Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Less is More 16

The challenge at Less is More is to use butterflies on a clean and simple card. My mother-in-law gave me a Martha Stewart butterfly punch for my birthday a few weeks ago. I hadn't played with it yet, so this was the perfect opportunity.



I made these a couple of nights ago and I must have been in a pink mood! I paired the punched butterfly with a lace background stamped in pink. The panels are popped up on dimensionals and the butterfly is adhered so only the body is attached, giving the wings a little lift.

I rather like the first card with the black butterfly, but I need to rework the second card. I like the shimmery pink butterfly on the pale pink background, but other than that, things are not quite right!

Supplies:
Paper: PTI White
Stamps: PTI sentiments, Recollections Lace Backgrounds
Ink: Memento rosebud, Versamagic pixie dust, Brilliance graphite black
Accessories: Martha Stewart butterfly punch
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21 comments:

  1. MandiMay 24, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I love the first card too Ann, I think it;s the black butterfly it makes it so striking
    Both FAB design
    thank you very much for entering and your loyalty
    Diva LIM mandi
    Less is More

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  2. G PeplowMay 24, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Pretty cards, love the lace background too:0) xxx

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  3. Beryl KMay 24, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    This is lovely, I think the black butterfly is my favourite
    Beryl x

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  4. VivMay 24, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Love both cards and esp. loving the pink :O) Viv xx

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  5. JennyMay 24, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Beautiful as always Ann, i just love the first design because the black looks dramatic against the pink. Such simple designs , perfect:)
    Jenny x

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  6. Seafield JoMay 24, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    These are both lovely cards. Jo

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  7. AileenMay 24, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Two lovely cards, first is my fav I think because of the contrast of colours. x

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  8. Vicky HayesMay 24, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    The first one is my favourite too - I like the black butterfly which ties in with the sentiment. And I love the way the sentiment fits across the box exactly. I really love your cards! Vx

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  9. Rosemary DMay 24, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    both cards are lovely, but i really like the first one best!

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  10. HannahMay 24, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Lovely cards, both are fab, but my favourite is the first, the black butterfly really stands out and looks great with the pale pink :)

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  11. VictoriaMay 24, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Stunning cards! The black butterfly on the pink background is really striking!
    Hugs, Victoria ~x~

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  12. PaulineMay 25, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Beautiful cards, love them both!

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  13. KathykMay 25, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    FAB card

    Kathyk

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  14. HeatherMay 25, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Both fabulous, the first one with more impact is my favourite but you lacy panels on both are so beautiful.

    hugs
    Heather xx

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  15. The Crafty ElfMay 25, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Very pretty cards, they both are wonderful. Don't you just love the butterfly punch? I have it and use it constantly. ;)

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  16. LinbyMay 25, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Great cards, love that punch. The first one is my fav though.
    Linbyx

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  17. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Hi there, your cards are so pretty. Think the first is my favourite I think it's the combo of black and pink. Thanks for the kind comment on my blog, it is appreciated. Your

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  18. SandraMay 26, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Fab cards, love the MS punch. Sandra

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  19. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    I wouldn't change a thing! I love the pink on pink! The black butterfly really pops...but the pink one is more delicate! Two great cards!

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  20. Sarah's Little SnippetsMay 27, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Super cards, I love the pink stamped background and the way it makes the black butterfly pop. I love the softer effect of the 2nd card too. Sarah x

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  21. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    both cards are beautiful and classic! thanks for stopping by and commenting; much appreciated.

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