A Butterfly Thank You

This card was made using another die that I got at the Craft Fair/Convention in Arlington.  The place was packed full of all sorts of goodies but this one called to me the most.  Never thought I would say it but I think I'm in love with butterflies.  For the most part the butterflies have to call to me, so I don't just any old butterfly it has to have some characteristics that fit into my world of butterflies.  This card was made in Thanks to the Headquarters of work and their understanding about me being sick and needing time off to recuperate.  I never thought that I would be able to do something so cool, but I must say it is pretty dang cool.  I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this die.  I have looked for more dies by this maker but I can't seem to find the cellophane bag that it came in to look at their site and see what else they had/have in the realm of butterflies.

This card was all about layers.  I think there were at least three layers on the front of the card and I think the same amount on the inside they just didn't "pop" off the page like the other ones did.  For the outside, I used multiple paper stacks to give it the contrast that I wanted.  After three layers (lime green, teal with black diamonds and plain white card stock) I then die cut the butterfly and also cut out of my Silhouette the "Thanks" quote on the front.  The inside was much a repeat of the outside but I instead used black (my fav color for contrast) plain teal and white card stock with a quote from my quote book saying thanks.

Once complete it went to work headquarters and I was a happy camper of the over all look the card gave.  I think it was one of my more sophisticated cards that I have made in a long time, or maybe it is the butterfly that I am in love with.  I have used this butterfly in other cards but this particular one seems to call to me just a bit more.

Butterfly Birthday Card

I made this card for my sister for her birthday.  I got the butterfly die from one of the latest Scrapbook/card making, etc. convention with was held at the Arlington convention center.  As soon as I saw the die I knew I had to have it so I purchased it and couldn't wait to try it out on a card.  This was one of the first square cards that I made, since I seem to be making cards that are square right now. 

Using my Cuttlebug, die and some paper I managed to layout the front no problem.  The butterfly is a lime green color and the background color for the wings is black.  I also used a silver metallic marker/pen to enhance the intricate filigree of the butterfly.  Using some simply black and white paper and then mounted another piece of hot pink to balance out the brightness of the lime green. 

On the inside of the card I used a stamp that I got at the same convention I got the butterfly from and attempted, semi-successfully to make a gift card pocket holder.  I had intended to put a gift card in with the card but the days got away from me and I wasn't able to get the gift card to my sister.  Maybe when she comes to visit I can take her on a mini-shopping spree at the local Half-Priced Books for some books that she wouldn't mind reading. I have big plans for this stamp, but I have yet to get to them since it seems like special orders have been coming left and right.  I have yet another couple that I have to make and the days are ticking on me and I'm not really sure where most of the year went for it to soon be back to school and the holiday time!   Craziness I tell you, pure craziness!