Autumn Butterfly – House of Cards

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Welcome to my post for this month’s challenge at House of Cards: Autumn Photo/Color Inspiration. Though there are no defined seasons where I live, I do enjoy seeing, through pictures, all the beautiful earthy tones that Fall brings. Of course, these tones are consequence of every tree giving in to colder temperatures, leaves drying and falling, and in general, nature dying so it can be renewed once again during Spring. I have seen families and friends going through their own Autumn recently (some of them are still struggling), and all I can do is pray that God’s grace surrounds them and that He fulfills all their present needs. Hopefully, just as in nature, these trying times will be temporary for them.

My card for today is possibly Vintage, but the polka dots make it look a bit Shabby Chic too… I suppose I mixed a bit of both styles together! One thing is sure, I love how the design resulted.

To make my card I started out by stamping Butterfly from Our Daily Bread Designs on White Pearl Linen, using Memento ink in Rich Cocoa. I colored the image with Spectrum Noir markers in GB8, OR1, GB5, CT4 (from darkest to lightest). Once done, I covered the butterfly with Dreamweaver Translucent Embossing Paste, to give it a nice glossy look. I love how vintage and pretty the butterfly looks, and of course it looks so much better in ‘real life’.

I layered some dies I cut with Spellbinders Fantastic Flourish Three, Spellbinders Gold Circles One, and Spellbinders Elegant Ovals. The polka dot paper used for the background is from Fancy Pants Designs and the vintage handwriting paper on the center is from my recently released paper pack Floral Frames.

To finish my design I added a piece of light brown gross grain ribbon and two Baby Pearls – LeCreme.

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I hope you like my card… I really like how it resulted. There is more inspiration for you back at the blog, so I invite you to check out what the rest of the Vintage/Shabby Chic Team designed.

To play along our challenge all you need to do is click here, and upload your creation. Remember any style is welcome!

Thanks so much for your visit!

This card is participating in:
Anything Goes – Vintage Stamping Challenges
Finishing Touch – SSS Monday
Fall Inspired – Our Daily Bread Designs
Autumn/Fall – Jellypark Challenges

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Crafty wife and mom / Illustrator &. Stamp Designer / Lover of all things paper / Watercolors enthusiast / Deco Foil addict. Find out more about my creative world at www.gracielliedesign.com

22 thoughts on “Autumn Butterfly – House of Cards”

  4. Oh Gracielle!! I just love your creation with the autumn colors!! The butterfly with the use of the gloss is gorgeous!! I especially love the orange with the aqua. Beautiful layout!! Thanks for sharing it with the inspiration at ODBD!! I love your use of ODBD stamps!!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  6. A lovely creation Gracielle and super warn Autumnal colours, all perfect for our theme at FlonzCraft Vintage Stamping Challenges, thanks so much for joining in.

    B x

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  9. Oh, Gracie, this is gorgeous! It's so perfect for the ODBD Shining the Light fall inspiration, and I love your rich colors and beautiful design! Just love the colors for the wonderful butterfly! And your design and dies – stunning!! It's always a delight to have you join us, sweet friend! Hugs!

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