Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Papertrey April Blog Hop Challenge 2017

Can you believe it's already the 25th of April, which means we're almost one-third of the way through 2017? It's time once again for another Blog Hop Challenge at Papertrey Ink using the image below. You can read all the details here. 

April Inspiration

 print designed by the talented Megan Carter


Rather than use flowers like I usually do, I opted to layer Life Is Beautiful butterfly dies colored using my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens.





Thanks for stopping by, and I really do appreciate your comments. 


Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White and SU Going Gray
Ink: Hibiscus Burst, Tim Holtz Spiced Marmalade and Delicata Silvery Shimmer
Stamps: Big Birthday Wishes and Mini Kit: Color Pop Florals
Dies: Life Is Beautiful, Wonderful Words: Birthday and Noted: Scalloped A2 Vertical
Other: Ink Blending Tool, Zigs, WOS Shimmer, Waterbrush and Rhinestones

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17 comments:

  1. LuvpurpleApril 25, 2017 at 9:43 AM

    Love this! That butterfly is stunning, simply beautiful.

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  2. dbjhudsonApril 25, 2017 at 11:08 AM

    Looks like you used a light grey to create a shadow effect. A nice touch for this lovely card

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  3. Helen F.April 25, 2017 at 12:27 PM

    Love your pretty butterfly, Kathy. This is such a cheerful card!

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  4. Kathryn AApril 25, 2017 at 1:56 PM

    Sweet butterfly! Love the soft sponging and CAS look.

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  5. Terri Trotter EarleyApril 25, 2017 at 2:37 PM

    Pretty coloring on your butterfly

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  6. A Cup of Cold WaterApril 25, 2017 at 3:07 PM

    Kathy your card is pretty...the colors are so soft and lovely...great job veering off floral...it's so hard not to do floral...you did great!

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  7. Julia AstonApril 25, 2017 at 3:22 PM

    Pretty soft coloring on your butterfly and I love the scallop edge of your card base!

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  8. UnknownApril 25, 2017 at 4:06 PM

    How fabulous! I adore your big bold beautiful butterfly! FAB card!

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  9. Marcia HillApril 25, 2017 at 4:30 PM

    Perfect choice to use the butterfly for this challenge Kathy...absolutely lovely in the inspiration colors!! :0)

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  10. laineyApril 25, 2017 at 4:33 PM

    You did a wonderful job with your Zig pens - the colors look so soft! Very pretty!

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  11. CarmelaApril 25, 2017 at 4:57 PM

    Beautiful butterfly! Love your soft colors.

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  12. UnknownApril 25, 2017 at 4:57 PM

    Very pretty! Nice and delicate use of the challenge colors!

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  13. GinaApril 25, 2017 at 6:48 PM

    Yes! These colors are *perfect* for butterflies!! I love this, Kathy! I also like how you did the extra color around the sentiment.

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  14. paperkicksApril 25, 2017 at 7:56 PM

    Super cute card, Kathy! Great coloring on the butterfly and love how you incorporated all of the colors!

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  15. GretaApril 26, 2017 at 8:42 AM

    Beautiful way to use the color combo, Kathy--lovely card!

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  16. JoyceApril 26, 2017 at 4:22 PM

    Brilliant idea to use a butterfly. Your card is gorgeous.

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  17. Joyously NoelleApril 27, 2017 at 6:41 PM

    Great colors for a sweet butterfly card!

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