Saturday, July 13, 2013

a simple hello



This is my first time joining a Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge, and I must say, I am really pleased with how this turned out.


I have been very behind in making and sending out thank you cards to a group of close friends who threw a surprise dinner for me last month.  They were all in my head and heart as I was making this card, and the process was pretty funny.  I die-cut a bunch of butterflies in flashy colors (hot pink, fluorescent orange, very 80s), thinking that they would spring off the little dotted lines, and right when I had the yellow butterfly land on the "h", I moved the rest of the little critters away with a gentle sweep of my hand.  That moment when a butterfly lands on a flower and all feels right in the world...that's how I felt when I had a celebratory surprise dinner with my friends.

Supplies:
Stamps: Paper Smooches Flap Happy
Dies: Paper Smooches Butterflies 3
Inks: Stampin' Up (daffodil delight, sahara sand, coastal cabana); Memento (tuxedo black)

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  1. This is gorgeous, Lorraine! I love your story about how it came together, and I love how it turned out. Perfectly CAS and lovely. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. Have a good weekend. Bev

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  2. Hi Lorraine, we'e so glad you shared your card with us at the Sparks challenge :0) I love how the butterfly is settling on the sentiment too... such a pretty and CAS card.
    Jenny x

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    1. Thank you! I hope to participate in more Sparks challenges...so much fun!

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  3. Love your card Lorraine and the inspiration behind it. Keep on creating!!!

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    1. Thanks, sis! Thank you for teaching me so much and for letting me borrow your supplies:)

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  4. This is very sweet! I love flutter swirls & beautiful butterfly!

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    1. Thank you so much, Lea! I'm a big fan of your work!

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  5. Love this one too, Lo! Love the simplicity and the beautiful sentiment. I want to order these as well. :)

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  6. Welcome to the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge!!! So glad you joined in the fun-- this is a FABULOUS card! I LOVE your double stamping and colors! LOVE the simplicity too! You nailed it:) Thanks so much for joining in the fun with the Paper Smooches SPARKS team!!! Hope you will play along this week for the Picture Perfect challenge:) I apologize for not leaving a comment sooner-- time flies!

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    1. Thank you so much, Savannah! I'm a big fan of your work. I had a lot of fun with my first Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge, and have ideas for Picture Perfect. Looking forward to joining the fun again!

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