Well, I am part of another Stampin' Up! only Blog Hop, with my fellow Control Freaks Swappers. There is such talent out there and I am so honored to have been invited to join these elite stampers!
You may have come here from LeeAnn, but if you just clicked in don't worry! We have made it to be a continuous circle so you can start and go all the way around back to here again. Let's get started.
For my projects this time, I started with the color. I wanted to play with one that I do not use very often - sage shadow. I cut the butterflies with the Beautiful Wings Embosslits, and also stamped the butterfly from Butterfly Accents, and cut it out. I glued the vellum butterfly to the cut out one, and put some Frost White Shimmer paint on both the butterflies.
I ran the sage CS through the Perfect Polka Dot folder (only halfway), and added the satin ribbon over the area where there was a bit of a line from the edge of the folder. I used THIS TUTORIAL to make my image layer, the sentiment from Well Scripted. The pearls are from the Pretties kit. Now for the completion of the duo...
This is a matching box I designed as a special birthday gift. I used all the same products, but they are so versatile that you have so many different outcomes!! This box measures 2 3/4 X 3 and about 1 1/2 inches high. It holds 6 bigger chocolates, and is perfect to have a quick gift ready in a short amount of time!! ( Tutorial Now Available ) I really like this box, because it has a flap to keep it shut.
But this is the end of my post, so now you need to head over to the next spot on the tour, Erin.
solamente en barco y la mística de los huicholes en el las altas montañas de Sierra Madre,www.louboutinzapatos.net
aún viven en aislamiento casi total, con un esfuerzo por proteger
Posted by: Cheap Abercrombie Fitch | July 13, 2012 at 02:36 AM
Hi Julie!! Thanks for sharing your talent! I loved your card so much that I CASE'd it for a class! You can see it here:
http://www.stampwithtammy.com/2010/03/butterfly-birthday.html
Posted by: Tammy Fite | March 18, 2010 at 07:58 AM
I love the box done in the Sage Shadow! The embossed vellum butterfly is so pretty too! TFS!
Posted by: Jeanne Nielsen | February 23, 2010 at 01:29 PM
Very elegant,very pretty!
Posted by: Holly/catrules | February 22, 2010 at 02:22 PM
Dang Girl you are SMOKIN" HOT!!!!!! You are such a huge inspiration for me! Thanks for keeping us updated with your weight loss journey.
Posted by: Tracey Thompson | February 21, 2010 at 05:13 PM
Wow, new picture, lookin great!
Posted by: WandaG_CT | February 21, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Super cute card, but even better looking is your new photo!!!
You look amazing!!!!
Posted by: Elsa L | February 21, 2010 at 10:48 AM
Beautiful...love the Sage Shadow color and I don't use it enough either! The vellum for butterflies is also inspired! Love it!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | February 21, 2010 at 07:29 AM
That box is adorable. Looking forward to the tutorial.
Posted by: Pockets of Inspiration | February 21, 2010 at 06:23 AM
Beautiful projects, Julie! Love the wee box, I'll be back to check out your tutorial for sure!
Posted by: Stephanie Perry | February 21, 2010 at 12:07 AM
Love the Sage Shadow and white--beautiful color combination.
Posted by: Kim Innis | February 20, 2010 at 09:36 PM
Beautiful projects Julie. I like how you used shimmer paint on the butterflies!
Posted by: Lisa Young | February 20, 2010 at 08:18 PM
This is so pretty and elegant! Love the new pic of you, too!
Hugs,
Brandi
Posted by: Brandi | February 20, 2010 at 07:09 PM
What a great card. Have not made a card with sage shadow yet but yours is so stunning. I will definitely give it a try. Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Brenda B | February 20, 2010 at 05:45 PM
Stunning projects! I LOVE sage shadow personally!
Your new photo looks great!
Posted by: Allison B | February 20, 2010 at 04:31 PM
Hey Julie,
When I got to your link for the tour, I think I spent more time looking at your new pic and thinking you look super AWESOME - honestly you could be a model with a figure like that. How many new clothes have you had to buy?! Oh and the box is darling - pretty in that color with the satin ribbon. Sorry I got distracted ....You go girl! Mary L
Posted by: Mary Lecuyer | February 20, 2010 at 03:04 PM
Beautiful! Love it!
Posted by: Chantal B. | February 20, 2010 at 03:02 PM
First thing I noticed was your new picture on your blog ~ WOW, you've done very well with that program. And, then on to your card and box ~ they are awesome. Anxiously awaiting the tutorial.
Posted by: Kathy Mc | February 20, 2010 at 01:27 PM
GORGEOUS! You are an amazingly talented woman. Thanks for being such an inspiration!
Posted by: Connie | February 20, 2010 at 01:05 PM
Beautiful card - I think I would try Pale Plum.
Posted by: Janet Higerd | February 20, 2010 at 11:33 AM
I love the sage...it's a color that I overlook a lot but it's very elegant here. I love that you focused on textures rather than lost of colors or patterns. It really makes an elegant statement...and while I love the sage, these proejcts would be easy to adapt to any color choice! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Michelle Hamilton | February 20, 2010 at 11:20 AM
I love sage shadow...so these projects caught my eye immediately! Beautiful!!
