Sunday 29 July 2012

Live your dream

Hi Bloggers.

This card features the Les Papillons dies that were part of the Pick of the Week last week.


I have used some of the pastel Kraftcore that was in the pad on the show. I cut 3 solid butterflies and 3 corresponding lacey butterflies. I also cut 3 Scalloped Labels One. I sanded them a little. I layered up the butterflies mixing the colours and added them to a different colour Scalloped Labels One die cut.


For the background, I popped some Milk Card into the Couture Creations Radiant Embossing Folder and ran it through the Grand Calibur. I ran it through a second time to extend the pattern. I then inked around the edges with Peacock Feathers Distress Ink (from the Spring set) using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the sentiment from the Studio 490 Live and Make Art Stamp Set using Coffee Archival. I cut it out using Spellbinders Fancy Framed Tags One and inked through the die using Peacock Feathers Distress Ink. I added a couple of Creative Expressions Faux Screw Brads in Antique Gold (I think - I don't have my samples at the mo to check) to secure the sentiment to the card.


I assembled the card as shown. I didn't have the right colour card so inked around the edges of some white card with the Peacock Feathers Distress Ink and then pierced with my Tim Holtz Ruler.

A simple card to try. Hope you like it.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

26 comments:

  1. Ohh!!! So pretty. I love my new collection of dies as there is so much you can do. Enjoy your sunday.
    Waterford

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  2. Hi Julia, I have started using distressed inks with my dies as shown by you, Chrisine and Sue and they look amazing. I was a bit heavy handed to start with but have learned by your example, lightly and circular. This card shows inking very well. Love it.

    Wilma

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  3. Hi Julia

    love this card, its beautiful. I really like the look of the new colours of distress inks. I might have to treat myself.

    Julie x

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  4. Hi Julia

    love this card, its beautiful. I really like the look of the new colours of distress inks. I might have to treat myself.

    Julie x

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  5. A Beautiful card Julia, these dies are in the set I bought, Spellbinders always brings about such amazing dies, but the butterfly ones are always soooooo beautiful! Carole Z X

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  6. This is a really pretty card. Happy Sunday everyone!

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  7. Good morning Julia what a beautiful Card love the colours. I dont think there could be a bad card when you're using spellbinder Dies. Ive got a little girls card to make today and you've just given me a good idea what to do im going to use my butterfly dies.
    Take care

    Debs Artliff

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  8. Morning Julia, What a STUNNING card, I love it. I love everything about it and the colourway is simply stunning. You have outdone yourself with this card Julia, simply stunning. Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  9. Wow Julia this card is absolutely stunning, think the butterflies are beautiful. Thank you for the ideas, and especially the colour combo of this one. Bx

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  10. Another great card Julia,the butterfly dies are gorgeous

    xx Sandra

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  11. Morning Julia,
    Fabulous card, its stunning. These butterfly dies are so nice and love the way you have used them , I will have to save my pennies for them.
    Have a good day.
    Lydia
    X

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  12. Morning Julia, lovely card and colours used. these dies are fab was having a play with them last night. Love the need limited editions tim holtz distress inks too. xx hazel

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  13. Hi Julia, I like the way you've interchanged the butterflies and labels with the different colourways..:)..I like this card..:)..enjoy your day...xx

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  14. Hi Julia, Spellbinders butterflies are so beautiful, I like the way you made them the focal point of the card which would suit many, many occasions

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  15. Hi Julia - I keep saying I'm not a butterfly fan (apart from the real garden variety) I think it's because I like butterflies to look like butterflies and some stamps/dies are a bit iffy. However, I have definitely changed my mind with these dies, they are beautiful - I think the shape is absolutely delightful and I will definitely be using them - lots!! The colours of your card are gorgeous, they go so well together. I also love the hint of a scallop on the small Scalloped Labels One - brilliant.

    Hugs Sue P xx

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  16. What a beautiful card, I love that butterfly die.
    Carolyn B

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  17. Morning Julia
    I loved this card when i saw it shown on C+C, and i still love it, the whole card just works with the colours and dies. Get embossing folder too.
    Emma

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  18. What a gorgeous card, these butterflies are a must on my list

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  19. Love the colours of this card and the techniques used. I did manage to get these dies so will be giving this card a go. I am also just starting to get into the Core cards as it looks like you can do a lot with them. Thanks for sharing this with us. Beverley x

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  20. Hi julia I love this card I didn't get this butterfly set but have a few other ones which I wiLl use till I get this set love this kraftcore glad I got it now!lol love lesleyxx

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  21. Hi Julia, Another great card love the colours and layout
    the kraftcore is great prefer the paler colours to the dark ones.
    Nancyd xx

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  22. Hi Julia, another fabulous card and with the butterflies definitely a me card. Haven't got these butterfly dies (yet) but of course I have my set of nested butterflies two so will be having a go at this one if you don't mind! Love the colours you have used.
    Hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday.
    Christine H xx

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  23. Beautiful card Julia

    I do love that embossing folder

    Sue xx

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  24. Hi Julia I like this card and love the embossing folder used

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  25. Ooh having seen these. I'm sooo glad I've ordered them, such a beautiful card, Julia

    Lisa
    xx

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