Thursday, 27 May 2010

Embellish It with Butterflies

Have you checked out Embellish Magazine's current challenge.  The colours are fab and the theme is butterflies.
Here is my card.  Like yesterday, it's a bit different from my usual style I think (look, no stitching), but I got a new butterfly die (HERE), and once I'd got black butterflies in my mind... I was off.  My husband was scornful... "a black butterfly", he said, "where do you see those?"  
Answer: In my mind. Obviously.
Have a happy day.
E.T.A - just noticed... there IS stitching.  Lots of it.
I'm overtired. :(

27 comments:

Ayana Posadas said...

I love this!!! So pretty!

Aimes said...

In your mind and mine now! I love that dramatic, black butterfly - totally steal the spotlight!
Oh and you can't go wrong with those polka dots too - so fresh!
Aimes
x

shawnte said...

this is beautiful!

Ashley M said...

I like black butterflies! :) Very elegant!

Vanessa said...

Oh, love it! I have this die, too and it's so beautiful! Perfect stitching and I think a butterfly looks fab in black!

Hugs,
Vanessa

Patti J said...

lol...tell DH that now that you have posted one, there will be black butterflies poppin' up all over blogland! Love your sweet non-stitched card!!!

Jenny said...

Very pretty... love it!! :) :) :) :) and tell your hubby its call art!! lol

Nichol Magouirk said...

gorgeous and the stitching is perfect! ;)
love the colours. :)

Kathy Martin said...

Fantastic card! LOVE that black butterfly and the stitched flight path! :)

Agata said...

Lovely! The black butterfly is a perfect idea! :) And you have the perfect taste for polka dots papers!

Arlene said...

I love this - I don't see a problem with black butterflies... this one is gorgeous. Love the card!

Nicky Hsu said...

Love the black butterfly!! This card is o super cute. Agree with Agata that you have a good taste for paper.

me said...

Love every single details of this card, match perfectly and looks elegant!

Angeline

Janet Wilson said...

Lucy, your card is very striking, "men" - what do they know :o)

Dawn T said...

Stunning card Lucy.... love your black butterfly. Haven't seen that die yet but looks awesome.... and what would a "Lucy" card be without some stitching!!!! Perfect

Barb said...

You're so funny, Lucy! I love visiting your blog! This card is fabulous! Love the large dots and what a pretty butterfly! So funny, what your hubby said! :)

mj said...

WOW!!! LOVE this card! the polka dots are fun and the butterfly with the stitching is gorgeous! :)

Nancy said...

Beautiful black butterfly...love the dramatic look of the black against the green polka dots. The stitching is ingenious, love it. And that lovely bow is a show-stopper!
Hope you'll soon have time for a nap!
bless you,
nancy

Kate Lewis said...

Fabulous Lucy - loving the black butterfly, it's so striking! Have a good weekend! Kate x

Tiffany Ervin said...

Perfect take on the color challenge! I love the black butterfly, that's what's so great about crafting, anything can be the color you dream of! ;)

Diane Jaquay said...

This is SO striking!!! The butterfly and polka dots are FABULOUS!

Alice said...

simply beautiful!! love it!

Deirdre said...

Wow Lucy, love it. Great card.

Monika Reeck said...

Love your butterfly and that stitching is so lovely...Stunning card Lucy...good luck with the challenge....I am just joining the challenge from Embellish Magazine too...would you mind to see my Blog?Many thanks before,hugs, Monika

Sabrina said...

Love the butterfly layers and black stitching!

Nerina said...

I love your card! Simplicity done right is just sooooo perfect! This is gorgeous!

(As an aside - http://butterflywebsite.com/gallery/SpeciesPhotos.cfm?speciesid=7 ;0)!

Ashley Cannon Newell said...

Love the stitching! Thanks so much for joining us in the Embellish Butterflies Challenge!