"We do not remember days, we remember moments." Cesare Pavese

Sunday, July 5, 2015

you are so awesome...

Hello friends!!  Hope everyone in the US has a wonderful 4th of July!  We hung out at home and when it got dark my two pyrotechnic freaks (hubby and my youngest) got to work setting off our little backyard show!  Early in the day I had a little crafty session and made this little card using the ColourQ combo and the July week one sketch from Viva La Verve.   Still in using up my patterned paper mode.  This card using papers from two different 6x6 pad (Teresa Collins Family Stories and My Mind's Eye Moments).   I used the Verve stamp set So Fluttery along with the companion Flutterby die.   I stamped the outline butterfly using SU!'s Midnight Muse and then the solid image using SU!'s Pool Party.  After layering up all the elements and adhering the butterfly I added some Crystal stickles to the butterfly body.  With all the dots on this card I think I will also add this to the current Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge:  getting dotty.  As I was putting this card together I wasn't sure about all the patterned papers I used, but after I got it done I really liked how it turned out.  Sometimes you just don't know how things will turn out until you give it a try!!

 
 
Thanks for stopping by today...

Supplies:  Cardstock:  Recollections white, PTI kraft, SU! Poppy Parade; Stamps:  Verve; Dies:  Verve and Spellbinders; Patterned paper:  My Mind's Eye, Teresa Collins; Crystal Stickles; Inks:  Stampin Up! and Memento

15 comments:

Judy1223 said...

Very cute patriotic card, Rosemary! Love your interpretation of the sketch, too! Glad you had a nice July 4th!!!

Barb Ghig said...

Such a fun color combo and I love your choice of papers, Rosemary! Hope you enjoyed your 4th of July 'backyard show' :)

Greta said...

You are so good at using printed paper & sketches, Rosemary--this is so sweet!

Lisa Elton said...

I like that pretty little butterfly and of course those polka dots! Thanks so much for joining us at ColourQ!

Sylvia said...

Very pretty card, Rosemary, love all the layers! Thanks for joining in the fun at the colourQ.

Anita in France said...

What a brilliant combination of patterns and shapes, Rosemary ... and such a sweet fluttery butterfly ... fabulous! Anita :)

Nat said...

such a beautiful take on this sketch, love this colour combo! :)

Deepti said...

Fabulous layering and balance of colors :)

Teresa Kline said...

hello Rosemary! fun, fun...I am sooo luvin your design and use of polka dots! I am thrilled you joined us for the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

For my birthday this month I am giving away Simon Says Stamp giftcard every week on my blog, stop by and comment for your chance at winning!

http://paperieblooms.blogspot.com/2015/07/my-birthday-month-giveaway.html

sparkle & shine *~*

Nancy Thomas said...

Gorgeous - love your use of patterned paper especially.

Kara Lynne said...

I love all your patterns together! Wonderful dots, and the scalloped circle border works so well with them.

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

So pretty! Thanks for playing along with VLV!

Canonbury creations said...

Fab use of patterned dp Rosie and it sounds as if you had a fun 4th July! Love red, white and blue together.
Val x

Martha said...

What a lovely card, Rosemary!
I love the dotty papers.
Great take on the sketch & colors.
The sentiment fits you perfectly, "YOU are SO awesome!"

Petra Swart said...

Oh boy, love all the dots, Rosemary!!!! Really great selection of patterned papers!!! Your card is awesome!!!!