Butterfly Wishes Card

Hello and welcome!! I'm so happy you're here! It looks like spring has arrived in truth in our little corner of the world, blessing us with longer days, warmer temperatures, and abundant sunshine.

I'm thrilled to announce it is time for another exciting challenge at the Frilly and Funky! Trace is our host and her theme is Flights of Fancy. In the spirit of this wonderful season she asks us to create a project inspired by the onset of spring that includes wings in the form of birds, bees, or butterflies. For challenge details click on this link to the Frilly and Funky Challenge Blog and let the creativity begin!! The challenge winner receives a guest design spot on the blog, and all entrants have the chance to win a $25.00 shopping spree at the Funkie Junkie Boutique! 

Butterflies were my wings of choice. I love those delicate little creatures and enjoy watching them flutter about the garden. I wanted to combine both rustic and elegant elements, so I broke out two new paper collections for this card: Prima's Stationers Desk and Cartographer. They work beautifully together! If you have any questions about the other supplies I used I'll leave a complete list at the bottom of this post.        

I had to include a handmade flower. Butterflies and flowers just go together. It is known. Yes, I borrowed that last line from Game of Thrones. I like to pretend I'm a princess once in a while. Sadly even my granddaughter no longer believes my story of being royalty in exile:-))      

I created the lace accents from a Martha Stewart punch and designer paper. I was inspired to try this after seeing it used in a card by Dorota. It was fun and easy!

I went searching through my stamp drawers and found the perfect sentiment to coordinate with my card. 

I layered up the papers and distressed the edges for a shabby, rustic appeal. 

I try to keep the inside and back of my cards looking pretty. Here are a couple photos of the inside. I left room to include a note to the recipient. 

My card is once again quite chunky and clearly will not fit into an envelope, so I embellished a coordinating box. 

Thank you so much for visiting! I am honored you chose to spend some time here. I hope it brightened your spirits a bit. I send you wishes for a day of wonderful adventures and joyful surprises!  

Hugs,   

Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents	Ranger Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet	Ranger Inkssentials Mister Bottle	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain - Vintage Photo	Maja Design Scrapbook Paper - Vintage Autumn Basics
Ranger Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink Reinker	Ranger Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink Reinker	Ranger Tim Holtz Old Paper Distress Ink Reinker	Ranger Perfect Pearls Pigment Powder - Perfect Pearl	Claudine Hellmuth Gesso
Prima Designer Paper Stationer′s Desk- 6” x 6” Pad	Prima Designer Paper Cartographer- 6” x 6” Pad	Prima Designer Paper Stationer′s Desk- 12x12" Collection (8 sheets)	Prima Designer Paper Something Blue - 12x12" Collection (8 sheets)	Ranger Inkssentials Wonder Tape - 1/8"
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Jute Twine	Sizzix Alterations Die - Mini Tattered Florals Movers and Shapers Die by Tim Holtz	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Walnut Stain	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint - Old Paper	Tim Holtz Ranger Idea-ology Sanding Grip

Other Supplies: Penny Black leaf flourish die, Impression Obsession butterfly die, Magnolia Rose Leaf die, Sizzix Peony die, Spellbinders Fleur de lis squares, Susan's Garden tools and mat, Martha Stewart lace punch, Darcie's cling stamp, foam pop tape, stipple brush, flower stamens.

Altered Clock: A Secret Garden

Hello to all! I have some fun news today. I'm thrilled to be hosting the Frilly and Funkie challenge for my very first time! The mission is to create a project using clocks and time as your theme. The winner will earn a Guest DT spot at Frilly and Funkie, and everyone who enters will have the chance to win a $25 spending spree at The Funkie Junkie Boutique! Hop on over to visit the Frilly and Funkie Challenge Blog for all the details. 

I adore vintage clocks, so I immersed myself in altering one of the Tim Holtz Ideaology Assemblage clocks. In case you have questions about the supplies I used I'll leave a full list at the bottom of this post. I'll start off by giving you a tour of my garden.  

Tread carefully now, for we have entered into an extraordinary place. This hidden garden is sanctuary to many creatures, including a little bird who has chosen it as a refuge in which to nurture her young. If you peek inside you can just make out her tiny home nestled among the foliage and roses. Spend a few moments breathing in the fragrance of the blooms and relishing the feel of the cool, moss covered earth beneath your feet. Perhaps, if we are very still and very silent, we will gain the trust of the inhabitants as this gentle girl has...

I started out by priming my clock and metal embellishment with Gesso and aging them with a self concocted glimmer spray. I was lucky enough to have some natural moss and an actual little bird nest from a previous season to include in my clock, along with several other goodies from Prima and Tim Holtz.

I created quite a few handmade roses, leaves, and vines from gorgeous Maja papers to embellish the interior and exterior of my clock. The sweet vintage girl is a free image from Janet K. Designs. Everything seemed to fall right into place. There are many collage elements inside the clock that are not visible in the pictures. I tried to give you a better view of them but it was super hard to get the photos. 

Thank you so much for stopping by to stroll through my secret garden. I treasure your visit and wish you peace and joy this day and always! 

Hugs,

Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents	Ranger Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet	Ranger Inkssentials Mister Bottle	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain - Vintage Photo	Sizzix Alterations Decorative Strip Tim Holtz Tattered Flowers Die
Sizzix Alterations Decorative Strip Tim Holtz Spring Greenery	Prima Embellishments - Vintage Mechanicals - Clock Face Large	Maja Design 6x6" Scrapbook Paper Pad - Vintage Summer Basics	Maja Design Scrapbook Paper - Vintage Autumn Basics	Ranger Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink Reinker
Ranger Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink Reinker	Ranger Tim Holtz Old Paper Distress Ink Reinker	Ranger Perfect Pearls Pigment Powder - Perfect Pearl	Claudine Hellmuth Gesso

Other Supplies: Tim Holtz; Paper Stash Wallflower, Alterations Clock, and Ephemera Pack Thrift Shop. Magnolia Rose Leaf die, Impression Obsession branch die, free vintage image by Janet K.  Designs, tiny plastic eggs from stash, real bird nest and natural moss. Sentiment is computer generated.