Card Recognition

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Etsy Inspired butterfly cards





I already made a card for this week's Etsy Inspired 100th challenge, but Cathy Walter's shop has far too many goodies, so I've made a few more cards. I also want to give credit to my various blogging pals for helping me with a few of the pieces. Gisèle sent me an envelope full of amazing Waltzingmouse stamps, all cut out with her die cut machine. I have been thinking I should add a die cut machine to my wish list, but now I know it's an absolute must have. Open to feedback on which one to get or ideas. The background of these cards is a dandelion poem that Karen created and generously shared with me. When I saw some of the handwritten aspects of Cathy Walters shop I immediately thought of Karen's cool digital background. The butterfly stamp is compliments of my physical (in real life) card friend here, so thank you Michelle for sharing your fun new butterfly stamps with me. I love how these cards are a group effort! Jenny's Wee Memories is having a butterfly theme this week, so here's a few more lovely butterfly cards for that challenge. Simon Says Stamp and Show is doing a challenge with wings.

Materials: Rosie's Studio butterfly stamp, Karen Baker dandelion poem digital background, Waltzingmouse Stamps frames (Very Vintage Labels No.1,) Gina K Designs Lovely Label, Stampin Up watercolor pencils and blender pen, Versafine black ink, yellow and black card stock, Stampin Up corner remover punch

18 comments:

Karen B. said...

These are all beautiful, the yellow pops so great against the black and white.

Gisèle said...

I love these! The colours are striking. It's kind of cool looking at images I stamped just over a week ago, sent to New Zealand and now in such beautiful cards. Awesome job Erin.

Virginia L. said...

Wow, Erin! Love you use of the die cut and colors! The scripted background is beautiful in this! Thanks for playing with us at Etsy Inspired #100 Challenge! Good luck!

Anne said...

Wonderful set of butterfly cards here- love the yellow, black and white color combo!

Ann said...

Wow, these are awesome, Erin! I agree...that Etsy shop has SO many goodies to choose from, it's hard to pick just one!

Thanks for playing the Wee Memories challenge this week!

SmilynStef said...

Love each one ... the frames really showcase the beautiful butterflies ... lovely inspired design.

Anonymous said...

Such a beatiful set of cards! Love them! Thanks for playing along with us at Wee Memories :)

Ashley Newell said...

Very very pretty! I love the butterflies! Thanks for taking the time to play along with the EtsyInspired challenge this week, it means a lot to me!

Pauline said...

Love the yellow aginst the black, and the waltzingmouse frames are a perfect addition to any card, I don't use them enough! x

Lynne Forsythe said...

How sweet are your cards!!!

thanks bunches for playing along with the Design Teamies and Simon Says Stamp and Challenge!!!

Terry said...

Hiya Erin thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show for this weeks challenge, with your fabulous set of cards. Just love the butterflies...wow...Thanks for sharing sweetie hope to see ya for next weeks challenge too....Good luck, Hugs Terry xxxx

Unknown said...

Lovely! Thank you for joining Simon Says Stamp and Show for our first challenge ... Hope to see you again next week :0)

Jenny said...

Sooo pretty!! LOVE THIS!! :) :) :) :) :) Thanks for playing!!

Kim Costello said...

These are wonderful Erin, I love the colour combo!
The Design Team and I are really pleased that you joined us for the FIRST Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge this week!
Thank you!
HuGs Kim :)

Court said...

Simply beautiful! Thanks so much for playing at Wee Memories!

papertrails leaver said...

These are lovely cards! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Creations!

Saskia said...

Lovely to see your work at Crafty Creations Challenge! Thanks for joining us and good luck!

Greetings, Saskia
(guest designer)

**I've got some polka-dots candy on my blog, feel free to take a look**

mfc.melissamade2 said...

I love this set! Great cards - the simplicity has so much style! Thanks for playing at Crafty Creations this week!
Melissa