fresh & fun

I started this card for the topper challenge, but in the end, it didn’t become one. I just couldn’t make it work.

The card base here is a 4 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ piece of Purely Pomegranate cardstock folded in half.

I stamped the top half with the large swirl of the stamp set Priceless in Purely Pomegranate and sponged the edges in the same color. Yes, my Priceless doesn’t leave my stamping table right now. I keep reaching for it for almost every card. I am in love with the swirls, the images and the sayings of this set. Definitely my #1 new set so far.

I adhered a 2″ x 4″ strip of Cutie Pie designer paper on the lower part of the card. First though, I punched those bottom two corners of that paper with the ticket corner punch (AGAIN! and yes, that stays on the table at all times too. Let’s just say my table is messy). Then I tied a Bashful blue stitched grosgrain from the retired Seaside Originals ribbon collection around it.

I stamped the big Butterfly from Garden Whimsy in Purely Pomegranate on Shimmery white and cut it out. I used the hobby blade to cut out the small part on the top left wing. I added glitter to it and set it aside. I totally cased this butterfly from the gorgeous card Jenn send me last week.

I punched a circle with the Mega circle punch from Uchida, wheeled the Little Bits Wheel in Apricot Appeal and sponged the edges. Then I stamped another big butterfly smack dab in it’s center with Pomegranate. I adhered the glitter butterfly on it’s body part to the butterfly in the circle. That way you can bend the wings upward and make it look 3-D. That circle was layered on a Mega Scallop Circle punchout in Certainly Celery and adhered to the main card with dimensionals.

The saying comes from the Garden Whimsy set. I stamped it in Purely Pomegranate on Shimmery white and punched it out with the large oval punch. Next I used the round tag punch on Purely Pomegranate Cardstock. I sponged and paper pierced the edges, layered the saying in it’s center and added bashful blue brads.

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Got to get the garden set..I LOVE this card!!!!!! Elizabeth

Posted by: Elizabeth Glass | July 31st, 2007 09:44

WOW! This is so gorgeous! I’m thinking I may need to add this to my wish list too!! *roll eyes*

Posted by: Vicki | July 31st, 2007 10:12

You are such a good saleswoman…you keep making these Garden Whimsy cards and I just HAVE to have that set now! It’s on my wishlist…but will probably have to wait a little while to work its way to the top!

Thanks for another beautiful card,
Huggs,
Jana

Posted by: Jana | July 31st, 2007 10:13

This is SO pretty! Lovin’ that sparkly butterfly!

Posted by: Heather P. | July 31st, 2007 11:35

That butterfly is sooo gorgeous! I think I need a butterfly stamp now after seeing all of your cards recently.

Posted by: Tracy | July 31st, 2007 11:40

This is such a fun, card, I love that butterfly, the colors, and the dimension!!! TFS.

Posted by: Juanita | July 31st, 2007 11:49

BEAUTIFUL card!!!

Posted by: Abra Leah | July 31st, 2007 12:05

This is so pretty! I love it! That paper is so perfect.

Posted by: Emily | July 31st, 2007 12:09

Such a lovely card! I wasn’t crazy about this set but this card has me thinking about it!

Posted by: Stefanie | July 31st, 2007 13:24

This may have not worked as a tent topper for you, but it’s perfect the way it is! So pretty, Beate!!

Posted by: Rose Ann | July 31st, 2007 16:53

Love it! Question: since you make so many square cards what size envelops do you use and where do you get them? SU’s Medium seems to big for your 4.25×4.25 size cards.

Thanks!

Posted by: Roxane | July 31st, 2007 17:22

Oh I LOVE this! I NEED this paper! Gorgeous card!

Posted by: Charmaine | July 31st, 2007 19:02

You’ve about sold me on that Garden Whimsy set, wasn’t sure if I liked it at first…just what I need, another flower and butterfly set! lol! You make it look so cute! Love that Cutie Pie paper too!

Posted by: Angie Tieman | July 31st, 2007 19:38

girl you are on fire! These cards are gorgeous. I love these two with the butterfly! So cute!

Posted by: Melissa Wohlers | July 31st, 2007 22:02

Well, I think it’s absolutely beautiful and FUN anyway!! My cards end up not the way I started too–I’m sure we all do at times. This definately looks more proportioned than it would if the circle was up higher. LOVE IT!! Makes me happy…sure it will the recipient too.

Posted by: Kristine B (inksomething) | July 31st, 2007 23:45

Wow, I love this card and all your cards soooooooooo pretty!

I’ve tagged you, hope you don’t mind you can find out info on my blog, http://scribblesnscrappin.blogspot.com/

xxLeo

Posted by: Leo | August 1st, 2007 05:13

Such a beautiful card Beate!! You make me want this set!

Posted by: Julie Masse | August 1st, 2007 21:41

Just beautiful Beate…gotta get some of this paper and this set!

Posted by: Kristine | August 1st, 2007 23:24

Really cool. Love the oval in the key tag punch for your sentiment.

Posted by: Bethany Paull | August 2nd, 2007 08:25

Absolutely adorable! Don’t you just love this set paired with this paper???