Saturday 2 April 2011

Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge - Butterflies

Do a happy dance for the weekend at last!! Time for another fab challenge at Secret Crafters where wonderful Wendy has chosen the theme of

BUTTERFLIES!

Perfect for what should be the start of Spring. But as I look out of my wnindow right now, it all looks a bit grey & drab! Where has all the sunshine gone?! Oh course it's the weekend, the lovely weather will all come back again once I'm sitting behind my desk again on Monday morning!

Sorry this is a little late, I've had some blogger issues, but with this card, I wanted to go for a bit of a vintage, grungy look. I'm feeling very inspired by the fabulous Camilla at the moment. & I want to head off in that direction to see where it takes me :~)



I used 'Together' by Bildmalarna. She's coloured with Distress Inks & cut out with Nesties, both available at the Secret Crafter shop. I added the swirls using a Stempelglede stamp. The papers are Prima - Sparkling Spring & I cut out an extra butterfly & 3D'd it in the corner.  I continued the butterfly theme with a Martha Stewart border punch. Some lovely lace, adhesive gems & a little glitter finished it all off.


So now it's time to check out the gorgeous creations of my fellow D-Teamies over at Secret Crafters, they have excelled themselves this week.

I based my card on this week's sketch at Papertake Weekly, so I would like to enter my card there.

Cute Card Thursday want to see 'Couples' on your cards OK, so they are not a conventional couple, but the sure look gorgeous together!

The colour scheme at Colour Create just now is pastels, so this little cutie is being entered there too.

So that's all for now. What does your weekend hold? Happy Mother's Day tomorrow to all the UK Mums out there. Mums everywhere should celebrate anyway, because we're all fabulous!! Whatever you are up to, have a great time.

Thanks so much for looking,
Big Hugs,
Andie xx

12 comments:

Curly said...

this is amazing Andie Fabulous colouring and lovely design and layout,

take care,
Have a great week,
Hugs Bridget :0) x

Wendy said...

Your colouring is stunning, you've done an amazing job. Love this card! Wendy x

Dena said...

Andie! Love your card!!! Don't you love this cute image?! Those papers look fab and the swirls are a beautiful touch!
So what are you guys doing for Mother's Day? I hope they treat you like a princess!
Hugs to you my friend!
Dena

Helen said...

Beautoful card Andie - love the vintage feel!
Helen x

Jane (Carroll's Creations) said...

Gorgeous Andie. Love the soft muted colours

Hugs Jane x

Judi said...

BEAUTIFUL card and very cute image - love it!

Judi x

Grenouille Greetings said...

Lots of lovely butterflies on this fabulous card! Hugs, Lesley

cats whiskers said...

This is just beautifully love it all, what colouring is just stunning dear
Hugs Jac x

Sandra said...

oh what a wonderful card, it's beautiful.

Deb said...

such a beautiful card Andie, love the sweet girl and her teddie!
Many thanks for joining in the Cute Card Thursday Challenge this week!
Happy Crafting, Debxx

debby4000 said...

Oh this is wonderful and adorable cute couple.
luv
Debby

Lisa said...

This is sooo pretty Andie! Great take on the sketch and the coloring is amazing. Thanks for sharing with us at Papertake Weekly :)