Posted by: Kim P | February 20, 2010 at 10:12 AM
You look fabulous Julie in your new picture. I'm about 7 weeks into my Isagenix journey and I can't wait to post a similar picture.
Posted by: Jen | February 20, 2010 at 09:54 AM
JULIE! Oh these are beautiful! I had to save your card in my favs! It's perfect!
Posted by: Wendy J. | February 20, 2010 at 09:52 AM
so very pretty, just love the embossed vellum butterfly and the cute smaller butterfly!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | February 20, 2010 at 09:50 AM
Sooooooooooo pretty! Great job on both the card and the box. I love the soft colors you chose and the butterfly.
BTW, you look so hot in your new photo! You're working hard and it shows. You are rockin' those jeans, girl!
Posted by: MichelleH | February 20, 2010 at 09:31 AM
i love the vellum butterflies. i'll have to try it. not a green person, but your colors are perfect. beautiful.
cheers ~ carol.
Posted by: carol marbach (udi) | February 20, 2010 at 08:33 AM
So very pretty and inspiring - both your project and your weight loss.
Posted by: Wendie aka Tankergypsie | February 20, 2010 at 08:00 AM
Beautiful card!!!
You're looking GOOD these days! Keep on going!
Posted by: Peggy Maier | February 20, 2010 at 07:59 AM
ALL WERE VERY NICE....BUT YOURS IS THE BEST.
Posted by: KATHY FEYEN | February 20, 2010 at 07:13 AM
Gorgeous! Fabulous! Lovely! TFS!
Posted by: Jeanne Nielsen | February 20, 2010 at 06:54 AM
Beautiful projects, Julie, and OMG, look at you! You are gorgeous!
Posted by: Patti J. | February 20, 2010 at 06:18 AM
You go girl! You are looking great. Love the birthday card.
Kerry H
Posted by: Kerry H | February 20, 2010 at 05:49 AM
Love this card!! You look amazing too. I just love coming to your blog, a true inspiration and motivator.
Posted by: Kim Kowal | February 20, 2010 at 05:22 AM
Love the soft elegance of your color choices! These coordinate so well together, Julie!! Beautifully done, girl!! :)
Posted by: Wendy W. | February 20, 2010 at 04:39 AM
Wow, the new pick is great! Good for you, you look fabulous. The project is great too, lol.
Posted by: Mary Jo Price-Williams | February 20, 2010 at 04:04 AM
This is just beautiful. love the colors
Bea from France
http://cadresandscrap.canalblog.com
Posted by: Bea | February 20, 2010 at 01:49 AM
Beautiful job Julie, love the soft colors and your gorgeous box! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by: Alexandra Hobson | February 20, 2010 at 12:19 AM
great combo. love the new pic. You look awesome.
Posted by: April D | February 20, 2010 at 12:04 AM
Erin, I love both of your projects, they are gorgeous.
Posted by: Jo Witney | February 19, 2010 at 10:56 PM
Hello Julie
what beautiful cards and the other project as well, this has been very interesting and inspiring,
And you are looking good girl,
Posted by: Anne Kelly | February 19, 2010 at 10:02 PM
I love everything about the card. The border punch is perfect for it!
Posted by: Sylvia/Georgia | February 19, 2010 at 09:58 PM
Julie, as always I love your work! LOVE what you did here with Beautiful Wings and a little bling! :) tfs
Posted by: Crystal L. (craftingandrambling) | February 19, 2010 at 09:38 PM
Hi, Julie!
Love the green and white together - so elegant! But then again, I love green so I'm definitely biased...
Cindy :)
Posted by: Cindy Major | February 19, 2010 at 09:34 PM
These are gorgeous, Julie. Your new photo is pretty awesome too...you're looking great!
Posted by: Barbara V | February 19, 2010 at 09:20 PM
This is great. I do like the sage shadow and hope it stays around for a long time. The butterflies are the "frosting on the cake"" great and thanks
Posted by: Mo Moss | February 19, 2010 at 09:13 PM
Beautiful Vellum Butterflies! Love the texture they give the projects.
Posted by: Dawn Olchefske | February 19, 2010 at 09:02 PM
Very elegant!
Posted by: cindy ziliak | February 19, 2010 at 08:59 PM
Beautiful card and box. Looking forwarded to the tutorial for the box. You look great in your new photo.
Posted by: JoAnn Burnham | February 19, 2010 at 08:57 PM
Love the soft colors, Julie! And you look great!
Posted by: Lisa M | February 19, 2010 at 08:28 PM
Lovely! Love that sage, and the vellum butterfly
Posted by: Robin Spinner | February 19, 2010 at 08:15 PM
You are smashing baby. What a great pose and wow you look wonderful. I just had to comment because I follow your blog daily and have noticed your transition. Keep strong and we're all behind you.
P.S. Sorry about the first sentence. We've been watching Austin Powers lately.
Posted by: Karen Bernoe | February 19, 2010 at 08:09 PM
Cute card Julie!
Also, you look great on the new photo!!!
Posted by: Carmen | February 19, 2010 at 07:17 PM
Hi Julie -
Love the card, it is just so pretty. I can't wait for the tutorial on the box, looks wonderful.
Elaine Allen
Posted by: Elaine Allen | February 19, 2010 at 07:16 PM