Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Thinking Spring : )

I made a quick CAS card for a Thanks card, and decided to use a torn edge so the card could be entered into the MFP Challenge for the week- Torn Edge.
  I stamped the butterfly with Versamark on the background (remember when we did that for everything?).....  I added Sakura Stardust gelly roll pen for some sparkle to the butterfly. I inked the image with Distress inks, huffed on the stamp and impressed the image. I sponged a little ink on the edges and tore the edge. the Butterfly is colored with Distress markers then I lightly watercolored over the top to mix the color. I also added sparkle to the butterfly.
  I took one more MFP image that is all Oriental Kanji- and just inked one little corner and used Antique Linen ink and lightly added Kanji to the mail panel and to the background.

 Challenges:
 Mark's Finest Papers Challenge 198- Torn Paper
Creative Card Crew- KISS (Keep it simple)


Have a great day!
 Shelly

15 comments:

Alissa said...

Stunning. One of my favorites from you. The flower looks almost like you watercolored it. Its perfect!

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Oh Shelly, this is gorgeous. Love the butterflies!

Dr Sonia S V said...

Shelly I love the stamped butterflies and the central bloom. I have always been a fan of your stamping skills.I just posted a post on Stamping Basics and would be honoured if you could add your stamping tips in the comments

kiwimeskreations said...

Beautiful card Shelly - love the main background and the subtle stamping on the background of the panel.
Blessings
Maxine

paper fun said...

Very sweet.

Thanks for joining us at Creative Card Crew.

Mari

Anne Temple said...

Gorgeous! Love the image in the center panel and your butterfly is so pretty.

Marilyn said...

This is so pretty! I love how the stamped butterflies are such a pretty background to the coloured one. Gorgeous!

Donna said...

I am trying to think spring but we are under a snow advisory yet again. Your card made m smile. Beautiful spring colors and awesome layout.

wannabcre8tive said...

Your card is so pretty, I love this flower and the colors you used for your card. The butterfly was a great addition. Thank you, for joining us for the Speedy Fox and Friends challenge.

stampingbowd said...

You used one of my favorite MFP flower stamps! Gorgeous butterfly, great card!!! Thanks for joining us at Speedy Fox & Friends this week!

Penny said...

Oooh, this is really gorgeous--love that bg! Love your torn image, too! Very, very pretty! Great color palette, Shelly! :^)
Hugs, Penny

NanaConnie said...

Spectacular, Shelly! Love the color combo and those butterflies in the background are magnificent.

Margaret said...

Very lovely card Shelly. I love the beautiful butterfly. Thanks for joining us at Creative Card Crew. Good luck. Maggie CCC DT

Unknown said...

Lovely card-I like your stamping and your colour combo. Thank you for joining us at Creative Card Crew KISS challenge. Irene DT xx

Denise @ kc242 said...

Wow what a cute card. Love the details! Thanks so much for playing along with the Creative Card Crew.
Denise
CCC-DT