Color Throwdown #39 & A Nice Surprise ...

Morning All!!


It's time for another fun-filled Color Throwdown Challenge. Today's color combo of Real Red, Basic Black and Barely Banana is brought to you by Cathy Indelicato/Crafty Thoughts. Please stoover and check out the cards these ladies have designed ... wonderful inspiration for us all!



Today's card is a simple design and I really like how it turned out. The base card is Basic Black with the next panel being of Barely Banana matted with the Real Red. By using two of the Nestabilities "Label 3" dies, I've created this framing for my butterfly. The background was created by stamping this Serendipity Stamp (Butterfly Kisses) repeatedly without going inside the butterfly framework. Before mounting, I've done a little distressing on the red & yellow panels to add a little extra texture.

The butterfly used here is actually a PSX Rub-On Transfer which I scanned ... printed & cut out. When I buy a full sheet of images like these transfers ... I scan them first so that I can print them later and use them as a cut out over and over again! (A real cost saver!!)

I've used dimensional tape to pop up the butterfly, added Offray sheer ribbon and an Embellish-It butterfly charm.

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The nice surprise came in the form of having my creation selected, giving me the honor of being the Featured Stamper for Color Throwdown #38. This pleasant surprise couldn't have come at a better time!!! It's been a really tough week here at Cleveland Clinic with DH and my spirits were beginning to feel a little down ... this was a wonderful uplift!! Thanks Color Throwdown Ladies!!! If you would like to see this posting, you can view it HERE.

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