We never like making Sympathy cards and this one was particularly difficult as it was for my son's Godmother whose husband passed away recently. She loves green and for me butterflies always signify change from one state of being to another and so is a focus I use often on this genre of card. The background was smooshed with inks and the butterfly cut with Memory Box dies. The sentiment is from Die'sire.
The sequins are a mix of tiny ones from eBay (which are perfect for shaker cards) and some pretty shaped ones from Clearly Besotted.
I cut the front panel with a large, stitched, rectangle die from Lil Inkers, extended to make a square.
It's for AAA cards Sequins challenge
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Just stunning Chrissie! Great to see you linked up at AAA cards with this beauty! Sarah x
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Chrissie and would bring much comfort to the recipient, Jo x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteIt's so difficult to make sympathy cards (I usually buy them) but this one is just right... subtle, lots of meaning and so pretty.
What a lovely card. Well done.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card, Chrissie. This is just so very lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful butterfly, Chrissie!!!! Lovely!!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!!!
What a beautiful sentiment with the butterfly. Loving the shaker idea with the intricate butterfly die, works so well. Thank you for the inspiration x
ReplyDeletevery beaytiful for a not so nice occasion, but i'm sure this will bring some comfort..ebay for sequins...hmmm must browse;-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous smooshed background Chrissie. Coupled with that butterfly makes for a stunning card.
ReplyDeleteLove the thought gehind the image; so appropriate.
Sharon xx
Such a beautiful card, Chrissie, even if it's for a sad occasion.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sympathy card, Chrissie! The green background looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sympathy card! I love the background behind the butterfly! stunning! thanks for sharing with us at AAA Cards!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning! I love the pop of colour in the shaker that comes through the butterfly die cut inlay. Simply beautiful! Thanks for playing along with us at AAA Cards!
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ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful card, I love butterflies and used as a shaker and the wonderful colours.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Chrissie! Love the colors of the background!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love that butterfly! Really cool shaker card. :-)
ReplyDeleteHI Chrissy,
ReplyDeleteYour cards are just gorgeous.. I could spend hours looking at you wonderful art. Can you tell me the name of the butterfly used in this card? I really want to try to make one
Can't wait to see what more you will be doing and sharing
Thanks so much
Charlene
The filigree butterfly is called Chloe!
DeleteThanks for your kind words Charlene!