I needed a couple of special birthday cards, so I cut into some more of my gorgeous Alexandra Renke papers (because all card makers know they save the best for those they know will appreciate them) … these papers are just so luscious … in the US, you can find Alexandra's products at Ellen Hutson. I combined 4 different papers together with a scrap of one of my Gel Press Prints.
The layout is inspired by the Sketch at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.
The flowers & butterfly are Alexandra Renke Dies … I cut the Butterfly with Antennae once out of my the pink designer paper for the outer frame & a second time from my Gel Press print for the inside. I finished with some graduated pearls for the body. The floral tag was left over from my class at Junkiefest cut from the Butterfly Collection Papers with some of the awesome ITO Gima Yarn.
The sentiments and tiny flower are stamped from Alexandra Renke's Placed in Brackets Stamp set.
I'm also joining Seize the Birthday where the Topping Theme is Butterflies.
I used a variation of the sketch for my second card with another Gel Press Print scrap.
This card pops a bit more with the royal blue flowers … elegant yet fun for an 80th birthday celebration.
I love that bucket of blooms … the Happy Birthday Stamp is from Alexandra Renke Best Wishes.
Great use of diecuts, very pretty card. Thanks for joining AHSC this week.
Love your colors! Embellishments are lovely. Thank you for joining us at Atlantic Hearts this week.
Those papers really are luscious. What gorgeous cards. Thank you for joining the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge this week.
Your cards are so pretty, very soft and super. Thanks for playing along with Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (AHSC).
Brandi R.
DT member AHSC
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Both cards are gorgeous! Awesome take on the sketch! The airy look of the patterned paper goes so well with the butterfly theme! Thank you so much for joining us at Seize the Birthday!
Thank you for joining us at AHSC, I love your work and hope to continue to see you join us.