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Friday, 7 August 2015

Berry Colours

I returned last night from a week in not so sunny Devon, with little time for crafting.  My sister-in-law did teach my how to make Dorset Buttons this week using a small curtain ring. I just need to practise making them and think how I could use them in cardmaking - so watch this space!

Welcome to my two new followers this week.  Unfortunately I don't know who the first one is, as there doesn't appear to be a little picture in my list of followers, so please leave me a comment so I can welcome you properly.  My second follower is Ruth, a crafty friend I've known for very many years.  She was my amazing teaching assistant when I was teaching full-time.  We still craft together and also run an after school scrapbooking/cardmaking club together.  Ruth has just taken the plunge and started her own crafty blog, KangaRuth, so please pop over and pay her a visit.  I know she would be thrilled if you would become one of her followers.

 Onto today's card. I had this idea in my head for a card for the Less is More challenge this week.  I've just had time to make it today before the deadline tonight.
I made a two inch envelope from a snippet, using an envelope punch board.  The butterflies were die cut with a Stampin' Up Sizzix Embosslits 'Beautiful Wings' die.  I used  a free paint colour strip to make the butterflies and arranged them in the order they were in on the strip.  Tiny pearls were added to the centre of each one.  

 I would like to enter my card for the following challenges:
Less is More Week 235 Colour ~ Berry Shades
Pixie's Snippets Playground - Week 188 ~ Use Snippets 
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16 comments:

  1. Shona Erlenborn7 August 2015 at 13:12

    Super cute idea Liz! Love the simple but creative look and the impact of the red on the white.

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  2. Barb7 August 2015 at 15:01

    What a fun card Liz. The envelope punch board sounds interesting. I'll be watching out for the Dorset Buttons. Barbxx

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  3. Carol L7 August 2015 at 15:22

    What a fun idea to have those butterflies floating and fluttering from a tiny envelope! This is really cute!

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  4. Sid7 August 2015 at 17:17

    Fab card Liz !

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  5. TaeEun7 August 2015 at 18:33

    Beautiful card, and cute too !

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  6. Chrissie7 August 2015 at 20:03

    What rich colours Liz!
    Super
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is more"

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  7. Eve7 August 2015 at 20:51

    Hi Liz
    I'm so sorry that you have had miserable weather in Devon this week :-(
    I hope that you managed a lovely cream tea though!! - as us Devonian's say 'ansome!!
    Thank you for entering the playground with your fabulous card. I love that teeny tiny envelope and those butterflies are so sweet!
    Eve xx

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    1. Liz7 August 2015 at 20:56

      We go to Devon often, with a caravan in North Devon and a daughter living in mid Devon. Just unlucky with the weather this time. Beautiful county! xx

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  8. Veerle7 August 2015 at 21:48

    This is such a clever card Liz. I like the little envelope with the small butterflies flying out of it. Pretty.
    Hugs Veerle

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  9. pam7 August 2015 at 22:01

    Brilliant card Liz, clever design.
    Hugs Pam x

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  10. Neets B8 August 2015 at 12:51

    Lovely card, Liz. I like the gradual change in colour of your butterflies.
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    Anita x
    Less is More

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  11. PharmacyMichele8 August 2015 at 13:10

    Great card-one that could be used for many occasions & in a colour to suit the recipient.

    Michele

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  12. Pat9 August 2015 at 16:59

    This is beautiful Liz and I love your little envelope with the sweet little butterflies flying out of it, and just perfect for the challenge. x

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  13. Pat9 August 2015 at 17:12

    I meant to say sorry you didn't have very good weather in Devon Liz. We went to the Sidmouth Folk Festival last Friday and were very lucky that the weather was good but it is a lottery and this summer has been rather variable with a lot of strong and quite chilly breezes. x

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  14. Sazzle Dazzle9 August 2015 at 22:24

    Stunning berry shades Liz and a fun idea with the butterflies floating out of the envelope! Thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
    Sarah xx
    Less is More

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  15. Anne12 August 2015 at 07:43

    I'm catching up on last week's Less is More cards, sorry to be so late with my visit!
    What gorgeous berry shades Liz, look forward to seeing some Dorset buttons on your work soon!
    Thanks so much for joining us this week
    Anne
    Less is More

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