Envelope Romance.

The current  Butterfly Challenge is running for another week in order to help me catch up from not feeling well. Today is the first day I feel back to near as normal. Whatever it was I don't want it again!!

I was going to show just one new Envelope card shape but have ended up re tweaking the first two versions so here are 3 new cards to give you some added inspiration. All 3 versions have been added to the card shapes page as III, IV and V.

First card (Version III)  is a tweak on Version I but both panels are secured down and the pocket shape is more defined. I almost designed this card by accident as I didn't want to cut across the key on the design paper which would have happened just cutting across the diagonal of the 4" x 4" panels. I moved the pencil mark in by half an inch and cut the diagonal from that point to the opposite corner. I think it gives a more envelope shape to the card.  Design paper is from a paper pad by The Paper Boutique called 'Secret Romance and has all the three colours from the butterfly wheel in it. The edging and the trim were from my stash along with the sentiments which again were just the right colour.

This is the back of the envelope and the back of the insert leaving room for a message to be added.

Showing the front of the envelope and the front of the inset panel .

I managed to incorporate the shape, edging and butterflies to complete the required wheel. 

Entering this card into the following challenges:

Second card (Version IV)  is a tweak on Version II bu there you are only making to pockets in the envelope. Design papers this time are from paper pads from The Works called 'Vintage Love' and 'Secret Rose' which again incorporated the three required colours.  The butterfly stickers  and sentiments from my stash. This is the front of the envelope closed. The insert for leaving a message tucks into the back pocket. 

Inside the envelope which makes a nice space for adding  a gift card.

 Below shows the message panel for inserting a greeting  and showing the pocket it fits into on the back of the envelope. 

and finally once inserted the back of the panel embellished with more of the butterflies.

  Entering this card into the following challenges:

Finally my last inspiration for you with a new envelope shape. VersionV. This envelope shape opens up fully and is held closed with a belly band.  The floral design paper is from the Paper Boutique pad 'Secret Romance' as above along with the pink paper which is from the The works paper pad 'Secret Rose'. The green swirl is a digi paper by Cottage and Lace an Etsy shop called Floral Too.  The silver edging  butterflies and white sentiment were from my stash. 

Showing card opened up and free standing. 

Entering into the following challenges:

The Butterfly challenge will now close on next Tuesday Nov 3rd ready for the last challenge #149 using the letter F before the butterflies are cocooned for the winter. 

Stay safe and well

HUGS