Sunday, April 20, 2008

Sunday Sparkle



I can't even tell you how excited I was to see Silke Ledlow as the Featured Stamper on Splitcoast today! She creates the most gorgeous things, and her crisp, clean style is positively enviable. She was also one of the first people to comment here and in my SCS gallery when I first started creating and posting, so for that reason, she'll always be extra special to me. Her words of encouragement meant, and still mean, so much to me! So here's to Silke!

I chose this stunning card to CASE. It's one of those cards that's just perfect already, so you're inclined not to change even the tiniest thing. But the challenge "rules" do require you to change at least two things, so I kept the layout and stamps, but changed the colors, paper, and ribbon. I also left off one layer (gasp! I don't think I've EVER done that!!), the rhinestone brads, and the piercing. I went over my butterflies with a clear Spica pen for some sparkle.

First I cut a rectangle from one of the Le Jardin patterns and a scalloped mat from Always Artichoke using Nestabilities. Then I stamped three butterflies in Artichoke craft ink onto the Le Jardin. I stamped another three butterflies in Always Artichoke on a scrap of Very Vanilla, trimmed out their wings, and adhered them to each of the first three butterflies using a drop of liquid glue. I received a few comments in my SCS gallery referencing the "black" butterflies. I took a second look at the photo, and I suppose they do look a little black. They're Artichoke IRL. The top part of the background is another pattern from Le Jardin, and the bottom is Very Vanilla. All of this is layered onto an Always Artichoke card base.

Tip: I had a time trying to get that sentiment on there straight and centered. After botching it twice trying to eyeball it, I relented and got out not just my Stamp-a-ma-Jig, but also my zero-center ruler - definitely a favorite in my "toolbox," perfect for those times when you need precise placement.

Stamps: Kind Thoughts
Paper: Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Le Jardin designer paper
Ink: Always Artichoke craft
Accessories: classic and scalloped rectangle nestabilities, dimensionals, 3M quick-dry liquid glue, clear Spica pen, blue taffeta ribbon, artichoke grosgrain, stamp-a-ma-jig, zero-center ruler

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

absolutely stunning. love those butterflies!

Alhambra Club said...

Awesome, love the paper and those butterflies, beautiful

Alhambra Club said...

Awesome, love the paper and those butterflies, beautiful

Judy Rozema said...

Beautiful paper and butterflies -- gorgeous work, Amy!

June Houck said...

WOWZA! Love your AA (not black) butterflies :) Okay, so I love the entire card. Your cards are stunning and always have a great technique.

Thanks for all your kind comments on my blog! I really appreciate each one.

Jennifer Meyer said...

Beautiful card and case Amy, LOVE the pretty butterflies and dp.

Stampinug hugs, Jennifer :)

Renée said...

I loved the original and I love yours too Amy! Absolutely gorgeous. The choice of paper and colours is stunning. TFS!

Sara said...

so beautiful & elegant!

Stampin_Melissa said...

Stunning card! I did think the butterflies were black, so now I know. I still wouldn't have thought to use Artichoke for butterflies, but they are so elegant!

Anonymous said...

GORGEOUS card. Yes, Silke is awesome. Love both you gals' stuff!

Heather said...

Such a beautiful card...love the simple colors and design...so elegant!

Anonymous said...

beautiful beautiful job Amy!!!

Anonymous said...

This card and the one before it have to be my absolute favorite of yours!

Sears Family said...

I love it!!!

Jessie/knightrone said...

This is such a beautiful card!! Isn't Silke the sweetest?

Anonymous said...

Oh Amy - I love your card!!! The changes you have made look so gorgeous and I can not even express how much it means to me that you had the time to play!!!

Mihaela said...

Stunning card, like all your work I saw on this blog!!!
Congratulations!