The Butterfly Challenge this fortnight is 'Butterflies + C is for Checkered and/or Cyan'. I was a bit stumped for ideas for the 'checkered' part, as I couldn't find any suitable papers, so I decided to make my own checkered pattern.
First I die cut a SB 'Square Swatch' shape with white linen card. Then I wound round cyan coloured crochet cotton to make the pattern. The MB 'Pippi Butterfly' die cut is attached just by the body onto a die cut circle and the circle is raised up on foam tape. The cyan background was embossed with a SB 'Dainty Dots' embossing folder. Four pearls finished off my card. I'm hoping this is CAS enough for the CAS Challenges.
I am joining in the following challenges:
Butterfly Challenge #64 ~ Butterflies + C is for Checkered and/or Cyan
Less is More Challenge #298 Theme Week ~ Spiders or Insects
That's Crafty Clean and Simple Challenge
HLS October Anything Goes with Dies Challenge
Less is More Challenge #298 Theme Week ~ Spiders or Insects
That's Crafty Clean and Simple Challenge
HLS October Anything Goes with Dies Challenge
What a clever idea to use the thread for the pattern Liz, and I love that pretty butterfly and the Dainty Dots EF in the background. x
ReplyDeleteOh, this is just amazing and brilliant!! Such a clever idea using the crochet cotton for making the checkers!! And so perfect!! Wonderful card!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card! Great backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteStunning! Very CAS and yet such a lot of lovely features to enjoy. The thread-wrapped square makes a beautiful check pattern. It's set me thinking of those nail-and-thread pictures we all used to make in the 1970s. I wonder if they are due for a revival?
ReplyDeleteJane
Trends often go round in circles, so you never know, Jane. :-) xx
DeleteSo beautifully CAS! Love the graphic-style!
ReplyDeleteA lovely card and a great idea to make your check background.
ReplyDeleteKath x
A beautiful card Liz and such a great idea for making your checked background.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Now this really is thinking outside of the box! I love your idea. I can remember doing designs like this with cardboard circles as a child. We had endless fun with scraps of knitting wool. Love the CAS effect. Thank you for fluttering by my challenge . Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteOops! Forgot yo say your card will be entered twice for the prizes. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteAnother really clever idea Liz. You certainly do think outside the box. It's a lovely card. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful!! I love how you wrapped the twine!! So creative!! The butterfly is gorgeous!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
This is so creative and looks great, Liz! What a fab idea to wrap thread to make your own unique panel. The effect is quite stunning. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Less is More :)
ReplyDeleteLovely CAS card Liz, beautiful butterfly.
ReplyDeletePam x
Great card indeed, Liz, you certainly rose to the challenge well done, shaz in Oz.x
ReplyDeleteBeautifully fun and elegant and a super striking BG for your butterfly Liz. A refreshing change from spiders. Thanks for playing along at Less is More this week. Sarah
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever to use your imagination to make your own checked pattern. The card is so pretty and I love that color.
ReplyDeleteClever idea Liz, I really like your threaded square for the check required.
ReplyDeleteJanice x
Square cards are my favorite. Love your bright design. Thanks for sharing at Less is More!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of thread Liz and your little butterfly looks wonderful on that background!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Wonderful CAS layering of your fresh blue and white. So much interest yet still simple.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us.
Anita x
Less is More
Simply adorable CAS card. Thank you for playing along at HLS Anything Goes With Dies Challenge!
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