Here are my designs. I started out with My Mind's Eye "Everyday Flair" decorator paper. Some of my all time favorite prints include both polka dots and gingham, so this pad really suits my taste!
I also took some of the vellum, ran it through the Cuttlebug with a folder, then used that as a textured background for my design.
The dressed up card features additions of May Art's 5/8" white lace, Melissa Frances White Pearls, and the JustRite "Fancy Frames" sentiment (marked down!) stamped onto a JustRite Spellbinder "Nested Frames" die.
All of today's highlighted supplies are from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.
Also, This is a Mystery Blog Candy, meaning the winner will be drawn from comments on one of today’s participating blogs, so leaving a comment on each blog will greatly increase your chances of winning, but only one comment per blog, please. The winner will be selected at 6 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, January 17 and will be posted on Sharon's blog on Wednesday.
You must check back to claim your prize if you are the lucky winner!
Here's the hop order for today:
Sharon Johnson - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Deb Saaranen (You're here! Thanks for stopping by!)
Holly McMillen
Michelle Woerner
Barb Schram
Be sure to check back for Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style next Saturday!
ETA: there was a question in the comments if there is yellow polka dots/gingham in the paper pad? Yes, there are two sizes of a golden yellow polka dot, a solid golden yellow, and a graph type print in yellow. Sorry...no gingham in yellow. But, there is red in gingham.
This is gorgeous! It looks like spring! Mary R.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. What a brilliant idea you had using the vellum behind the butterfly. Both cards are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I love love love the vellum behind this butterfly die cut. And of course polka dots and gingham ar the best! Fabulous Deb!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous butterfly! I have so much vellum and never think to use it. So thanks to your inspiration, today may be the day.
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Absolutely stunning! I have to try the vellum now lol
ReplyDeleteLove the use of vellum as the butterflies background
ReplyDeleteI love your use of vellum. Must give that a try! Isn't that grouping of brown and ivory ribbon just eye candy?
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Beautiful-love the butterfly and the embossed vellum. Great paper too.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty--I like how you made the butterfly.
ReplyDeleteI love that paper and the butterfly dies! The pearl accents are perfect!
ReplyDeleteGreat card and brilliant idea to use vellum! Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteWho doesn't love butterflies? Your card is beautiful. Love the idea of vellum behind your butterfly.
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These are gorgeous, Deb! I love the color and the big butterflies!
ReplyDeletelove this idea. I'll have to try it. Both cards are wonderful.Barb Shelton
ReplyDeleteWhat a crisp color combo! Great cards.
ReplyDeleteLove your idea using the velum behind the butterfly! Really is a nice look. Nice paper selection too. Great cards!!
ReplyDeleteThat butterfly is gorgeous! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Very springy! Love the butterfly too! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, I just love the the butterfly, thank you so much for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteOh fabulous with the gorgeous color, and use of vellum. Awesome cards. Killer candy too!! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE your vellum BG on the butterfly...going to have to CASE this idea! Gorgeous, gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteLove that little bit of lace ribbon peeking out from the gingham!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love that big butterfly and the polka dots are so fun!
ReplyDeleteLove butterflies to begin with and these cards are just awesome! Love the whole idea with the vellum! Thanks for sharing with us and for the chance to win these ribbons!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Oh, those ribbons are stunning.....
ReplyDeleteTerrific cards...love the "simple" colors. The vellum behind the butterfly is a really pretty addition.
ReplyDeleteboth cards are just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteLove the spring look of your card. I,too, love dots and gingham. Thx for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove this butterfly. Wonderful cards.
ReplyDeleteJust love your C&S style and the fancier one. Great idea on the butterfly and I love those papers, too.
ReplyDeleteThe brown ribbon set give-away is so awesome. I love using browns with pinks, pale green and teal blue among others.
Love the way you did the butteflies, just gorgeous! These colors make me feel happy!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of vellum behind the die cut butterfly. Beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteAlmost too hard to choose which one I like best. Gonna go with the simple one. That buttfly w/vellum is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are sweet!! I love the textured b'ground, the colours and of course, the butterfly.
