Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Isn't it May? Which means that...


...Spring is here!!! (Well..sort of.) ;) Hi everyone, I hope you are all keeping dry/warm/safe from all this crazy weather. Since it doesn't look like May out my window, I thought I would create something that closely resembled it.
Aren't those the sweetest monarchs? It is a new image from The Digi Shack. I colored in a butterfly, then realized that she needed a partner to flutter about with. I had this fun scrap piece of b/w DP but it was too busy for the outside of the card. I decided to decorate the inside (a fabulous addition that so many crafters do - excluding me) and let it peek out a bit. Nothing fancy at all with this card, I think it took me about 10 minutes to make, 5 of those minutes spent looking for that love brad. haha!
Now pay attention: All week long Toni will be revealing her new lineup of stamps in her shoppe. Oh my word, you don't want to miss the fun things happening this week over there. Here's a few hints for what to expect tomorrow: grab a flower lei, put your hands on your hips, bend your knees. Now wait for the music. haha! It will be worth it, I promise, because the prizes that she's offering is so generous!
Okay, I am going to run some errands, then grab coffee and donuts and hang out at a friend's house this morning. Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone!
*Love and Aloha*
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15 comments:

Melissa Craig said...

Beautiful monarchs! Your card is fabulous Joni!

Have fun today. Decaf girlfriend.

Crystal said...

Wow, those look like they could just fly away any minute... Gor-juss coloring, and the sneaky peek, is that extra special touch....

DG said...

AKKKK. I LOOOOOOOOOVE THIS!!! It's me on a card lol. I apparently love Monarch Butterflies (can you tell - hehehehehe) and this card just floored me. That Butterfly is beautiful - I must have!!! :) Have a great day with your friend.

Jessica Diedrich said...

Such beautiful butterflies! Gorgeous!

Tenia Nelson said...

Love this card, Joni!!!! Love that butterfly!!

Sheri Gilson said...

Love the Monarchs~great job!!!

Maria said...

OOOh, gorgeous card, Joni! I really love the beautiful colors of the butterfly! So vibrant and quite stunning. YOur coloring is fantastic. Hey, great idea to show the inside of the card . . .it's like a sneak peek! Very pretty!

Hope you are having a wonderful day!

Maria

Janna said...

Joni this is just awesome!!!! Wow! I love the gorgeous coloring you did on the butteflies and the way you embossed the background! That is just amazing!!! But I adore teh brad and the turning down of the corner! I really need to try that sometime! HOpe you are having fun on your coffee date!!!

Smiles,
janna

Jacilynn said...

Gorgeous Joni! I seriously think I'm losing it. I've never seen this image before. I need to pay attention more.
Love the card Chica! soo cute.

Emily (stampingout on SCS) said...

OMGosh! This is stunning! Love it, Joni! :)

Mandy said...

Gorgeous!!!! I love what you have done with the butterflies. Such an amazingly beautiful card.

Ann said...

Look at those beautiful butterflies! They look fabulous against the orange. ;)

Becky said...

Gorgeous butterflies, gorgeous card.

Kerry said...

Joni, that's gorgeous!!! OMGosh, WOW!! I'm speechless. They look sooooo real! Happy Spring! :)

Tammy said...

Wow this turned out so wonderfu.
Great Job!