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Blogger’s Challenge 55 – Bugs and Insects

July 11, 2008 By Connie | 17 Comments

When I first thought about this challenge, I really didn’t think I had any current Stampin’ Up! Bugs or Insects stamps.  I started looking and discovered I did have several sets with butterflies, snails, dragonflies.  I didn’t want a cartoon type bug…I wanted something a little more sophisticated.  So…I excitedly used my new Dreams du Jour stamp set!  I’m giving you a sneak peak at a set that will be in the NEW catalog next month!  I love the verse in this set and the butterfly was perfect.

Another personal challenge for me is to use up my "starts" basket.  What are starts?  You know…those backgrounds you "start" to do, the stamped images you "start" to make…those things that are only partially finished.  A have a whole tub of them.  This designer paper was from the Holiday Harmony pack last Christmas.  I had already stamped the Baroque Motifs swirl in Purely Pomegranate on the background…then set it aside.  So, today I stamped the verse in Purely Pomegranate on River Rock, and layered it on Purely Pomegranate cardstock.  I left some room on the left side and added three small crystal Rhinestone brads.  I stamped two butterflies on Naturals cardstock using Basic Brown and colored them with Summer Sun, cut them out and mounted them with dimensionals under their body only…I also stamped the butterfies directly on the designer paper.  Then I was able to fold their wings so they look 3D on the card.  Really such a simple card, but I think it looks elegant with the colors and papers.  So, even a BUG card can be elegant!  lol!

I’m anxious to see what the other Blogger’s have done with this challenge!  Enjoy your day!

 

Filed Under: Cards, Challenges Tagged With: Butterflies, Dreams du Jour, Holiday Harmony

I love stamping cards, altering 3D items and making little favors. I've been stamping for over 19 years and had my 18th year Stampin' Up! anniversary in early May. I love being part of something that sparks my creativity and hear people comment, "you MADE this?" I also enjoy sharing that passion with others in my classes! If you live anywhere in the Delaware, Dublin, Powell, Lewis Center, Hilliard or surrounding Columbus, Ohio areas, join us! I love to meet new stamping friends. Email me for a current class schedule... I'm adding new classes all the time!

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  1. Lynn Mercurio says

    July 11, 2008 at 8:32 am

    Whew…I was so glad to see you have a “beautiful” insect on your card. I’ve almost been a fraid to look at some of the cards just because I HATE bugs, but yours is beautifully calming.

  2. Lisa Somerville says

    July 11, 2008 at 8:38 am

    Pretty Connie!

  3. Nikki says

    July 11, 2008 at 8:40 am

    Sooo pretty and elegant! Great job this week! {SMILES}

  4. beckie carlson says

    July 11, 2008 at 8:41 am

    Beautiful card Connie! The colors look great together. I love that you used up a start. I have those too!

  5. Robin Merriman says

    July 11, 2008 at 8:48 am

    It’s beautiful Connie! I just love that butterfly!

  6. Barb Hardeman says

    July 11, 2008 at 8:57 am

    Very elegant card Connie. Love the 3-D butterflies and that new stamp set is sure to be a great hit. Lovely, just lovely…

  7. Sheryl says

    July 11, 2008 at 10:37 am

    Very pretty “bug” card. That butterfly goes well with Baroque Motifs!

  8. Kim Howard says

    July 11, 2008 at 10:57 am

    Very pretty card Connie! This is one of my new favorite sets!

  9. Kimberly Gajewski says

    July 11, 2008 at 12:53 pm

    Beautiful card Connie! I love how you made bugs look elegant…lol! Great way to use up your “starts” too! 😀

  10. Ida says

    July 11, 2008 at 6:25 pm

    Very elegant card. Love the rich feel it has.

  11. Suzanne says

    July 11, 2008 at 9:25 pm

    This is just so lovely. Those colors are great together. Must remember to use them sometime.

  12. Marcia says

    July 11, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    Nice card, I have seen this butterfly a bit lately and I like it. Will be a while before we can play with it in Oz though! Love the colours in this.

  13. Claudia says

    July 12, 2008 at 9:58 am

    What a great, elegant card! I LOVE the stamp over the DSP! Looks great…

  14. Lisa B. says

    July 12, 2008 at 2:10 pm

    Wonderful choices for colors and OHHHH…love that new stamp! Can’t wait to play with mine when I finish cleaning today!

  15. Kathie Bailey says

    July 12, 2008 at 5:32 pm

    Very elegant Connie. Great use of your “starts”. 🙂

  16. Chris Dickinson says

    July 12, 2008 at 9:39 pm

    This is soo pretty and elegant. Beautifully done! TFS!

  17. BarbaraD says

    July 13, 2008 at 9:00 pm

    Lovely! Love the combo of the beautiful butterfly with a returning favorite set, Baroque Motifs! Beautiful!!

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