Stampin' Up! Butterfly Basics for Mother's Day!

Hello, I was asked last week by Donna, the owner of one of the venues for my Coffee & Card sessions if I would make a card for her Mum for Mother's Day. 

Her Mum (Debbie) loved the card I made for her birthday a few weeks ago so much that she specially asked Donna if I would be able to make her another one.   

Happy to oblige, the only criteria was that the card must have a butterfly on it and be pink!

I confess I was a little short on time and was wondering what to make when I remembered a card I made way back in November 2015 - you can see it here.

I updated the original by using different colored ink different inks.

I'm not a fan of flat items on cards - I love how you can curl and shape cardstock to give dimension.

The dotty border I used on the inside (and the envelope) is from Dragonfly Dreams.

I embossed a piece of vellum using the Lovely Lace embossing folder.  I really like the effect you get with vellum, it always looks impressive!

A small strip of DSP from the Neutrals stack across the middle adds a bit of oomph, I knew Donna would like this as she has a bit of a thing for black and white. If you ever visit the Grand Piano Cafe in Godmanchester you will know what I mean!

Here is the completed card and envelope.

Donna loved the card and I hope that her Mum does too.

My daughter will popping round later today with a card - I wonder if it will be homemade? ;)

Wherever you are, whether you are a Mum, Grandma, or a special Aunty  I hope you have a lovely day.

Can you guess why I chose this particular image?  I know, it is sad - because the tulips remind me of Sweet Sugarplum lol!

Thanks for looking at my Blog.  Details of the products I used can be found below.

Susan xx

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