Tuesday 19 June 2012

Patchwork Butterfly

Have you seen the sneak peeks from LOTV? They are just so adorable, as is this little cutie, coloured with Promarkers of course with a touch of Sakura purple glaze on the wings. This card was for my friend's Birthday yesterday so I can now post it. The papers are Lucy Cromwell and I used an MS border punch. The Kars wooden butterfly, paper and image have all been inked with DI Dusty Concord. I used some of my favourite lace, Memory Box die cut fuchsia and butterflies and some spotted buttons tied with raffia.
Challenges
BTCAG Cute as a button
J&C Creations Animal Antics
Joanna Sheen Lavender and lace
Let's ink it upFavourite embellishments (lace and diecuts)
Willow Sketchie Great sketch and I used the favourite colour theme too
Stampin' for the Weekend Bugs and butterflies
Little Miss Muffet Loads of layers

Now I don't know about you but I think commenting is an important part of being on a DT and I know that some challenges get so many entries they couldn't possibly comment on them all. Also sometimes circumstances prevent people from commenting at times but there are some people who are on several DTs yet they never leave any comments and there are some challenges where none of the DT ever comment. I try to comment on my allocated numbers and also to return as many comments from my blog as I possibly can. There are also many challenges where the DT always take the time to leave a comment. What do you think about DT commenting?

30 comments:

Sandra H said...

Morning Marianne, Another fabulous card, such an adorable image and beautifully coloured love the butterfly and your lace nearly matches the border punches so effective and such beauty on a card....enjoy your day:)x

Linda said...

What a cute card, I love the purple.
I think it's part of the job if you are in a DT then you must leave comments on enties that are your allocated numbers.
hugs Linda

Stamps and Paper said...

such a gorgeous little stamp which you have coloured beautifully Marianne...lovely card

Anne

Crafty Mamma Mia said...

Hi Marianne - this is another gorgeous card ... love the colour scheme and layout!
As a DT member for 2 Challenge Blogs I consider it not only part of my 'job' but also a privilege to pop round people's blogs. I've met some lovely bloggers and found interesting ideas through this!
Have a good day! Helen x

Debbie said...

Adorable card dearie.So cute. I agree it is important to comment when on a DT - circumstances willing of course and it means such alot to me to hear from people via a comment as well as it giving us crafters encouragement.Have a fab day.Hugs Debbie x

julie_woolston said...

What a sweet card Marianne beautiful detail and layout, love the border shapes and the image is so cute.


Hugs Julie x

Sue said...

such a beautiful card Marianne. I love the cute image and the colours are so pretty.
I agree with you about DT commenting. The team that I have just joined think is is very important to let every entrant know how much we value their participation and I always try to comment back to anyone you takes the time to look at my blog too.
Hugs Sue

rachel said...

Hi Marianne - beautiful card and you're right about DT commenting - it is important - but it is also the less glamorous side of the 'job' that people don't necessarily think about when they sign up! But it should be done - definitely! Hugs rachel xx

Bee said...

This is brilliant Marianne, so pretty x

cotnob said...

This is so pretty Marianne, I love your cute image and you've used my favourite colour as well.
Thank you for joining us at Willow Sketchie this week.
Pauline
x

Whisper said...

Aaah what a sweetie, Luv Sam x

Glennis F said...

What an adorable card - as to your question regarding commenting - I thought it would be quite an important part of 'the job'

dolcreations said...

What a pretty card. I love how you coloured up the teddy and the buttons, ribbon and the pretty butterfly! Your friend will treasure this card for a long time!
I think it is important to comment when you are on a DT. I know it is alot of work, but if they split the numbers up it makes it alot easier. I think it is nice to receive encouragement and I also think when I visited blogs it was truly amazing the inspiration it gave me by coming to their blogs!

Jackie said...

What a delightfully sweet image and a wonderful card :)
Jackie xx

Pamela said...

So pretty Marianne, my fav colours. I agree with you I think it is important to leave comments when you are on a DT and nice to receive the comments when you enter a challenge.

Pam x

Lisa Jane said...

Hi Marianne - this is so cute .. and i love the die cuts and papers .
Re commenting .. there are always times when it is a little difficult.. but i do try and comment on my allocated numbers as far as i possible can.. if people aren't going to comment they should say so on the challenge blog .. its always nice to get feedback
Lisa x

ang said...

really lovely card, I really look forward to any comments I may get on cards I have made, really makes my day thanks angxxxxx

Lisa said...

Hi Marianne, Aww this is such a sweet card! Love this image and pretty lilac colour combo.

As for DT commenting I agree it is important that every entry receives at least one comment from the DT. Obviously there are times when real life gets in the way and DT commenting isn't high on our list of priorities which is understandable. However, some people are on so many DT's I am sure it would be impossible to ever fulfil their commenting duties.

Lisa x

Pop's Cards said...

Beautiful creation sweetie ♥♥ hugs Pops x x x

coops said...

gorgeous card marianne.i love your pretty colours and stunning sweet image :D
i always comment on entries to challenges where i am on the DT.i comment on the numbers that are mine but also on ones thta i spot whilst hopping.

xx coops xx

Lisa Jane said...

oops.. after all that i forgot to say
Thanks for joining is at Diva's this week
Lisa x

Uta said...

Your card is so lovely. I love the colors and the image is so cute. Thanks for joining us at By the Cute and Girly.
Hugs, Uta

Unknown said...

Awwww how cute! Jo xxx

Hazel (Didos) said...

Oh WOW This is so sweet, Love the colours you have chosen. Thanks for playing along with us on Willow Sketchie this week, Hazelxox

Unknown said...

Oww this is so adorable! Love that sweet image and those dotted buttons are so cute! Thanks for sharing at Little Miss Muffet Challenges. Good luck and hope to see you again soon. HUgs, Frea, DT member LMM Challenges

Butterfly wall decor said...

Coolest butterfly cards!

Unknown said...

Very pretty creation and an adorble image. Thanks for sharing with us at LIIU, good luck with the draw. Hugz Suzanne

Tedz said...

Very cute card and a lovely colourway, I love the LOTV animals as well. Thank you for entering our J&C Creations Challenge, lots of luck, Pauline

Kate said...

Lovely cute card and purple too, always love it when they are purple! Thanks for joining us at By The Cute And Girly this month, hope you can drop by for the new challenge tomorrow.

** Kate **

Paper Sewn Visions said...

Darling card and image. Thank you for joining in at LIIU. Hugs, Velma