Apr 11 2007
Take Two! Stella & Paper Trey
Here’s my card for our “Take Two” challenge with Julia and Lindsey! Our challenge this week was to use Basic Grey Stella Ruby paper (drooooooooool), and Paper Trey’s Butterfly Kisses stamp set! Be sure to check out Julia’s and Lindsey’s cards, too! 
I needed to make a card for Val’s mom, who fell and shattered her wrist 
She is a very talented watercolor artist, so I wanted to make something really special. I think this floral pattern is my favorite of the Stella pack, along with the stripes. I had the idea to make a card with the butterfly flitting around the flowers. I decided to make this a 5 1/4″ square card to accommodate the large florals in the pattern. I trimmed the paper, then looked at it for a few minutes, trying to get an idea. I wanted to highlight those gorgeous flowers, so I outlined the flowers and the leaves with crystal effects, then sprinkled dazzling diamonds on it. OOOOOOOOH sparklyyyyyyyy 
I set that aside to dry, and worked on the butterfly.
I used a piece of the distressed blue paper from the Stella pack, and stamped the paisley butterfly with VersaMagic agean blue ink. While the ink was still wet, I brushed on a little micro pearl PearlEx. I cut out the butterfly, then ran the bordering blue marker around the edges, because I don’t like the raw white edge to show. (yes, I am slightly psychotic that way). Next, I needed to make some antennae for the butterfly, so I grabbed my pack of wire and blew off the 4 inches of dust. *eyes rolling* I just snipped a small piece of gold wire, folded it in half, then used the pliers from the SU! tool kit to make the loops. I attached the antennae to the back of a dimensional, then attached it to the center of the butterfly.
By then, the crystal effects was dry, so I attached my sparkly floral paper to a panel of close to cocoa cardstock. Then, I machine stitched it using a caramel colored thread. I took my butterfly, and was moving it around, deciding on a place for her to sit. Once I found a place, I pierced a flight trail. Next, I stamped the sentiment using the Paper Tray set and VersaMagic gingerbread ink. I *love* these clear sentiments!! It makes it so easy to perfectly position them on your card.
I was thinking this card needed a little bit of ribbon, so I punched a tab of the striped paper with the SU! word window punch and attached it to the top right corner with a gold brad. Then, I slid a piece of this gorgeous green and blue iridescent ribbon under, and knotted it. I chose regal rose for the card base, and attached the main panel to the cardfront. Lastly, I attached the butterfly at the end of the pierced flight trail, folded the wings up slightly, and added Stickles for some *more* sparkle. (you can NEVER have too much sparkle!)
I hope you like my challenge card, and I hope it brings a smile to Val’s mom’s face. 
Have a great day! Hugs!!
STAMPS: Butterfly Kisses, Paper Tray (Paper Trey Ink)
INK: VersaMagic agean blue and gingerbread
PAPER: Basic Grey Stella Ruby, close to cocoa, regal rose
ACCESSORIES: crystal effects, dazzling diamonds, word window punch, may arts ribbon, gold brad, dimensionals, sewing machine, thread, micro pearl pearlex, gold wire, crafters tool kit, papersnips, bordering blue marker, stickles
Wow Trudee! This is stunning! Absolutlely love all the sparkle! Love the butterfly in the flowers idea! This is a very special card and I’m sure Val’s mom will adore it!
HOW GORGEOUS!! I just love how you make everything sparkle!! LOVE THIS!!
Another terrific composition…I am sure she will love it!
OMG….swoons madly! This is gorgeous! I swear I could pick one of your cards out of hundreds. Love all the sparkle. Just gorgeous!
Linda
This is seriously one of the prettiest pages that I’ve ever seen. I don’t get paid until Saturday, but I’m pretty sure I’ll have some that BG Stella Ruby paper in my hands by the end of tomorrow. You are truly talented and Val’s mom is lucky to have you thinking about her!
WOWZA!!! This is beautiful!! Love! Love! Love Basic Grey paper!
Angie
Ooooohhhh! Ahhhhhhh! You SHOULD be happy with the way this turned out~it’s absolutely gorgeouse!! The ribbon adds just the right touch.
I’m dying looking at this card. This is absolutely one of the most jaw dropping gorgeous cards I’ve ever seen. It should be outlawed that one person has so much talent!!
Trudee, that looks incredible!
Wowee, Trudee! This is so fabulous and lush! Love the richness of it and all that sparkle.
simply magnificent! Just love the sparkle!
Oh, how exceptionally gorgeous! Love that sparkly outlining of the images on the paper! Fabulous, Trudee!
Gorgeous, T! I love how you outline with the sparkles!!!
Fabulous. Love all the sparkle.
Trudee, This is so beautiful! You have so many wonderful ideas! I want to try outlining with ce and sprinkling on some dd. You are amazing!
“and the crowd explodes with delight….” This just takes my breath away! janet in NC
WOW, Mom is going to LOVE this Tru! Totally her colors and everything! I can’t wait to take her all the cards, they are starting to trickle in, so hopefully this weekend!
Gorgeous, T — love all the sparkle, of course!
You get the prize this week. I just sent a link to this page of everyone I know who stamps or not. I love it.
Trudee, this is gorgeous!! I love all the sparkly detail!
Wow! This is a great card! I certainly love that Stella Ruby paper - it really adds class!
Where are my sunglasses? Wow, talk about glorious sparkle! TFS your detailed instructions. I never would have figured out this masterpiece without it. Valerie’s mom is going to be thrilled with her card. Hopefully the broken wrist is not her painting hand.
What I want to know is how long does it take you to design such beautiful cards??????!!!!!!!!!!
It looks like you sit and design all day long. Your work just keeps getting better and better and more gorgous as the days go on!
This card is fabulous and she is bound to love it!
Thanks for sharing with us. We will all take a sick day tomorrow so we can start to CASE it on Friday and maybe, just maybe be finished before we have to go back to work on Monday!.
Love ya Trudee, Keep up the great work.
Juanita
Wow! What a beauty…you made that spectacular paper look absolutely stunning and out-of-this world. And how cute is that butterfly with his/her sparkley wings…just totally awesome. Love it all. Thanks again for sharing your creativity….you are so blessed! Hugs, Barb g
Just wanted to say that your cards are unbelievably beautiful! It is such a pleasurable experience to read your blog…thanks for the details!
What a W O W!! card!! Got to try to make a Trudee card!