Good Morning...Happy Friday! Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you enjoy your visit. I've done something a little different and a little outside of my comfort zone but had so much fun! You remember when I asked for a BossKut Gazelle for Christmas, then when it came, I whined til my husband gave in and let me have it early, only to use it once or twice, got frustrated and just about threw it out the window...Well on the suggestion of my fearless leader Regina I decided to give it another try. Here's what I created with it and you know what...it was simple with the aid of The Cutting Cafe Butterfly Template. Not to worry if you don't have a BossKut, Pazzles or other cutting machine, the file comes in a PDF file as well. I also did something new for me, stitching and while I'm OK with it, I wish I would have run the stitches all the way to the upper outer edge of the butterfly but glued it in place before I had a chance to see what it looked like...oh well, next time I'll know better---

Here is the recipe---
Card Size: Base card measures 5.5" x 4"
Template:
Cutting Cafe Butterfly TemplateNestibilities/Spellbinders: Petite Oval/Scallop
Cuttlebug: With Love Embossing Border Set, Babyface Alphabet
Sizzix: Phrase-Spring Flowers, Flower & Flourish #2
Accessories: Glitter, Flat Back Pearls, Embroidery Floss, Foam Pop Dots
Now how quick and easy is that? That's all I've got for you today. Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget to set your clocks ahead this weekend as we enter Daylight Savings Time. Woo Hoo...I LOVE it...I don't care if we do lose an hour, it's great to have the daylight in the evening! Have a fabulous weekend...Hope to see you on Monday!!
Oh, my gosh...am I in awe! You beat me to this template. I just love it.
ReplyDeleteI whined for my Gazelle, too and may still give it a toss...grrrr. Regina is such a help but it's soo much smarter than I am and that's not good.
Girl you did great! This is awesome. I'm lovin it!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea, love the big butterfly, love the colors and the papers... work with love...! Hugs and happy weekend dear kelly... Thinking of you...;-) I love my flowers and pearls sooooo much...;-) THANKS!
ReplyDeleteNow that is just plain gorgeous!!! I loet he butterfly, and I think the stitching is perfect!!! Glad you are getting "to know" your machine better!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! Love the spring colors! Olga and I are having coffee want to join us!
ReplyDeleteI'm lovin' this card and all the spring colors. I'm with you, I love DST too!
ReplyDeleteWOW! That's gorgeous! Luv every detail about it! You go girl!
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WooHoo, Kelly! Way to go with the Gazelle! LOVE this! Isn't it fun to step outside your comfort zone!? xxD
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, I just love the Spring Colours... Now how could you not use a Craft Cutting Machine for so long ??? :) Well done the result is fantastic xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Kelly...Love what you have done with your Gazzelle!!! You look like you are on your way to being an expert in no time. Great card!!
ReplyDeleteoh no no no...i love the stitching just the way it is....i would have done the same thing...this is one of the cutest butterflies ever....a little girl would cherish this card...heck any girl...hugs
ReplyDeleteOh my Kelly this is so gorgeous! Love the pastel colours, Beautifuk butterfly creation!
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Juliexx
Oh my Kelly, I love it!
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful kelly! so springy!! i love it!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
hugs,
Rachel
This is so beautiful Kelly, the stitching looks perfect,
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En xx
I love your butterfly, that is really spring.
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Melodie
Kelly I'm so glad I've decided to return to the world and to find this card makes me happy just to look at it. So pretty and springy! Hugs...Kris
ReplyDeleteas an avid lover of butterflies this one had me at hello...i love the cheerfull prints and colors...just wonderful Kelly!
ReplyDeletelove the spring feel to this...I do love the rain but feel ready to have some doors open!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun card, you do great work for The Cutting Cafe!
Kelly, this is just flat out adorable!!! I love all the fabulous detailing and the colors and papers you used are completely delicious!! I have just got to do one of these butterflies! Fantastic card!! I love it!!!
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Sharon
Absolutely adorable! I love the papers and embossing and your stitching is just PERFECT the way it is!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card Kelly!
Hugs & Happy Days!
Min
Ilove the butterfly ideal.. what a beautiful card.. Humm I just may try making something like it.
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LOVE THIS! Simple? NOT! :)
ReplyDeleteThis wonderful shaped card is just my style! You've inspired me! I'd love to do a shaped card like this at my next Design Studio class. p.s. is the word "happy" a sizzix die too?