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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Simon Says........Anything Goes




Welcome to another challenge at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog! 



 This week it's everyone's favorite - Anything Goes!  The design team are all using Simon exclusives, and we'd love to see you using yours also, but it's not a requirement to enter our challenge.  Here's my card this week:


I think this Leanna butterfly die is absolutely the perfect butterfly!  I have always been a fan of anything filigree, so it is a must-have for me!  It's small enough to be added to other elements, but so beautifully detailed that it can stand alone.  Here I used a variety of pastel Basic Grey solid papers from several of their 6" pads and sprinkled my butterflies all across the surface, along with some tiny pearls in the same colors.  I thought that the sentiment from Simon's You set was just the right complement to them, large enough to be noticed, but small enough to not detract from the beautiful butterflies.

When I make my cards and photograph them, I then go to my computer and edit the photos with my card in view.  As I was editing this card, I glanced over and noticed how the bright track lights above my computer desk made these shadows and decided to share that with you also.


Heidi has again provided another $50.00 gift voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Store for the random winner of our challenge

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23 comments:

  1. JingleJuly 31, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Those butterflies are just lovely! Very pretty!

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  2. Barb GhigJuly 31, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    OMGosh, Lin...this card is absolutely GORGEOUS! I love all the soft pastel butterflies so much...they're just perfect!

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  3. Laura SterckxJuly 31, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Lin, those butterflies look fantastic! I also love the coordinating pearls on the card! :)

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  4. BarbJuly 31, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Gorgeous pastel butterflies, Lin! LOVE this beautiful card!

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  5. Melissa Bove July 31, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Beautiful card Lin!

    hugs...

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  6. JackieJuly 31, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    That's stunning - so beautiful and delicate.

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  7. Lorraine AJuly 31, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Beautiful card Lin :-) the colourful butterflies are so very pretty :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  8. Pam W MerwinJuly 31, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Well, you know I am loving this card because I LOVE butterflies! What sweet soft colors you used and the sprinkle of the tiny pearls is the perfect touch. Thanks for sharing the photo with the shadows - how amazing is that!

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  9. Lisa EltonJuly 31, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Delicate and lovely Lin!!

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  10. joyJuly 31, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Yes, these butterflies are very pretty and I love the way you've used different papers for each one, Lin! Great sentiment too.

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  11. Pam W MerwinJuly 31, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Since I LOVE butterflies, this caught my attention right away! Absolutely love the colors you used for them. Glad you share the picture with the shadows, too! Loved it :)

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  12. BrendaJuly 31, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    Oh Lin, these butterflies are just exquisite, really! I love all those beautifully colored wings just hanging there in mid-air! Wonderful inspiration Lin!

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  13. AnonymousJuly 31, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    This card makes ME smile! So soft and delicate and LOVELY! Have a great day Lin! XO

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  14. Sue McRaeJuly 31, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Love how you let these delicate butterflies take centre stage in this CAS card!

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  15. debby4000August 1, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    Oh this is so beautiful.
    luv
    Debby

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  16. maureenAugust 1, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    what a nice card.....

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  17. Maureen MortonAugust 1, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    I had to peek in before heading out on my next road trip - so glad that I did! These butterflies are so delicate and graceful.....love that shadow pic, too! Full of lovely flutter! "See you" in a couple of weeks.

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  18. SandiAugust 1, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    WOW this card is soooo pretty I just love the colors and how delicate it is. I don't think I could send this one out

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  19. Carol LAugust 1, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    Beautiful card! Those delicate butterflies and matching bling look wonderful together! Very pretty!

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  20. MandyAugust 1, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Beautiful card Lin, so elegant and I love the different coloured butterflies they are so pretty
    hugs Mandy xx

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  21. jintyoo7August 2, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Simply delightful, Lin - especially with the petit and coordinating gems :)

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  22. email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.comAugust 2, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    Gorgeous card, Lin! I love how delicate the butterflies look on this layout :)

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  23. GretaAugust 2, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    Saw this on the blog & wow--caught my eye! Love those butterflies & how you used them, Lin!

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Thank you so much for your kind comments - they make my day!