Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Hero Arts

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Hi all and welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
Thank you for joining us for the Make Your Own Background Challenge and we hope you will all join us again this week too.
We will be back soon with the name of the lucky winner of the $50 Voucher
This week the challenge is

CLEAN AND SIMPLE

We are showcasing HERO ARTS PRODUCTS  this week. You don't have to use them to join in but if you have some we would love to see them used
As always Simon Says Stamp will be giving away $50 voucher to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store
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When I checked Simon says Stamp shop to make sure the Hero Art Antique Engravings stamps were there they were still in stock as luck would have it they are now out of stock. But to be honest there are loads of butterflies that are very similar but different wing patterns in the shop. This was the search I did hopefully the link will work. Do like the look of the Tim Holtz and the Clearly Besotted ones you can never have too many butterflies stamps.
I actually used copics to colour my butterflies not my best idea since I've been struggling with shoulders but the depth of colour is very striking against the white.
Wasn't sure how to use my butterflies but decided to go with some favourites like the Simon says Stamp Cluster of Leaves just inked a little green round the the leaves. The card was quite plain at this point so I used a scoring board to make my embossed lines. I first made a line where I wanted the lines to end then turned the card and made the rest with one final score over the first line I made. Now all it needed was a sentiment and I used Simon Says Stamp Birthday Message and made a fishtail banner with a square punch.


This was actually my first card but I thought it would be too plain just using on the butterflies but thought it would be nice to show anyway. The oval is the Floral Oval from Spellbinders and although the camera didn't pick it up well I blended some ink in the centre before taking the die off the card. I used It's Your Birthday sentiments for the sentiment.
The Onyx liquid pearls I got out of a Card Kit but you can buy it anyway here, the paper is Kaiser.

So now it's YOUR turn.  Happy Crafting
Simon Says Stamp 
You have until Wed  8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in
No backlinking allowed, Only 5 new creations will be eligible in the prize draw


34 comments:

Lin said...

These are still some of my favorite butterflies, Debby, and you've certainly made them shine! Beautiful cards!

Jingle said...

These are both very pretty cards!

Lin said...

These are still some of my favorite butterflies, Debby, and you've certainly made them shine! Beautiful cards!

Caryn said...

Love this set (must get it) - such a classic! The blue butterflies look so striking against the white backdrop.

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous cards Debby, both are stunning ! the butterflies are so pretty :-)

luv
Lols x x x

Nataliascraft said...

Two gorgeous butterflies cards, beautiful designs x

Irene said...

They are wonderful Debby and your little alien below is simply adorable!!

xx Ireen

Ankie vd Polder said...

Wonderful cards Debby. Love this lot of white with a little bit of color of the butterflies. Hugs, Ankie

Bunny said...

Beautiful card. Love the butterflies. And naturally, they are out of stock. :( Probably because everyone else loves them, too.

Irene said...

Absolutely beautiful! Those are my favorite butterfly stamps!

Heather said...

Gorgeous cards Debby, I love the trio of butterflies - a lovely design and stunning colours. The floral oval with its buttery is so pretty!!

hugs
Heather xx

Dotty Jo said...

Such lovely cards, Debby - I've always loved that HA butterfly set, Jo x

Chrissy said...

Two stunning cards Debby..I love the beautiful blue on the butterflies..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Yuki said...

Both of your cards are absolutely gorgeous! I love those butterflies, especially the extra dimension you added behind their wings. So pretty!

Pop's Cards said...

These are both absolutely gorgeous sweetie :0) hugs Pops x

Viv said...

Gorgeous cards Debby! x

Stephanie said...

Two lovely cards, Debby! The butterflies really pack a bold color PUNCH! :)


*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Kathleen said...

Two stunning clean and simple cards, love both the layouts.

Kath x

Unknown said...

These are gorgeous!

Carol S. said...

Two gorgeous cards Debby. Love the CAS designs. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Jan said...

Two great cards xx Jan

Tammy said...

Oh wow, two beautiful cards with such fabulous butterflies! Love the scoring, really adds to the beauty!

McCrafty's Cards said...

These are both beautiful Debby, I love the butterflies
Kevin xx

PƶydƤn kulmalla nƤpertelijƤ said...

Stunning cards Debby!

Anonymous said...

Two beautiful cards. I love your Butterflies Debby. xx

Pat said...

These are both beautiful Debby. The blue butterflies stand out so prettily against the white card and love the SS large leaves and the added embossed lines which really enhance the first, and the floral oval is so pretty with the added liquid pearls on the second. Personally I don't think the second is too plain, it is just very classy. x

MargaretD said...

I love your cards Debby! They are so gorgeous.

JoAnn said...

Gorgeous cards. Love both of them. The butterflies are so pretty. I don't think the second one is too plain either. Looks perfect to me.

Christine L said...

Wow Debby.... these are BOTH stunning!!!

Hugs
Christine x

Teresa Kline said...

hello Debby, luv those butterflies! .hope you have a fabulous weekend!

sparkle & shine *~*

Teresa Kline said...

hello Debby, luv those butterflies! .hope you have a fabulous weekend!

sparkle & shine *~*

Melissa Bove said...

Beautiful cards Debby! Love those butterflies! So pretty!!

hugs...

Jackie Scott said...

Absolutely gorgeous Debby - both cards!

Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

Its a lovely effect the way those brightly colored butterflies stand out against the white textural backgrounds. Blessings!