Monday, August 18, 2008

Flight of the Butterfly Trio & RAK

So, last Tuesday night, the night before my new catalog order arrived, I had not been feeling creative all day and had made nothing! ugh! So I gave myself another catalog challenge: to make 3 cards using the same set and the colors from the Sweet Always DSP: Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette, Pumpkin Pie, and Chocolate Chip.

I gave myself this challenge at 12:30 a.m., and you can see how the cards got even more simple and boring as I was getting tired by the time I finished the last one at 2:30 a.m. But I would not let myself go to bed without completing the challenge, lol!

Here is the first card I made, my favorite. It's simple, but I like the ribbon charm.


This is the second card I made, pretty darned simple.


And the last one, I'm not sure what I was thinking by this point, lol! What's with the 3 little holes on the side? I think I saw that somewhere in the catalog and liked it, then I had an idea and it didn't work (can't remember what it was now!), so I just left them there. Hello, maybe I should have splurged and cut a new Pink Pirouette card! lol!


Now for a much cuter Flight of the Butterfly card, here is a wonderful belated BRAK I received from Becky Carafa. I love Becky's style, check her out at the lakeshore stamper.


Now I feel like I should start singing: Hi-ho, hi-ho, it's off to work I go...! Wish me luck...and lots of caffeine...on my first day back to school!

Thanks for stopping by? Have you stamped something today?
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16 comments:

  1. Michelle TechAugust 18, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    Beautiful cards, including Becky's! I can't believe you stayed up that late and have to work today! Sounds like something I would do...

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  2. Kerry D-CAugust 18, 2008 at 10:21 AM

    Cuuuuuuuuuuuuuute, Cute and CUTE! And CUTE to Becky too!

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  3. TinaAugust 18, 2008 at 10:41 AM

    OK, just when I thought I could live without that stampset, it goes BACK on the list ~ These are great Angie. Getting your first day past is a big hurdle to pass.
    Well, maybe not as big as the first day kids return. . . .

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  4. DonnaAugust 18, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    Very cute cards. I want you to know that you've inspired me and I made a 60th anniversary card for an elderly couple in our church. I should have photographed it but I forgot. It wasn't as cute as yours though!

    So did you survive school? It just seems too early to be back at school already.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 18, 2008 at 12:47 PM

    How darling! I really like all three. And...sometimes simple is just as gorgeous as something more elaborate. Good job!

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  6. SavitriAugust 18, 2008 at 3:57 PM

    oh WOW!!! All oh so lovely! I love the clean lines. Just beautiful. I LOVE them all!!!

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  7. Karen KellyAugust 18, 2008 at 4:05 PM

    I say simple is stunning! Love the color combo on the cards--Always was one of the first DSPs I ordered and I'm expecting it tomorrow :-) And as for the three holes...you can always pop some brads in there or something, right? :-)

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  8. AnonymousAugust 18, 2008 at 5:34 PM

    I love all 3, even the triple pierced card. Good luck with school starting. Colin has kindergarten orientation tomorrow and I've had a fever all day. I can't wait to go to bed and I'll hopefully wake up better tomorrow.

    I have to get this set and I'm going to blame you for this one and the chandelier. LOL!

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  9. Nancy RileyAugust 18, 2008 at 7:53 PM

    I'm freaking out here, Angie! How on earth did I not know it was your birthday?! Please e-mail me ... I want to send you a BRAK!

    LOVE the cards! The Flight of the Butterfly stamp set is one of my favs in the catty!!!!!

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  10. kathleenhAugust 18, 2008 at 9:05 PM

    I love them all! The simple ones too!

    Good luck with your back to school. I hope it goes smoothly for you!

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  11. Erin McKinneyAugust 18, 2008 at 9:39 PM

    These are so pretty and fun!!
    Great cards! LOVE the color combo!

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  12. AlexAugust 18, 2008 at 11:02 PM

    SHUT UP!!!! These are totally stinkin' cute, I mean freakin' adorable!!! Love them and that charm is fabulous!!! Oooh, and the colors....did I tell you how much I love these cards, lol! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

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  13. Lisa H.August 19, 2008 at 7:18 AM

    great cards, Angie. The last one (before Becky's-love hers too. you lucky birthday girl) is my favoirte. Too bad we don't have choc. chip brads, you could add those to the holes you punched. I do love it just as is. I also have been taking your un-official challenge and hav been making cards with the color combos from the dsp packs while I wait for my goodies to arrive. there are so many great ones to choose from.

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  14. Donna BakerAugust 19, 2008 at 4:47 PM

    oooh, I want my new stuff (only problem is, I just placed the order TODAY!) these are awesome, I love how you did the ribbon on that first one too

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  15. CatherineAugust 22, 2008 at 11:03 PM

    OMW! I'm going to be in trouble...ALL because of YOU! Love it!

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  16. Brooke SAugust 23, 2008 at 9:54 AM

    All the butterfly cards are just adorable.. I hope back to school time is treating you well.
    hugs
    Brooke

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