I was in a monotone mood when I created this card yesterday. This is a good thing, because it’s very peaceful and relaxing. I was thinking about what I would do with the CAS(E) this sketch challenge. What would I put on the two corners with a sentiment in the middle?
I actually thought of the background first, and stamped the Post Script Background Stamp in Sahara Sand Ink on Whisper White cardstock. I knew I wanted the sentiment to involve “sending” (as in mailing across the miles), so I looked through my stamp sets for something with that message.
My stamp sets are separated into several categories, now that I’ve been with Stampin’ Up for 2 1/2 years. I found the perfect stamp set in my “soon to retire” stack. It’s the Butterfly Basics Stamp Set, which has been one of my favorites. Here’s my finished card:
“Sending Wishes Your Way” is just what I wanted to say on the Post Script background. I stamped the words in Crumb Cake ink on Thick Whisper White cardstock, and used the square, Stitched Shapes Die for cutting. I made it a rectangle by turning the die around and doing a second cut. Does that make sense?
And, you guessed it! Butterflies would adorn the corners. They are wonderful, little, well-wishers, flying across the miles. I stamped the large, lacey butterfly, and the three small butterflies in Crumb Cake ink. Remember, I’m thinking monotone. The large butterfly has a die in the Butterflies Die Set, which I used for cutting. I used a punch for the three, small butterflies, making it very easy. If you look closely, you can see words are written on the butterflies. So cute!
I wanted some foliage around the large butterfly, and found a stem in the Petals & More Die Set, which I used for cutting five in Whisper White.
I had my parts, and it was time to assemble. I began with the Crumb Cake card base, followed by the Post Script Background. Next, I used Tear Tape to place a piece of Burlap Ribbon across the middle, and popped up the sentiment on top of it by using Dimensionals.
I used Tombow Glue to fasten the white stems, and Dimensionals for the large, and three, smaller butterflies.
Before photographing this morning, I added the tiny pearls to the foliage. And, my monotone, butterfly card was complete.
Thanks for visiting, and I’m sending good wishes your way!
I love this card. Love the colours and the layout.
Thanks so much, Pam!
Beautiful card! Love the stamp set you used. The card is perfectly coordinated both in color and stamp set theme used. Thanks for sharing!
I’m so glad you like it, Maureen! I appreciate you visiting my blog!
Such a beautiful card, so peaceful!
Thank you, Stella! I appreciate you, and your nice comments!
Su – Love this monochromatic card! It is beautiful. Definitely will have to case this one! TFS.
Thank you, Barb! It makes me happy that you like it!