Sunday, January 5, 2014

Let it Be

Fusion Card Challenge is back with some old friends and new faces (YAY) and I just had to play along.  I usually go for the sketch but today I decided to make a card inspired by the colors.  The sketch came to me from Unscripted Sketches.



Sometimes the inspiration for a card comes to me by accident.  I had decided early on that I wanted to use a butterfly on my card and as I was flipping through my dies to find the one that matched the butterfly stamp, I found this flower outline and I thought it would make an interesting layer under the butterfly.  This made me realize that it's probably a good idea to periodically check out what I've got in my stash because it's easy to forget what I have.  Hmmm, I think this might be a good crafting resolution for the new year.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Stamps:  Beautiful Butterflies (Papertrey Ink); Let it Be (Verve)
Paper:  Smoky Slate, Groovy Guava, Basic Gray, Ginger Blossom DSP, Urban Oasis DSP (SU)
Ink:  Groovy Guava (SU); Onyx Black (Versafine)
Accessories:  Beautiful Butterflies die (Papertrey Ink); Tilth Floral die (Memory Box); black rhinestones (KaiserCraft); washi tape

28 comments:

Sherrie M. said...

Love all the interesting layered pieces on your card. So pretty.

Linda Callahan said...

This sketch looked hard to me but you rocked it.....love this....and love the colors!

snappy scrappy said...

Gorgeous!

Cathy Weber said...

I think I need to piggyback onto your New Years resolution Jen...I think we crafters all have so many different things we can't possibly remember them all! So glad you stumbled upon that flower outline as it was the perfect layer for under your butterfly. Love the washi tape you used and how you really captured the essence of the inspiration photo.

Cathy Weber said...

I think I need to piggyback onto your New Years resolution Jen...I think we crafters all have so many different things we can't possibly remember them all! So glad you stumbled upon that flower outline as it was the perfect layer for under your butterfly. Love the washi tape you used and how you really captured the essence of the inspiration photo.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous take on the sketch! I particularly like the butterfly element and the outline-style flower behind it.
Thanks for playing along with us at Unscripted Sketches!

Lynn said...

Oh la la...your card is gorgeous. I love the detail behind the butterfly and the mix/match of patterns is amazing. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Fusion!

Lisa Elton said...

Pretty pretty layering Jen, great colors too!!

Tracey McNeely said...

Jen what a gorgeous card, love how all the layers are still CAS!

SmilynStef said...

Love all of those beautiful layers ... so very glad you joined our first FUSION Card Challenge of 2014.

Unknown said...

You have such an amazing was of using different prints. This is beautiful.

Julia Aston said...

Love this Jen! what a great idea to put that flower outline die cut behind your butterfly- I too have SO much stuff I forget I have!! Of course it would help to clean up my craft room a bit too!!! Thanks so much for playing with Fusion this week!

Happy Dance said...

Simply gorgeous Jen. Love the peach colors, and the flower beneath the butterfly is the perfect touch. So pretty. Bev

Darnell said...

What a winning take on the Fusion photo, Jen, and the US, too, for that matter! I loved reading how your card "made itself" because that happens so often to me. Sometimes you really do feel like there is a Mr. Mojo inside your head (or a hamster!) guiding your hands and it's a beautiful thing! Hugs, Darnell

wienerhoneymooners said...

I absolutely GOBSMACKED with this awesome card!! It not only fits BOTH challenges (LOL I am on both challenge teams, too so I am doubly and super impressed!!!----and excited about this card!!!!) But it KNOCKS `them out of the park! That black washi with the wonderful coral colors! WOWZERS! The delicate outline bloom tucked right behind the butterfly, and the papers are so lovely!!!

SWOOON...Love!!!'

Thanks for adding this to the FUSION Gallery, it ROCKS!!!
------AND------
I have the pleasure of saying --thanks so much for adding this to the Sketch it Saturday Gallery too! I sure hope that you are able to join either challenge again very soon!!! As you are ding a knock out Job!!!

Unknown said...

This is totally gorgeous! You rocked the sketch - (I played too, but you did better! LOL) The colors caught my eye, so now I have Fusion on my challenges list too! :)
Thanks for the inspiration!
Kendra

Rita W said...

I saw this card earlier today and have been singing The Beatles all day! :) I love it!

Unknown said...

Love all the layers you used! The flower was just perfect under the butterfly and I just love your resolution idea too! I have so much stuff that I don't even know what I have lol

dstandard said...

Fabulous take on the sketch! Totally loving your card! Thanks for playing at US!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Such a cool card! Love that washi!

Michelle said...

Jen, I love this card! I really love the flower under the butterfly, and the layering of colour and pattern is so pretty! Thanks for joining us at Fusion!

Patty Albertson said...

Gorgeous card! Love how you used two challenges in one. The colors you used are wonderful together. Thanks for playing along with week with US!

Anonymous said...

WOW!! Jen, this is awesome! Love the colors!!! Great card all around!

Monika/Buzsy said...

So pretty Jen. Love the butterfly and the delicate flower die-cut behind it. The washi strips look great.

Deepti said...

Oh la la... you are a master of layered CAS design, how do you do that, this looks amazing!! So glad to have you join in the fun at Fusion !!

Betty said...

Love all your paper layers. Really awesome card. Thanks for playing along with us in the Fusion card challenge and hope to see you again.

Katie Ann Brooks said...

Jen, I love your scrappy take on the Fusion Challenge and the use of the soft orange. This is very, very lovely and thanks for playing with us!!!!

wienerhoneymooners said...

CONGRATS on your TOP 3 shout out as US! I hope you can join us again soon!

(AND with me at FUSION TOO on the next challenge......Hugz!)