Hello and welcome to the A Blog Named Hero's 2nd Birthday Blog Hop!! You should have arrived here from the blog of the amazing Britta Swiderski. ;)
I am so super lucky to call Mary Dawn and Linda my friends and I am so excited for them and the entire design team, on two awesome years! Two years! I can't believe it's been that long already! When they asked me to take part in the birthday celebration, I couldn't resist getting the chance to wish them a happy birthday! ;)
To create my card, I first stamped the Happy Birthday Grid onto white cardstock with Hero Arts Tide Pool ink, and then diecut a butterfly from the center area. I stamped the same image again with Simon Says Stamp Doll Pink ink and carefully diecut the exact same area out as the Tide Pool one.
I cut out several butterflies from black cardstock and glued them all together to create one thick diecut piece. I then cut out the pink grid area and adhered it to a matted black and pink piece of cardstock. I adhered the black stacked butterfly in the center and then completed it by adding the Tide Pool butterfly on the top.
You end up with a great dimensional butterfly that stands out from the card because of the different coloured inks and the great dimension under the butterfly.
To complete the card, I added some pool coloured sequins and gems and also went over the larger Happy Birthday word with my Wink of Stella clear marker.
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Giveaway!!
Make sure to leave a comments on all the blogs in the hop for a chance to win a prize pack from Hero Arts or Simon Says Stamp!
The next stop on the hop is my awesome and funny friend Leslie Hanna (aka Crooked)!
Happy Birthday ABNH!! ;)
Giveaway!!
Make sure to leave a comments on all the blogs in the hop for a chance to win a prize pack from Hero Arts or Simon Says Stamp!
The next stop on the hop is my awesome and funny friend Leslie Hanna (aka Crooked)!
Happy Birthday ABNH!! ;)
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What a great look, and very clever.
ReplyDeleteI love the effect the butterfly gives to the card!
ReplyDeleteThe stamped butterfly looks fab!
ReplyDeleteVery cool card...Love this effect! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWow what a card, flutterbies are my favourite and it gives a fabulous effect. Love it and will definitely be trying this x
ReplyDeleteI love the stamp you used! The card is so nice!
ReplyDeleteLove the card.
ReplyDeleteso going to try this!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you ABNH!
Awesome technique!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love all the layers to the butterfly!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this technique!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this technique because you can make a matching card with the leftover pieces! Two for the price of one. Your color choices are bright and cheery, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool way to use a die cut! Love it.
ReplyDeleteVery cool technique using that fun background stamp!
ReplyDeleteVery Pretty!! TFS
ReplyDeleteThe dimensional effect on the butterfly is clever, but I think what caught my eye most was the use of the grid. Thank you for being a part of the birthday blog hop.
ReplyDeletelove the black layers under under your butterfly, give just that extra bit of dimension.
ReplyDeleteLove the shot of black under the die cut butterflies. Gorgeous card
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the butterfly!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card !!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card - love the dimension you achieved!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Happy 2nd birthday to ABNH! ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove your card!
ReplyDeletesuch a clever technique and pretty too! TFS!
ReplyDeleteYes, very clever use of color and layering! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely and I love the dimension you created with the butterfly.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteNice special effect!
ReplyDeleteLike how you added the dimension with the butterfly.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
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I love how you did this card.
ReplyDeletenice...love the butterfly....
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! I love that 3-D effect and the different color just enhances it even more. TFS!
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea and super fun card!
ReplyDeleteAnother cool technique to try. Enjoying the blog hop very much, I'm discovering lots of "new to me" talent along the way. Happy Birthday ABNH! Thanks for the opportunity to win a great prize from SSS, or Hero Arts.
ReplyDeleteThis card is gorgeous I love the technique you used thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. I like the 3d effect of the butterfly with the different colors. Lovely
ReplyDeletegreat card, thanks
ReplyDeleteI like the technique.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love this card! You are really creative!
ReplyDeleteFun card!
ReplyDeleteNeat card! Looks like you put a lot of time into it.
ReplyDeleteLove this fun card, Stephanie! Thanks so much for being part of the hop!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really neat csrd...love this die cutting technique.
