Beautiful Butterfly Background

Hi bloggers! Say that fast three times! LOL I was supposed to have this die on my shows back in September, but it was pulled from the show at the last minute because there wasn't enough stock. Finally, I will be able to show it on Sunday! I had made several cards with the die back then and they have just been waiting for their time on the blog since then! I loved this die when I first laid eyes on it, but I can't for the life of me ever imagine needing to make it larger. It does line up to be cut into an expandable background. I wouldn't say it is as easy as the lattice backgrounds are, but it can be done. I will say, though, that this die is large and very intricate and will require a second pass through the machine with the die turned in order to cut it completely. I wouldn't recommend this die unless you have a Grand Calibur or other A4 sized machine to use that will allow the die to be turned. For today's card, I picked out some bright red and white patterned paper from my stash. I covered it with a self adhesive sticky sheet, peeled back the liner and poured clear micro beads over it. Next I centre my Butterfly Magic die in the middle of my coconut white card, leaving a wide edge around it. I cut my butterfly background, removed all the waste pieces and placed mounting foam around the edges. I centred it over my micro beaded background, then mounted the entire piece with a thin red mat. I cut one more of the Butterfly Magic dies in white card, but this time, I nipped away several of the flowers and the butterfly. I mounted these atop the matching areas in the background for dimension and interest. I added some white glitter to the edges of the butterflies wings for some bling. I stamped my sentiment on white card, then used the Resplendent Rectangles to cut a red frame for it. I mounted it on an angle at the top of my card. I used the red frilly edged ribbon and tied a double bow. I glued it in the corner, allowing the tails to trail to each side. A pearl embellishment graces the centre of the bow to complete it. I added a double mat of coconut white card with a pierced edge. Finished dimensions 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" (see it's a big card already, imagine extending that background! Holy Moly would that be huge! LOL)

It's Sunday so it is time for more winners to be announced! This week's comment game winners are:

SharonKirkwood!!!
3362Jan!!!
Jan Caven!!!               Congratulations all!!  Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your prize.    If your name wasn't drawn, don't forget that Monday afternoon there will be more winners with the big Blog Candy Drawing.  Do check back!   Also, another reminder to tune in today to see my shows at noon (tool Shed)  on Create and Craft TV and again at 5pm.  There are some lovely goodies on the shows too!   All for now, Sue x