Thursday, August 29, 2013

Inspired By A Magazine Tableau

It's been ages since I created an "Inspired By..." card.  I love to be inspired by things around me, like signs on the road, a little girl's bathing suit, a tissue box, framed butterflies and so much more.  I'm at it again with another framed butterfly.  I'll show you the inspiration, which came from maybe Better Homes & Gardens (saw so many magazines during my initial recovery after surgery, I just don't know!)  in just a moment.


I used a sentiment from Hero Arts, and a butterfly from Lost Coast Designs, one of the best sets I received when I worked on the design team at Blockheads.   


After coloring and trimming the butterfly, I applied Glossy Accents liberally to it.  


Gonna play along with the Simon Says Stamp challenge:  'Anything Goes' and at CASology's 'Book' challenge.

When my 11 YO was younger, she was fascinated by the whole series of these I Spy books, including this one about butterflies.

For my U.S. friends, enjoy your Labor Day weekend!  And for those of you around the rest of the world, enjoy your weekend, too.  :-)



Stamps: Butterflies - Lost Coast Designs; With Sympathy - Hero Arts Paper: Vintage Cream, white - PTI Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black - Tsukineko Accessories & Tools: Copic markers; Glossy Accents - Ranger; Rectangle die - Spellbinders

16 comments:

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

This is BEAUTIFUL! LOVING that butterfly!!

Sindhu said...

Butterfly is sooooooo beautiful Colleen! Very elegant card! :)

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, this is so beautiful! What a lovely piece of art for the home!

SD pooja said...

The butterfly is amazing !

Paperesse said...

Oh my! Have you seen my latest card? I guess this proves that great minds think alike!!! hihihihihihi Gorgeous card!!!

Jessi Fogan said...

I love that sentiment - and that butterfly is so detailed & stunning! Love it.

Benzi said...

What a beauty, Colleen. And, such a great job with the inspiration. Wow!!

Lisa Elton said...

LOVE the way you've framed this Colleen, gorgeous!!

Lisa Elton said...

LOVE the way you've framed this Colleen, gorgeous!!

Unknown said...

I just love the way you framed that butterfly.. So pretty...

Hugs~

wienerhoneymooners said...

Beautiful!

I love this brilliantly done inspiration card!

Thanks for playing along with us on the Book CUE at CASology this week!!

Gillian R said...

Such a beautiful card, I think it is even more beautiful than your inspiration piece. Thank you so much for joining us this week at CASology

Ardyth said...

Gorgeous - love how you find inspiration all around you! It's definitely there if you look for it! Thanks so much for playing along with us at CASology this week!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Beautiful colored bfly against the white!

Bonnie said...

This is so pretty, Colleen and it reminds me that I have this wonderful set that you inspired. And still no butterfly framed art in my bathroom.

Mandy said...

Beautiful picture Colleen, I love the vibrant colours of the pretty butterfly.
Gorgeous card
Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
hugs Mandy xx

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