Friday, April 08, 2011

Hello Little Butterfly

Hello everyone! Finally I have another card to show you. I love butterflies, I love flowers and I love spring. What's not to love!!!


The flowers are hand-made. I know they don't look too realistic because IRL they wouldn't all be facing towards you and I should have buds towards the top--hey, I'm still learning...LOL. I've added bits of yellow glitter glue to the butterflies.


I made this card using this wonderful sketch from Totally Gorjuss Challenge 74.

Other challenges for this card:

Creatalicious Challenges - Challenge 20 is asking for 2 colours/tones. I've tried to restrict myself to using just blue and green only. Even all the DP's only have the blue and/or green colours. But I've got bits of yellow there for the butterfly and grey for the stones. White doesn't count, does it? Oh well...

Paper Sundaes - Challenge #63 - Spring Blossoms

Double Dutch - Challenge #65 - Something Old (my Chatterbox DP's now discontinued), Something New (Magnolia stamp), Something Borrowed (the sketch) and Something Blue (colour scheme)

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Flutter By Wednesday - Challenge #149 - Open

Simon Says Stamps - It's time for Spring colours/Easter

Dutch Dare Card - Challenge #107 - Spring Has Sprung

This adorable Tilda image is called Hello Little Butterfly from Magnolia's new Butterfly Dreams Collection 2011. She is available from Magnolia-licious online store. The other images in that collection are just as adorable!!! Check the out! I have also used another stamp from that collection called Stone Pathway.

I've simply decorated the inside of my cards this way. I wanted to play around with the new Spellbinder dies I bought.



Thanks for taking the time to drop by. Your visit is very much appreciated. Have a wonderful weekend! Woo-hooo... I've got some gardening to do and then more crafting.


Recipe:

Stamps: Hello Little Butterfly and Stone Pathway from Magnolia's New Butterfly Dreams Collection 2011. Both images are available from Magnolia-licious, or rather they should be shortly as they are currently on re-order.

DP's: Chatterbox Scrapbook Walls Collection Sky Bias Stripe and Sky Lilac, one sheet from Provo Craft Super Slab 10 paper pad.

Tools: Spellbinders Labels Eighteen and Three, Spellbinders Floral Doily Accent, leaf punches from Nellie Snellen and Martha Stewart, flower punches from McGill, Punch Bunch and Fiskars hand punch, Tonic Studios butterfly punch.

Misc: Mark Richards and Recollections half pearl stickers, Tim Holtz distress ink stamp pads Vintage Photo and Faded Jeans.



55 comments:

Fiona said...

wow..this is gorgeous Norma...my favourite colour combo. Great sketch aswell it really showcases the image well. Thanks for joining us at paper sundaes this week.

Fi
x

Unknown said...

Norma, a beautiful card. So sweet too!

Unknown said...

This card is stunning. I love the flower on the side too it all works perfectly.

Lou said...

Hi! Norma this is just so so gorgeous,Tilda looks amazing and the flower is very lovely too.
All so pretty,hugs Lou.xx

Merry said...

This is so pretty...love the blues, your colouring and the wonderful paper punched flower.

Marilyn said...

This is gorgeous... your colouring is perfect & the layout & papers are perfect!

Debbie said...

Stunning Norma. Love everything about it. Debbiexx

charlene said...

Norma this is just so cute I love this image for sure ! Awesome job
Hugs

Shirley N said...

This is gorgeous Norma!

Donalda said...

Oh Norma this is just gorgeous !!!! I love those papers dear and Tilda is colored just gorgeous as always dear. Hugs

Marley said...

Beautiful card Norma! love your coloring on the image and the design papers are gorgeous! hugs Marley

Unknown said...

Hi Norma, this card is just stunning. I love the way you made that large 3D flower on the left side!! Hugs, Frea

Lorraine said...

What I another beautiful card, I love to visit your blog as it is full of inspiration. Thanks for sharing

Sharon said...

What a beautiful card Norma. Love the layout and image. Using the different stamps makes up a very pretty picture indeed. Very inspirational, hugs Sharon

sueincanada said...

Beautiful card. Love the blue colours.

Dena said...

Totally stunning! LOVE how you made that flower!!!! Great idea Norma!!!
Hugs, Dena

Janine - Ellabella said...

Oh my, what a card! ADORE IT! Such a brilliant idea with the flower, absolutely fabulous! And your work with papers, design and details is as always jaw-dropping gorgeous!
Hugs Janine

Anonymous said...

I love this card and the way you put the same flower as the stamp on your card! Love the colors also!
Hugs, Sandra

Janiel/ janny said...

Hi Norma, THIS IS OUTSTANDING!!!
Love how you have matched the flower from the patheay stamp to the 3-D one on the left side of card..
BEAUTIFUL dear!!
hugs, Janiel

Iulia said...

Another beautiful creation, Norma! I just love your blue cards, I guess it must be one of your favorite colors! Love the big flower you have created to match the ones in the scene! Magnificent coloring as usual!
Love it!
Hugs and have a great week-end!
Iulia

paola said...

OH MY Norma, whats not to love about your flowers, i love that you always seem to make your own and they always fit the bill beautifully. Your layout and coloring are devine!
smiles
Paola

Anne said...

Beautiful card, and georgeus image!
The flowers look great, I think. ;)

Eulanda said...

What a fabulous idea to use that flower to match the one in the stamp. This is so pretty!!

Lamanuelle said...

Trop belle cette carte! J'adore! Bises. Nadine

Barb Hardeman said...

