I made this one a while back, to submit for a publication, and it didn't get picked up. Over the years, I've tried a few times, and it really is hard when you LOVE something you've made, but it just doesn't "fit" in the scheme of things the publication is looking for. BUT -- I will keep submitting as I can, as I would love to be "in print" someday! :)
I cut a rainbows-worth (and then some) of cardstock with the Butterfly die from Papertrey Ink, and layered them into one, beautiful VERY dimensional butterfly, with a sparkly jeweled trail behind it :).
What are you dreams? Winning the lotto, and retiring? Going skydiving? Being a parent? Getting married? I would love to hear.
Having a great weekend, hope you are, too!! Thanks for popping by!
Supplies:
Stamps: Fillable Frames #3 (PTI)
Ink: Memento Black
Paper: Raspberry Fizz, Pure Poppy, Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, Harvest Gold, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, New Leaf, Hawaiian Shores, Spring Rain, Blueberry sky, Plum Pudding, Royal Velvet, Select White (all PTI)
Accessories: Butterfly Die (PTI), Doodlebug gems, paper piercer, corner rounder punch, pop-dots
This card is so pretty! With all the rain we have been getting and not seeing the sun too much, this is a bright spot on a gloomy day! Thanks for the rainbow!
ReplyDeleteOH.MY.GOSH. This is one of the prettiest cards I've ever seen! I love the dimension that the layers gave to the butterfly and that trail of gems......LOVE.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe this card was not picked up for publication! It is spectacular! So creative, so colorful, so sophisticated and lots of wonderful white space! Incredibly yummy! My dreams? Now that my hubby and I are retired, we live life fully and healthy for a loooooong time!
ReplyDeleteHi Tracy! It's a shame this wasn't picked up because it's so pretty! I love all the white with the punch of color! My dream is to retire in 5 years (God willing!). All my other dreams have pretty much come true! ;-) (Except for that Corvette I want!)
ReplyDeleteThis card is absolutely amazing! Wow! I love everything about it! I do hope you keep submitting- your cards are so pretty!! I have so many dreams, it may take 4 lifetimes to reach them all, but I will enjoy the journey!
ReplyDeleteomg this card is incredable! those publishers must be insane not to pick you up!
ReplyDeletemy dreamas well i wont bore you but wow!
That is a beautiful card! I love it and will make some to share with some friends who need sunshine and rainbows.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteThis card is awesome.The idea is very creative.
ReplyDeleteYou are very generous to share this card with us. It is one of the most beautiful cards I've seen. Good luck getting it published...it really should have been.
ReplyDeletejust love this...i wana make one for my friend but it seems hard to make :(
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that this didn't make the publication. I love rainbows and anything that uses color. Therefore, I love your card.
ReplyDeleteI just love this card so elegant thankyou so much for sharing, I am only anonymous as I do not know how to use the computer properly. Carol
ReplyDeleteLove this card. Brilliant and inspirational to me. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI would buy a bunch, so some big card Company is missing the boat.
Happy thoughts - keep up the beautiful art.
Petrina
Very pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is lovely! The rainbow of colors with the contrast of the white is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the name of your blog. :)
Beautiful card! I love the stacked butterfly! Thanks for the inspiration - I made one of these butterflies for a card I made with a link to your card as well.
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Absolutely gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteI really hope that your dream has been realized and that this card has already made it into print! This is an amazing creation and one that should be honored and appreciated! I know I appreciate it as it has inspired me to make my own version of this card! Don't give up on your dreams and please let us know when this one is achieved! Thanks for sharing in the meantime! As for my dreams, winning the lottery (or receiving any large sum of money) sure would be nice as it would definitely help to achieve most of my other dreams, like (in no particular order) riding a zip line through any Caribbean country, owning a new BMW, taking a helicopter ride, finishing the last 5 of the 50 states, etc...
ReplyDeleteA truly pretty example of CAS. It is hard to break into print but a friend of mine did it recently. You just have to keep on keeping on trying.
ReplyDeleteLove it!! Never give up on your dream. YOU will make it!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so gorgeous and creative that I'm seriously considering making it and sending it to myself for inspiration to follow my dream -- to go back to grad school!
ReplyDeleteI just discover your blog, I'm French and scrap for 4 years now... I really LOVE this butterfly card, it's so perfect!
ReplyDeleteThe simplicity of this is what is striking - it's just beautiful. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteCan I place an order? I want 20.
ReplyDeleteHey can I buy a few of these from you? I am getting married soon and I would love a few of these for my bridal party and scrap book. Or even just one for my scrap book. It goes perfectly with my theme. Rainbow, butterflies and jewels.
ReplyDeleteCould I place an order as well? Absolutely beautiful!!!
ReplyDeletewow beautiful card! so inspiring...
ReplyDeleteI would like to order some as well if you are selling these. They are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIf you are selling these I would love to order some!
ReplyDeletelove this!
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