Flowers Always

 

Hello, again!  I’m popping in today with a card that looks nothing like my original concept for this image, but I do love how it worked out.  You see, I’ve had this Power Poppy Flowers Always digi printed and awaiting color for a while and even had the papers all picked out for it.  Then along came the Dies R Us Butterflies Challenge and I remembered I’d cut this butterfly border and hadn’t used it yet and… well…  put the two together, wrap some ribbon and tie a bow…  Of course, I did some Copic coloring first.  Kept it as summertime simple as possible.  The butterfly border is Die-namites Butterfly Applique.

 

 

I punched a 1/4” hole and seated the ribbon knot into it, held in place with Aleene’s Tacky Glue.  This works great for a popped up image panel.  You can hardly feel the ribbon through the envelope.  In the side view below you can see how the bow sits with very little dimension.  You can also catch a glimpse of the inside where I stamped a little floral image from the Folk Heart set.

 

 

This card measures 4 1/2” x 6”.  I should mention that whenever I pop up an entire panel like this I back up the popped panel with an extra layer of cardstock and trim it flush with the edges.  It gives the panel more substance so it sits nicely on the foam mounting tape.

 

Again… linking up to the Dies R Us Butterflies Challenge.  I’ll see you again soon!

 

Stamps:  Power Poppy Flowers Always digi set and Folk Heart clear stamp set  Paper:  X-Press It Blending Card for image,  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White inside, Hero Arts pre-cut card (has matching envelope)  Ink:  Printer, Bashful Blue (inside), Copics for coloring  Accessories:  Taffeta ribbon, Die-namites Butterfly Applique die, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

Comments

[Joan B]

beautiful!

[Ros Crawford]

I'm swooning here... This is stunning! Your colouring is sheer perfection and thanks so much for the helpful tips! Have a beautiful day!

[Glenda]

Just so gorgeous! Love all the attention to detail!

[Pauline]

Gorgeous, gorgeous! I was just out the door to work and thought I would take a peek on my Feedly posts and sure enough here was your beautiful card! Oh Leslie, this is exquisite - love the butterfly die along the bottom, oh gosh I think I need this die now - hehe, image is beautifully coloured as always. Layout is simple yet elegant. Thanks for sharing such a beauty, gotta run, enjoy your day!

[Diane Hover]

Beautiful image and design...love how pretty the die is and it's as if it was made just for this image, they fit together so beautifully! Hope your summer if going well...it seems to be going by so fast!

[Dotty Albert]

Oh My is this Lovely!!! so fresh and clean, it's just perfect!!!!!

[Lynette]

So, so beautiful, Leslie. I love how you punched the hole for the bow to fit into. You are so clever! :)

[yogi]

very pretty. have a great day

[CherylQuilts]

Oh, Leslie, this is beautiful, and I love the summery feel to it in both the colors and how you've allowed so much white space (that I love), along with the beautiful butterfly applique die! Wow, is it beautiful! I sure have to have some restraint at some point - haha - but I do love this one! And I love the pretty ribbon that adds just enough color and isn't bulky! Hugs, sweet friend!!

[Joleen]

As everyone else has stated, absolutely stunning! It is awesome how you paired the two together, the digi and the die - they go so well together, like they were made for one another!! Your creativity is AMAZING!

[Pam Sparks]

So beautiful together Leslie! Gorgeous card!

[Sherri Dean]

Oh, be still my heart! I am in LOVE with this one! Beautiful image, gorgeous coloring (as always) and that die is awesome! How did I manage to miss that one! And that ribbon is the perfect touch!I'll have to remember that trick with the hole for the bow. You always have such good ideas!

[pam]

This is so very beautiful Leslie, you`d think stamp and boarder where made for each other, gorgeous colouring as always, great tip regarding the ribbon bow thank you!.
Pam x

[Kathy Krug]

Just beautiful. The image is perfect with the butterfly border. Thanks for sharing you talent with us at Dies R Us Challenge Blog.
Kathy
DRU DT A

[Nancy C.]

What a beautiful card - very spring like!! What a great idea for the bow - definitely will remember that one - thanks!

[Marcella Hawley]

Leslie, you've breathed beautiful freshness into this image with that fluttery die — I just love the colors and the whole feel of your card. It's so very special!! xoxo (p.s. Miss You!!!) ~m

[Diane Hover]

Well I am back (can't get rid of me..lol) to thank you for entering your GORGEOUS card in our Dies R Us challenge...you know I love it!
Diane DRU DT

[Stacy Morgan]

Leslie, this is so fresh feeling. I really like all the white space as you can imagine. Your colors are springy and delightful, very pretty!

[Ida P. Krause]

This is amazing! That butterfly cutout dresses up the gorgeous flowers with the perfect touch.

[Conniecrafter]

Absolutely Gorgeous, it is like that die cut was made to go with that stamp set, beautiful coloring!! Hope you have a great weekend!