From kitchen table to lounge floor. I needed a bit more room to spread out.
I was playing around with some new dies and embossing folders and figuring out the best sandwiches for cutting. I’ve not used the crease pad in my Bigshot for a while and as my trusty machine is around 6 years old, sometimes a few shims are called for to get a clean cut.
Once I’d cut and embossed a stack of pillow boxes, I used all the other bits and pieces to make this card. I don’t think I’ve got the balance quite right. The curved edge was throwing me a bit. It’s now winging its way to a friend. I hope it brings some cheer on this miserable wet day.
I can’t believe how much rain we’ve had overnight here. Just the sort of day to stay in and go on a virtual journey around the desks of Britain and beyond.
beautiful card & looks so elegant
ReplyDeleteI love butterflies and you card is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
A x #38
I have that butterfly folder/die - I find it so useful for cards as there are so many tiny ones on it.
ReplyDeleteLovely card you have made, looks fine to me and it will brighten the recipients day I am sure.
Hugs, Neet #3 xx
I love the die cut butterflies and your card is gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great WOYWW and a fab week, Luv Karen xx #75
Love your butterflies...so pretty on the card. And the best sandwich possibilities?? Cheese and chutney for me please..yum!
ReplyDeleteHugs, LLJ #33 xx
Beautiful card and love the butterflies. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteEliza #26
Oh you will be popular once your friend receives this, it's lovely Fi
ReplyDeletethank you for the look around your crafting space today
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A really cheery card and ot is wet wet wet here too, yuck! Have a great day hugs trace x 97
ReplyDeleteThat is a really lovely card, I adore butterflies, they remind me of summer. I know we need the rain but isn't it just getting ridiculous..........Anne #61
ReplyDeleteI craft on my lounge floor occasionally too - I like the card it looks balanced to me. Thanks for sharing on this wet rainy day! - Sunshine Girl No. 20
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Cheers you up on a foul rainy day!
ReplyDeleteLove the butterflies...I used to use the floor, but my floors are all tiles here and it's too sore on the knees!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Rainy days make for the best crafting days I think, I actually feel more motivated! Lovely card, your friend will love it! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :) #139
ReplyDeletelol about the spreading out. It's a rocky road..
ReplyDeleteReally pretty card - it's bound to bring a bit of cheer!
I see no imbalance, just pretty! Crease pad? I know not of it. She said, like Yoda. Can it save the embossing folder I've got that ALWAYS creases the paper or card? Just that one, again and again. argh.!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.... Just Perfect.. Hugs May x x x No10
ReplyDeleteYour card looks perfect to me. Those butterflies are beautiful and so well set off by the elegant panels.
ReplyDeleteThe floor makes a perfect crafting surface doesn't it.
Pouring it down here in Yorkshire too!!
Happy WOYWW
Hugs Lisax #74
Super card, sometimes you just got to play with the shims and see what happens, all looks fab though. Enjoy WOYWW, am working through the list in shifts! Take care Zo xx 77
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - love the green and pink colors together. dani138
ReplyDeleteGreat die cutting going on there and I really like the card!! Here it's pouring too, I'm sure we can all do with some cheering up!
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW #34
I really like your butterfly card. I think you have the balance done well. All the curvy edges of the bottom, die cuts and stamped flourishes really go good together. The embossing on the card and butterflies is icing on the cake!
ReplyDeleteI love that card! I really like all the different butterflies. I feel a bit like Noah's wife today with all this rain! #36
ReplyDeleteLovely to have new goodies to experiment and play with - lovely card - (Hazel, #173) x
ReplyDeleteLovely card, looks very well-balanced!
ReplyDelete#189~Deeyll
Cute card! Love the pink and butterflies! My big shot is old also and I tried to use the crease pad the other day and it got stuck. I think like me it is begining to sag in spots! LOL! Have a great day. Vickie #41
ReplyDeleteI have those butterflies and love that die cut! It's a beautiful card:)
ReplyDeleteFYI - I sent you an email, it might be in your spam box. Just wondering if you are in for the next Mail Art Exchange? The week of May 7th is what we are looking at. I need to know in the next couple days :) Thanks!
That really is a lovely card! Nothing more fun than playing with new toys, is there?
ReplyDeleteHappy belated WOYWW
Love your use of shim, gorgeous card
ReplyDeleteBridget #1
Lovely sweet and happy card - makes me feel warm and promises summer despite the downpours!
ReplyDeleteI came, I looked..I stared at your sea.....and stared some more....sigh...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Fi:D sorry i didn't get to you sooner. Great dies and matching embossing folders too, I can never get the hang of matching them up, can you give me any tips?
ReplyDeleteLisa
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