12 January 2017

50th Birthday card

Hi Everyone, the front of my card today was cut out on the Cameo, the first time I used my new sketch pens on a card. I also cut the 50 after I had used them, the sentiment maybe a little big, BUT, I am thrilled with the result, the pens even have a shimmer in them. I forgot to adjust the design, so that the cut was just outside the square line it drew. Another lesson learned, I hope.

I first used the pens, then cut the 50 out, I cut the papers, (Sweet Paris, by Trimcraft) to size and used a corner punch on the spotted paper, (I forgot to add a curved corner to the design cut!) The butterfly was added to the design for the background paper and cut 4 times, 2 layers on each layer of the wings - if that makes sense? to add a little weight. I laid the cut onto the rose paper, added a ribbon and a flat bow and the butterfly. I wanted it as flat as possible to post to Belgium for my Niece. I hope she liked it.


11 comments:

cotnob said...

This is a fabulous card Faith, a lovely design and pretty papers.
Pauline
x

MagsB said...

Oh so pretty, Faith! Such gorgeous papers, and the die-cut butterfly is a perfect touch!

love Mags B x

Shona Erlenborn said...

She'll love it of course! This is totally fabulous! The "50" looks like it is under the main front panel! Love the effect!

Shirley Young said...

Lovely card Faith, I really like the font you used with the pens xx

CdeBaca Crafts Gallery said...

This is great! Excellent work done

NanaConnie said...

Oh, I really love how the gorgeous paper shows through the cut out 50, Faith! Genius design, my friend.

Viv said...

Fabulous as always Faith, love that paper cut out ;) Viv xx

Bonnie said...

Beautiful colors, Faith! I love the number cut from the floral paper and the butterfly looks like it just flew in and perched on your pretty card!

Hetty said...

Lovely card, great idea to cut out the 50 and add more paper behind it.

Dee's Craft Room said...

Fabulous card for a 50th. Lots of very lovely layering and pretty papers. The butterfly and bow are great finishing touches.

Dionne x

wannabcre8tive said...

Wow, what a great card. I love how you put the paper behind the 50.