ReplyDeleteI just love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat colors and technique!
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I love the dimension on your card and the pops of black!
ReplyDeleteLove this creative design, very clever!!!
ReplyDeletecool how you did your die cut with the colors.
ReplyDeleteOooh! This is so cool, I am going to have to lift this idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for a three dimensional die cut.
ReplyDeleteGreat card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative idea, Stephanie - love the double colour effect!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure this is more complicated than you make it seem! Love the technique!
ReplyDeleteTotally gorgeous!! Love the thick matt. Will have to try this. Looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteYour card is very beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. TFS!
ReplyDeleteLove the effect with the two colors!! Great graphic card!!
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That looks so cool, Steph! I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card...thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS CARD STEPH!! It just looks so fun, simple, and amazing all in one!
ReplyDeleteAmazing card! I love the inlaid diecut - but the show-stopper is the shadow created by the black layers - brilliant!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool card!
ReplyDeleteCool card, love the black layer under the butterfly to add to the look of the card.
ReplyDeleteLove the layered die cut - very cool!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and the dimension of this beautiful card. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteGreat card!!
ReplyDeleteI really love that stamp and what a lovely card. Congrats on the second anniversary from ABNH. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMagnified! this is new for me!
ReplyDeletelovely
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful card, lovely butterfly
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you used for your card!
ReplyDeleteExcellent technique, it pops and floats at the same time!
ReplyDeleteNice card, great idea with the butterfly!
ReplyDeletegreets Nicole
Love the colors and technique!
ReplyDeleteOMG your card is amazing I love it to pieces. I am totally in awe of the look of it. I wished you had a video to share I soooooo love it!!! You are a very clever and and creative gal. YOU ROCK!!
ReplyDeleteGreat technique. That popped diecut really adds wow to the spotlight technique.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love that pink color :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a great stamp.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love this.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love that the butterfly is of a different colour, it really pops out!
ReplyDeleteGreat dimension!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun idea - love the look!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration.
Sandra ltb
Totally fun idea for a great birthday card!
ReplyDeleteLove all the cards that I have seen so far on this hop. The colors are fabulous, and the ideas are awesome. Happy Birthday ABNH. Here's to many more years! Cheers.
ReplyDeleteLove the grid design of those Hero Arts stamps! I would never have thought to use those two colors together and, just look how gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe card is great! Love the colors
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great layering ideas. Love the card.
ReplyDeleteCute card. I've been eyeballing that stamp for a while wanting to try something similar.
ReplyDeleteNice Card!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Really like the stacked butterfly affect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous looking card1! Love the butterfly!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the effect with the 2 colors
ReplyDeleteThe raised butterfly is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so cool - what a great idea. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this card! Pink, black and white makes such a striking card! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove this technique! Great card :)
ReplyDeleteI have always loved this technique. It's so inventive and clever. I've not yet tried it as it looks like a lot of fiddling but this inspires me.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! LOVING your FUN Card!! Such Pretty Colors!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing ad for the chance to win!! Happy Birthday!! =)
ReplyDeleteWow, that is one cool card! Will need to try that soon. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun variation on using the stamp design--and it could be used for lots of different designs. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove that technique with the background!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to get more use from your stamps!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of the butterfly being elevated and stamped in different color!
ReplyDeleteCute and creative!
ReplyDeleteClever reverse ink on the butterfly. Stunning effect.
ReplyDeleteCute birthday card...colorful!
ReplyDeleteLove the magenta color! it is my favorite color!
ReplyDeleteSo smart! I like this technique..gotta give it a try!
ReplyDeleteLove the stamping technique to add fun dimention to your fun card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative way to use this stamp and add a little interest! Pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteLove your card, that technique looks super fun, so different and unexpected! Thanks for sharing your card!
ReplyDeletewould love, love, love to win the prize package–
ReplyDeletethanks for the give away–
Great card. Love the dimension you created.
ReplyDeleteLovely card !
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat technique! Thanks for being part of the HOP.
ReplyDeleteLove the bright pink color, just add fun to the card
ReplyDeleteThat's a pretty cool technique and it turned out really good. I need to get me some wink of stella markers they look like a lot of fun to use, and I love the bright pink!
