Thursday 21 November 2013

Life is better with you in it!

Hi Bloggers.

Easy Peasy card today using the Couture Creations Ornate Frame 3 in 1 set -

I rubbed a Plum Archival ink pad all over the large stamp in the set (I did not want the colour to be dark) and stamped it onto some Milk Card. Then, using the ink pad in the usual way, I stamped 3 tiny butterflies. I made sure the ink was dry and then ran it through the Grand Calibur with the embossing folder from the set. I inked around the edges of the background with Seedless Preserves Distess Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the 2 largest butterflies using Plum Archival and cut them out using the dies in the set. I added some Seedless Preserves to the edges of the wings, shaped them and added them to the card as shown.

I stamped the sentiment from the Creative Expressions Gratitudes Stamp Set using Plum Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 28 and inked through the die with Seedless Preserves.

I tied a bow using 3 lengths of Blue White American Seam Binding and added a Clear Sparkler.

I assembled the card as shown adding a 5mm White Pearl in each corner and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

37 comments:

  1. Good morning Julia,
    I like the concept of these three in one, wish they had existed when I first began my crafting adventures. Lovely card today.

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  2. Morning Julia.
    thank you alovely quick card, I have put some of these on my wish list. Take care Kitty.

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  3. Morning Julia,

    Love this 3 in one set.

    Beautiful card. X

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  4. Hi Julia, of the sets, this is one of my 2 absolute faves. Beautiful card, great idea to rub the inkpad on the stamp to make the image lighter. Thanks for all the great ideas. Bx

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  5. Hi Julia. I don't think you can go wrong with butterflies - great card again today. x

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  6. Hi Julia
    Stunning card love butterflies I saw you do this one thank you Tracy w x

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  7. Morning Julia,

    Beautiful card, love this stamp, so different. Love the Butterflies too.

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  8. Morning Mrs Watts and Wattsonettes. Lovely card today. Just one request for SBer's pleeeeease STOP bringing new toy's out for a little while. Ive gone through 2 packets of 12 Andrex with Birthday and Christmas wishes I can only afford to get what Mr Lancashire and Lancashire In Law can afford on vouchers, otherwise you lot will need to pay bail when I've robbed a bank ! There is SOOOO much Id love, want and need that its getting stupid now ! Oh I know, I need a demonstrators position working with SB, JR and all involved then I can play till I burst ! Oh well, off to open another packet of Andrex Puppy !
    Hugs to all.
    Lancashire Steph xx

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  9. Good morning Julia today's card is so pretty those new sets are fab. Have a great day. Love Jackie

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  10. GREAT CARD TODAY jULIA tHANKS..LOOK AT YOU...NEARLY 2000 Bloggers!! Mabex

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  11. Good morning Julia, very pretty card, rather different with the various elements fused together, best wishes Jackie D

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  12. Morning Julia, I love it !! the colours are stunning and the stamping and embossing is gorgeous, the sentiment is beautiful.
    Thank you for such a speedy delivery of my goodies, got them yesterday.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  13. Been visiting your blog for just over a year. Think this is my favourite card so far. Have a great day xx

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  14. Morning Julia, this is my favourite set, and you have made such a stunning card with it

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  15. Hi Julia, Love your cards - and thanks for all the fun on your C&C shows.Just had to order the new large die and stamp sets so I am looking forward to seeing your creations for these.Thank you very much. Marie. Durham

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  16. Morning Julia,
    Love your card today, very elegant. This set was one that I would have bought if I had the money to spare at the moment, will look for it after Christmas.
    Lydia
    X

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  17. Loved this card when you did it on C&C and it looks even better on the blog.Love the colours that you have used in this one,it looks so elegant.

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  18. lovely card and colours xx hazel

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  19. Hi Julia

    love this card the colours are lovely. looked forward to seeing the cards that had been made with these dies.

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  20. Hi Julia, a gorgeous card and lovely colours. Kind regards Joanne K x

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  21. Morning Julia, a very elegant pretty card really like the new sets
    you have but determined to wait till after Christmas to buy any more
    craft stuff been hard but ao far so good.
    Nancyd xx

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  22. Hi Julia. A beautiful card and I love the colours.

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  23. Morning Julia
    I love it - the colour is fab. A very elegant and romantic feel to todays creation.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  24. A very classy card Julia imagine receiving that at Christmas take care thank you. Julia xx

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  25. Thank you for all the lovely samples using these 3 in 1 sets. Mine have just this minute arrived. Can't wait to use them. On first look in the package I'm so glad I bought them. Love this card. Keep em coming....lol
    Love from Christine in Darcy.....xx

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  26. Great card, I love any that have butterflies on them

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  27. Hello Julia, This card is soooo pretty, love the colours and the butterflies. This set is my favourite of the 3 in 1 range. it is at the top of my need list, maybe Santa will be kind.
    Take care.
    Hugs June xxx

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  28. Fabulous card in my favourite colour Love this set, mine have just arrived and I can't wait to play, enjoyed the shows and thank you for sharing more inspiration on your blog which is great by the way.
    MaggieH

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  29. Hi Julia,

    What a classy card. Love it but cant treat myself until I have finished Christmas shopping for everyone else.

    Much love,

    Shirley T. xxx

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  30. Love this frame Julia and your card is just stunning - such a pretty colour. Pat x

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  31. Just loving everything about this card. Colour, Style, Arrangement...Brilliant xxx

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  32. Hi Julia. A lovely card, so pretty. These 3 in 1 sets are just fantastic. Take care.

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  33. Hi Julia, Another triumph, Love the colour, must invest in this range

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  34. A beautiful card in a lovely colour. x

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  35. Hi Julia, I really like this new concept and the colour variety of one ink pad.Will have to save up and buy a set.
    X Ros

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  36. A gorgeous card, Julia!! These sets have inched their way to the top of my must-have list and this card has clinched it, I have to get them!
    Hugs Annie

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  37. c'est chic…think thats how its spelt… lovely card..lovely colour xx

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