Hi Norma, this is stunning and fabulous in blue and green! So fresh, like new leaves on the trees when they first bud out! It' my favorite time of year. Your coloring is so pretty and your hand made flowers are brilliant. They balance your card perfectly. The inside is gorgeous with your corner treatments! Awesome work my friend...hugs...Barb

Candy said...

Oh Norma!!!
Your card is out of this world gorgeous!!!!
Tilda is BEAUTIFUL.
Pretty paper and GREAT hand made flowers!
Love your new dies :o)
It's perfect!
Hugs, Candy

Cathy said...

I love the blues and greens and the inside too. Great card!

Card Crazy said...

What a stunning card. I LOVE your hand-made flower. It must have been a ton of work and it's just gorgeous!
Sue S.

Rene said...

Oh Norma this is BEAUTIFUL! I love the colors you have used...so soft and pretty! Your layout is so gorgeous and this little Tilda is super sweet! Just a beautiful card inside and out!
Rene ;D

Anonymous said...

Wowzer Norma, she's just gorgeous!! Beautiful colors and the flowers are amazing!! Great take on the challenges!! TFS!! Smiles, Vicki

Unknown said...

This is so cute! Wonderful coloring! Love the blue! So pretty!

Only By His Grace said...

Very clever thinking to make a flower to match the ones on the pathway. Super job too Norma. Your background papers are so perfectly matched. I love your new die too.
Now to Tilda....what a little cutie pie. The colors are so refreshing and perfectly done. Love the sky and the stone pathway. Love it all.
Hugs Maz

Beth said...

Norma, what a gorgeous card! It is indeed PRECIOUS! Wonderful job!

Pat said...

Oh Norma...what a delightful card! I love this little Tilda...and your flower is gorgeous!! You are so clever, girlfriend! And the inside is such fun!! I am lovin' this, sweetie! Hugs. Pat

Suzan L said...

Hi Norma, your card is gorgeous!! I always love seeing the flowers that you have made for your cards!!
Have you see the book, "Paper Bouquet" by Susan Tierney Cockburn. I think you would enjoy it...it shows you how to make all sort of flowers!! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!!
Hugs,
Suzan Laverty

Sandy said...

Norma, your flowers are gorgeous - I like the way they fit right into the design. Of course your coloring is die for and those colors are so pretty together! Pretty neat sketch too!!
Sandy

Pam said...

Norma....your card is gorgeous with the beautiful flower you created. Love..love...love it!!!
Hugs from Indiana,
Pam:)

Crystal said...

Wow, I think your flowers are absolutely gorgeous!! I so want to make flowers like that! Beautiful layout & colouring too! Thanks for playing along with us at Paper Sundaes :)

cabio's craft corner said...

What a perfect match using that image and the match flower embellishment you created Norma. You are so very talent GF!!
Hugs,
Cabio

Cami said...

What a gorgeous card, Norma! I love this color combo and imagine, using only two colors to achieve this! Love the little flower you punched out...you really are the paper flower queen!
Hugs, Cami

Oliver said...

Norma i am super sorry that i have not commented your blog latley:(

But this card is just so stinkin beautiful!!!
Ihave just got that spellbinders labels 18!
Beutiful masking and coloring!

Have a nice day!

/Oliver

Cheryl said...

Amazing, as always, Norma! Love how you created your own lupine! Great scene!
Cheryl

Tara Godfrey said...

Oh my Norma this is absolutely breathtaking!!!!! Oh I love this sweet Tilda and the we scene you have created with he background stamp. I love how you mimicked the the flowers on the image with the gorgeous flowers on the card....stunning and oh so precious, indeed! Thanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Challenge!
hugs,t

Anonymous said...

Norma, this is soooooo gorgeous! I love that flower you created - so pretty! Love how it matches the stone pathway scene. I need to pull out my punches more often. Beautiful colors and layout too. Love love your work!! big hugs, Angela

Bev B. said...

Beautiaful card, Norma. Love them flowers and the colors you pick out for sweet Tilda. How did you make your flowers.

Monique said...

That's so lovely Norma !

Hugs Monique

Janne said...

Sooo cute card, just adorable!
Thanks for joining us at the creatalicious challenges♥
♥♥Janne♥♥

dolcreations said...

Norma, you have taken my breath away again! Your flowers are stunning.I love when you come up with such amazing ideas!LOL Your Tilda is one of the cutest....I love how she is turned looking at the little butterfly. Using the cobblestone walk-way is a brilliant idea! Gorgeous Norma! Oh and I LOVE the inside too!

Anna said...

Simply beautiful! Love the colors, how you colored her and your handmade flowers. Thanks for joining us at Flutter By Wednesday.

Christina C. said...

Wow, Norma, not only is this gorgeous, it is a work of art!!!! Your flowers are exquisite...love EVERYTHING about this extraordinary card!!!!!

Angie said...

Fab card love the image thanks for joining us at papertake weekly
Angie x

Sharon Caudle said...

Another beautiful creation, Norma! I love that big flower! Tilda and the stone path are colored beautifully! Fabulous design and details!
hugs, Sharon

Anonymous said...

Precious is right! Adorable, sweet, totally charming! LOVE your creation Norma! I gotta do this Tilda up next! I bought her first but...well...she's next! Love how you colored her and created all the amazing details! fab, fab, FABULOUS!
Pam Going Postal

Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh) said...

Your card is amazing! I am in awe of those flowers! Thanks for joining us for our Spring Blossoms challenge with Paper Sundaes.
♥ Lisa

Kristie W. said...

Uh oh another Magnolia image I must have! I didn't see this one when I placed an order for some last week lol. You did a great job creating a scene and I like your flowers too. Thanks for playing along with Flutter By Wednesdays!

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