Lazy Day!

Wow!  I am getting a late start today.  I didn't feel like doing much of anything today other than reading and playing games on my computer.  I feel like such a slacker!  I should be working on thank you cards, but I just had to make a card for some challenges first!

I think this is the first card that I have made for four different challenges!  The colors are from a new site that I have not played at before, Color Throwdown.  I didn't have the yellow and blue so I substituted Daffodil Delight and Midnight Muse.  Old Olive didn't look quite right with that combo so I changed it out for Gumball Green.  Same colors, just different shades!

The layout is from Freshly Made Sketches.  I am actually using this same sketch for the thank you notes I am working on because it is so versatile!

 

 Two design elements come from SUO Challenges, to add animals, and Just Add Ink, to add chevrons.

I just love the butterflies and my favorite technique for them is the Baby Wipe/Reinker technique.  Just squirt your reinkers onto a stack of baby wipes and use it as an ink pad.  I think I have used more of my reinkers for this technique than I have to actually reink my ink pads!  It's really the main reason I broke down and bought them in every single color. :)  Here is a closer look at the butterflies.

I folded the edges up and only adhered the center to a bottom mat so they look like they are flying.  I should also mention that I used Shimmer White cardstock here.  It just looks so elegant!  It has been my go-to white lately!

Stamp Sets: Papillon Potpourri, Trust God
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Shimmer White
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green, Midnight Muse
Tools: Chevron Embossing Folder, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Decorative Label Punch, baby wipes
Accessories: Midnight Muse Stitched Satin Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones