Tuesday 10 February 2009

Glittery Butterflies




Materials
Stamps: Stamp It siset010 Butterfly Sheet, Hero Arts C3891 Best Girlfriend, Amazing Creations Shadow Rectangle
Inks: Kaleidacolour Riviera, StazOn Black
Cardstock: Prisma Green, Bazzill Black, Floral Green Vellum, White Matt Unknown
Other: Brads, Small Ric Rac, Glitter Glue (Crystal), Brayer, Stampin Up Tearing Ruler

Afternoon all,

It surely has been a sobering couple of days with the death toll steadily rising in Victoria from those dreadful fires. No way can I imagine the absolute horror of experiencing such a firestorm! It is heartwrenching to see that level of destruction and loss, both human and animal. The most devastating thing about the whole thing is that it was deliberately lit! One can only hope they catch the arsonist/s, tie them to an ant's nest and walk away!!!!

I decided to brighten the day with colour. Here is sample of a card I am working on for a glitter card challenge. I wasn't in the mood for all out glitter ...as it takes me weeks to eliminate just one little session of that stuff, so I resorted to the good old glitter glue. I used it to highlight the swirls amongst all the butterflies. I had to take the photo side on as the glitter was really flashing out the whole card...but trust me...it IS there!

13 comments:

Elizabeth said...

This is gorgeous! I love the color combo and the block of color over the butterflies.

Deb said...

Beautifully done. I love how the butterflies seem to be justy flitting about and such softness. I love how you used black to make it pop!

Jaspere said...

Absolutely beautiful. The colors, the image, oh my!

Ilina Crouse said...

Those butterflies are gorgeous! (I LOVE butterflies). I love as well the color combination you used. My two favorite things: blue and butterflies!

Bizzy Bee Creates said...

Great Card!! TFS

Abi Bundy said...

we're still waiting to hear from friends who moved to oz recently, hopefully they're ok but on a brigther note....I really like these colours together michelle, great layout.

Angie Williams said...

This is stunning! Great job!

Kristin said...

Oh I do hope that the area is able to recover! But, I do love your card! awesome :-)

Unknown said...

Absolutely gorgeous. I love the colors, the black accents...the glitter. I love it all.

Stay safe!

Christyne said...

My heart goes out to all those who have lost loved ones, homes, friends in the fires.

You did a great job brightening the day with your lovely card. I just love the contrast of the black with the green and blue. Great job!

laos348 said...

So pretty - I really like this color combo

Jennie said...

Another beauty! Love the colors and the brads. I also like your idea of punishment for the arsonists...hope you have big ants down under :o)))

Miss Molly said...

I am loving what you are doing with these butterflies! Your cards are so elegant!