March 11, 2013

DD #43 & Seize the Birthday #9



Sharing a card for Dynamics Duos and Seize the Birthday.  I don't know if the time change affected you but I have been dragging and losing track of time all day today.  I finally kicked it gear to get a card done for this week's amazing colours and this week's sketch from Seize the Birthday.





Wishing spring to get here soon I pulled out an older Cuttlebug embossing folder, used my stitched mats again (you are going to be seeing a lot of these) and my favourite butterfly from Papertrey's Pretty Peonies. I am also submitting this card to the Simon Says Stamps A Bit O'Green challenge. 




All supplies are from Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted.

Cardstock:  White, Simply Chartreuse, Aqua Mist
Stamps: Pretty Peonies, Everyday Button Bits
Ink:  Aqua Mist, True Black
Dies: Pretty Peonies (PTI) Stitched Mats (Lil' Inkers)
Embossing Folder: Bird and Vines (Cuttlebug)
other: tiny pearls (K & Company), foam tape

28 comments :

Joyce said...

This is a gorgeous card. I don't mind seeing those stitched mats all day, I love them, too. How funny--I had my pretty peonies out today, too. I like how the embossing is branches, and it looks like your butterfly is perched near that little bird.

Lesley said...

Wow, this is so pretty Tracey, I just love the stitched rectangle and the embossing.

Kim Heggins said...

Don't you just love those stitched mats? This is so beautiful and I am in love with your embossing folder too, the birds are so sweet and your butterfly, stunning!

Lyndal said...

Perfect, perfect card Tracy - LOVE your stamping & embossing combo :)

Lynn said...

So elegant...I'm loving the embossed background.

Kristie Goulet said...

I love those stitched mats but I don't have any YET! Soon. I love your card, perfect design. :)

Mary Pat Siehl said...

on word----- STUNNING!

Janet's Joy said...

Very pretty card. Love the embossing and the colours!

Bonnie said...

A beautiful butterfly against some perfect embossing! Love the bit of green on the side! Great contrast!

Emily Keaton said...

Delightful and perfectly clean. I'm all messed up by the time change, too. Glad to know I'm not alone :-)

Anonymous said...

Very, very pretty, Tracey. Clean and simple and beautiful. My favorite kind of card! Thank you for joining us at Dynamic Duos. ;-)

I struggle with the Spring time change, too. Takes me a good month or so to catch up, if I ever do. Best wishes to you! ;-)

jimlynn said...

Gorgeous card! Love the butterfly against that embossing. So pretty.
Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday.
Lynn

carol (krillsister) said...

Wow! What a gorgeous card. So dainty & feminine. Love the touch of embossing and the bit of color.

Lisa Elton said...

Tracey this is beautiful! Love the embossing and your pretty butterfly. Seems we always forget the clocks in the cars. Then I go somewhere and think I'm too late or too early LOL!!!

Kay Miller said...

Oh how lovely!! The embossed background is so pretty! Beautiful job combining the two challenges!

~Tammy~ said...

This is gorgeous! I love the embossing, the beautiful butterfly and the stitched rectangle!

Beverley said...

This is a lovely card. Love how you've used the challenge colours and the sketch. Hugs Bev x

Monika Reeck said...

first I love your butterfly second the embossing paper third the green colors are adorable...fourth I love your design...summary...I love all on this card...really adorable...good luck with the challenge

I see your card on Simon Say Stamp challenge...I also join the challenge there, my card is number 454, would you mind to see it on my blog...I would be glad if you could leave me some love too..many thanks before. Hugs, Monika

Kara said...

love the embossed panel!!

Christina said...

This is so pretty, Tracey--some wonderful little details for a CAS card. Love the embossed panel with the faux stitched edges and the tiny pearls on the butterfly.

Marybeth said...

You win! This is gorgeous! I have that embossing folder , its beautiful on your card with the butterfly!

Sharron said...

Beautiful, Tracey! I love the soft aqua butterfly with the lovely embossed background. And that stitched rectangle die always adds that special something!!

Lauren said...

Wow, this is gorgeous! Love the embossed background and that butterfly is so dreamy.

Unknown said...

Tracey, I love this! I have this embossing folder and never use it..I will now :) Thanks for joining us this week at Dynamic Duos.

Michelle said...

Love that embossing folder and the stitching!

Joy said...

Gorgeous card, love the elegance and super CAS feel.. thanks for joining us at Simon Says Challenge blog

Unknown said...

Such a beautiful butterfly, looks wonderful with the embossed background, and I really like the way you have used the colours. Thank you for sharing your card with us this week at Dynamic Duos.

Anne Marie Hile said...

Simply gorgeous, Tracey! The embossed background really makes your butterfly pop. Thanks for joining us this week at Dynamic Duos! :)