Thursday, 4 May 2017

A host of Butterflies...

Happy Thursday,

A simple to make but complex looking card for today which involves just cutting one die four times to make all the main elements!



I stared by cutting the inner die from the Sue Wilson cascading butterflies die into a piece of deep cocoa foundation card.  I then backed this with a pice embossed with the braided vines A4 embossing folder with the pattern highlighted using copper gilding polish.



I framed the background with a set made form the Noble double pierced squares set A and B and mounted it onto a few layers of the tan, papyrus and deep cocoa foundation card to make this 8x8"

Next I cut the cascading butterflies twice from a piece of tan card to give me the tan butterflies .  I then simply arranged the butterflies in a cascade across the front by sticking them only in the centres and folded out the wings.

Finally I added bronze 3D pearl accents from cosmic shimmer in the centres of the butterflies.

Enjoy...
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39 comments:

  1. kittyedavies47@gmail.com4 May 2017 at 07:07

    Morning John.
    Just beautiful thank you.
    Take care Kitty.

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  2. Chris4 May 2017 at 07:12

    Hi John
    Another great idea with this die. I was lucky enough to win this die and I'm also grateful for new ideas of how to use my dies. This card would look great in so many different colours.
    Chris xx

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  3. Anonymous4 May 2017 at 07:16

    Lovely card John. Joycex

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  4. Mariejixi4 May 2017 at 07:17

    wow john this is fantabulous xx

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  5. June Smith4 May 2017 at 07:21

    Morning John, this certainly has the wow factor, love it.

    Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  6. BridgetCG4 May 2017 at 07:22

    Hi John, a brilliant card, I am a sucker for butterflies, so right up my street, and the unusual colour combo just works. Have a great day. Bx

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  7. nancyd4 May 2017 at 07:25

    Morning John, what a great card I love it.
    Nancyd xx

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  8. Jan on the Fosse4 May 2017 at 07:46

    Hi John
    WOW this card is butterfly heaven. It's Gorgeous.
    Jan

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  9. Unknown4 May 2017 at 08:03

    Hi John l love anything with butterflys a great combo of colours its gorgeous .
    Catherine xx

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  10. Jackie T4 May 2017 at 08:15

    Oh wow John this is a stunning card those butterflies are so pretty. I think I need that die. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  11. PharmacyMichele4 May 2017 at 08:19

    WOW-stunning card. Great for a special occasion.

    Michele

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  12. hettygarlick4 May 2017 at 08:21

    Blimey John - a bit of the Phill Martin's about that! Why use one butterfly when 100 will do? Just joking - it's lovely. Must have taken you ages to do it. xx

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  13. ahappycrafter504 May 2017 at 08:40

    What a plethora of butterflies!
    Jan
    Northampton

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  14. Barbara Gosden4 May 2017 at 09:06

    Hi John
    A great card.
    B xx

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  15. Rosemarie4 May 2017 at 09:08

    Hi John. This card definitely has the WOW factor. So unusual you just want to sit and look at it. Love Rosemarie X

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  16. Marion Scott4 May 2017 at 09:27

    Good morning John, this certainly is a wow card.
    Marion S x

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  17. lydia jordan4 May 2017 at 09:28

    Morning John,
    Love your butterfly card, beautiful.
    Lydia
    X

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  18. foxyg4 May 2017 at 09:47

    Stunning card John. Xx

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  19. June Horrocks4 May 2017 at 10:08

    Love this one John
    Thank you love June horrocks xxxx

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  20. Wendy L4 May 2017 at 10:13

    AMAZING!!!!!!!!

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  21. stitchingranny4 May 2017 at 10:37

    Wow don't think I have ever seen so many butterflies on a card. It's really different and I like.

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  22. Unknown4 May 2017 at 11:48

    Hi John

    I love this 'host of butterflies' as much as I like seeing a 'host of golden daffodils'. So beautiful indeed

    June x

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  23. Rose in Chester4 May 2017 at 11:50

    Hi John,
    Fabulous card, right up my street. Those cascading butterflies are so very versatile, I've got dozens of them already but these recent dies are my favourites...
    Hugs, Rose

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  24. Littlelamb4 May 2017 at 13:00

    This card is amazing John. I love butterflies and have this die. Couldn't not. Love the way you have used it. Thank you for your inspiration.

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  25. Jess4 May 2017 at 14:18

    Stunning simply stunning, thank you for sharing.
    Take care, Jess Watson xx

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  26. NannaShaz4 May 2017 at 14:21

    Hi John
    Wow what a stunner of a card today really love it especially if they love Butterflies too.
    Have a good day
    Sharon
    xxx

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  27. Yorks butterfly4 May 2017 at 14:36

    Hi John​, not sure about this card. I like butterflies but find this card a bit too much, not sure if it's the background that is too busy or just too many butterflies
    Wendyx

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  28. cuilliesocks4 May 2017 at 17:24

    Absolutely gorgeous John Kate x

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  29. Nannieflash4 May 2017 at 19:00

    Hi John, a fabulous card today and I love those butterfly dies and you layout is gorgeous. hugs Shirleyxxxxx

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  30. Anne4 May 2017 at 19:45

    Not sure about this one I'm afraid, John. Love the background piece but a bit much on top for me. Sorry.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  31. Lisbeth4 May 2017 at 20:14

    Hi John. Love this card with the flock (if that is the right word) of butterflies.

    Lisbeth

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  32. Val Jones4 May 2017 at 20:27

    Oh John I love all these flutterbys. Beautiful card.
    Love Valxxx

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  33. Pat S Witney4 May 2017 at 21:39

    Hi John
    Love the card as I just love butterflies. This card looks so complicated. But will read the instructions again to make sure I understood them correctly.

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  34. theresa w4 May 2017 at 22:29

    Wow beautiful card john x love all the butterflies and gorgeous colours x thankyou x
    Theresa w x

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  35. Lynne L4 May 2017 at 22:44

    Hi John stunning card I love the butterflies

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  36. Myra4 May 2017 at 23:16

    Hello John, Beautiful card! I'm late again ! Sorry!
    Love Myra

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  37. Lynda's craft's5 May 2017 at 01:25

    Hi John sorry I'm so late
    Gorgeous card. Butterfly's are my absolutely favourite.
    Will definitely give this a go as I have this die. Thank you John
    Hug's Lynda xx

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  38. MRS DUCK5 May 2017 at 09:51

    Eh up John
    I'm in the not sure camp I'm afraid. I like the general design but there's a few too many butterflies for me.
    Ang x

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  39. Anonymous5 May 2017 at 10:03

    Hi John
    Love this explosion of butterflies fantastic card!
    Regards
    Heather R Oxfordshire

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