Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Butterflies and Tapes

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Good morning, all!  I trust that all is going well in your corner of the world.  It's time for another challenge at the Simon Says Stamp challenge blog!

Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog

It's your favorite challenge Anything Goes!!  The Design Team is using Martha Stewart products this week, and of course, if you have some, we'd love to see them, but they aren't required.  I have a set of 3 cards today, all using Martha Stewart's Vintage Girl tapes (the blue gingham one is not part of the set) and her Monarch Butterfly punch.  I love the pretty mix of the ginghams and florals with the little green dot thrown in!  I'd love to know which of these cards is your favorite!  Let's get started:


This first one uses some pearls and buttons and the tapes run horizontally.


On this one, I went a little wild with my tapes and covered practically the whole card.  I also used another Martha product (a gift from my friend Joy) called Doily Lace Cherish Labels.  They are embossed and are sticky, so I just stamped my sentiment and added it to the card.


And for my final card, my tapes run vertically.  I embossed the whole card, tapes and all with a Cuttlebug Houndstooth folder, and used another of the Cherish Labels. 

As always, there's a $50.00 gift voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Store up for grabs again this week!  Ready, get set, GO!

                     

23 comments:

Jacqueline said...

Lin, these are so pretty.. my favorite is the middle one!

Barb said...

No way can I pick a favorite - they are all too beautiful! Love those pretty tapes, and the addition of the butterflies is perfect, Lin!

Jingle said...

These are just fabulous! Love them! Happy, happy cards! The first one is absolutely my fave!

Caroline said...

They are all beautiful I love the papers and the designs are gorgeous. Caroline xxx

Sue McRae said...

I'm always in awe of how you combine patterns and colours Lin, you make it seem so easy.

Tough to choose a fave...I think it's the first one, I like the CAS design.

Lisa Carroll said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Lin! LOVE the combinations of colors, patterns and tape sizes... perfection! :)

MarcyK924 said...

These are SO you, Lin! So sunny and fun and not a Christmas message in sight! I love them all, but if you made me choose, the last is my fav! Hugs, Marcy

Melissa Bove said...

Gorgeous cards Lin! So colorful and cheerful! Like you! :)

hugs...

Heather said...

Three stunning cards Lin, fabulous designs and colours, your details are beautiful. You are so brilliant with washi tape - I'm useless with that!!

hugs
Heather xx

sheila said...

these are so fun and cheery Lin. I love all three but my favs are in this order....number 1, number 3 and then number 2. You always have such wonderful designs.

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Stunning cards, Lin! I LOVE the washi/embossing combo...it looks so pretty!

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

rcwidow (Linda) said...

Love all these! I need to get some tape and try it!

Dawn T said...

I love all of these cards Lin. So pretty.

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous cards Lin :-) all of them are so pretty ! I LOVE the tapes and how you used them ,, awesome :-)

luv
Lols x x x

Maureen Morton said...

Oh, Lin - you have outdone yourself this time, for sure. When I saw your one card at SSS, I had no idea it was part of a trio! These are drop-dead delux! So bright and fresh with a great mix of patterns and brilliant use of the white space. You are in a league all your own. Love 'em all.

jintyoo7 said...

Yikes, Lin - that isn't a fair question - I can't possibly pick a favourite - they are all beautiful :) The tapes are so pretty and love the addition of the butterflies and buttons!

walchowDesign said...

Tough decision to make, Lin! All three are equally beautiful and special in it's own way but I think I will go for the third one!

FYI : my trick with the blog did not work out!

Jo Nevill said...

Love your card, I love the way you have used the Washi Tape. Very clever !

Hugs

Jo x

Helen L said...

Love your cards Lin! I pinned the first one to help me remember the pretty design and colors. Hugs from Helen in Healdsburg

Helen L said...

Congrats on winning the Nov. Papercrafts Challenge!!! I was so happy to see your card and name announced today!! :-D

Alice said...

wow! these are so pretty! love how you used those tapes, Lin!

Wee Von said...

Great cards Lin. Tough choice, but my favorite is the bottom one!

lynda said...

My fave is the 1st one - I think because of the smooth white space.