Hello everyone! Is anyone else out there as anxious for Spring to arrive as I am! LOL -- that's probably a very silly question! I don't know anyone who isn't counting the days and hours until that wonderful first day of Spring! It will be here soon! When I saw today's MoJo Monday Sketch, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it -- this beautiful butterfly card using Springtime Vintage Designer Series Papers!
I used the Herb Expressions Stamp Set. The colors are Always Artichoke, Marina Mist and Very Vanilla. The Big Shot and the Beautiful Butterflies Die were used to create the fabulous layered Butterfly. Other embellishments and supplies include Self-Adhesive Basic Pearls, 5/8" Satin Ribbon and Stampin' Dimensionals.
I even embellished the inside of the card with a 1" strip of DSP and some more of that beautiful Satin Ribbon.
I had such fun creating this card using the MoJo Monday sketch! I hope I've inspired you to create your own "Wishing for Springtime" card! We can count the days together!
Thanks so much for stopping by today! I do hope you'll stop back soon! I've got a new kit in the works that I hope to release soon. I think you will be as thrilled as I am with the arrival of some new little critters, just in time for Spring!
Only one day remains for the Great Snail Sale -- the price per refill is now down to $3.30 each -- it's quite a deal! I need to know of your orders by midnight tomorrow, March 15th! If we get enough new orders in, the final price will be even lower! Let's see how low we can make it go!
Thanks everyone and Happy Stamping!
This is an excellent use of the MOJO sketch. Stunning colors and design elements. Wow to the pearls.
Posted by: jeanette | March 14, 2011 at 04:40 PM
Gretchen this is BEAUTIFUL!! Caught my attention right away. I am going to have to break down and get that butterfly! Thanks for your creative inspiration!! See you at convention?? :)
Posted by: Lorri | March 14, 2011 at 04:55 PM
OH!!! My all time favorite stamp set! This is such a great card, Gretchen. Don't you just love the DSP? I'm trying not to hoard it but have, instead, pulled it out to share (and tempt) my Shoebox gals. Make them all wish THEY were Demos and had early access to the yummies! Thanks so much for the posting today. Blessings, Celia (P.S. it's mid 70's today and I've been out in my garden digging and planting for 8 straight hours!!!)
Posted by: Celia | March 14, 2011 at 05:04 PM
I'm still waiting for the dsp! I love this card! It is so beautiful. I don't think anyone can be wishing more for spring than this girl ... hidden under mounds of snow in Northern VT. Thank you for something to look forward to.
Posted by: Samantha | March 14, 2011 at 07:34 PM
Gretchen--this card is OUTSTANDING!!! Love it all! Hugs, Nola
Posted by: Nola | March 14, 2011 at 08:14 PM
I agree with everyone here. Spring is sure needed! A wonderful choice of colors and paper;a beautiful card, Gretchen.
Posted by: Jeanne | March 14, 2011 at 10:22 PM
Beautiful card and I love the remake of your blog header. I love the Springtime Vintage papers, so no wonder I love the new look!!
Posted by: Cheryl | March 14, 2011 at 10:35 PM
Gretchen, I just love this card. The butterfly is my favorite. It just screams spring. Your card looks so real, that you expect the butterfly to fly off the page!!! TFS Sorry I won't see you at convention, but I will make it a goal to meet you in person one day soon.
Posted by: Carla Alford | March 18, 2011 at 04:00 AM