FMS372: Balmy Butterflies

Today’s card was created using Freshly Made Sketches #372. I just love the simplicity of the design. So many directions I could have gone!

For my card, I started with a strip of Bermuda Bay Glimmer Paper and worked from there. I coordinated that strip with a piece of the Gingham Gala DSP in Balmy Blue and cute out some cute butterflies from the Botanical Butterfly DSP pack (SAB item!). I finished off my card with a cute sentiment and some fun sequins. Love this card!

• Stamps: Part of My Story

• Inks: Balmy Blue

• Cardstock: Botanical Butterfly DSP; Gingham Gala DSP; Bermuda Bay Glimmer Paper; Balmy Blue; Whisper White

• Accessories: Basic Adhesive Backed Sequins

• Tools:

CASology: Float and FMS143

Today I embarked on my first attempt at challenge cards.  In fact, completing some card challenges is part of my monthly goal.  This card came from my combining CASology W102: Float and Freshly Made Sketch 143.

Theme Inspiration

Sketch Inspiration

My version

I wanted to keep this card very clean and muted but with some interesting pieces.  I love how it turned out.  I stamped the Up, Up, and Away balloon multiple times and then die cut the piece.  From there, I chose a few coordinating scraps from the blue scrap bag and started layered.  I had to play a bit with the lengths to find what works.  Overall, a cool and calm card.

• Stamps: SU Up, Up, and Away
• Inks: SU Midnight Muse
• Cardstock: SU Whisper White; Various scraps
• Accessories:
• Tools: SU Starburst Framelits; SU Hexagon Punch (banner end)