Just in case you have never (gasp!) been over to the Playhouse for a visit, you need to to start a regular routine of stopping by.
Darnell's cards are always so inspiring, her posts are really fun to read and she happens to be one of the most creative and talented people in BlogLand. Each one of these challenges brings out hundreds of fabulous cards ~ so go check em out!
Here is my card~
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Butterfly Cover Plate from PTI
Stencil from Prima (used over my Ombre watercolored background)
White CraftSmart Paint Pen (used on the stenciling)
Glittery Die-Cut flower from K&Company
Pearl Sticker from Michael's $1.50 spot
Also entering this card in:
MAKE IT MONDAY
Ombre Stenciled Background
You can watch Betsy Veldman's awesome video HERE to see her gorgeous card using this technique.
Beautiful Helen! Your ombre background is just lovely!! :0)
ReplyDeleteWOW a watercolor background...outstanding!! those butterflies are so big and awesome! Great card, Helen!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, Helen! I really think I need this Butterfly Cover plate...
ReplyDeleteHi Helen your ombré stencilling turned out fantastic. Love the purple and so nice that you dropped by yesterday!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! Great job with the technique...
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for the lovely comments on my blog...
Very lovely card.
ReplyDeleteYour card is so sweet and delicate, love it!! Stunning background, love the colours blending and the butterflies!
ReplyDeleteThanks for yourlovely comment on my blog!
Hi Helen,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!! those butterflies are remarkable!! I love the colors you used : )
Patti
Gorgeous colors!
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is a gorgeous, gorgeous card Helen! your blended and stenciled background is fabulous and what a great way to use the butterfly cover plate. I confess that I have yet to use mine. Darnell's challenge is the perfect opportunity too!
ReplyDeleteNice choice of colors for your blended background. I think I need to get that Butterfly CP too!
ReplyDeleteLove the purple! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card with a stunning background Helen!
ReplyDeleteHi Helen. Great idea to use those butterflies with this week`s technique! Cool that you used some purples, really makes a difference.
ReplyDeleteOh, Helen, I'm so glad I enlarged your photo to see the full beauty of this birthday card. Your ombré background looks fabulous under the Butterfly Cover Plate. Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteHelen I love that bold purple flower and the butterfly behind is adorable
ReplyDeleteI am not reading your post but love your card
it is 00:28 and I will go sleep soo late hehe
see you soon on my Blog Helen
hugs
Monika
Goodness, I'm blushing here, Helen! Thank you so much for your kind words! Your encouragement and friendship mean the world to me! And I think you are a mighty fine card artist, too! This beauty is to die for! You rocked watercoloring that ombre background stenciling and the colors are fabulous!! Thank you so much for playing in my NBUS Challenge #6!! Hugs, Darnell
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