Shimmering Spring Butterfly

I’ve been on a butterfly kick lately. Spring always makes me think of new beginnings and butterflies embody that process. As they say, what the caterpillar thought was the end, the butterfly thought was the beginning.

The main piece of my card was created in the card candy class I attended. I’m not sure what I’ll use the card for, so I left off a verse. I do that most of the time so I can stamp an appropriate verse later.

Sketch Inspiration ~ Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #63

Color Inspiration ~ Your Next Stamp Challenge #13 ~ Purple

Inspiration

The Pink Elephant Challenge #61 ~ Nature

I love the flowers and vines in the DP.

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge #61 ~ Bought It/ Use It

We are challenged to use some of those craft supplies we just had to have. I've been intriqued by the various color mists and bought a bottle of Smooch. I went on a dew drop binge as well and while the bottles are super pretty lined up, they do add to my creations.

Quixotic Challenge #20 ~ The Joys of Spring

As I mentioned, spring is all about new beginnings and butterfly season will be coming!

Creative Belli Challenge #88 ~ Color Spray

I used Vanilla Smooch spray over the front and inside of my card. I really love the shimmer it gives.

Flutter By Wednesday #104 ~ Use Sparkle

This is SO shimmery and sparkly in real life. In fact, my fingers are also shimmery!

My Creation

Smooch Detail

Inside

INS AND OUTS ~ Shimmering Spring Butterfly
Stamps: None
Paper: DCWV (Embossed base, Indian Summer), SU DP
Ink: Smooch Vanilla
Accessories: SU Ribbon, Dew Drops, SU Butterfly Die Cut, SU Gem Brad