Sunday, August 30, 2009

See the Butterfly in the Window!

When I went to bed last night, I decided that no matter the sketch on 365 Cards, I would incorporate a square shape with the center cut open to make a window opening. Well, was I surprised to see today's sketch and it lent itself to my goal! This is the sketch I'm talking about for Sunday, August 30, 2009 Day 183 - Super Sketchy Sunday at 365 Cards.

And this is my take with the butterfly in my window.

I started to use a monochromatic scheme but decided that would be boring for this card so I added the pop of core'dinations teal CS. Sanded the butterfly to reveal the lighter teal. I used SU! DS Parisian Breeze speciality CS. And - TA-DA - I used SU! soft suede CS from the new demonstrator kit I rec'd yesterday! (I take orders anytime you want, tee-hee!)
For bling I used liquid pearls, a gift from my DD, Kim.

Off to do some more painting. Yuck, be glad when I quit coming up with ideas to refurbish!
Turn your face to the sunshine and enjoy your day! SAM

13 comments:

Evelin said...

Hey, thanks for dropping by :)

Love your take on this too! Love the butterfly! :)

Jenny S. (UK) said...

What a great take on the sketch. Love the colours, a really nice card.

Chrissie said...

This is lovely and a great colour combo!
Chrissie

Sherry Eckblad said...

Nice color combination on today's card and that I love the edge punch you used.

Patti J. said...

Look at you go, girl - I just looked at the sketch for today, and you are finished, posted, done!!! I like that you did almost all monochromatic and then POP there is that butterfly!!! Love your window too. Great job!

Janis Lewis said...

Very nice. What a cool idea!

Kim Mc said...

aaawww! You beat me and with a great idea too! I think I might have to CASE you for this one! Great job, mom! Aloha, KL

Unknown said...

This is a great card Sam. Nice colour combo too. You know you are an addict when you go to bed thinking of the card you will make the next day lol welcome to the cardmakers support group for addicts my friend hehehe. Also welcome to Stampin' Up you will love it.
Hugs
Michelle

Tasia D said...

What an awesome idea with the window flaps and butterfly - how cute! Great card!

Rose said...

awesome idea and i love how it looks!! great colors and very brave of you to plan ahead. i did that one time...said i was going to make dh a card no matter the challenge, well it was 3 bows!! he loved it!! :)

~amy~ said...

gorgeous card...love the butterfly! I love the color combo and the pearls too!

Gloria Stengel said...

This is stunning. I love the technique and the butterfly, the colors rock! And the punched border...perfect! I am glad to know I am not the only one who goes to bed thinking and dreaming of what project I am going to make next! LOL

Jessica Theodore said...

Wow what a clever take on the sketch! Thanks for entering my candy :) xx