Simon Says Challenge says Tim Holtz, you need to create anything you want using at least one Tim Holtz product. We on the DT were lucky to have some products sent to us from Heidi and I so wanted to do something really arty, big mistake. I love arty, I love it watching it demo-ed, I love admiring it but I just can't create it. So with several things not working and the rubbish bin overflowing, I kept to my cute roots, which is what I should've done in the first place.
First the paper is BG Wisteria, the spray of flowers are from Wild Orchid you can blame Bev for them she had a link on her blog but lucky for me they were on desk waiting, for somewhere to put them.
The butterflies and the frame are Grunge board, the butterflies have be painted with Ranger Paint dabbers, I gave them two coats and them embossed them with the cuttlebug and finally very gently sponged some distress ink over them, almost forgot some stickles on the tips of their wings.
The frame was cut out of a piece of Grunge board, added some cut out corners to give some depth but it didn't work that well but I love the crackle paint its such fun to watch it crackle and I just sponged some ink again over the crackle pain to give it a bit of definition.
Phew that was bit long winded but if you are like me and can't do arty, do cute.
Ohhhh my!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous,stunning and beautiful!!!!
Love the butterflies,the frame and the details!!
Stunning!
Hugs from Maya:)
Stunning creation Debby, those butterflies are fantstic.
ReplyDeleteHaha you are just like me, want to be arty but there is no TH in me! However this is a gorgeous card so I can see you've got it! Hugs Nilla
ReplyDeleteIts a beautiful ARTY creation, I absolutely love it.
ReplyDeletePinky
Wow...beautiful card..I like the colors.
ReplyDeleteHugs,Willy
Morning Debby another beautiful and stunning card, I love the butterflies they are gorgeous. Well done love and hugs Shirleyxxxx
ReplyDeleteWOW, Debby. This is such a beautiful Card! Like it very much!
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DOmi
This is so pretty, lovely colour, very pastel and pretty
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This is gorgeous! absolutely beautiful and imho more arty than cute.
ReplyDeleteWhow this card is so gorgeous. All the soft butterfly's so lovely.
ReplyDeleteHugs Ilonka
Wow like it I love it, such fabulous colors and techniques you have mnade me want to have a go, not sure I have the nerve though
ReplyDeleteHugs Jacqui x
It's gorgeous Debby. I know exactly how your feel. I look at the lovely vintage cards people make but I just can't seem to re-create the same look and feel - very frustrating!
ReplyDeleteI love this, absolutely stunning card sweetie. Love Wild Orchid too - Bev is very naughty, lol. Have a fab day hun
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Oh my word!! This is such a beautiful card! Very delicate too.
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So pretty Debby, The colours, the texture, all lovely. Kim
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ReplyDeleteDebby, your card is a dream !
Wonderful..
Love colours and details used.
Have a nice day.
Hugs
Swaani
Really beautiful card! Very much like the colours and the butterflies!
ReplyDeleteTÃmea
Wow! This is beautiful - and I think it's quite arty too! Love the flowers!
ReplyDeleteBeth ~xx~
What a beautiful cards!!
ReplyDeletegorgeous Debby, so pretty.xxx
ReplyDeleteWowza Debby this is absolutely stunning, love those butterflies and your fantastic detail.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Nicola -x-
PS Don´t worry the sun will shine brightly on you when you go to Costa Brava, have a great holiday sweetie.
WOW!!!! Beautiful Card
ReplyDeleteTrudy
This is stunning Debby ! I think this is 'Arty Cute' and I bet all the things that went in the bin were fabulous !!! The butterflies are gorgeous and I will definately be having a go at making these, and the frame looks fab too !!
ReplyDeleteLorraine x x
This is fabulous Debby - you do cute extremely well!! The card has a very delicate whimsy feel to it - those papers are just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Danielle
I would say this was very arty Debby in fact, its amazing ! I absolutely adore it and as for those butterflies well, you know how much I love those butterflies !
ReplyDeleteHave a great holiday !
Hugs,
Jo x
WOWZER!! What a really gorgeous card!! Amazing butterflies!! :)
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon Debby wow you've been busy with several makes since my last visit. I am loving this delicate butterly card, its totally stunning! thank you for sharing hunny, hugs Linda x
ReplyDeleteSTUNNNING< STUNNING< STUNNING !!!
ReplyDeleteLove Karen xxx
Wowww Debby,what a beautiful card,l love the details and colour.
ReplyDeleteHugs Riet.x
Debby this is fantastic! Your butterflies are AMAZING hun! I love them! Awesome card!
ReplyDeleteHugs~ Kim
Your card is absolut amazing, love these big butterflies, brilliant work.
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Iris
It's beautiful, love the colors!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Kelly
Hi Debby
ReplyDeleteWow stunning card...really beautiful.
Emma x
I've left something on my blog for you Debby.
ReplyDeleteLove Karen xxx
gorgeous butterflies ~love it all
ReplyDeletevanessa xx
I definetly not arty i do love it but its out of my safety zone don't feel comfortable and the same as you really my rubbish bin overfills!
ReplyDeleteI think what you have achieved is stunning I love everything about it!
tracy x
Those butterflies are gorgeous Debby! might have to get some of those :)
ReplyDeletelove what you've done with the card, it's beautifully elegant...
Hugs
carol x
And it's fabulous Debbie, I love Tim Holtz (and his products) and you have used them beautifully.
ReplyDeletex Michelle
What a beautiful creations you have recently made great Debby beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSorry I'm not along for a while but have had problems to respond to blog, but hope now increasingly along tekom.
Suze hug xx
Beautiful card, the butterflies are gorgeous.Hugs
ReplyDeleteCarole x
I think you have done Arty brilliantly Debby, this is stunning, such beautiful butterflies :) Donna x
ReplyDeleteHi Debby I love this so much its fantastic!!! xx
ReplyDeleteOh this is beautiful Debby!
ReplyDeleteJulie
This is just stunning!! Love butterflies ;)
ReplyDeleteMartha
Oh stunning card Debby, those butterflies are divine!
ReplyDeleteHugs Tab xxx
WoW!!!! Your cards are works of art..You are awesome, every one of these cards are gorgeous and so detailed. I want to come to your house and play :) :).
ReplyDeleteOh Debby, this is just stunningly creative. Love everything about it and those butterflies just need to spread their wings and lift off. Hugs from Desire
ReplyDeleteWowzer Debby talk about stunning! Its gorgeous - i love the darling butterflies and the frame is awesome
ReplyDeletelove tasha xx
stunning card Debby I love your butterflys and the embossing and inking look amazing hugs Jill xx
ReplyDeleteWow this is fab Debby - I'm loving the Wisteria paper at the moment, and your butterflies are fabulous!
ReplyDeletePauline x
ohhh love your butterflys xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Debby, and definately arty as well as cute!
ReplyDeleteStunning!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning creation Debby x
ReplyDeleteWOW! This piece of art is STUNNING! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeletePhenomenal!!! I love your little work of art!
ReplyDeleteSimone
Hi Debbie,
ReplyDeleteLove everything about this card, it's 'right up my street'.
Gill x