On to things that make me happy. I combined CAS-ual Fridays and Dynamic Duos this week. The CAS-ual Fridays challenge was to create a clean and simple project that uses either acetate or vellum and Dynamic Duos was to create a project using the colours Melon Mambo with Basic Black. I created a card using the Duos colours and die cut a second butterfly using white polka dotted vellum for CAS-ual Fridays.
All Supplies are from Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted:
Cardstock: White, True Black, Hibiscus Burst
Stamps: Pretty Peonies
Ink: Hibiscus Burst (PTI), Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko)
Dies: Pretty Peonies, Banner Builder
Impression Plates: Simple Stripes
Other: vellum, black pearls (Hero Arts)
Oh, gorgeous--I LOVE this card! The butterfly treatment is just so pretty with those polka dots on vellum and the pink peeking through! Here's hoping that all the health issues are out of the way very soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect combination...the lovely "happy" and that soft vellum butterfly...gorgeous! So glad to see you at Dynamic Duos!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Tracey! Yes, it sounds like you needed a creative outlet~so glad you have a way to burn off that stress. Take care!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Tracey! I love the dotted vellum butterfly and subtle stripes in the background! Wonderful CAS design!
ReplyDeleteYou little stinker;you have the pretty peonies dies! I NEED to order mine. I am in love with your polka dot layered butterfly Tracey and the Happy done in black looks divine. Thanks for playing along with us at Dynamic Duos!
ReplyDeleteWow, Tracey...this is so beautiful and that butterfly is to die for. I love the layering on it, just so clever and sweet. Really makes the perfect birthday card.
ReplyDeleteThis butterfly is wonderful, I need to use vellum more! What a terrific CAS Tracey! Thanks for joining us at Dynamic Duos!
ReplyDeleteYou nailed both challenges, Tracey! I'm so glad you are able to relieve your stress by creating, rather than letting the stress shut down your mojo. That would be such a shame. Thank you so much for joining my site! I hope your two daredevils settle down and both fully recover soon.
ReplyDeletePretty card Tracey, love the embossing on the base card and the word happy and the pretty vellum butterfly. Thanks for joining us at Dynamic Duos this week.
ReplyDeletePoor you Tracey - it's horrible watching our children hurt themselves. Sounds like they (and you!) need a rest! Your card is pretty - I love the beautiful layered butterfly against the bright background.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. I'm sure you are exhausted Tracey. I hope things start to calm down soon and that your daughter's ankle heals quickly. Sprains often seem to be worse than breaks. I adore your card...the touch of vellum is beautiful! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous Tracey! This is perfect for both challenges! Well done...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Tracey! I love that layered vellum butterfly and how the word "happy" just stands out! What a great CAS card! Thanks so much for joining us at Dynamic Duos again! :)
ReplyDeleteSending huge hugs your way! Wish we were closer so we could have a non stressful stampy day! :) Hope everybody gets better soon!
ReplyDeleteI love your card! That vellum layer is perfect on the butterfly!
Such a beautiful butterfly. Love the dotted vellum and the cut out sentiment.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love the striking color combo and the lovely layered vellum butterfly! Hope your kids are recovered soon, sounds like you have a wonderful, active family!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing along with us this week at CAS-ual Fridays!
Love your layered butterfly and CAS styling. Thanks for playing with us at Dynamic Duos.
ReplyDeleteLove love this, Tracey! So simple yet so stunning!! Sorry to hear you and your kids are stressed with the injuries! Hope they get better soon. As a fellow Ontario stamper, I am sending you a big hug! So glad that you play with us at CAS-ual Fridays!
ReplyDeleteAll those injuries and illnesses are so stressful. Good think you have your crafting, so you can go to your happy place. I love the card you made for both of these challenges. There is something about vellum and butterflies that go together perfectly. I need to remember that for myself. That happy in black is just stunning, and really stands out with the pink.
ReplyDeleteSorry about all the stress Tracey, and hope your daughter is not in too much pain. You must have been so scared about your son, hope he is doing better,
ReplyDeleteLove your card and the pretty vellum butterfly. Life! :)
Love the layers of the butterfly especially the vellum! Great card!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing along with us at Dynamic Duos!
Anni
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove that vellum butterfly...
and the colors are gorgeous!!
Hope life calms down for you...
and that your daughter is soon off the crutches and your son gets some needed rest...
motherhood!!
That which does not kill us...:)
Don't be stressed! Just keep stamping...lots and lots of stamping! I hope you find some time to relax this weekend, Tracey!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so great! I just love that stamped HAPPY stamp and the butterfly is gorgeous. Thanks so much for joining in the CAS-ual Fridays fun this week! :)
I hope that life settles down for you. I love this card ~ what a great idea to use the vellum for the butterfly.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about your stress and the kiddos. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteYour card is true CAS perfection and I LOVE it! Thanks for playing along this week with CAS-ual Fridays:)
That dimensional butterfly is fantastic, Tracey! LOVE the vellum! Such a beautiful take on the duo!
ReplyDeleteAck!! :-S I'm so sorry to hear about your children and their health issues. I hope they both recuperate quickly! Your card is beautiful, on a happy note. ;-) Love that little vellum butterfly on the pink. I really need to try my Pretty Peonies dies and stamps. Can you believe I haven't inked up a single one yet?! Oiy.
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