Clean and Simple Cards are not really my strong suit! I like my cards down and dirty – Shabby Chic and loaded with embellishments! LOL! This card is a single layer of Whisper White Card Stock. I love the simplicity of single layer cards but it's always a challenge to decorate them in a way that makes me happy. This card uses the Creative Elements Stamp Set. There are a lot of great elements in there so it's perfect for single layer cards! 
The background image was stamped in Jet Black Stazon Ink and then colored in using the new In Color Markers – Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding and Calypso Coral. The greeting is popped up using Stampin' Dimensionals and the "swirls" are outlined with the marker as well. The butterfly is stamped on Cardstock Vellum using Calypso Coral Ink and then embossed with Irridescent Ice Embossing Powder. The background image was embellished with Dazzling Details and Rhinestone Basic Jewels were used to finish off the design. All products are Stampin' Up! and are available in my ONLINE STORE.
SUPPLIES:
- Whisper White card stock #100730
- Jet Black Stazon Ink #101406
- Creative Elements Stamp Set W#128523 C#122647
- Subtles Stampin' Write Marker (Calypso Coral) #131263
- In Color Markers (Crisp Cantaloupe & Pistachio Pudding) #131260
- Vellum card stock #101856
- Calypso Coral Ink #126983
- Dazzling Details #124117
- Rhinestone Basic Jewels #119246
- Heat Tool #129053
- Irridescent Ice Embossing Powder #101930
- Stampin' Dimensionals #104430
- Glue Dots #103683
- SNAIL Adhesive Refill #104331
This is wonderful, Cathy! You have done a brilliant job of making this clean and simple, especially if that’s not your usual style. I adore the cute butterfly and the lovely colouring in of the flowers and I especially like the popped up sentiment. Fab!
Love your simple card!! That butterfly is gorgeous!! And I love the way you colored the flourish! Thanks for playing the challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!
Simple and beautiful card Cathy. I will have to try my hand at this one.
Nicki
Your card is simply beautiful!! You still have wonderful details even if it’s not loaded to the gills with embellishments..lol! So glad you joined us for the Thursday challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!
love this – the coloring and the swirly design
What a gorgeous sparkly butterfly! Great take on the sketch.
OH Wow, your butterfly is super gorgeous!! Love how you colored the vine element too. Your card is clean but also very elegant! Thanks for joining us for the challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!