Sunday, March 13, 2011

A Butterfly Hop!


 Today I am participating in Eva Dobilas' Butterfly Hop! What a fun idea!

Here's my butterfly card!
For the butterfly, I die cut one out of black cardstock, because my original idea was a black and white card.  Then after I put the layers together, it was missing something.....COLOR!  So, I added Melon Mambo dsp behind the white top note and swiss dot embossed panel.  And I got out my Perfect Pearls and after embossing the butterfly, I brushed/smooshed some pearls all over it.  I added 3 pink rhinestone brads in the middle, and then put the middle up on pop up dots to make it look more realistic, like it's flying off the card.  I also added a rhinestone flight trail.  I found the idea somewhere, but I can't remember where!  If you thought of it, please give yourself credit!



This is just a head on shot.

Enjoy the blog hop!  Go here to get back to the linked list!

Posted by Erin Smetak

21 comments:

  1. EvaMarch 13, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Erin, your card is GORGEOUS....I love the bold colors and I love how you used Perfect Pearls...it's the perfect touch for the butterfly!!! Thanks so much for playing along!! Hugs...

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  2. Edna MorrisedieMarch 13, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    I love the dark butterfly with the red in the BG, nicely done!

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  3. deMarch 13, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Gorgeous! That butterfly is so elegant and it looks great with the pop of red! Love rhinestones too!

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  4. TheresaMarch 13, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Beautiful and elegant! Love the embossed butterfly!

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  5. Katrina HuntMarch 13, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    so beautiful!!!!!!

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  6. Pam HornschuMarch 13, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Love that embossed butterfly!

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  7. DanniMarch 13, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Love the color combo!! Fabulous card!

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  8. MariLynnMarch 13, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    What an elegant looking butterfly. I love the rhinestone trail. Have a blessed day today!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 13, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    beautiful card. love it.
    greetings from germany

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  10. ChristinaMarch 13, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    What a cute card! I love the pops of colour!

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  11. CarolinaMarch 13, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    What a lovely card, Erin, love that big buttterfly!

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  12. Angie BlomMarch 13, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    wow.. stunning card.

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  13. Jan GarberMarch 13, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    That black embossed butterfly is beautiful!

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  14. Kathy JonesMarch 13, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    What an awesome card!! Love the bold colours and all the texture - not to mention all that fabulous bling!! :)

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  15. Lisa H.March 13, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    beautiful butterfly, Erin. looove the texture you gave it.

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  16. Marilyn NimmoMarch 14, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Red, black and white - love those colors! Beautiful card.

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  17. Ashley NewellMarch 14, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    How cute!

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  18. Janna WernerMarch 14, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    amazing butterfly! wonderful creation, Erin! TFS Janna

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  19. BeateMarch 14, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Beautiful card! I love all the texture.
    Hugs and smiles

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  20. BonnieMarch 14, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Gorgeous! Love the striking butterfly!

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  21. Kim SonksenMarch 15, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Your card is gorgeous Erin! I LOVE that trail of pearls as well.
    Thanks for stopping by at my blog

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Thanks so much for taking the time to drop by!

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