Hi All!
Today’s card is mostly white, but it has a lot of different textures and elements… vellum, pearls, ribbon, stitching. I realized that I don’t have a lot of butterfly stamps. I pulled out my old Hero Arts Antique Engravings set. I bet a lot of you have this set – it was so popular for a long time. I don’t think you can get it anywhere other than eBay now.
I colored the butterfly with Prisamcolor pencils. Here is a close-up:
I rarely make a card without a sentiment, but I didn’t want to disrupt the white with a sentiment. If you wanted to incorporate one, I would probably set it just underneath the butterfly. I will probably use this card as a simple note card.
Enjoy the video and have a great weekend!
Card Measurements:
| Element | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Inside rectangle | 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches | 8.3 x 11.4 cm |
| White strip | 7/8 inch | 2.2 cm |
| Card base | 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches | 10.8 x 14 cm |
Supplies:
Prismacolor pencils used: Light Cerulean Blue, Canary Yellow, Chocolate, Beige Sienna, Black, White
 SSS Stitched Rectangles |
 Prismacolor Pencils DB|AMZN |
 Pearls |
 Memento Black Ink EH|SSS |
 Bazzill 40lb Vellum EH|SSS |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Glue Pen |
 Scotch Foam Tape |
 Tombow Mono Multi Glue EH|SSS |
 Micro Glue Dots EH|SSS |
 ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS |
Connie
This would make a wonderful sympathy card to send to a close friend where you want to write a personal message inside. I don’t have that stamp set but think I might have a similar butterfly stamp by Hero Arts in another later set of theirs. I loved the dimensional effect you achieved by usng that black pencil. Very effective! the Stampin Up ribbon and pearls on the quilted vellum all came together so well. Have a great weekend.
KrisB
Stunning card! Love the accent of the ribbon! I also think I need that embossing folder!
Dayse
Beautiful soft card, I agree having no sentiment works for this. Loved the tip about the black on the butterfly it really pops it.
Andrea
I really love how you colored the butterfly, Darlene! You’re right–that black really adds depth to the wings. Great simple design, too. I agree with Connie–this would make a nice sympathy card, especially with the butterfly image. Thanks so much for sharing, and have a wonderful weekend! 😺 ~ Andrea
Glenismaree
I agree with the comments made by the girls above. Gorgeous card in all of it’s simplicity. Thank you Darlene.
Elyse
Great card! Love it.
Amy
WOW that is GORGEOUS!!!!! Simple, beautiful, VERY elegant!!
suzierubberstamp
So beautiful. I just love it. TFS
Barb H.
Love this card and love that you used a classic stamp set. I have this set and used that particular butterfly so many times back when I first bought it. I need to pull it back out and start using it again.