Here's my sample for my Weekend Sketch Challenge #71 shown in the post below. I thought this BasicGrey Urban Prairie paper was perfect for spring and butterflies would be a great accent, so I chose this pretty patterned Chintz Butterfly from Lockhart Stamp Company.
The butterfly was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Neenah Classic Solar White cardstock and colored with my custom lighter YR31 Copic marker and these Copic Spica glitter pens: pink, turquoise, melon and new baby blue (available in April).
I cut the white card base a little narrower and added the Scallop Diamond punch from EK Success to the left side. Sentiment is from Papertrey Ink's Paper Tray set. The tiny butterflies are Martha Stewart's Classic Butterfly and Flame Dew Drops accent the focal piece.
Did you see the new release from Taylored Expressions yesterday? She has more than cupcakes now! There is a darling new set called Branching Out and Branching Out Coordinates, from a fun new line called Whimsical Wishes, proceeds from which help contribute to a wonderful charitable cause. You can see all of the new sets, along with details about a 3-day blog bash weekend celebrating the first yearof Taylored Expressions' store, on Taylor's blog.
Supplies:
- Lockhart stamps, Copic markers & Spica glitter pens, Martha Stewart punch, Memento ink, BasicGrey paper, Neenah cardstock, Tim Holtz Paper Distresser & Dew Drops available from Ellen Hutson LLC.
I can't wait to see what you come up with for this sketch!
What a sweet card...I love how you did the butterfly!!!
Posted by: Rockin' Robin Scianna | March 06, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Beautiful card, Sharon!
Have a great weekend. Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | March 06, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Oh, that paper is beautiful....so is the Lockhart butterfly that you have colored perfectly. Thanks for this weeks sketch Sharon. Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: MJ Albright | March 06, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Very pretty. The colors are so refreshing and the butterflies are lovely.
Posted by: Ida P. Krause | March 06, 2009 at 10:23 AM
This is so pretty, Sharon! I love the scalloped edge and the pretty butterfly accent!
Posted by: jenn | March 06, 2009 at 10:35 AM
Really do love this Sharon. The edge is beautiful, love the paper - it matches the butterfly so perfectly. I LOVE IT!!
Posted by: Lori Craig | March 06, 2009 at 10:37 AM
This is beautiful, Sharon! I love this paper and it's perfect with that gorgeous Lockhart butterfly...so beautifully colored! The black just pops it all...thanks for sharing this beauty!
Posted by: CherylQuilts at SCS | March 06, 2009 at 11:04 AM
THis is just ADORABLE, Sharon! I LOVE that awesome paper!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | March 06, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Wow! That paper is perfect for that butterfly! What a fun card!! Love the sketch too! I need some time to play!
Posted by: Jami Sibley | March 06, 2009 at 11:50 AM
What a cute butterfly stamp! Like the sketch and the dp used-very pretty. tfs
Posted by: Bev J. | March 06, 2009 at 12:05 PM
This is beautiful! The KL butterfly looks fantastic with this Basic Grey designer paper and the colors are wonderful!
Posted by: Lynn | March 06, 2009 at 01:35 PM
We must have butterflies on the bran baby! :) LOVE this! The colors are just yummy and fun! Have a great weekend Sharon!
Posted by: Cambria Turnbow | March 06, 2009 at 02:25 PM
Oh Sharon, your urban butterfly card is sensational. Don't tell anyone but it's calling my name. Can you hear it?
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | March 06, 2009 at 02:44 PM
Oh, I love all the patterns and colors together! how cheerful and happy this card is!
Posted by: liannallama v | March 06, 2009 at 02:50 PM
Gorgeous! This stamp is perfect with this paper. Urban Prairie is one of my favs.
Posted by: Toni K | March 06, 2009 at 03:43 PM
Beautiful - papers and colouring!
Posted by: Sheena | March 06, 2009 at 04:38 PM
WOW, I just love the look of this, Sharon! Great combination of elements - and lots going on without being too busy.
Posted by: Jenn E. | March 06, 2009 at 05:40 PM
Absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Carolyn King | March 06, 2009 at 05:56 PM
Lovely Ms. Sharon!!
Posted by: Linda C. | March 06, 2009 at 09:18 PM
That butterfly and that DP go perfectly together!!! GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Michele | March 07, 2009 at 07:45 AM
So beautiful and springy! Love that paper! :)
Posted by: Angie ~ Duckwaddlequack | March 08, 2009 at 02:37 PM
Just stopping by again to tell you how much I adore this card!
Posted by: Lori Craig | March 09, 2009 at 11:28 AM
What a beautiful card! I love the colors and the scalloped border. Very nice touch. TFS!
Brandi
Posted by: Brandi | March 10, 2009 at 06:16 AM
I just love how well that butterfly matches that patterned paper! All of them are the best colors.
Posted by: Linda Beeson | March 10, 2009 at 08:55 PM
This is so pretty, Sharon! I love the colors!
Posted by: Niki Estes | March 10, 2009 at 10:00 PM