Thursday, February 9, 2012

My Life Is Blessed


This is Flourishes Release Week Noon Time Challenge: Day 2. Today's challenge is: Framed! 
I think yesterday's card would have fit this challenge better, but oh well :)




I used the sentiment from Flourishes "Spring Bouquet" set with the butterflies from Flourishes "Gerbera Daisies" and "Clematis and Butterflies" sets. I colored the butterflies in with Tombows and cut them out with my craft knife. The patterned paper is from My Mind's Eye. I used the following Spellbinders dies: Lacy Circles, Labels #18, Fancy Tags #2, and Fancy Tags #3, all sponged in "Antique Linen" Distress Ink. The flower is from Prima and the small pearl flourish is from Zva.


This is for my Mother-In-Law's Birthday, this Sunday. Mom loves non fussy cards, but embraces strong colors and some feminine touches. So balancing all of those ideals, for her, was pretty hard to do. I think it has the strong color she loves, but not so strong it's hard to enjoy :) I threw in a small flourish of pearls in there to add some some elegance, and the flowers and butterflies represent her love of gardening :) I think this card will make her smile.  Happy Birthday, Mom :)


4 comments:

  1. This too is a wonderful card. I am amazed by the detailed coloring in the butterflies, they take on a new look combined with your flower. Great design on your card!!

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  2. This is incredible Amanda.. I LOVE the way you used your dies. Great job. She is going to treasure this. Thanks for joining us at Flourishes.

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  3. Amanda, thank YOU for always leaving such kind comments on my blog.
    I LOVE this card. All your creations are always amazing. Boy...everything about this card is incredible.
    Hugs and smiles

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  4. Beautiful shaped card Amanda. Love the flowers too. Thanks for playing in Flourishes Challenge.

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