Good thing I have these fun color challenges to keep me busy on all of these rainy days. Say hello to this week's Play Date Cafe offering:
These were a bit challenging for me this week, but they are very pretty. Once I found a few papers that worked with these colors, things seemed to come together.
At first, I just had the butterfly on there, but the left side of the card seemed so bare. So, I used some copper wire to trim it out. Wire is difficult to get to stick to my paper - if anyone has any tips on what to use, I'd love to hear them. To make the butterfly body, I just wrapped a piece of wire around my paper piercer. I really love how this turned out. So, you think you can work with these colors? I know you can do it, give it a try! I think you will like the results. By the way, there are some very exciting changes coming to The Play Date Cafe to be announced soon, so stay tuned. Be sure to head on over there to catch who this week's sponsor is, to view the DT's work and to visit our guest designer's blog. Thanks for stopping by!
Jax your card is beautiful - love the addition of the wire. I usually use dimensional magic to attach things like this - though I do try to always hide where I add the glue... just in case I can't keep it neat!!
ReplyDeleteJax, Unfortunately, our weather follows yours :(...so sunshine in Cincinnati either. Your card is gorgeous today! I haven't used wire much so no tips..other than possibly a big dallop of glossy accents under the butterfly to secure it and then cover it with the butterfly!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so wonderfully elegant, Jax! The patterned papers are perfect and that butterfly is just a dream! The copper wire is definitely a fabulous addition...I would suggest using a hot glue gun to make it stick.
ReplyDeleteHope the weather there gets better...we seem to be having the same thing here on the East coast. I'm looking forward to having some beautiful flowers this Spring from all of this rain! There's always a silver lining!
I just LOVE how you've done that wire Jax, it looks absolutely fab! You may have found the colours challenging, but you made them look beautiful. I have that gorgeous set. Hope the sun shines for you soon x
ReplyDeleteLove the butterfly.... love the colors.... well, I just love this card! Job well done!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the butterfly and that copper wire is sheer genius!! Its complements everything so beautifully and perfectly!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your comments at my blog :)
And wow! you even noticed I changed my profile pic, really sweet of you!!!
OHHHH! I just love these papers--and that butterfly! You matched these colors perfectly! LOVE LOVE LOVE--this might be my absolute fav of your creations (beside the one that I just received in the mail--ok, I got it about three weeks ago! LOL! THANK YOU by the way!! I LOVE how you used my gift to make a sweet TU card! That's why you are AMAZING!!!). LOOOOOVE:)
ReplyDeletethis card is my favorite. You use of the colors is stunning and that butterfly with the copper you added is breath-taking.
ReplyDeleteMaybe these colors were a bit challenging for you but just look what you made with them! There is not one single sign that shows that it has been difficult. I love the copper wire and the body of the butterfly; so creative and brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThe sun does exist; we had the privilege of 5 weeks in a row with sunny days........
Gorgeous. So amazing how you used the wire. :)
ReplyDeletePERFECT use of the PDCC colours Jax!!! LOVE LOVE the butterfly with the added copper wire...genius!!!
ReplyDeleteSo, so pretty, Jax! I'd never had known that the colors challenged you! And your butterfly is AMAZING! Gorgeous take!
ReplyDeleteWow - I'll have to join in on this challenge! I love the inspiration photo and your take on it is wonderful ... the colors you chose are perfect! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat bit of copper wire seals the deal! Absolutely gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteWell, the sun did shine here today for a while, Jaclyn. Maybe your turn is tomorrow. Your card is just fantastic. That butterfly is gorgeous with the copper wires. And your paper choices are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi Jax, your card jumped out of the row for me, so here is my comment: Gorgeous! May I ask what stamp is this butterfly? Love it and butterflies are my fav's.
ReplyDeleteWarm greetz from Holland, Miranda
Butterfly beauty on this card!!! So love that butterfly surrounded in gorgeous color...great job...LOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful card. I can image how welcomed it would be at a very difficult time. I adore the curvaceousness of the card's elements and that darling butterfly perched on the sentiment. The copper wire is very cool and totally perfect. Wonderfully inspiring and very uplifting card. Wow.
ReplyDeleteLove all the patterned paper and the copper wire is just genius!
ReplyDeleteWow, this butterfly is amazing. Love what you did with that wire! ;)
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