Saturday 18 February 2012

Butterflies and lace

Well it seems that some people have been having a few problems with blogger refusing to upload photos but touch wood he seems to be playing nicely for me so I am giving you the heads up on this week's challenge at Totally Gorjuss which is Lace and we are sponsored by Heathers Hobbie Haven. I've used a lovely butterfly stamp from Little Claire which has been coloured with Promarkers and Flexmarkers with Sakura pens for highlights. The papers are some old Forever Friends from my must use up pile which doesn't seem to be getting any more smaller. The pink strip across the middle is Henbury Lane punched with an MS border punch. I've used a MS rose leaf punch, flowers from Wild Orchid, MS punched butterflies and Kars wooden butterfly which I heat embossed. I used WOW glitter embossing powder but it hasn't come out as shiny and sparkly as I would like. I couldn't heat it any more or the wood starts to brown. I added some Sakura glaze highlights. Oh and not forgetting the all important lace of course!
Challenges:
Going Buggy Butterflies and lace
FlutterBy Wednesday Anything with wings
Cute Card Thursday Flower power

Housework and washing done, let's ignore the ironing pile, time for lunch and then a crafting afternoon.

22 comments:

Lisa Jane said...

ooh i love the pretty butterflies
Lisa x

Always with a Sentiment said...

Gorgeous Marianne, I just adore butterflies.
Love Sandra xxx

Hlora said...

So adorable. Love everything about this one.

Arline said...

That is a lovely stamp...such a pretty card xx

julie_woolston said...

Beautiful Marianne the papers are lovely, the butterflies are gorgeous.

Hugs Julie x

CraftyC said...

So pretty Marianne, love the colours. I've stopped the chores for now, my poor legs need a little rest and what better way than on my computer lol
Clairex

mags said...

Lovely Marianne. Love the butterflies and your gorgeous papers.
Mags
x

Sandra H said...

So beautiful Marianne, l just love all of it:) Sandra H

Linda said...

Very beautiful card
hugs Linda

Vicky said...

So beautiful Marianne....and love the pretty layout too :o)

have a lovely weekend hun...big hugs Vicky xx

Lynsey said...

Hi Marianne what a pretty card! You are good getting your old papers used up.
Hugs Lynsey x

Tine said...

Lovely kaleidoscope of butterflies, Marianne. Thanks for joining us at I ♥ Promarkers.
Tine :)

coops said...

beautiful card marianne.the butterflies are gorgeous ;D

xx coops xx

An Occasional Genius said...

So very pretty Marianne, love all the butterflies. I know what you mean about the use it up pile taking a long time to decrease! x

Donna Mosley said...

A very beautiful card Marianne, love the scrummy papers and details. Hope you had a lovely crafty sesh hun.

Donna x

Berry said...

Lovely work Marianne sweetie hugs Rebekah xx

Wiccababe said...

such a pretty card Marianne
Debz
x

Unknown said...

Gorgeous Marianne, just trying to catch up on blog surfing.... big hugs JO x

Jackie said...

What a beautiful card, so pretty :o)
Jackie xx

Unknown said...

This is gorgeous Marianne, I love the flowers and all the pretty butterflies. Thanks for joining us this week at I ♥ Promarkers.

~ Ali Robertson ~ said...

Very pretty indeed

ali x

Enfys said...

Stunning card Marianne, love your take on my challenge, thanks so much for entering and good luck
Hugs
Enfys xx