Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Hello, MUSE!

It's been a while since I played along at MUSE - not for lack of trying! I keep ending up with unfinished projects in pieces (or the recycling bin). This week's card falls perfectly into my current inky experiments, though, and I went right to it:


Supplies: Butterfly stamp from Martha Stewart; sentiment stamp from Paper Smooches; flourish stamp from PTI; Versamark; Stampendous Detail White EP; Memento Tuxedo Black; Distress inks in Salty Ocean and Worn Lipstick




I was inspired first of all by the inked background - the blue/purple tones - the layout - the white embossing & black border - the butterflies - and even the same sentiment. I did use my heat gun to dry the inked piece before embossing the butterfly, but some extra powder still stuck. I kind of like it, though - like a little scatter of butterfly magic :) 

xoxo,
Jessi

20 comments:

jimlynn said...

Beautiful distressed background and the butterfly is so lovely in white!
Lynn

Stacy said...

How fun that you have the same sentiment! This card is so beautiful! Great job!

Andrea W said...

Very pretty! I was immediately drawn to the blue background and the white butterfly. Fantastic card!

Nance said...

Beautiful card. I think it's perfect! I love that butterfly stamp. Had to re-read where it came from, may have to make an investment in one. So, I'm not the only one who attempts to participate in a challenge only to wind up half done! LOL Presently, I'm sifting thru my unfinished projects to finish!

Lindsey said...

Wow. This is gorgeous, Jessi! Fabulous background, and I love the white-embossed butterfly.

Annette Allen said...

gorgeous card and i love that butterfly..

Greta said...

I really like your beautifully inked card!

lostinpaper said...

Super fabulous inky background Jessi, such a great take on Karen's card!

Jenny said...

Yeah, I really love the extra scatter of EP too.... butterfly magic indeed :0) Such a pretty take on Karens card.
Jenny x

Chris Dring said...

Butterfly magic indeed! Thought you did that on purpose, because it looks so cool! Love the background you created for this card - WOW!

Dawn said...

It's beautiful Jessi; love the gorgeous butterfly and the pretty flourishes in the background.

Ardyth said...

This is gorgeous, Jessi - love the big white butterfly! Thanks for playing with us at Muse this week!

walchowDesign said...

Beautiful bg and I like how the trail of embossing powder flies off with the butterfly, Jessi!

Unknown said...

beautiful card! i love your embossed butterfly....very pretty! great take on the MUSE!
~tracey

yyam said...

Oh wow. Really pretty Jessi!

Karen M said...

Your card is beautiful - I love the gorgeous butterfly and your background looks amazing - hugs xx

Amie Kiger (Kigz) said...

Lovely!!! The butterfly really pops! I love when in intended additions look great too! ;)

Darnell said...

Oooh Weee, Jessi, I love your ethereal take on Karen's card! It's dreamy!!

Kim Hall said...

Simply beautiful, love that butterfly!!

Deni(se) said...

I like the butterfly magic too! Great background.