We came home from holiday a couple of days ago and I needed to get my crafty mojo going again.
The current Butterfly Challenge is 'F for Faux Stepper Card'. Mrs A has put the instructions for several different versions HERE. The other elements for the Butterfly Challenge are Fandango (Bright Pink), Fulvos (Dark Yellow),
Flirt (Violet), Forest Green and Faux Stitching + a butterfly. By chance I watched a video yesterday on the Nifty Noodles Crafting Facebook page, demoing a Faux Stepper Card. As it's a friend's 70th birthday next month, it seemed fate that I should make this style of card to get my mojo going again.
The butterfly is a Memory Box 'Vivienne Butterfly' navy die cut and I inlaid all the coloured pieces. I last used this technique with this particular die five years ago and I'd forgotten how fiddly it is. It will probably be another five years before I do it again! I used a Crafter's Companion 'Sew Lovely - Sashiko' embossing folder, (my faux stitching element for the Butterfly Challenge). The papers are from a paper pad from The Works.
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How vibrant and elegant faux stepper card, love the central butterfly, your inlay is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteYou chose beautiful vibrant papers for your card and butterfly,well worth the time the fiddly paper piecing took
ReplyDeleteLiz, your resulting butterfly might have been fiddly to do but it was so well worth it. Must remember this technique as the Memory box dies would all work perfectly for it. Thankyou for coming and spending time in the butterfly garden with me. hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always amazing, Liz! Well done on this one! Looks very complicated to me!
ReplyDeleteIt's actually incredibly easy to make, Kitty. Check out Mrs A's instructions here: https://butterflyspotchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/07/faux-stepper-card.html
DeleteThat butterfly looks gorgeous Liz and the bright inlaid colours work beautifully, and I love the stepper shape and the pretty papers you used too. This is a wonderful 70th birthday card which will be greatly appreciated. I think you crafty mojo has returned brilliantly and very quickly after returning from your holiday. Hope you had a great time. x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors in your unique stepper card. So pretty, Liz. Thank you for sharing with us at Allsorts.
ReplyDeleteA lovely summery colour palette Liz and well done right after a holiday, always takes me ages.
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This card was a great way of getting back into the swing of crafting after your holiday. Great colours and such patience popping those 'bits' back into the butterfly, beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteLove the butterfly! And a great foilded card! Enjoy the weekend!
ReplyDeleteA bright and beautiful card, fabulous colours and a great fold.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a lovely holiday.
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Another lovely colourful step card Liz..
ReplyDeleteAnne
Fiddly but worth it! A lovely faux stepper card.xxx
ReplyDeleteWow, you kicked your mojo into very high gear with this card. That butterfly is gorgeous and that is such a fun card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful butterfly card!! Thanks so much for participating in our USE YOUR STUFF challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!!
ReplyDeleteDeanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper
A fabulous faux stepper card Liz and I'm sure your friend will love it too.
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It may have been fiddly but the result is just stunning and so pretty with the papers you've used. Thanks for taking part at Allsorts challenge.
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous fold card Liz, I love the paper and the butterfly, your friend will love it.
ReplyDeleteLovely colourful card Liz!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! I too inlay the bits on my butterfly die as you did. It's fiddly, but the results are always well worth it, just like your card! I love how colorful it is!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed watching that tutorial and that style is on my list to try out. You've made a beauty there Liz, such pretty papers xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and lovely card.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing at Allsorts.
Lovely card! Great design! Thanks for joining us at Countryview Challenges and good luck in the draw! Hugs Rachel xx
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