Hello, friends! It’s Flourishes Friday and, along with the rest of the team, I’m sharing some free-for-all-anything-goes-as-long-as-it’s-Flourishes kind of stamping today. Well, that suits me just fine! I’ve got piles and rows and boxes of Flourishes stamps. Image upon beautiful image waiting to be colored, and several sets designated to be “next in line”. But where is the time? I know I put it here somewhere… I saw a glimpse of it when I was shuffling through the gardening, housework, shopping, job, gym, Wally, Wally, Wally… oh, and hubby, too. Okay… skidding to a halt… I need to make like a butterfly and live in the moment.
This was an easy card for several reasons: I copied one of my own layouts from long ago, I did very little coloring, and I used Flourishes’ July Kit of the Month – Timepiece. The designer paper, ribbon, burlap string, and decorative copper brad are all from the kit. It’s sold out now and never to return, but a new kit will be coming along in August. Can’t wait to see that one!
With this card I set out to make something feminine from a kit which may be considered masculine, but it just depends on how you look at it. Lighter colors, polka dots, butterfly, flower, bow – I don’t think I’d give this card to a man. I added some Double Dot Timepiece cardstock which is, happily, still available. I love polka dots!
Stamps used are Life Lines (sentiment) and Butterflies & Blossoms (butterfly). I probably made up a new species of butterfly when I colored this one, but rather than Googling it for accuracy, I threw caution to the wind and did my own thing. I used the Sunflower, Falling Leaves, and Sky Copic collections for coloring. The Spellbinders shapes are listed in the recipe below. The two cut from Classic Ivory cardstock were sponged with Adirondack Sandal ink while the dies were still in place. The flowers were purchased locally.
That’s about enough from me today, isn’t it? Let’s take a look at what the rest of the team is sharing:
Thanks for dropping by! Have a great day!
Stamps: Life Lines, Butterflies & Blossoms Paper: Bazzill textured cream, Bo Bunny Timepiece cardstock and designer paper, Flourishes Classic Ivory Ink: Chocolate Chip, Adirondack Sandal, Memento Rich Cocoa, Copics for coloring Accessories: Ribbon, burlap string, decorative brad, flowers, Spellbinders Labels Four, Classic Ovals Large, Ribbon Tags Trio Two
Your post made me smile this morning; as well as your gorgeous card. Such pretty colors and of course your butterfly is awesome!
Posted by: Glenda | 07/29/2011 at 01:19 AM
Neat card-love the dp and the sentiment! Great thought!
Posted by: Bev J. | 07/29/2011 at 03:35 AM
I agree - feminine and very pretty! Gorgeous card, Leslie. I love the butterfly, bow and flowers!
Posted by: Lynette | 07/29/2011 at 05:53 AM
oh so pretty. the coloring on the butterfly is awesome. love the shading, it really makes it pop.
Nice kit and layout too.
Posted by: yogi | 07/29/2011 at 06:20 AM
Such a pretty, restful card - and I love the sentiment too!
Posted by: Sherylee | 07/29/2011 at 06:30 AM
Leslie, this is just gorgeous! I love this type of card that is beautiful to look at and has a simple message to remind us of what is important. Your butterfly is magnificent!
Posted by: bensarmom | 07/29/2011 at 06:54 AM
Truly beautiful! Love that butterfly perched by the sentiment. And lucky you, having boxes and piles of Flourishes stamps; I consider them among my faves. I have several, and treasure them. It's a pity I don't have enough time to play with all the stamps I love (hoping that changes when the kids go back to school and I get a little bit of free time).
Posted by: Colleen Dietrich | 07/29/2011 at 08:08 AM
Such a beautiful card.
Posted by: SueB | 07/29/2011 at 08:10 AM
Absolutely beautiful card. Love the butterflies and the flower, perfect touch!
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 07/29/2011 at 08:46 AM
I have really enjoyed your cards with the July Kit of the Month. Each one has been a timely masterpiece in design layout (male or female) and beautiful color. And I really loved your write up. We can all identify with those thoughts :) The little butterfly is as lovely as the flowers in your garden. I'm still sighing over those photos. A lovely card today, Leslie.
Posted by: Susie Lessard | 07/29/2011 at 09:32 AM
This is just beautiful! I love the softness. I do the same with some of my older cards....go back and copy the design but update a little. :)
Hugs~
Posted by: Heather | 07/29/2011 at 09:56 AM
wauw verry stunning and elegant card!!!
xx petra
Posted by: petra wetzels | 07/29/2011 at 12:47 PM
so pretty, I just love the pattern on those flowers, perfect paper for that sentiment and the coloring on your butterfly is perfect!
Posted by: conniecrafter | 07/29/2011 at 01:18 PM
Yep, another card that I absolutely love. You combine everything so well Leslie. How's Wally?
Posted by: Leigh | 07/29/2011 at 06:21 PM
WOW!!! Love this Leslie!! The elegant, vintage feel, fabulous design - perfect for a sentiment focal and LOVE the way you layered the sentiment!!! Fantastic!!! I am soooo stealing that idea!! :)
Posted by: Kathy Jones | 07/30/2011 at 04:55 AM
Gorgeous! Love the way all the elements work so well together. It does have a wonderful "feminine" feel to it. Enjoyed the way you tied the bw.
Posted by: Ida P. Krause | 07/30/2011 at 08:51 AM
Leslie this is so pretty. I like the papers, flowers and your soothing colors.
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy | 07/30/2011 at 10:59 AM
My stars Leslie this is just gorgeous!!! I love that paper, your coloring and the embellishments you have added to this creation! Hope you have a great weekend!
Posted by: velta | 07/30/2011 at 12:58 PM
So glad you found the time to make this beautiful eye candy, Leslie. I saw a Monarch butterfly the other day. Used to see them all the time when I was a little girl, but hardly ever see them anymore. It was so exciting! Then I began to wonder if I don't see them anymore because I'm not taking the time to see them. I don't lay on the grass gazing at the clouds like I used to! We all need those butterfly moments.
Posted by: Susan (rainy) | 07/30/2011 at 02:24 PM
Leslie, so glad you skidded to a halt for this card...it is truly lovely and the colors are so soothing!! A beautiful butterfly moment for sure, when time stands still and you just gaze at the beauty surrounding you!!
Posted by: Traci Major | 07/31/2011 at 12:34 PM
This is gorgeous Leslie! I love the warm colors and the sweet little butterfly sitting on the sentiment. The flower is beautiful and the twine across the bottom is perfect! Great card!
Posted by: Danielle | 07/31/2011 at 07:38 PM
I love anything with clocks...and this is just so pretty and unexpectedly sweet with the soft colors you used!
Posted by: Sue Kment | 08/01/2011 at 10:37 PM