Sunday, April 19, 2009

Closed Wing Swallowtail

Hi everyone! I have a Northwoods card to show you today.



This stamp is called Closed Wing Swallowtail and it's available at Stamper's Dream along with the MME Maggie May DP and Neenah Natural White CS. The black mat panel behind the main image is up on Dimensionals. A second butterfly was colored, cut out, and popped up on Dimensionals.

Here's the inside of the card with more of the DP and another butterfly that's up on Dimensionals:



SUPPLY LIST ~
Stamps: Northwoods Closed Wing Swallowtail
Paper: Neenah Natural White, Basic Black, Watercolor Paper, My Mind's Eye Maggie May DP
Ink: Black, Apricot Appeal, Bashful Blue, Wild Wasabi, Lavender Lace, Marigold Morning
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Dimensionals, PTI Plum Pudding Satin Ribbon, Pearl Stick Pin
Technique: Watercoloring
Card Size: 5" Square


Have an awesome day!

31 comments:

patti moffett said...

This lovely card takes me to a quiet place of wonderful memories...as kids my parents would take us on a Sunday drive into the country. Whenever one of saw something that just took our breath away my Dad would stop so we could all enjoy the moment. Butterflies, especially the Monarchs were part of our special drives. Thanks for bringing that back to me
blessings
patti moffett

Dawn Easton said...

Beautiful Denise! Love the popped up butterfly!! It been awhile since I used purple and will need to pull some out soon!
Have a GREAT day girl!

Laurie Schmidlin said...

Denise, this is absolutely gorgeous!! I adore the purple you used here (not normally a favorite of mine, but you make it look FAB)!! I just love how you decorate the insides of your cards!! You've inspired me to do that sometimes as well!

Hugs,
Laurie

Carol L said...

You've done this beautiful stamp proud with this card! Gorgeous coloring and I love the shades of purple!
Carol

Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) said...

I can't comment right now - I've swooned and can't get up. Smelling salts anyone? Denise's card has bowled me over once more. You'd think that by visiting this blog on a daily basis I'd learn to expect to overwhelmed by Denise's artistry!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

Just gorgeous, Denise! LOVE the purple!

Becky said...

This is a gorgeous image and gorgeous card, I love the colors you used, and thanks for sharing the inside of the card, that is lovely.

Darlene said...

This is gorgeous inside & out Denise!!

Riet said...

what a beautiful card Denise,l love the colours.

hugs Riet.x

Joanne (jojot) said...

soft, feminine, calm, and BEAUTIFUL

Crystal said...

What a beautiful image and coloring. Love your color choices . The butterfly looks like it may fly off the page !

SherryBee said...

Hello there!
I stumbled in from Sgt. Stamper's Studio, looking for ideas for my etsy and blog pages....watermarks, etc.
I really enjoyed my visit to your blog! Your work is AWESOME! I'm still a baby card-maker! hehehe
I'll be back again!
SherryBee in AZ
http://www.youravon.com/sherrybeeson

Jessie/knightrone said...

Stunning!!

Judy Rozema said...

Beautiful colors -- I really like purples!

Dawn B. said...

Denise this is beautiful. I love the colors you chose. The purples and the soft yellows. Great job. Very pretty.

Alex said...

WOW! Denise, this is just stunning, girl!! Love the colors, the pin, and the fact that you did the inside...that butterfly looks fabulous! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Lori said...

Oh bud your card is absolutely gorgeous!!!!

Silke Ledlow said...

So gorgeous - Denise!!! Love all the purple :)!!! the image is wonderful - perfect with you coloriggn skills!!!

Unknown said...

Denise, your card is simply amazing! I love that gorgeous stamp paired with the Maggie May paper!!! Beautiful coloring, and the inside is just as stunning as the outside!

Jeanette - said...

This is GORGEOUS Denise! I love the butterfly on the inside as well! The pearl stick pin is just beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Denise, this is absolutely stunning!! It's purplicious!
--Becca

Joan Ervin said...

I love the image, Denise, and the purple is sooo gorgeous!!! I didn't use to like purple but it has become one of my faves...right up there with orange!!! I just love how you popped up the butterfly, too, and the inside looks beautiful!!!

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Amy Johnson said...

Wow! This is gorgeous! I love the image and how you popped up the butterflies. I love the hat pin too!

Gretchen said...

so pretty! I never use purple- you have used it beautifully! Love this card!

Jetstudio Designs said...

Beautiful card, the colors and stamp are very springy.

LeAnne said...

Very pretty! I love these butterflies, this will give me something to look forward to on this rainy day!
LeAnne

Janice M said...

Very Pretty! Awesome coloring as always!

Anonymous said...

Hi Denise!! WOWZER!! Now this card is so gorgeous!! Love your pretty colors and image!!

dpkennedy said...

Just beautiful! Those Northwood stamp images are fantastic!

Jami said...

Mmmmm....Love the purple! And that butterfly is beautiful!!