PPA139 - Thoughts of You

Stampin' Up! Reason To Smile
& Papillon Potpourri

It's the Pals Paper Arts Bi-weekly Challenge.  This week it's a sketch challenge by our own Design Team member Margaret Moody.  Sketch challenges can be so much fun once you realize that just because there's a circle in the upper left and lower right corner of the sketch, it doesn't HAVE to be a circle.  That's just a place holder.  And MY place holders are butterflies!  I love how intricate these butterflies are cut out and I didn't have to pick up a pair of scissors to do it!  Check out my Stampin' Tips to see how!

Stampin' Stuff:

Stamp Sets -

• Reason To Smile Wood Mount (131274 - W 131275 - C)
• Papillon Potpourri Wood Mount (123757)
• Loving Thoughts Wood Mount (125843)

Ink -

• StazOn® Jet Black Ink Pad (101406)
• Pacific Point Classic (126951)
• Wild Wasabi Classic (126959)
• Water Color Pencils (101879)

Paper -

• Whisper White Card Stock (100730)
• Pacific Point Card Stock (111350)
• Wild Wasabi Card Stock (108641)
• Marina Mist Card Stock (119682)
• Daffodil Delight Card Stock (119683)
• Tangerine Tango Card Stock (111349)

Accessories -

• Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Tools -

• Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049)
• Blender Pen (102845)
• Elegant Butterfly Punch (127526)
• Fancy Fan Folder (127751)

Putting It Together Tips:

• The focal point of this project is a beautiful aster.  This stamp set is offered during the month of July only when you purchase $50 in Stampin' Up! supplies.  What a deal!  I've included the item numbers for the special pricing under  the Stamps header.  Of course you can also buy them without meeting the $50 minimum, but then they're around $20.  Click here for details.  Color it in using the matching stamp or use watercolor pencils like I did here.
• I used Wild Wasabi ink to make the flower impression.  That way it doesn't look like a coloring book image.  I used watercolor pencils to color the image in and softened them using a Blender Pen. 
• The Fancy Fan Embossing Folder is made even moree dramatic with the use of two different colors of card stock and some Pacific Point Classic Ink.  I used Snail to hold the Wild Wasabi card stock onto the Marina Mist card stock.  Then I inked the Fancy Fan folder with Pacific Point ink and carefully positioned the card stock on the dry side of the folder.  Carefully close the folder and firmly hold it together while you position it on the Big Shot.  Crank 'er through!
• There's really no magic to cutting out the butterflies.  The 2012 Elegant Butterfly punch makes it the easiest part of this card!

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Comments

[D Sparks]

1.

Hi Mike,
Great card. I love the butterflies. Gotta get that punch.
It was nice to meet you at convention. I enjoyed visiting with you.
Happy Stamping,
D

[Melissa C]

2.

gorgeous! You are making me want to get that butterfly punch & stamp set. Love the ink with the embossing folder - will need to try that tonight.

[mary fish]

3.

beautiful how the stem is layered over the sentiment. the two tone texture is very cool.

[Tanja Fussell]

4.

Love what you did with the fancy fan folder!! TFS!

[Barb in Ontario]

5.

I love your colour combination. Great card!

[Bobbi Miller]

6.

Mike, you have done it again! I love butterflies too and just ordered the Papillon set as well. Mind if I case this card for my August workshop? I adore the detail and the colors work so well together! Just gorgeous!
:-) Hugs my friend.

[Patti MacLeith]

7.

The butterflies are stunning!

[Susan Mac Donald]

8.

very fancy & I like this alot; are you having an enjoyable convention, this year?

[Linda Callahan]

9.

The color detailing in the flower is lovely! Pretty card - and I am pretty jealous that that you are livin' it up in SLC! Next year - save me a seat!

[Joni Kelly]

10.

Simply Gorgeous!

[sheryl cushman]

11.

absolutely beautiful card. the colors are
stunning. thanks for the card idea.

[Jessica]

12.

I love this, The colors and the simplicity of it. But mostly... I love butterflies! I have looked through the catalog twice, and still didn't see that butterfly. So I looked it up on your site. Not a bad price! My MStewart punch went belly up a couple of months back:( So I've been looking for a new punch. I think I've found it. So I'm going to start putting away all the nickels, dimes and quarters I can, to order this one. TFS Hugs, Jess

[tammy fletcher]

13.

As always, an outstanding card. Your talent is amazing...thanks for sharing.

[Dawn Tidd]

14.

Those butterflies look almost real! I love the embossing too. Thanks for all the instructions! Beautiful card.

[Evelyn]

15.

Fantastic card! Wonderful color choices. Outstanding composition. I love the texture, too. Wow! Now I have to buy some stamps and that butterfly punch....so I can get the 'freebie'! Good job,Mike, as usual!!!

[Kelly Wentling]

16.

Hi Mike! Gorgeous card! I love the pop of color that the butterflies provide. SO pretty against the blue and greens. I like your idea to use two colors for the fancy fan folder, a little unexpected but fabulous none the less. I think this has to be one of my favorites!

[Kim Luithle]

17.

Awesome card Mike. I always look forward to your creations! The butterflies are absolutely gorgeous!!

[Diane Oliver]

18.

Mike a great card... as always. LOVE how the bright yellows / orange POP against the blue... spectacular! Also like how you used the 'reason to smile' .. horizontal. cool. hugs.

[Margaret Moody]

19.

Absolutely love your card, Mike! Love your color choices and your butterflies too! Just beautiful!