Saturday, June 13, 2015

ATCAS #65 and The Card Concept #37

It's been one week since I was away at my grandson's wedding and I have been playing catch up with my emails ever since.  This morning I finally got through them and can get on to other things.  I feel bad for those I follow on Blogger because I haven't been on there in quite a while.  I'm trying to remedy that, too.

Yesterday I made a card for the Addicted to CAS  and The Card Concept challenges.  Both have butterflies as their inspiration.


I finally did the smooshing technique using acetate, water and Distress Inks.  After the color dried, I cut the panel with Lawn Fawn stitched rectangle, and stamped the sentiment from Penny Black.  The butterfly from PTI is embossed in Sparkle Black ep.  I wish it showed up better in the photo.  I am having better luck taking photos since we took down the big, dying pine tree in the front of the house.  Now a lot more light comes in, making the photos brighter.

Thanks for stopping by.  Your visits and comments are always appreciated.



15 comments:

Anita in France said...

So beautiful, Bobby ... I see the sparkle on that delicious butterfly ... it's perfect over that simply splendid smooshed background! Way to go with your catching up ... I can so relate ... another couple of hours a day would do the trick! Anita :)

Bonnie said...

I love these colors that you smooshed for the background, Bobby! And sparkly black embossing powder sound intriguing! Thanks for sharing with us at ATCAS!

Darnell said...

Your photo is brighter! Your smooshing watercoloring is really, REALLY pretty as the background for your sparkly black butterfly! This is a winner, Bobby! Hugs, Darnell

Hannelie said...

STUNNING card Bobby!

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, I love this, Bobby! It's gorgeous! What set is that sentiment from -- I really like it!

I Card Everyone said...

Now I wish you lived just around the corner, Bobby! I love that sentiment, too! Gorgeous card - all around gorgeous! I think this CAS style is growing on you, isn't it?
=] Michele

sandie said...

Gorgeous card Bobby, the background colour is perfect with the black butterfly which adds drama and I can see sparkle! Thanks for joining The Card Concept x

Sandy said...

Wonderful - both in sentiment and in colors used! Plus I love your design!!
Sandy xx

Joyce said...

Wonderful card--I love how your smooshed ink background came out. I have never gotten such a nice one. Love that beautiful butterfly too.

shirley-bee said...

This is fabulous, Bobby! I love that smooshed background, it's perfect for the sparkly black butterfly.

Kristie Goulet said...

Love your background! Isn't that technique FUN?! So pretty. Thank you for joining us at The Card Concept!

Debbie said...

The smoothing effect is beautiful with the black butterfly!

Jaydee said...

Congratulations on the wedding :-) love the colours of your card and the background is perfect for your butterfly.
So glad you jioend us at Addicted to CAS this week
jaydee

Geri said...

The sparkle shows up beautifully on my monitor! Your watercolor background is stunning - the perfect background for the majestic butterfly. Awesome sentiment! I'm thinking that I DEFINITELY NEED this stamp set!

cm said...

Your background has me in jaw-dropped awe...incredibly beautiful and the perfect canvas for you stunning butterfly. I agree with Geri: I think I NEED this set, too! Behind in commenting - that's me! Aiming to make a dent in the list - and you, dear friend, are in top position. Off to your next delight...
Hugs~c