Well, a new month means a new blog hop!! This time my blogging friends and I are going to try a little something new. We're going to each create a pretty card, and then step it up to show you just how much adding a bit more can do for your creations!
Personally, I used the latest from Freshly Made Sketches as my starting point. I kept it very simple this time, but I still think it's pretty. Also, it took probably less than five minutes to make! Gotta love that!
Stamps: Butterfly Basics
Ink: Blackberry Bliss
Paper: Mossy Meadow, Crumb Cake, Blackberry Bliss, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Hexagon Punch (pennant end), Big Shot, Butterflies Thinlits
However, if I make the base less plain with some embossing, and a bit of distressing via stamps and ink, then pop the butterfly up, and add a pretty little pearl accent, it can look even better!
Stamps: Butterfly Basics, Gorgeous Grunge
Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Crumb Cake, Tip Top Taupe, Versamark
Paper: Mossy Meadow, Crumb Cake, Blackberry Bliss, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Basic Pearls, Hexagon Punch (pennant end), Big Shot, Butterflies Thinlits, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Dimensionals
What do you think? Of course the second one requires more time, and more supplies on hand, but it also adds so much to the fun of the card!
Now click the hand on to get to Cheryl's blog, then hop on thru to see what everyone has ready to inspire your crafting!
This is so cute, Tanya! Love the texture on the stepped up one!
ReplyDeleteNow aren't these wonderful! I love both versions! Glad you joined us this week at FMS!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! The butterfly really pops off the card! Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.
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