Not that glitzy. Not that glam. Just understated sparkle on a clean and simple card. I tried all sorts of other things, I had all sorts of layers and tricks and gadgets...but it just wasn't my thing. So I started over and went back to clean and simple.
I started with a die cut butterfly and painted on some Distress Antique Linen Stickles. Then I adhered him to a bigger green body with some Ivory Burlap String and attached him to the card that was previously embellished with decorative tape, twine and the sentiment.
Wanna play along with us for this Limelight Papercrafts Challenges? Follow the sketch below and be sure to add some sparkle! I'd love to see your creations! One lucky random winner will receive a Kaisercraft Bauble (Ornament) Album from the store. Please be sure to check the great bargains over at Limelight!
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Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (Green) Archer Paper, (Olive) CTMH, (Vellum) SU
Stamps: (Nature's Wonder) Practicing Creativity Designs
Ink: (Vintage Photo Distress) Ranger
Embellishments: (Decorative Tape) Pink Paislee, (Ivory String) May Arts, (Antique Linen Distress Stickles) Ranger
Tools: (Butterfly Dies) SU, (Corner Chomper) WR Memory Keepers
Great monochrome card - and love that understated sparkle ;)
ReplyDeleteYou do understated so well, subtle and beautiful at the same time. Lovely take on the sketch.
ReplyDeletethis is very lovely- and very you!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love how simple and yet so stunning card! beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous.. totally love your CAS style. So elegant beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Karen! I love the layered butterfly!
ReplyDeleteWOWZA. Absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeletelove the understated shine the distress stickles gives. beautiful card, Karen!
ReplyDeleteHappiness...love your clean and simple style!
ReplyDeleteSo delicately pretty... perfect for a sympathy-type card!
ReplyDeleteThat card is just stunning, Karen!! So simple, yet so fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteAs you know, I'm a fan of all things Sparkly and Glittery these days. But I'm so glad you stuck to your guns and did something that's still so you :-) Oh yeah.... and so pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Karen! Love the decorative tape and twine for a simple backdrop, and the touch of glitter is perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis is soft and beautiful! I saw that you are traveling for the holidays. I hope you have a safe, fun trip!
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect! I love the soft colours and your take on the sketch.
ReplyDeleteI like this very much Karen.
ReplyDelete♥love♥ what you did with that fabbie sketch!
ReplyDeleteunderstated elegance, karen! great sketch take:)
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ReplyDeleteI haven't been able to blog hop lately but I did just get to read the last couple posts and your cards are amazing! All 3!!! Just amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh this is really beautiful Karen! Love the muted colors! And that fluttering butterfly! :)
ReplyDeleteOh Karen your card is so perfect and the sketch so attractive that yes! I would love to play along!! Let's hope I can make time for it ;-)
ReplyDeleteThat is quite pretty, the name of the post is also agreeable. I think too often people either shy away from sparkles all together or use WAY to much. Great balance.
ReplyDeletegorgeous!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely and soft. I love understated elegance.
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect, Karen! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is just lovely - and such a great basic layout to use with different images/colors. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteIt is very elegant!!! Less is more in my little book :)
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove this fabulous card! Understated sparkle is just right!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. so delicate and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love your layered butterfly and the decorative tape!
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous! I've made some of my favorite CAS cards after abandoning more elaborate designs that weren't working for me.
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