There must have been a great deal of participation in the April Blog Hop, so this time the folks over at PTI selected 25 names at random as "official" participants ... everyone else (including me) are able to participate as "extras" :-) We were given a swatch sheet of sorts to work with .... download and print! I thought it was a great concept. I had very good results with a new color cartridge and I printed it out on the "Best" setting on the printer.
The paper swatch sampler we were given to use was entitled "Father's Knows Best" .... and what's more fatherly than a necktie? So, the necktie was my inspiration! I carefully cut out six squares (one of each pattern) with a "postage stamp" edge decorative scissors. Then, using my exacto knife, I make little v-shaped slits at the top and bottom, these hold the edges of the ribbon in place and help form the "necktie" - which is simply made from two pieces of ribbon. I used "Chocolate Taffeta" ribbon from Stampin' Up! as it had a nice silky feel to it. I haven't decided if this should be my Dad's Birthday card or Father's Day, so I haven't put the sentiment on it.
After that, I decided to really push myself a bit further and think of another card - maybe something "softer" this time. As it turns out, I received an email earlier this week letting me know that someone I knew had passed away, and I needed a sympathy card. For some reason ... the song "Butterfly Kisses" was rolling through my head. So ..... I decided to print another of the swatch sheets - but this time on vellum cardstock. Then use my MS Butterfly punch. I stamped with "Out on a Limb" and used "Spring Moss" twill ribbon (both from Papertrey Ink) to finish it out.
Enjoy!
The neckties are BRILLIANT Rebecca! Now I know what to do for father's day cards this year. Thank you!
The vellum butterflies are so soft and pretty. I'm glad you pushed yourself to make a second card. Off to hop to the next blog....
Posted by: Debbi | April 25, 2008 at 04:29 PM
Nice work! Love the butterflies. I was thinking of printing on vellum, but got lost in so many ideas.
Posted by: Annapurna | April 25, 2008 at 05:24 PM
Great job Rebecca, LOVE your creativity. :)
Posted by: Andrea Devisser | April 25, 2008 at 05:26 PM
Those butterflies are stunning!!!!
Posted by: chris; mott | April 25, 2008 at 05:26 PM
Those butterflies are stunning!!!!
Posted by: chris; mott | April 25, 2008 at 05:27 PM
Love them. Very cool. The butterflies are great
Posted by: Julie-Ann Wells | April 25, 2008 at 05:28 PM
very clever. love them both
Posted by: Julie | April 25, 2008 at 05:33 PM
very clever. love them both
Posted by: Julie | April 25, 2008 at 05:33 PM
Very creative cards! I really like the vellum butterflies.
Posted by: Kristy | April 25, 2008 at 05:44 PM
HOLY MOLY! I LOVE the butterflies you made from printing on vellum! HELLO!!! That rocks!And the shirt ties-adorable!!!! Love that twist.
Posted by: Lauren (mytime) | April 25, 2008 at 06:31 PM
I love the butterflies and the little ties are very cute!!!
Posted by: Crystal | April 25, 2008 at 07:10 PM
both those cards are beautiful!
Posted by: Derby | April 25, 2008 at 07:15 PM
I love the butterflies, but the ties are fantastic!
Posted by: Maria Fiscella | April 25, 2008 at 07:28 PM
Precious butterflies!! What a unique and beautiful idea!!
The ties, too!! Just amazing!
Nice job!
Kim Marie
Posted by: Kim Marie | April 25, 2008 at 07:32 PM
I love seeing the butterflies printed on vellum. Awesome.
Posted by: ohradiogirl | April 25, 2008 at 07:56 PM
Love those butterflies! Beautiful job!
Posted by: Niki Estes | April 25, 2008 at 07:57 PM
Both cards are stunning! Very beautiful!!!!!!!
Posted by: Tangii Crain | April 25, 2008 at 08:07 PM
Love those butterflies- clever!!
Posted by: Regan D'Agostino | April 25, 2008 at 08:08 PM
Nice job on both of them. I love the one with the butterflies though.
Posted by: Terri Moore | April 25, 2008 at 08:09 PM
Awesome Rebecca! I love those ties!! And the vellum butterflies are too perfect!!! Love them both! Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Tracey aka cuccicoo1002 | April 25, 2008 at 08:29 PM
LOVE the ribbon ties and those butterflies are to die for!!! tfs!! :)
Posted by: Kimberly Crawford | April 25, 2008 at 08:32 PM
These are two awesome projects! I love the neckties and the vellum butterflies are absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Lori | April 25, 2008 at 08:37 PM
Velum butterflies... hello gorgeous!
Posted by: Deanna Woodland | April 25, 2008 at 08:46 PM
Very pretty butterflies! Love them and the way you made those ties!
Posted by: Sara | April 25, 2008 at 09:42 PM
Some awesome ideas!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Donelda | April 25, 2008 at 10:06 PM