Greetings friends. Today I wanted to share a card that I thought was fitting to start the new year. I think all of us could use a little positivity to begin 2020.
Before I talk about today's card, I want to talk about the embossing folder I have used in my last couple samples. It is called Shining Mandala and will actually be part of the February release. Consider the samples a preview of what is to come. I was sent the folder early and didn't realize that it wasn't part of the January release. I apologize for not noticing my mistake. The tutorial works for the new Heart Bouquet 3D folder, which is the embossing folder that is currently available. I hope you will anticipate the next 3D folder that will be coming shortly.
For today's card, I used a couple of my favorite art supplies... Distress Oxide inks and Pan Pastel chalks.
I started by creating a background:
I started with white cardstock, sponged it with some Distress Oxide inks and then splattered the whole thing with water to get the splotches.
To color the butterfly, I sponged the butterfly with Pan Pastel chalks that I thought matched the colors in my background.
The new Pinpoint Leaf Circle Collage die makes a nice frame for the card. It runs through your die cut machine like any other die and creates a pinpoint pattern of leaves as it cuts out the center of the circle.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Supplies
Love the card. What an interesting butterfly.
Posted by: Ali | 01/04/2020 at 02:38 AM
I love the colors on your beautiful card! That butterfly die is really unique and I think I need it now! I also love the pinpoint leaf collage die! It looks amazing with you colorful background!
Posted by: Lori Kobular | 01/04/2020 at 03:37 AM
Such a lovely frame paired with the butterfly and pretty colours.
Posted by: Andre M | 01/04/2020 at 04:40 AM
Oh, how SWEET and classy card!! Love so much the softness of the gorgeous butterfly and the pinpoint leaf frame is just perfect with it and your background!
Posted by: Alice | 01/04/2020 at 06:31 AM
Gorgeous card, Laura! Love the colors and the beautiful butterfly die!!
Posted by: Joy | 01/04/2020 at 06:35 AM
So lovely Laura - love that background!
Posted by: Gail Scott | 01/04/2020 at 06:36 AM
What a beautiful card!
Posted by: Barbara-Jean | 01/04/2020 at 08:58 AM
A truly gorgeous card, Laura! I love the colors & that Pinpoint Circle has a really high spot on my wish list!!
Posted by: Patt H. | 01/04/2020 at 11:09 AM
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Posted by: Frederica S Bond | 01/04/2020 at 12:04 PM
gorgeous colors, love the detail on both dies!
Posted by: Connie Griffin | 01/04/2020 at 07:23 PM
Absolutely love your card!
Posted by: Greta H | 01/05/2020 at 12:02 PM
I love your background. Great technique...
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | 01/08/2020 at 09:10 PM