Tuesday, December 02, 2014

Brushos and Butterfly --- Part 2


Hi everyone.  Today is the latest challenge for ATS&M (#124 - CAS).  Of course, you know that this is my favourite style of card, so I had fun! :)



Prize:  5 digital images


There's something about butterflies with the Brushos backgrounds.  Am loving them together! :)  I'm not one to use butterflies very often, but it just works :)

I continuing having fun with my Brushos colour crystals and used them again today for the main panel on this birthday card for my friend Frances ... it was her birthday a while back, but I have only recently given her this card (didn't want to mail it and have the butterfly crushed) :)  I kept the die-cuts simple, even adding vellum for the solid butterfly so nothing would cover up the gorgeous colours of the background.  I used glossy accents to attach the butterfly and lift the wings.  I hope you like it!

Please join us for the ATS&M #124 - CAS challenge.  Come check out the rest of the talented Design Team cards and the rules for the challenge.  We'd love to see your CAS cards in the gallery!







Stamps:  A Little Sentimental (Clearly Besotted)
Paper:  White card base and die-cuts (Neenah); Watercolour (Arches 140 lb. cold press); Vellum (40 lb. Bazzill)
Ink:  Brushos colour crystals:  Turquoise, Emerald Green, Purple; Smoky Slate for sentiment (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  water mister, Flourish #6 die (Crafty Ann); Moonlight Butterfly and Kaleidoscope Butterfly dies (Memory Box), glossy accents

34 comments:

Cathy said...

Beautiful card Loll, the background is stunning, perfect with the delicate die cuts, Cathy x

Bonnie said...

This butterfly is gorgeous on the bright, beautiful background! Love the vellum! A perfect choice!

Lee-Anne said...

Another stunning Brusho background, Loll! The vellum/butterfly add such a soft touch to the bold background! LOVE!

Deborah Frings said...

Oh my goodness, this is stunning. I love that gorgeous background and the simplicity of the butterfly. Great work.

Sandy said...

Beautiful, beautiful - I love your gorgeous background!
Sandy xx

Lisa Lara said...

Take my breath away Loll. Wow. That beautiful background just makes that butterfly shine.

Vicki Dutcher said...

I hope to play some more with these fun paints and achieve gorgeous backgrounds like you do :)

Brenda said...

Oh my Loll, this card is gorgeous! That background is just beautiful, those brushos are just so cool to me and I love the results they produce. That butterfly is simply stunning and I can see why you didn't want to mail this lovely card. I'm sure your friend just loved it. Heck who doesn't love your lovely cards?!! Hugs, Brenda

Laurie Unger said...

Beautiful! I'm off to look into Brushos now. Never heard of it but love the effect.

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous Brushos BG with your pretty die cut butterfly. Love the colors you used on your BG and the diecut flourish behind your butterfly. TFS Loll.

Susan said...

Just as beautiful as the one you made for me! I really must get busy and play with my brushos!

Darnell said...

Another stupendous Brusho card, Lolly, in my favorite colors!! I'm itching to get those jars opened!! Hugs, Dolly

sandie said...

I adore the rich and vibrant colours here and the delicate butterfly die, of you get a moment, could you let me know where this is from, couldn't tell which one it is from your list...I like the top one xx

JJ said...

Gorgeous Loll, so love the background to this and it sets off the butterfly beautifully.

Love & Hugs

Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

Julie B said...

Wow Loll, I love this butterfly against the sumptuous Brusho background. Simply gorgeous. :)

Deepti said...

Wow !! The colors on the BG are so vibrant :) love it

Sazzle Dazzle said...

Loll this is super striking ... loving that backdrop - fantastic effect
Sarah xx

My Paper Epiphany said...

It more than works - it's stunning!

Barb Ghig said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS card, Loll! Your background is so striking, and I love how you placed the Flourish and vellum butterfly! Brushos are now on my wishlist, too :)

Neets B said...

Just gorgeous, Loll. Your crisp white and vellum looks fab against that amazing background. I've only used my brushos once, I'm a bit scared of them to be honest and not sure how to use them yet! x

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

That Brusho background is sooo pretty and that delicate butterfly- swoon!!!

Wei Wei said...

Awesome! Love your Brusho background

cm said...

I'm becoming more and more intrigued with the Brushos, based on your gorgeous showcases. The butterfly..oh, the butterfly...Stunning card, Loll!
Hugs~c

Pamellia said...

Gorgeous work with the Brushos Loll! Your colours are spectacular and your butterfly is so striking against the vibrant background! Just incredible! hugs :)

Sue said...

Hi Loll, the beautiful butterfly and flourish look stunning against your vivid rich background x

Anonymous said...

Hi Loll. This is so beautiful, a perfect combination of colours, vellum and die cuts ... stunning! have a lovely day! hugs Monika xxx

Angela said...

Loll, your card is extremely and simply marvelous!

Katie Melhus said...

Absolutely lovely, Loll!

Unknown said...

Hi Loll! Apologies for the delay in visiting. I have not been able to use blogger at work..of course.. I get home and end up working on something till late... finally Friday tomorrow! :)
How are you? Glad to see you're having fun with Brusho! This card is stunning, dear Loll! I can't wait to see more! :) Big hugs,
Ingrid xxx

Stamps and Paper said...

Stunning background Loll the white of your butterfly and leaves stand out beautifully against it

Anne

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

This is just stunning Loll, it just jumped out of the page at me over at ATS! Thank you for the inspiration! Hazel x

Anita in France said...

Breathtaking, Loll ... the delicate flourish and butterfly are stunning against this fantastic background! Anita :)

Karen M said...

Gorgeous card Loll and these colours are so pretty together:) I don't know what 'brusho' is but it sounds like fun - hugs xx

Rahmat said...

The simple butterfly looks fab against the vibrant and colorful background Loll.