Saturday, May 21, 2011

LIM - butterfly







oooo one of my favorite themes at Less is More this week....Butterflies
butterflies are so easy to use, but I have tried to do something a little bit different. I wanted my butterfly's wings to extend beyond the edge of the card, but I didn't want to just stick it on (first of all have you ever tried cutting out antennae?

so, I started with a square card, stamped the butterfly and then drew a line down each side of the card 1 inch from the edge, up to the the wings, I then cut along the line and around the wings.

to do the embossed dots, I stamped another butterfly and cut it out and then drew around it on the reverse side of the front. so I knew where the edges were, and then used a fiskars embossing board to emboss the dots by hand.

I coloured the butterfly with pencil and blended. I did a grey shadow with pencil and blender to lift the butterfly from the card. I also added a light glittering to the wings with stickles.

up to this point the card is still one layer, but then I felt the need to add some words, so it's not one layer anymore!

Both of the stamps are by Stampotique.
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31 comments:

  1. SarnMay 21, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    That's a stunner!

    Hugs, Sandra My card is HERE!

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  2. G PeplowMay 21, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Hi Joanne, Totally gorgeous. I salute your dedication in embossing the polka dots. Clever thinking behind this pretty creation:0) xxx

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  3. Sarah AndersonMay 21, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    This is so beautiful, I love the contrast of the smooth butterfly against the spotty paper, and the way her wings extend over the paper :)

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  4. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansMay 21, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Lovely creation, love how the wings exdend over the edges and the embossed dots work perfectly. Tracy x

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  5. RitaMay 21, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Fantastic card Joanne, that butterfly is stunning. Hugs Rita xxx

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  6. DianeMay 21, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Beautiful...looks like lots of thought went into it!!

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  7. MandiMay 21, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Striking butterfly, beautifully made as usual joanne
    Thank you for entering again
    Diva LIM mandi
    Less is More

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  8. Sarah-JaneMay 21, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Lovely card xx

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  9. Seafield JoMay 21, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    This is a lovely card Joanne, the butterfly is stunning. Jo x

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  10. trisha tooMay 22, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Very nice card, Joanne--great image, and the texture is just the right touch.

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  11. SusanMay 22, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Looks like a lot of work went into this beauty! Great card, Joanne!

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  12. KathykMay 22, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Totally brilliant!

    Kathyk

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  13. LinbyMay 22, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    wow-stunning card.
    Linbyx

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  14. Tara CardwellMay 22, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    very inventive technique and totally stunning results!

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  15. ScrappyDandyDooMay 22, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Gorgeous card :D
    Julie xx

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  16. flutterbycrafterMay 22, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    What a beautiful card, love that butterfly

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  17. MoiraMay 22, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Corking missus

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  18. Lesley EdmondsMay 22, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Simply Beautiful!
    x

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  19. Faith A at Daffodil CardsMay 22, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    brilliantly gorgeous

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  20. StampingStaceMay 22, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    This is amazing sort of Tim Holtz-esque! Wow
    Stacey at 8
    X

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  21. ZoechaosMay 22, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Very striking. XOXO Zoe

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  22. MimMay 23, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    beautiful butterfly card!

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  23. LynneMay 23, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Stunning. Your butterfly looks very delicate and almost real.
    Lynne xxx

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  24. Ruth MMay 23, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Simple, sophisticated and STUNNING!

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  25. UnknownMay 23, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    I just love how you've made this one Joanne! A very cleverly made card! And gorgeous too!
    Lizy x

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  26. Suze BainMay 24, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    A stunning butterfly and great that you've explained how you made the card. Fab as usual. xx

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  27. judith@poppy cottageMay 24, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Lovely card Joanne, a lot of work in one layer! I just bought that big butterfly at HSNW, and have yet to use it, Judith xx

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  28. kingstonmamaMay 25, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    This is brilliant. I didn't realize until I read your post that the butterfly was part of the base card. I love that touch of blue.

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  29. RachelxxMay 25, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    A striking card Joanne - beautiful butterfly - love the way it extends over the edges :-)

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  30. Lisa A.May 26, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    How beautiful....what amazing butterfly...love your layout:)!!

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  31. Deborah FringsMay 27, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Beautiful colour, lovely texture - amazing card! I love the way it appears to be flying off the card.

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word verification is off! thanks for all your lovely comments, they mean so much to me!