Sunday 14 July 2013

Summer Days!




We are having beautiful weather here in the UK at the moment and  I have noticed quite a few butterflies in my garden, so I have been inspired to pull out my Antique Engraving set again and make this card with paper pieced butterflies.  Here is a closeup of them attached by just the middle so I could lift the wings for more dimension.

















At last I have found time for a little creating, life is so busy at work at the moment that crafting has taken a back seat, still School breaks for the summer in just over a week and I can't wait!!


14 comments:

Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 said...

Love these pp butterflies in that frame.

Lin said...

You've been pinned! Just adore your composition, Sally - this one will be CASE'd for sure!

stampingandstitching said...

Oh this is gorgeous, Sally! The pp butterflies are so pretty and I love the way you have framed them and made them so dimensional! I hear the weather is supposed to be gorgeous for at least the next week too - roll on your summer hols!

Dotty Jo said...

How pretty they look stamped on patterned paper! It's not long now and there will be six weeks of ctreative fun, Jo x

Cathy said...

Beautiful card Sally, the butterflies look fantastic paper pieced. I would never have thought to do that!
Hang in til the hols, I go back to work today. Seems I'm always hanging out for the next term break! LOL Cathy x

Robin K. said...

I'm glad you were inspired by your garden butterflies to create this lovely card! I can totally relate to a busy work schedule- I keep telling myself " and this too shall pass":)

Pam W Merwin said...

Sally, I love your design and butterflies are one of my favorite stamps to use - love this set :) Love the papers you used and the dimension you gave the butterflies!

Leanne ... said...

Sally
I love this card. Looks so summer like with those beautiful butterflies. TFS
Hugs...Leanne

Dawn T said...

I love this one Sally. What a delightful card. The butterflies are just beautiful.

Nat said...

love how you have framed these beautiful butterflies. very Summery design :)

Jessi Fogan said...

These colours are marvelous, Sally! WOOHOO for holidays :)

Brenda said...

Oh Sally, this is a real beauty, seriously! You couldn't have chosen more beautiful papers for the butterflies! Stunning!

Lisa said...

Such pretty butterflies!! I bet you are looking forward to your summer break! Enjoy! XX

Chriss Blagrave said...

Love these butterflies, lovely colours and patterns and the framing is such an elegant, botanical touch. Hope the butterflies stay around for a while for you to enjoy.