Monday, July 4, 2016

Box of Butterflies

 Wouldn't it be wonderful to open a gift and have gorgeous, colorful butterflies burst out?!  What an amazing surprise!  That's sort of how my card came about.  I love playing with watercolors because the finished product is always a surprise to me!    

 For my card, I chose two STAMPlorations sets:  Winged Things and Sketched Simple Gift.  The sentiment is from Avery Elle.


Thanks to these challenges for the inspiration:






 


(My card looks like it's "exploding" with color and butterflies!)





 
 


18 comments:

  1. Gorgeous card!! Thanks so much for participating in our IF YOU GIVE A CRAFTER A COOKIE... challenge!!! Can’t wait to see you participate again in our next challenge!! Have a great crafty day!!!
    Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

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  2. Oh wow...this is just beautiful, Kathy!!! Love how creative you got with your card -- so love those butterflies bursting out of the box! Thanks for celebrating with us over at STAMPlorations!! Hugs!

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  3. Oh my! This is such a stunning card Kathy!! LOVE those sketchy butterflies bursting out like that! Beautiful background! :) Thanks for joining in the birthday bash at STAMPlorations!
    Suchi xx

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  4. Oh my, what a wonderful card. I love the idea behind it! Thanks for taking part in our Anything Goes Challenge at If You Give a Crafter a Cookie. Sandy/Cookie DT

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  5. live the vivid colours!so bright!

    thank you so much for playing along with us at Alphabet challenge!
    hugs and kisses from germany,
    Silvi xoxo

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  6. Wow, what a clever idea! Great card, I love it. Thanks for linking to NoN Challenges this month, Jo x

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  7. hello kathy! this is awesome, luv the box full of butterflies and watercolored background! I am so glad you played along with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!

    blog-paperie blooms
    ig-2klines

    sparkle & shine, kindness *~*

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  8. One of the most creative cards I've ever seen. Beautifully done. Love all that white that's still on the card too!

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  9. Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Naughty or Nice, good luck!!! Amy DT

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  10. Love the idea that you created with the butterflies coming out of the box. Super cute and really beautiful. Thanks so much for joining us at Seize the Birthday. Barbara DT member

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  11. Simply stunning, love how you have done this card.

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  12. Great card - thanks for joining us at the Alphabet Challenge.

    Helen x

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  13. Truly one of the most unique cards I have come across Kathy! Sensational job and yes wouldn't that be a great surprise! Thanks for sharing your talents with us at Seize the Birthday!

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  14. Love the butterflies bursting out of the gift box. A great idea and a great technique. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday.

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  15. What a magical present!! I just love this card Kathy!! Seriously.. It is so creative and so well done!! The watercolor is also well done and your choice of color is unique and just wonderful.. I love your work and have become your newest follower.. Thank you so much for stopping by MMM. It was a pleasure to visit!
    Cyber Hugs,
    Shawna DT

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  16. A really gorgeous card Kathy and love the butterflies exploding out of the box - a great take on the challenge theme.
    Thanks for joining in at MMM.
    Fliss DT x

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  17. This is beautiful! I love the colours with the white outline butterflies. Thanks for joining us at Naughty or Nice Challenges!

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  18. A stunning creation for our challenge. I love the idea and the colours are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing this with us at Make My Monday. Caz DT.

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