Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Wings of a Butterfly


"May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun
And find your shoulder to light on,
To bring you luck, happiness and riches
Today, tomorrow and beyond."


Skipping Stones Design is offering up another great sketch (#88) designed by the terrific  Teri Anderson for this week's challenge! To find out all the challenge details, discover what your cool prize could be and for awesome inspiration samples, head on over to the Skipping Stones Design Blog! 

Today's card once again features misting and the gorgeous butterfly from Victorian Summer. I sprayed an entire sheet of white cardstock with various inks and trimmed out an interesting portion for use as a base for the stamped butterflies. A separate banner was fashioned from a plain piece of cardstock and a stamped phrase from Dandelion Dreams and tucked behind the image panel to complete the card.

***ALSO***
Each day this week, May Arts will be introducing the new May Arts Designers....or otherwise known as 'The Ribbonistas'! You have a chance to win 3 spools of your choice of May Arts Ribbon by leaving a comment to welcome the new designers!

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (White) Office Max
Stamps: (Victorian Summer, Dandelion Dreams) Skipping Stones Design
Ink: (Tuxedo Black) Momento
Other: (Mr. Huey Mists) Studio Calico
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40 comments:

  1. ~amy~August 9, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    I love your take on the sketch...fabulous job on your card!!! the butterflies are perfect!

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  2. KellyAugust 9, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    love how you featured butterflies for the sketch and the misted colors are just beautiful!

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  3. Jay GeeAugust 9, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Another gorgeous misted background Karen - fabulous take on the sketch :)

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  4. StephanieAugust 9, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Karen.........Your card is simply beautiful!!! Those sprayed inks made an incredible background to showcase that butterfly! Absolutely beautiful!

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  5. LindsayAugust 9, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    This is amazingly lovely Karen! I love the spray ink colors and those butterflies are so bold and gorgeous!

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  6. artfuldelightAugust 9, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Karen this is gorgeous!! Love your take on the sketch. :-)

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  7. LaurelAugust 9, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Such a pretty card, love the misting!

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  8. ChristinaAugust 9, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    There you go with those fabulous spray inks again. Love the mix of colors you used and the stark contrast of the butterflies!

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  9. farmhouse-storyAugust 9, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    your bflies just popp off the misted bkgd--very pretty, karen:) and a big congrats to you, you ribbonista!

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  10. Heather InnusaAugust 9, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Karen, this is absolutely beautiful!!! WOW, I just love your cards so much - it's PERFECT!!!!

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  11. JingleAugust 9, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Karen, this is so pretty! Your misting is fabulous!!! Great to see you on the May Arts blog yesterday! I still need to post about that this week! Yikes! LOL!

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  12. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)August 9, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Love your misting, fun gradient of color... you could do a whole set... free May Arts ribbon, must hop along and look!

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  13. Monika/BuzsyAugust 9, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    So pretty Karen. Love the butterflies. The misting looks awesome!

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  14. Isha GuptaAugust 9, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Love your card Karen. Those butterflies look so so pretty. TFS.

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  15. Virginia L.August 9, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Stunning background for the butterflies! Love this, Karen!

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  16. ChunyuanAugust 9, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Love the multicolor misted background. It is fabulous. Butterfly is also beautiful.

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  17. SarahAugust 9, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    So pretty and simple!

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  18. Brenda WeaverAugust 9, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    so pretty, Karen. this is a great interpretation of the sketch!

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  19. Jaclyn MillerAugust 9, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Your card is so beautiful - it really caught my eye out of the bunch. A great take on that sketch.

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  20. donna mikasaAugust 9, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    gorgeous card--love your take on the sketch and that misting is always so cool!

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  21. WendyAugust 9, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Oh ya Karen!!! Love that sassy background and the super butterflies!!! I hope you have a great week!!!

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  22. TamraAugust 9, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Very pretty sprayed Backgound!! I love how it works with the butterflies...super idea using the butterflies in the corners! Have a wonderful week!

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  23. JennyAugust 9, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    My, what a CAS sketch and I love your interpretation Karen, I love the contrast between the butterflies and the misted bkgd :)
    Jenny x

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  24. Lisa PetrellaAugust 9, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    LOVE that misted background and the way the bold black butterflies stand out against it!!!

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  25. Barb TurpinAugust 9, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Loving the misting Karen!

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  26. Lisa AranaAugust 9, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    the misted background is just beautiful. love the sweet butterflies too.

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  27. Alice August 9, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    you know i adore your misted background and this is such a beauty!

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  28. ~Tammy~August 9, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I love your take on the sketch with your Karen touches! Congrats on being a Ribbonista! I wish I could leave a comment over there! :-(

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  29. Jocelyn OlsonAugust 9, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Your card is so tranquil and gorgeous! It reminds me of Costa Rica...wish I was there *sigh*. I'm so excited about your May Arts DT spot--the work you've been showing for them knocks my socks off! :)

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  30. TheresaAugust 9, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Karen, this is fabulous. I love the misting of colors. Great poem.

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  31. Amy KollingAugust 10, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    This is just beautiful! I love the misting of colors.....very pretty effect! Fun to stamp the butterflies off the card some....great idea!

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  32. Jen W.August 10, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Love your gorgeous misting and the butterflies peeking on to the card!

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  33. TrinhAugust 10, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    *sigh* Your cards to make me happy, Karen. The misted background is stunning!

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  34. BrandiAugust 10, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Wow! This is beautiful! I love the black image against the pastel!

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  35. kasia c.August 11, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Karen, you always do such AMAZING work with mists! As always I am in awe. :)

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  36. Andrea MAugust 11, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    LOVE the misting Karen! Holy moly - this card just knocks my socks right off!!! WOWZAS!

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  37. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comAugust 11, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    What a great take on this sketch. Beautiful! I have been seeing this sketch on a few blogs and everyone is going in such different directions.

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  38. JessAugust 12, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Love the layout of this sketch, and the way you've used it! The placement of the butterflies is fantastic and love the misting effect!

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  39. BabyBokChoyAugust 12, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    LOVE the masterful misting you did here!!!!

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  40. Emily LeiphartAugust 12, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I love your misting with the butterflies. Simply gorgeous!

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