Wednesday, November 08, 2017

Chevrons

Time again for another Butterfly Challenge. A nice easy one after the last brain teaser. 

Iv'e made simple card shapes this time as the internet is very iffy at the moment and I didn't want to miss getting these uploaded before it decided to fall over yet again. The weather is affecting the signals in our area. 
The first card uses a freebie chevron design paper from Making Cards Sep. 2015 called 'Stunning  Trees'. The patterned dp is also a freebie from a magazine but I have no name for it. Attached to backing card and then distressed around the edges. It is very cold here tonight and my double sided tape is being  decidedly one sided which paid dividends as just as I was about to glue the pansy cut out in place I noticed that the little butterflies (in the patterned paper  were flying upside down so I quickly wipped it off and re attached it the right way up. Phew!! The purple butterflies are out cuts from a Tonic Edge puncher. I have left the sentiment to attach later when I have decided what sort of card to make it into. I think it also needs a bit more adding to it not sure what though.

Second card I have attached the chevron freebie design paper( from Making Cards Sep 2015 called 'Fashion Girls') to a purple cardstock base. Other papers are also freebies in my stash and were snippets and again adhered to purple cardstock  The butterfly came from my butterfly box along with the feather which just happened to be in there(probably put it in the box cause it was getting up my nose on my desk  and I needed breathing space to move!) and also purple in colour.  Matching pearl from my stash.
Nice and simples. Hope you will come and play along. the challenge runs for two weeks and I will show you next week some more cards using intricate card shapes and other types of Chevrons. 
Internet is green so I'm good to go!!



24 comments:

Jackie T said...

Hi Mrs A both of your cards are gorgeous they are just so pretty. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Aquarius said...

Two great cards to inspire us for the butterfly challenge - have to hunt through my papers!

Craftychris said...

Love these! Both are so pretty and I love the tiny butterflies on the first one, so cute! It's good you saved the image from being upside down! I won't say I will try and join in, they maybe I will make it this time! Tee hee! Hugs xxxxxxxxxxx

terrie said...

great looking cards.....love the tiny little butterflies....well done and tfs

Viv said...

Two really pretty cards Mrs A!

Sylvia said...

2 very pretty cards,Mrs A.Love the cute butterfly.

Gr,Sylvia.

Mac Mable said...

Lovely patterned papers and such beautiful cards. Great that you spoted the butterflies flying upside down before it was too late! x

Sandra H said...

Oooh Mrs A l just love both of your cards l don't think you need to add too much more to your first card l like it as it is and the sentiment will finish it of nicely.........your 2nd card is as you write simply but it's also as equally as nice as your first l like the colours in this and the dp too! sending lots of love x

cuilliesocks said...

Two very beautiful cards Valery, designs and colours are just so lovely, love the floral images, Kate x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Lovely both, Mrs. A, they look so pretty with these colors and the different designs! Love especially the second one!

Kathleen said...

Two lovely cards, great colours and images.

Kath x

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Two beautiful cards Valery and great inspiration for the new challenge.

Sue xx

Unknown said...

Both lovely cards Mrs.A especially love the 1st one. I'm pretty sure I have some chevron paper in my stash so I will be checking that out later :)
Hugs Kaz xx

Jenny L said...

Hi Mrs A,
2 wonderful cards and such very lovely designs.
The chevrons on the second are a wonderful colour.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Mia said...

Beautiful chevrons, love the colours. Kisses!!!!!!

Ella said...

Love the cute butterfly! ઇઉ
Hugs!

Sue said...

Must apologise Mrs A I'm playing catch up which I seem to be doing a lot of lately!!! Fabulous elf factory I've been knitting them along with crocheting hats..scarves and hand warmers for the homeless as well as all the other million things you try to cram into your life. Your creations are outstanding as always..take care and lots of huggles Sue xxx

Carol L said...

What a pretty pair of cards, and I so love the purple pansy in the first! Great job on both cards!

Diane said...

Wonderful designs Valery and the pansy is fabulous.

Hugs Diane

Createology said...

Catching up and seeing your lovely cards inspire me. I also love your Zodiac tags. I am Virgo. Blessings Dear...<3

Claire said...

Oh I love that pansy, I always think they're happy flowers. The subtle chevrons create a nice interesting background without overshadowing the image. I like the fun addition of the feather on card two and the more bolder design x

MRS DUCK said...

Hi Mrs A
A smashing duet of very pretty cards. Love the pansy.
Best wishes.
Ang x

Donna said...

Two gorgeous cards Mrs. A!

Janis said...

Very pretty cards! I laughed knowingly abt being saved by some not-as-sticky-as-usual adhesive! Similar things have happened to me. I almost always use liquid glue to allow me some time and wiggle room before everything sets up. This has saved me more than once when I had to turn the entire panel around so the card would open the right direction!!! LOL..

Your cards turned out lovely. Very clever keeping the butterfly out-punches to use on your card. I love the soft and elegant touch that the feather brings to your other card. You certainly do find pretty papers in those magazine freebies!!!
<3 J

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