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Happy Happy Birthday Supplies:  Quickutz Polka Dot embossing folder, Kraft card blank,
PTI sentiment, die cut, Dark Chocolate - ink and buttons, Hero Arts digikit,
ribbon, embroidery floss.
Got this new embossing folder by Quickutz recently and love it... polka dots.  I used it here on a simple kraft card blank and then added the sentiment and buttons from Papertrey Ink together with a butterfly from Hero Arts digikit - flutterbies.  I threaded orange ribbon through the button on the butterfly and then coloured it with a copic to match the dark chocolate buttons.  I applied a very liberal layer of glossy accents to the butterfly prior to assembly and he curled as he dried.  To make him "flatter" - I simply pressed him down and created a crackle effect.  This month's challenge on Hero Arts is "Everything Autumn."  Be sure to check it out here.

Thanks so much for peeking and I hope you have a wonderful day.
at 1:01 PM Labels: Hero Arst digi butterfly, PTI sentiment and buttons, Quickutz embossing folder polka dots 
This is gorgeous! I love the embossing on the Kraft card, that folder is fab, will be going on my wish list!

September 8, 2010 at 1:21 PM 
This is a superb card ! love it !
have a crafty day,

September 8, 2010 at 1:55 PM 
Love the embossing. I haven't used Kraft card a lot, but you've inspired me... very effective, especially with the black and orange to set it off. Beautiful.

September 8, 2010 at 2:35 PM AnitaRex said...

I LOVE THIS CARD! Just had to shout it! So awesome! I am so going to have to try your crackle effect, I think I have done it by accident before!

September 8, 2010 at 4:47 PM 
Love this card! Especially that fabulous butterfly! Nicely done, Deirdre!

September 8, 2010 at 4:53 PM 
I love the boldness of the butterfly standing out amongst the chocolate browns, so pretty!

September 8, 2010 at 5:17 PM 
This is a stunning card!


September 8, 2010 at 5:34 PM 
Gorgeous! I love it! I love Kraft, Polka Dots and Butterflies! :)

September 8, 2010 at 9:00 PM 
Very cute card tfs!!!

September 8, 2010 at 10:00 PM Vera Rhuhay said...

Absolutely Gorgeous,De!Love the crackle butterfly...is so gorgeous!

September 9, 2010 at 12:12 AM 
simply fabulous, Deirdre! love the fab design!!!

September 9, 2010 at 1:40 AM Liz's creative corner said...

Hi Hun, wow this is fab, love it, that butterfly looks like it will just fly of the page it's so stunning, hugs Liz xx

September 9, 2010 at 8:51 AM 
Oooh, SO pretty! I just love embossing and the buttons on this card! Very nicely done!

September 9, 2010 at 9:18 AM Heather Maria said...

Gorgeous card Deirdre! I love the way you have paired the embossed bg with the buttons! The butterfly is so beautiful too!

September 9, 2010 at 12:23 PM 
Love this! its sooo gorgeous! :)

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