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Thursday, May 26, 2016

Colour Q # 343

I am looking at challenges for more sympathy inspiration.
I found one at the Colour Q # 343.
I saw this technique HERE and loved it and thought it would be perfect for a sympathy card.

stamps & die: HA Tall wheat, PTI Asian Fusion, PTI Happy Trails (butterfly)
distress inks:  abandoned cora, scattered straw
washi tape, sequins 
I layered the butterfly three times before adhering it into the space
While I was at it, I decided to make three of them, here are the other two:
I changed up the colors, but at least I have three sympathy cards now!



Heart Hugs, friends!



15 comments:

Loll said...

Beautiful set of cards Colleen. Love the design and it works so well with each of your colours and images. Great idea to layer the butterflies so they have depth. Always good to build your stash as well. xx

Linda said...

Beautiful cards Col. Glad you got to play today. I wonder if these would work for the Muse. Inlaid dies....

A splash of color said...

Three beautiful cards. The colors and blending perfect.

Birgit said...

Wow Colleen, these are stunning! I love the hidden butterflies. What a pleasant surprise. Your sympathy cards are touching and beautiful!

Marcia Hill said...

Beautiful, beautiful set of cards Colleen! Love the blended backgrounds and the hidden and die cut butterflies are just lovely! Way to go on building up your stash just by changing out the colors! Love it!! :0)

Sylvia said...

Beautiful cards, Colleen, O love how you used our colors! So happy to see you at the colourQ this week.

Tracey McNeely said...

Colleen these are both so beautiful! Thank you for sharing at the colourQ this week! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Maria said...

Gorgeous collection of cards, Colleen! Beautiful blending technique in lovely colors!

Patti said...

Hi Colleen : ) I just love this design!! the butterflies hidden in your exquisitely colored background is brilliant : )

Have a wonderful holiday weekend friend!

Patti

lostinpaper said...

Such beautiful sympathy cards, the inlaid butterflies are the perfect added touch!

nancy littrell said...

So Soft, Soothing and beautiful Colleen. TFS all 3 of your cards. Hugs, Nancy

Brenda in IN said...

Oh my, these are so pretty. The soft raised look is so subtle and makes such stunning cards.

Greta said...

Great technique & love your design, Colleen! Now I'll have to case you!

Bonnie said...

This is an amazing technique, Colleen! Three beautiful cards!

Kim Heggins said...

Two simply beautiful cards Colleen...love your wonderful designs. Thanks so much for playing along with us at ColourQ!