Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Just Because It's a Three For

 
 
Had to play along with this week's clean and simple FTL (Fall To Layout) as I just loved the sketch.

The card become a three for - whoo hoo!  I combined the FTL sketch with this week's Dynamic Duos challenge (yellow and black and even managed to include the dessert option of dry embossing), and this week's Paper Players challenge (a CAS card using polka dots).  Just missed qualifying for the  Play Date Cafe (black and white and mustard yellow) as I've got the wrong colour yellow...oh well...maybe next time :)

 Hard to keep away from the bumble bee look when you use black and yellow, so I went with a butterfly as an ode to the bumble bee (it's a fellow winged insect), minimized the black, and used lots of white.  Hopefully I was successful - have one vote from hubby saying I was :)


Thanks for dropping by.  Have some Verve sketches to catch up on so should be back soon.

 

What's In It? 
Stamps: Great Friend (Verve) 
Paper: Recollections (Michael's), Black, Yellow 
Ink:  Black
Accessories:  Butterfly Die (SU), Border Punch (SU), Crimper, Embossing Folder, Button, Twine, Black Half Pearls, Blue Dots, Dimensionals

34 comments:

nwilliams6 said...

Marisa - these are knockout colors and papers! Wow. I love the layer butterfly - I need to try that. There is that crimper again - I would buy one if you came and showed me how to use it or did a tutorial or something! I tried one a few months ago and it was a disaster. Love this sweet and happy creation. Hugz!

Unknown said...

And you get MY vote to Marisa! xxx

Dawn Easton said...

Beautiful, Marisa!! Fabulous embossing and layered butterfly!

Nance Leedy said...

Delighted to see you in the gallery, Marisa! Your dynamic duo card is fabulous! The polka dots are the perfect background to that gorgeous butterfly--love the twine center too. So glad you joined us at The Paper Players!! ((hugs))

Christina said...

I think you struck a perfect balance with these colors. I LOVE the texture on the butterfly and the crisp scalloped borders!

Debbie Carriere said...

I'd say you were successfull - Beautiful!!!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Awesome colors! Bright and Springy!!

Wanda Cullen said...

This is a triple WOW card! Really LOVE the yellow and white with a tiny pop of black...such a happy card!

Anni said...

A very sunny card! Love the embossed and layered butterfly!
Thank you for joining us at Dynamic Duos!
Anni

Benzi said...

What a cheerful creation, Marisa....dots, dots, and more dots..love it!!!

Vickie Z said...

These colors are fabulous together!!! Love the crimped and embossed butterflies!! Wonderful!

Carol L said...

Your card is just sensational with those striking colors and gorgeous layered butterfly!! Love it!

paige said...

Your card make s me feel so happy! i love the big area of yellow with white polka dots and the butterfly - gorgeous! So happy you joined us this week at Dynamic Duos!

Denise Marzec said...

Mmmmmm....black and yellow....LOVE!

Allisa said...

I love your layered butterfly and your perfect twine bow! Thanks for playing with us at Dynamic Duos!

Vickie Z said...

You need to double check the PDCC- I think the yellow doesn't have to be dark.

Lisa Elton said...

so SO pretty Marissa! Your white butterfly reminds me of tin and I adore your sunny yellow polka dot paper.Delightful card~thanks for playing along with us at Dynamic Duos!

Anne Marie Hile said...

Marisa, this is all around gorgeous, in your signature style. Love the clean lines and that beautiful butterfly. Thanks for joining us this week at BOTH Dynamic Duos AND The Paper Players! :)

Julia Aston said...

Love the dots and pretty die cut edge Marisa!

Jinny Newlin said...

Such a beautiful card, Marisa! LOVE the textures in that butterfly! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe!

Maureen said...

love the texture on the butterfly! Nice homage to the bumble bee!

LeAnne said...

GORGEOUS---as usual, you really know how to rock a challenge or two, my dear! So glad you were able to play with the Paper Players this week!

Larissa Heskett said...

BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE this card!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

Susan Joyce said...

Lovely card Marisa! Love the detail on the butterfly and the embossing. Thanks' for joining us at Dynamic Duos this week.

Andrea Ewen said...

Oh, I just love the yellow on your card and the butterfly is just gorgeous! So wonderfully Spring-y!

TannyP said...

Holy dinah, Marisa! Those colors look spectacular =) They're not remotely bee-ish....they're truly divine. Lovely use of the butterflies and that edge that I oh so adore =)

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous!! I love the colours and the CAS design. So sophisticated.
xx

Lesley said...

Wonderful work as always Marisa! I just love that layout! Thanks for joining us at Dynamic Duos this week!

Narelle Farrugia said...

Beautiful card Marisa! I love the texture you've added to both of your butterflies. Thanks for joining us at the Paper Players this week!

ChristineCreations said...

I LOVE this card! Gorgeous punch of yellow! Perfect touches of black, so cheerful and polished looking Marisa!

Betty Wright said...

Gorgeous, Marisa! Love the bold and beautiful colors of black and yellow! Stunning design and details!

Heidi said...

GORGEOUS!! I am in love with the bright polka dotted yellow background and the black accents are beautiful. Of course the layered butterflies are the perfect accent. So pretty and so glad you joined in the fun at The Paper Players!

Shelley said...

Pretty card, Marisa! Bright and happy. Love your butterfly. You rocked all three challenges!

Dawn B. said...

What a great way to use yellow and black. I always struggle with yellows. Love the butterfly.