Oh My! I do not know what has happened to my scanner but the colors are all wrong on this butterfly card. However, I am showing you a technique that saved my card project.I had purchased a new Martha Stewart punch with all these wonderful butterflies. I also purchased some premade butterfly cards with envelopes. The stamped butterfly is really gold and embossed on an ecru cardstock. So I took my card and punched the butterflies. Oops...what I didn't realize is that the punch cuts the butterflies completely off of the card. Well that was not attractive. My card front was now very short and my butterfly edge was laying on the table by itself! So I got out the decorative papers and cut a piece to fit the entire front of the card. Then glued on the butterfly border. I also lined the envelope with the same deco paper. Card saved and now usable. I actually like it so well I shall make more like this one using other fun colors.
This is another paper, fabric and lace bird I sewed and embellished. Spring really never came to our neck of the woods. Today it is very cold and rainy again. Winter has truly lasted seven (7) months. Maybe this is why I am enjoying making these fun "Spring" birds. My prayers and heart go out to all those affected by the horrible tornadoes and extreme weather across the middle section of our great United States.
Yay I love your spring birds..they are dazzling and charm my heart! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteyes.. many thoughts and prayers to those in the tornadoes.
Kiki
What a great idea to 'save' your card! And I love your birdy. Still waiting for warm and sunny spring days here, too.
ReplyDeleteMany thoughts and prayers have been sent out to those affected by the recent tornadoes. It seems the world is moving from one disaster to the next.
I always forget that I can sew on paper, it is such a nice effect. Can't believe you have not had summer yet. What horrible weather and so many deaths....what's going on?
ReplyDeleteCarol
Hi dear, your card is greatly "rescued" and looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteI`m sorry you still have bad weather, if it helps anything :) it is also cold here, .....
Hugs,Dorthe
How cute! The little bird is adorable :)
ReplyDeleteA creative rescue. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that bird! SO creative and sweet, too!
ReplyDeleteGreat save on the card! I like the idea of your bird with all types of scraps and embellies. Very cute.
ReplyDeletegood save! thanks for sharing! And even though the color is off as you say, I love your cards! :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow! WHat a great bird. I love him!
ReplyDeleteOkay, now I too want to purchase that Martha Stewart punch! It's adorable!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day, and keep creating!
Ciao Bella!
CREATIVE CARMELINA
Birds and butterflies - what could be finer. :) Signs of beauty and hope.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that those pretty Martha Stewart punches cut all of the butterflies off, either! I do love your card! Pretty bird! (Spring drops in here for a few hours every now & then, but it has rained almost every day for three months, too. My yard seems hopelessly flooded...and I now have a "pond" with two mallard ducks! Really.
ReplyDeleteI love your little bird!! I am so sorry to hear that you ahve not had a spring!!! We are now into Summerr here - too hot and I feel like we had a very short Spring!! the flowers are not happy but at least we have flowers!! I love your solution for your wonderful card!!!! You ahve made your original vision so much better!!!! Bravo!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your card and your sweet bird. It is hailing outside and the sun is shining. I give up on this weather. Thanks for your comments on my sketches for May. I had a Dr. visit yesterday and have been a little achy ever since. Had to have 5 biopsies for skin cancer. Lucky I noticed one little spot and decided to have them take a look. They found 4 more questionable spots. So now I wait for results...They say 2 weeks. Oh well, so I am playing catch up with my sketches. I guess all those sun filled days at the beach when I was a teen are getting even now. Have a great Memorial Day weekend and I hope you are having good weather!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful card and rescue and I love that punch. Somewhere on the internet I saw a Martha Stewart coupon for Monday for 50% off...but i cannot remember where!
ReplyDeleteThe little bird is adorable!
Suz
What delights! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI have been frustrated with my scanner which is now not 'being recognized" by my computer or software. (even though they've had a close reltionship for years!)
Have a creative weekend!
~ Violet
Oh how I love WINGED CREATURES!! And thank you for visiting. Please come over again this weekend for the PARIS PARTY!!!! Anita
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