Hello again everyone! It has been a bit since my last post. Things got really crazy right before Christmas and then we went on a 2 week vacay. Well, I spent most of that vacation sick with a terrible cold that caused me to get a sinus infection. NOT FUN!!! But I am back today with a really fun post. I am participating in a Blog Hop with other Stampin' Up! demonstrators from around the globe. You may or may not know but this past week on Jan 3rd the new Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs were released and boy are they amazing! I wanted to spotlight the beautiful bundle Beauty Abounds. Here is my card...
What is really cool about this card is that it uses a DSP (Designer Series Paper) from the Sale-A-Bration catalog that if you got this bundle you could get for FREE!! I started with doing a simple watercolor on watercolor paper with a few different colors and then let it dry. I used the Butterfly Beauty Thinlits to die cut the watercolor paper. I highly recommend using the Precision Base plate for these Thinlits as they are very detailed.
I wanted some major contrast with the watercolored die and the overlay die so I did it in Basic Black. The black also ties in with the black in the DSP. I also used the same watercoloring I did and one of the other Thinlits to make the little butterflies scattered around the card.
Also in the new Occasions catalog is a wonderful new addition to the Stitched Framelits.....they are rectangular! For all those times when you wanted the look but your sentiment was to wide, they are finally here and I love them.
I stamped the inside as well and I also used some of the Thinlits to decorate the paper without adding any bulk. And I also love this sentiment for that amazing friend you have in your life. Thanks so much for coming to my blog and checking out my card. Continue the blog hop below to see other amazing cards from demos all over the world.
Hugs,
Julie
Here are the items I used in this card.....
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Glad your feeling better. I've been sick for 2 weeks now and I am sooo over it. Your card is beautiful. LOVE the paper and the butterflies are gorgeous. I am waiting on that set and paper to arrive so I can play with it :)
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Love the watercolor paper layer...So pretty!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Julie. Love the butterflies.
ReplyDeleteSo soft and feminine Julie. Love how the black butterflies just pop against all the pastel colours. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWowsers Julie, an absolutely gorgeous card
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Julie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Julie! Hope you’re feeling better!
ReplyDeleteLove the watercolor with the black, Julie. Sounds like you've had a tough time. Glad you are doing better!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Card and so glad you are feeling better
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and I love the waterclolouring.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for using two lots of DSP! Love your colour choices too!
ReplyDeleteLovely idea to use watercoloured paper for your butterflies!
ReplyDeleteJulie, I love the water - coloured butterfly, this bundle is going to be super popular!!!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous. Who doesn't like butterflies and you have showcased this suite superbly. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLove that you watercolored the butterflies, Julie, and the black makes them pop! So sorry you were sick on your vacay... no fun especially with the sinus infection afterwards. Hope you’re feeling better! :)
ReplyDeleteStunning card Julie! Love the watercolours. So glad you are well enough to take part in our Demonstrator Training Blog Hop this month. Thank you Julie!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Julie. I hope you are on the mend.
ReplyDeleteLove the watercoloring. Lovely card!
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better Julie, I love your card!
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