Tuesday 16 July 2013

SNSS July Mini Blog Hop Day 4

It's Day 4 of the Mini Blog Hops celebrating the July releases at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps - today we're showcasing a set which I'm very excited about and all you butterfly lovers out there will be too!



I love sponging these butterflies and find them fairly easy to cut out, I simply add a little bit of shading on the antennae with my black copic and go around the edges with the black copic too - it gives clear definition and makes them stand out a bit more.
Sponging is a great alternative for uncomplicated images if you're not that fond of colouring!  I used various Stampin Up inks including Lucky Limade, Melon Mambo, Orchid Opulence, Taken with Teal, and Cool Caribbean.  The butterflies were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.
There's not much else to explain as this is a very clean and simple card, the butterflies arranged in a trail along with some black gems.

This set is one I'll be reaching for again and again - in case you missed it, check out the second card on THIS post for another creation using this great set.


Here are the details:

Stamp set includes 6 images and 3 sentiments.
It measures approximately 6" x 4".
The largest butterfly measures approximately 2 1/2 " x 1 3/4".
It's designed by Korin Sutherland.
It's priced $15.

Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our DT in the thumbnails below.
Be sure to leave a comment on each of the blogs along your journey because
Korin's giving away this set to one lucky winner!
The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, July 19th.
The list of winners will be announced on  the SNSS website homepage by Monday, July 22nd.
Thanks so much for stopping by today!

33 comments:

Monika/Buzsy said...

Beautifu butterflies Bridget.

Cathymac said...

LOVE these vibrant colors on the flight of butterflies, Bridget! The spectrum of color is beautiful against the white background...truly gorgeous! Hugs!

guilinger2 said...

Butterflies are my favorite images, and these are gorgeous!

merrymstamper said...

What a gorgeous display of butterflies!! love your card Bridget.

Jean said...

Nice way to display the butterflies, love your choice of colors.

Heather said...

Beautiful!! I would never have guessed that they were sponged. It give a really great look and I love those black rhinestones sprinkled in among them.

Sue D said...

How beautiful--love all the colors.

diane zechman said...

Bridget, you really rocked the butterflies!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card! Love the different colors of butterflies.

Unknown said...

I love the colors you choose for the butterflies. Very beautiful and simple card. Love the gems you added too.

Pretty Paper Junkie said...

Oh Wow! You produce cards with the most brilliant colors. Absolutely beautiful, Bridget.

Ceal said...

Sorry I am just getting around to comment Bridget, things are finally getting back to normal from vacay.
But you have been rocking this release! Gorgeous cards!

SouthernMrs said...

Butterflies are my favorite images, and these are gorgeous!

Pati said...

Lovely, colorful butterflies! They pop beautifully on the white card.

Indy's Designs said...

Love those bright, vibrant colors!!

Kris B said...

Love the butterfly rainbow! This card is beautiful! Love the bright colors! TFS

JD/ Jill said...

So pretty your rainbow of colors really pop on your white background! Stunning!

Lynne said...

Love the colors and the design.

stampingbowd said...

Oh my! I am so glad I stopped by your blog today! Absolutely stunning card! Your color is sensational on the butterflies!

Scrappin' Diva said...

Absolutely gorgeous cards! I'd love to receive a card like this!

craftymom205 said...

Beautiful card. Love the colorful butterflies.

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cardscookiecarrotcake said...

I love the beautifully colored butterflies! Gorgeous card.

Terri (blindstamper) said...

Love your card. One of the great things about butterflies is that they can be any color!

Michele I said...

very lovely

zehra said...

Wow, does not even describe it, love it

Kylie said...

Oh my.... wow.... Sensational card. I love the design, the sponged butterflies and the black gems. Thank you for the inspiration xx

Unknown said...

So gorgeous! Love those rainbow of color umbrellas!

Renuka said...

One can never have enough butterflies..and your are so beautiful.. .love the color burst. Thanks for sharing!

Crafty Math Chick said...

Can't go wrong with a bevy of beautifully illustrated butterflies in rainbow colors! LOVE the layout and design of this card!

Sabrina said...

Love this technique!! Beautiful colors for beautiful butterflies!!

Birgit said...

So pretty! The butterflies look like they are taking off in flight, right off the page. Beautiful!!

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Wow!!!! beautiful colors against the white background.

DJreflections said...

I absolutely adore your colors and couldn't believe they were Stampin' up colors! Pretty! pretty!