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Wednesday 4 May 2011

LIM no.2 " Happy Accident? "


I intended to use this butterfly, which is a free download from The Graphics Fairy
for the "feared" acetate challenge.
I never got round to using it that week  so here it is for this weeks Lucky Dip challenge.
The" happy accident" refers to the punched border. I coloured the first one with DI Weathered Wood but it was too much  and since I didn't have any printable acetate left :( and I couldn't peel the border off, I punched another border, kept it plain and stuck it on the top leaving the top flowers raised to reveal the blue underneath. Quite like it :)

The tiny butterfly is stamped in black directly onto the card and in blue onto acetate.

tc Sue xx

 Added 5th May 2011
since so many of you love the large butterfly, thought I'd make it easy for you to visit the wonderful Graphics Fairy blog. Here's the link or you can access from the button on my side bar :)
http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/

28 comments:

themessycraftroom said...

Beautiful card Suzi. The border as worked out lovely. I don't know if you saw it. The other day I left you a message . There is something for you on my blog. Hugs x ChrisB

G Peplow said...

Hi there Sue, This is beautiful, love the butterflies and the border is wonderful, love the blue layer beneath it makes it very special. :0) xxx

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

The butterflies are gorgeous especially on acetate, they look so dimensional. Great touch with the punched border. Tracy x

Aquarius said...

Another lovely card - it is good to make use of happy accidents. I always say there is no such thing as a mistake - think of it as a new design opportunity!! (I'm not sure it always works for me but it does quite often).

~ Ali Robertson ~ said...

Beautiful card, love it

Ali x

massofhair said...

Checked out your other entry and even though i really like it this entry is just beautiful and stunning and inspirational...
Love the colours and the acetate butterfly is just amazing. An outstanding entry and one of my favourites from this week.

Suze Bain said...

A beautiful card, the blue butterfly is gorgeous. x

sandra said...

Lovely card. Sandra

Dolly Daydreams said...

Very clever that border of yours am always covering up my little errors , this really worked in your favour. the butterflies are stunning especially the big on on the acetate.

Marie

Seafield Jo said...

It's a beautiful card Sue, the butterfly is gorgeous. Jo

Anonymous said...

Lovely border, and I love the butterfly.
Maria x

Lynne said...

Beautiful card. Your border is really effective.
Lynne xxx

Maja said...

Lovely card! Love the big butterfly, looks like a real one.

Gibmiss said...

hello
Love the butterfly ...stunning card ....
hugs
sylvie
xxxx

Jenny said...

The border looks fab, what a creative discovery. Love the butterfly too :)
Jenny x

Linby said...

I love the border-so delicate, goes perfectly with the beautiful butterfly.
Linbyx

Susan said...

This card is stunning! I LOVE that beautiful butterfly...and what a wonderful mistake to make...it's looks fabulous!

Mandi said...

Just gorgeous Suzi
Love the butterfly, what a beautiful blue
Continued thanks for supporting our challenge
Diva LIM mandi
Less is More

Chrissie said...

Your border looks really lovely... great when things work out like that!
Thanks so much for joining us once more.
Chrissie
Lady LIM
"Less is More"

Unknown said...

This is just This is just stunning Suzi! I love that butterfly and your border looks fab! I am on my way to Graphics Fairy as I type... ;)
Lizy x

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

A fabulous card Sue - the butterfly is stunning, and the "happy accident" has created the most beautiful border.
Sylvia x (#157)

Faye said...

What a stunning card! I wish my accidents were as happy. The butterfly is so beautiful. Thanks for the link.

Linda M. said...

Hi Suzi, Thanks for stopping by and leaving your nice comments. I just love butterflies and your card is beautiful. Linda

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Sue. Love the butterfly - thanks for the link. Sue.x

Sharon said...

Stunning card - I just love that acetate butterfly - wow it looks great!

Rachelxx said...

Love the card - happy accidents are good! I also love the Graphics fairy

Zue said...

Hi Suzi
Your happy acident is a joy. I love it. (I only do accidents- never plan anything!)
Your header is fabulous too; I expect it's one of your own photographs.
Just got back so I'll catch up with your other work later. Thank you so much for your comment!!!

Sue xx

Aileen said...

Your butterfly is so life like. Ready to fly off your card. x