ReplyDeleteOh they're beautiful! Love the gingham dp and that you cut the butterfly from it!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteEmbossed vellum? what a good idea :-)
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Love the card. Love the embossed background, and of course, the butterfly.
ReplyDeleteLoved your use of vellum. What a clever idea! I'll have to "steal" that one! Loved your butterflies.
ReplyDeleteLOVE those butterflies and how you used the vellum!!
ReplyDeleteI already shared this;) It is so pretty...and I love butterflies. Reminds me of the butterflies that migrate to Mexico and they have this big sanctuary there.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is very pretty & fresh looking.It makesme feel like spring is not so far away. Tema
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful. I love the polka dots. Thanks so much for sharng.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are just gorgeous! Don't you just love gingham and polka dots? Great idea about the vellum usage. Love them both!!
ReplyDeleteThese are really pretty! I can certainly see how one would be easier to mail than the others.
ReplyDeleteDeb - Love both of your cards - thanks for sharing. Also love the gingham with the polka dots!
ReplyDeleteThese are both so pretty. Love what you have done with the vellum...really cool. I never think to use my stockpile of it and am going to try this. Thanks Deb!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty butterfly! Love the blue - it looks so crisp and clean! What a great way of using vellum!
ReplyDeleteWow! Those blue butterflies are stunning and the vellum peeking through looks beautiful! Love the polka dots!
ReplyDeleteDeb, wonderfully beautiful card!! Love how you did the butterfly, and I have to get some of that paper, gorgeous stuff!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, lovely design!!
Hugs
Donna
Really like vellum on butterflies, these are very pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove the butterfly, Deb!! Thanks sos much for sharing your amazing talent!!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful texture and colors! Great idea to cut the vellum behind the butterflies!!! TFS
ReplyDeleteLove the both cards, spring time is coming soon (I hope)Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little card. Love that butterfly.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love how you created that butterfly with the vellum layer. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteDeniseB
Your cards are so beautiful! Love seeing how do both!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards-vellum adds to the delicate/elegant butterflies.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and love the butterfly. What a neat ideal.
ReplyDeleteStunning card ... love the butterfly and the use of vellum ... tfs.
ReplyDeleteLove this Deb, absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteThese are both so gorgeous! Love your butterflies!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the colors and design.
ReplyDeleteTina
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What a sweet we card.
ReplyDeleteSherri
Beautiful butterflies! Like your color.Wow-that's pretty ribbon!
ReplyDeleteClever idea for cutting the vellum butterfly! I love the narrow lace in your embellished card.
ReplyDeleteHi Deborah! Such a bright and cheery card you have created! Love that butterfly with the soft vellum behind it. Clever! The paper pack is awesome too. Thanks for sharing with us
ReplyDeleteBeauitful cards- so elegant!
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So pretty. Sally B.
ReplyDeleteYou've done really great job with vellum, Deborah!) And the result is so tender! I wonder - do this papaer collection has polka dots and gingham in yellowish colours?
ReplyDeleteSo CAS and beautiful. Love the vellum idea.
ReplyDeleteI love butterflies and i love your cards! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJust love the vellum butterfly. Thanks so much for sharing with us all. I will be using this idea for my Valentine cards.
ReplyDeleteHi Deb~
ReplyDeleteSorry I've been rather blog absent. I have been recuperating (sp?) since we got back from Josh's Graduation from the AF Basic Military Training in Texas. I had a difficult time adjusting back to the humidity in FL. All went well in Texas! God is so good! He revealed Himself to me in so many ways while we were out there. Thank you, Jesus!
I love these cards! The way you worked the butterfly is just amazing. I love the way you put the vellum to use...and the card is so clean, so fresh. It is wonderful. I like all of the white showing! Empty space can be beautiful. I didn't understand where the Cuttlebug came into the process...but it surely worked well.
I hope things are going great for you! How is the weather? Does it change--like seasons at all? Have you taken any more photos you can share. Take care my Sister-in-Christ, you and yours are prayed for daily!
He IS Able!
Traci Starkweather
Absolutely gorgeous! LOVE the vellum behind the butterfly. Great inspiration.
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