Wednesday 20 November 2013

Sending my thanks

Hi Bloggers.

Hope you're enjoying the Creative Expressions Blog Hop. If you haven't joined in, you can start here.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I first stamped the large stamp from the Couture Creations Butterfly Notes 3 in 1 set twice using Cobalt Archival. I popped it through the Grand Calibur twice with the embossing folder from the set, lining it up with the stamped flower and butterfly each time. I added some Pearl Moon Gilding Wax over the embossed areas. I then stamped some notes and butterflies as shown, again using Cobalt Archival. I inked around the edges of the piece with Faded Jean Distress Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the flower from the Creative Expressions Floral Silhouette Stamp Set using Cobalt Archival. I cut it out using Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge and inked through the die with Faded Jeans.

I cut out the largest of the Spellbinders Fancy Ribbon Threader dies. At the emboss stage I added the embossing Folder from the Couture Creations Party Time 3 in 1 set. I threaded some Blue White American Seam Binding through the slits in the die cut. I tied a bow using 3 lengths of the same ribbon and added a Heart Dazzler.

I stamped the butterfly with the notes stamp twice more using Cobalt Archival. I cut one out using the butterfly die from the set and the other out using the top wings die from the set. I inked around the edges a little with Faded Jeans, shaped them and added them on top of the butterfly that was poking out of the ribbon threader die cut.

I assembled the card as shown adding some White Pearls to the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Cosmic Pearl Pearlescent PVA around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

35 comments:

  1. Good morning Julia,
    I love everything about this card, the color and design. Super.

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  2. Morning Julia and Wattsonettes. A lovely but rather busy card today. Love the colour you used Julia. Still catching up with the weekend show's and Katherine is demo'ing at the mo. Im so glad I've not missed the blog hop, I had to have an infusion at the hospital yesterday and was going to 'hop' when I got home, but I was feeling so washed out, but had to force myself to keep making stock to sell on Sunday !!! And more of the same today. Talk about last minute panic, wish I had you guys to help, gift bags to make pretty, verse inserts to cut and include, the list is endless so I wont bore you ( sounds even more daunting when I write it all down) !!
    I'll bid farewell to you all for now and hope your day is a good one.
    Crafting smiles to all.
    Lancashire Steph xx

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  3. Hi Julia
    Lovely card today the combo colour is great the blue stands out thank you Tracy w x

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  4. Morning Julia,

    Beautiful card, love the colours. great use of dies and stamps.

    Love & Hugs

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

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  5. Morning Julia
    I liked this card when you made it on tv Thank you it is lovely, take care Kitty.

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  6. Hello Julia, this card is stunning, loved watching the demo, the cobalt blue is a very striking colour. Bx

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  7. Morning Julia, Love this card, the colours are gorgeous, the background is stunning, and the ribbon threader die is one of my favourites. Gorgeous card.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  8. Hi Julia. Love this one. Great blue and white combo. Take care.

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  9. Good morning Julia today's card is beautiful. Thanks for the reminder about the blog hop I will join in later today after work. Have a great day. Love Jackie

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  10. Morning Julia
    Fantastic card today, love the colours so very fresh, The background is fab.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  11. Lovely card, Julia, background fabulous, love blue!
    Hugs Annie

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  12. Loved watching you do this one on c&c, it really is gorgeous

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  13. Morning Julia,

    This card is just the right thing on a cold miserable day like today.

    So beautiful and interesting. X

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  14. Loved this card on C&C and great to see it here.It is a beautiful card and I love the colours.

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  15. Morning Julia,
    It's so strange that you and Sue often show the same colour combinations on the same day, you must be on the same wave length.
    Love the card today this was one of the sets that I would have liked to buy, but no pennies until Christmas is over.
    Lydia
    X

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  16. Lovely card Julia, can't go wrong with butterflies. Mabex

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  17. Hi Julia. What a busy but stunning card. Love the butterfly background.
    Love Val x

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  18. Love the card Julia colours are fab have a nice day xx

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  19. Morning Julia, a lovely card and blue and white very
    clean and fresh love it.
    Nancyd xx

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  20. Hello Julia, Loved watching you demo this pretty card, love the colours and you can't go wrong with butterflies.
    Take care.
    Hugs June xxx

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  21. Such a pretty card Julia and the colours are very nice, love Jean Zelei xxx

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  22. Blue and white always looks pretty

    xx Sandra

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  23. Hi Julia,

    Beautiful card, love your inspiration.

    Hugs
    CraftyJacq

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  24. Hi Julia,

    Love the card. Hadn't thought of using the ribbon threader die sideways. Thank you.

    Much love,

    Shirley T. xxx

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  25. I love blue and white, it's my fav. combo, so this card appeals to me, big time.

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  26. Hi Julia, your card today is lovely but in another colour combination for me. I am not really a blue fan.
    X Ros

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  27. Another lovely card Julia. Haven t managed to watch the shows yet - must try harder

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  28. Another lovely card today Julia. Like how the ribbon slider is sideways on.

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  29. Hi Julia, a very pretty card today. It has a real "wedgewood" feel to it. Kind regards Joanne K x

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  30. Oooh! stunning card Julia. Pat x

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  31. Hi Julia. What a pretty card. I am becoming more and more enamoured with this blue and white combo. Another one to add to my favourites. xx

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  32. Hi Julia, just been to Sue's blog and you must be on the same wavelength!! The blue is so pretty and the little butterfly just adds the right touch, best wishes Jackie D

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  33. Lovely card lovely colours - i loved the blog hop - really clever way of seeing others peoples blog sites and ideas - clever!

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