Butterflies are Free...

I simply LOVE this set by Gina K, Take Flight. I admit they aren't free now... but they were. This was one of Gina's "Free with Three" sets months back that I just couldn't live without. These butterflies can be colored so many ways and I just can't get enough of them; rather it be ME coloring them or seeing ones done by others over on StampTV. They just are gorgeous! (You should go check out the NEW "Free with Three" set this month... not many days left to get it... but it's a HUGE winner as well!) I wanted a "simple" card but something that looked peaceful and soft as well. I used my Cuttlebug for the background and to highlight the embossing a bit more I took my sponge and lightly brushed up and down over the leaves. Then I used the sponge to add even more color around the edges. My butterfly, believe it or not, was actually in my "mulligan stew" box and I knew someday I'd use it. It was colored completely in pink and I added a bit of yellow to the mix to match my base card stock. I HAD to add a bit of glitz to the scene so I added my favorite iridescent sparkly ribbon and a few rhinestones on the tag. I also sponged my tag before removing it from the Nestabilities. Gina K has a complete video on using your Nesties and how to shade and emboss with them over on Stamp TV. Just click the "Videos" tab... so much fun there that she shares, not to mention her wonderful talented self. Have a good day and I hope you see a softly gliding butterfly today. *smile*