I spent yesterday with a local craft group I belong to. I managed to batch make twelve more Christmas cards in this design, using up snippets of blue, green, purple and red. I also got a cross stitched design made to make into another card later this week. It's mainly a scrapbooking and mixed media group, but there are a couple of card makers and there is always lots of chatting and laughter and plenty of inspiration as we look at what everyone is making.
Today I've made two sympathy cards, one for my sister-in-law and one for her mother, on the loss of a much loved father and husband. I decided to make two similar cards, just reversing the colours.
I bought this Sue Wilson 'Butterfly Rectangle' die recently in a sale (a bargain that was too good to resist 😉) and this is the first time I've used it. The set comes with several dies, including the butterfly frame and the matching mat. The little flowers are punched and I added tiny pink pearls in the centres. The sentiment is a Woodware stamp, stamped in Versafine Clair 'Morning Mist'.
For the second card I placed the little flowers in a triangle, but I think I prefer them in a straight line.
The butterflies are enjoying their summer recess in the Butterfly Challenge, so there is no special requirements this time. A butterfly and flowers is all that's need to join in the challenge this month.
I am joining in the following challenges with the first card:
Never easy cards to make but these look very stylish and suitable Liz.
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The butterfly frame is beautiful Liz,a gorgeous card
ReplyDeleteThat really is a pretty die Liz! 2 lovely cards. x
ReplyDeleteSorry for the loss in your large family. You made two sweet and beautiful cards, and just love that Sue Wilson butterfly frame!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry the loss in your family, Liz. The cards are beautiful. That is a stunning butterfly die and you've used it so well!
ReplyDeleteTwo really sweet cards Liz gorgeous frame too hugs x
ReplyDeleteWow, that is one gorgeous die that just had to be used for a butterfly entry. I like the flowers all in a row too. Thankyou for coming and playing in the garden with me. hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful and very comforting! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Sisterhood of Crafters challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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A pretty die Liz and love both colour ways, and the little added flowers are the perfect finishing touch. x
ReplyDeleteLovely die Liz and you did very well making 12 cards...pretty design
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A beautiful die I must have missed lol! It's perfect for your cards and the pretty layout.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty frame Liz and I like both your colour choices and suitability of the cards you have made....I expect they will be well received. x
ReplyDeleteI love the variation of colors and slight change of design using this beautiful delicate die. Sympathy cards are not always easy to make, but these are beautiful. Your batch of Christmas cards are gorgeous too in the blue and white colors!
ReplyDeleteThis butterfly frame die is lovely and those sweet pink flowers look pretty either way. It made beautiful cards for your family members. I would love to have a crafting group here but I do get to enjoy zooming with some terrific crafty ladies. None of my friends stamp except my sister in law. I've tried to drag them kicking and screaming into stamping but no takers yet!
ReplyDeleteA really pretty butterfly frame die, pretty colour choices
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards that will be much appreciated Liz. It's difficult to make, but you have come up trumps with the lovely die and the designs inside it.
ReplyDeleteWhat perfect thinking of yous Liz. I am still amazed how the same design can look so different when the colours are swapped. I also had a look back at your christmas card, what a fabulous die, perfect for batch making xx
ReplyDeleteI can see why you couldn't resist, Liz! What a stunning butterfly frame! I love the colors and the simple sweet floral in both patterns is the perfect added touch. Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Your group sounds like so much fun! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss your SIL and her mother have had. I hope these beautiful sympathy cards help to give them a sense of comfort. Your cards are both so serene and peaceful. That butterfly background is stunning and I wouldn't have been able to pass it up either. that it was a bargain was a bonus! Nicely done Liz! Hugs, Brenda
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ReplyDeletewhat wonderul cards and such lovely elements used on them too.
Love the colours used and the beautiful butterfly die cut is gorgeous.
So sorry to hear of your loss sending big gentle hugs to help.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Two very pretty and delicate designs using this gorgeous die.
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Your colours are so amazing! Really wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteBoth are so beautiful! It's always so hard for me to make sympathy cards. I love yours and know they'll be cherished.
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I need a craft club to motivate me into making 12 cards too! Love your cards and I agree the 3 in a line are my favourite too. Shabneez x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous die cut and two really lovely cards. I love how we can use the same die cut and layers and just change the color of paper for a similar card but different enough for it to be it's own design.
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