It's time for another Sketch Challenge over at Pals Paper Arts and what a challenge it is!

 

I really love the combination of circles, squares and rectangles that Pal Margaret Moody put together in this sketch.

 

I thought about the focal point first.  And, it just so happened that I had a cork butterfly fluttering around from a previous experiment with my Big Shot.  She rested beautifully on my scalloped circles so I attached her with a bit of Crystal Effects.

 

Perfect!

 

Next, decide on the color scheme and Designer Series Paper.  Easy, since butterflies have a light, romantic feel, why not use up some of my Beau Chateau Paper?  Stamps?  Creative Elements adds just a touch of rustic/romantic flair.

 

But something was still missing.  I tried buttons, more pearls and brads but they just didn't work.  So, on a whim, I punched holes in the wings of the butterfly with my Crop-A-Dile and use the Cork Dots" left over as buttons.  Voila!  I attached them with a dot Crystal Effects.  Those little bits of cork pull the gazer's eye from the butterfly to the sentiment naturally.

Good thing it worked because I punched the holes AFTER the butterfly was attached.  Warning:  Don't try that at home!

 

And, finally, the inside.

The best part? I was able to make a complex card from just a few items I had on hand. 

 

Nuts & Bolts:

 

Size: 4-1/2"x 4-1/2"

Supplies & Tools:

Other Tools & Supplies:

• Ink:  Soft Suede; Early Espresso
• Paper: Card stock-Pink Pirouette; Very Vanilla; Soft Suede
• Punches:  #118874 2-3/8" Scallop Circle; #119854 1-3/4" Scallop Circle; #119871 3/16" Corner
• Other:  Sponge Daubers #102892

Adhesives:

• Crystal Effects #101055
• Glue Dots #103683
• SNAIL #104332

 

Thank you for stopping by!