonight. Have a wonderful day.
Hugs
Jaydee
3 Responses
Ooooooh! I LOVE the colors here and the simplicity of it. The butterflies really pop off the card and I have to say I’m super impressed you were able to not only get such a straight, skinny piece of black, but that you could get it adhered straight as well. I love this card!
I hope all is well. How’s Sam?
Hugs!
P.S. Hi Lou!
Lovely card and thanks for sharing. I know what you mean about those ting strips of paper … that is when I use my ruler that is magnetic to hold the paper straight and I normally will cut from a big strip of paper and that helps. My one cutter will cut tiny strips and curl them.
Hugs to you and your kitty, Jaydee. May he feel better soon! I love your card and the butterfly strip. Just took a look at some of the past ones you have made – love them too – great inspiration. TFS