Bella Carta: Neckties and Butterflies (My Papertrey Blog Hop Challenge)

April 25, 2008

Neckties and Butterflies (My Papertrey Blog Hop Challenge)

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!