ReplyDeleteSweet card - love the use of the butterfly.
ReplyDeleteLove the butterfy!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I would never be able to line them up that well.
ReplyDeleteVery clever. I think I may have to try this technique. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLove the dimension.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the different color for the butterfly and the dimension too. Wonderful job. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKatie B.
Hi Stephanie! Wonderful card and your technique with the stacked butterflies is definitely one I will give a try! : )
ReplyDeleteVery effective 3D effect with the butterflies!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card. I love the black you used to build up the butterfly! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the butterfly, adds that little extra something!
ReplyDeleteCool butterfly technique card! Lovin' it!
ReplyDelete~God bless~
Love, love this technique. And the butterfly really pops!
ReplyDeleteI really like this effect. Great job.
ReplyDeleteWow! That's a really cool effect!
ReplyDeleteLove this technique. It makes the most amazing cards.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool technique! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI really need to try this technique. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteFun card! Great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love your technique. Will have to try this one.
ReplyDeleteWell, when I try this technique, I hope it comes out straight.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love this card! I'll have to give this one a try! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletenicely done on this!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Makes you go "how did she do that?"
ReplyDeleteLove your design for this card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique design! I love it.
ReplyDeleteDelia Rotolo
This is a new technique to me - how stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove this technique. Have seen it a couple times and have not tried.
ReplyDeleteI love the technique you used on this card. I'll have to try it out as well as experimenting with the thickness of the butterfly!
ReplyDeleteWow love your card, really want to try it but I probably would mess it up. Like my 5 year old said when we watched one of your videos for the Online card class, " mum she is much better then you" and yes you are!
ReplyDeletelove it!
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome card!! Love how the butterfly stands out.
ReplyDeleteLove the card and the technique you used. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese are great ideas to try. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and great card. TFS
ReplyDeletelove the colors you used on this card!
ReplyDeleteVery cool technique, love the card.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love the butterfly!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Stephanie!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and dimensional butterfly!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool two tone effect! I love it.
ReplyDeleteLove those two colors together. What work to cut out the exact same spot...even with a machine. Nice! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the dimension on your card !
ReplyDeleteOooooo! I like! HA is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat technique! I will remember this one. And your color choices are great too, TFS!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun card, Stephanie! Almost like an optical illusion with the blue butterfly coming out of the pink background! Love It!! XOXO-Shari
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeleteLove the pop factor!
ReplyDeletethis is a fantastic and beautiful card!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is so cool, Stephanie ... what a fabulous way to pop up the butterfly ... love that dark edge! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteYou card has very pretty colors and I can't wait to see some real butterflies!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so pretty!
ReplyDeletethank for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteWhile I was 1st looking at your card, I wondered how you were able to make it with 2 different colors of ink. I so appreciate the explanation! How cool!
ReplyDeleteGreat card
ReplyDeleteGreat card, very clever!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card. The visual effect of the 3D butterfly with the graphic pattern is very appealing. Happy BDay to ABNH. Cheers
ReplyDeleteAwesome card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool take on this technique - changing up the color. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea....I love this!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a clever idea...really clever...love your card...hugs, Monika
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific card. I don't quite know how you stamped the butterfly exactly perfect for inserting on to the BG, but it is superb.Thanks
ReplyDeleteGreat way to put some dimension onto the card. Really great idea.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love that stamp! Love the butterfly in the mix also!
ReplyDeleteWhat a really clever idea that has achieved amazing results. I think it's brilliant with great design elements
ReplyDeleteLove this card and the technology behind it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thanks for sharing your technique :)
ReplyDeleteThis card is awesome! So cool with the butterfly!
ReplyDeletelayer of words with butterfly, what a brilliant idea and result !!
ReplyDeleteI love the dimensional butterfly. pretty card.
ReplyDeletewonderful die-cutting! TFS!
ReplyDeleteVery cute!))
ReplyDeleteLove this technique!
ReplyDeletegreat dimension on this card!!
ReplyDeleteLove this!! Such a simple idea & it looks so fabulous!!
ReplyDelete(Plus, you probably got two cards at once from the extra pieces didn't you?!)
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