Shana Gaff
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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Throw Back Thursday

I'm continuing my trend of theme days, and today is my new Throw Back Thursday!  Each Thursday I am going to try to use an old technique or a stamp set, tool or accessory that I haven't used in a while.  I have tons just sitting around begging to be inked, so I thought this would be a great way to force myself to use them!  Today I decided to use Swallowtail, which has been sitting around for some time now, as well as the Word Window and Modern Label punches. It's funny...I always think I have to have EVERY punch. But most of them only get used a few times before they retire! sniff, sniff I'm trying to be better!

For today's card I used the challenges at colourQ and Freshly Made Sketches.
I liked that I had a little bit of freedom to pick my color for this one. I knew I wanted some pink in there and at first I was all set to go with Melon Mambo. Then I realized I have hardly touched Strawberry Slush since its debut into the Stampin' Up! family, so I went with that instead. :)
I colored my butterfly using my Aqua Painter and ink from the inside of my smooshed ink pad. I know, really technical huh? lol The butterfly panel is raised on Dimensionals. I wasn't sure how I wanted to add my sentiment but thought it worked pretty well with the two punches!  This was one of those cards that came together in about 15 minutes. I must be getting sick or something because usually it takes me forever to figure out how to get a card just right. :)

Stamp Sets: Swallowtail, Sweet Essentials
Cardstock: Strawberry Slush, Whisper White
Ink: Black StazOn, Strawberry Slush
Tools: Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Aqua Painter
Accessories: Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Neutrals Paper Stack

8 comments:

  1. Well, that is one gorgeous butterfly! Congrats to you on using your neglected supplies. I sure have enough of those! Thanks for joining us at colourQ!

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  2. Beautiful butterfly, the pink is so pretty. Thank you so much for joining us this week at the colourQ!

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  3. This looks terrific Shana :) ur idea of trend is cool, look forward to see more of ur trend continuing cards :)

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  4. Each time I see that butterfly, I think I need it...and then I remember all the other butterfly stamps that I haven't even inked! However, it's a stunning image...great card!

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  5. I love it when a card comes together quickly....your Strawberry Slush is perfect with your butterfly and the sentiment looks great! Thanks for sharing this with us at the CQC!

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  6. Wow...this is just amazing! Such a stunning butterfly.

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  7. Love your butterfly, Shanna, love the design of your card as well! thanks for playing with us at the colourQ.

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  8. Fab card, love your colour combo and gorgeous butterfly, thanks for joining us at ColourQ, hugs, Sarah x

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