That is text I received from my bestie when I showed her my latest creation, and now for Y'ALL to see.
Well, I hope you like it. I have to say, I am a bit rusty, and my photography skills need a bit of sharpening, but I am back at it and that is what counts, right ?!?
Well, let's dive right in! The base is elegant eggplant measuring 5.5 X 4.25, and the next layer up is perfect plum the same size. After I ran it through my Big Shot in the (retired, oops) folder, I cut it to be 5.25 X 4, gluing it on with my most beloved Tombow Mono Multi.
Creating the focal layer, I cut a piece of white to 2.75 X 4, and stamped the largest flower image from Just Believe, first in plum and then eggplant. I then attached it to a 3 X 4.25 eggplant layer and with my trusty piercing tool, made a border around the white edges only.
I tied a ribbon (also retired) around the card and then used dimensionals to attach the floral centerpiece. I then used the new Labels Collection Framelits to cut my sentiment eggplant layer. I stamped the sentiment, from Apothecary Art, in plum on white, cutting out on the first line and then used the 1" circle punch to punch out the eggplant center. This was attached with a dimensional, as well.
Finally, I added the butterfly, punched from cardstock weight vellum, and glued only the center down. after it dried, I folded up the wings and added some rhinestones for bling. Pretty pumped for my first card in over a year!!
Mostly, thanks for sticking with me through it all, as I try to get back into the hobby that kept me sane. Have fun and happy stamping !!
So Julie. I am glad you are back. No one took your place, believe me. Glad to see you happy and have time to share your talent with us. Mo
Posted by: Mo Moss | January 20, 2013 at 11:24 AM
YEAH you're back! You were truly missed. Glad all is well with you and your family. Looking forward to all your wonderful creations.
Posted by: Fita | November 18, 2012 at 08:27 PM
Yea!! So glad you're back. You were greatly missed. Can't wait to see more. Hugs.
Posted by: Linda | November 11, 2012 at 03:16 PM
So great to see you posting again, Julie! Yay!
Posted by: Lisa Padley | November 11, 2012 at 12:46 PM
I don't know about anyone else, but I sure think your break gave you a renewed energy cause your cards rock! Inspiration - check; creativity - check; sorely missed - check! So glad you're back at it. You were my first blog to follow and totally could relate to your journey. Now go have some fun so we can come and play with you again!
Posted by: Susan | November 10, 2012 at 04:06 PM
Very nice! Love those colors. I can't ever get rid of the retired stuff cause I love it and use it till it is gone. Thanks for sharing.!
Posted by: Vickie Doswell aka okienurse | November 10, 2012 at 12:29 PM
I too missed your postings. Glad you are back and all is well, PTL. Love the colors in this card. Need to copy it. Cindy <><
Posted by: Cindy | November 10, 2012 at 12:15 PM
So awesome that u are back!!!!! How are the boys? And that new hunk of a hubby? Love, love and more love your card Julie. So beautiful. luv, evette k.
Posted by: Evette K. Ciampo | November 10, 2012 at 11:49 AM
Welcome back. Your card is beautiful.
Posted by: JoAnn B. | November 10, 2012 at 11:26 AM
A big welcome back hug to you, Julie!! missed you SOOOOO much. my little world is back in order now, hehe. Thanks for that gorgeous card.
Posted by: Joey Tipping | November 10, 2012 at 08:45 AM
So much productivity and creativity you can do at home. It's one of the amazing perks of being a house mom. You get to spend time with your children while still having the time to do these little things. Such a luxury.
Posted by: Electrician Brisbane | November 09, 2012 at 10:18 PM
It's so beautiful! No rust on you.
Ter ;)
Posted by: Terri | November 09, 2012 at 10:11 PM
Gorgeous card Julie, I love it. Welcome Back! :) <3
Posted by: Markel Judi | November 09, 2012 at 08:48 PM
Welcome back! This card is beautiful.
Posted by: Lenoria | November 09, 2012 at 06:02 PM
Love your card! I am glad you are back.
Posted by: Lorna | November 09, 2012 at 05:17 PM
Welcome back! Beautiful card!!!
Posted by: Carmen | November 09, 2012 at 03:45 PM
Welcome back, so pretty, lovely stamping, vellum butterfly and colors!
Posted by: conniecrafter | November 09, 2012 at 02:28 PM
Doin' the happy dance that you're back. The card is beautiful! Seems you picked up right where you left off. Looking forward to more of your creations. Hope you and the family are well and p.s. nice updated pic. Cute haircut.
Jean ~
Posted by: Jean | November 09, 2012 at 02:10 PM
I'm so excited to have you back!! And I love, love the card!!!
Posted by: Janice waymire | November 09, 2012 at 01:44 PM
Beautiful card, Julie. So glad you're back to card making and posting as we've all missed you. The past couple of years have surely brought many changes to your life but hope you're settled down in your new life and new home.
Posted by: Marlene O | November 09, 2012 at 01:21 PM
Beautiful card, Julie! So glad to have you back posting and sharing your creations and your amazing personality! I am so very happy for you!
Posted by: Sharon Hammon | November 09, 2012 at 01:15 PM
Great comeback! Love the card! Glad to see You look so great, must be the new family life! Hope all is well with You and Your Guys!
Stampin Hugs,
Linda
Posted by: Linda | November 09, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Beautiful Julie! I hope you're back to stay for awhile! We've all missed you.
Posted by: Queen Mary | November 09, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Love your monochromatic card. Love that silhouette image too. Glad you are back in action :)
Posted by: marisa | November 09, 2012 at 10:08 AM
So great to see you stampin again. You have been missed. I love your cards and appreciate all the sharing you do.
Posted by: Darlene L | November 09, 2012 at 09:51 AM
So happy you are back! Love the card!!
Posted by: Account Deleted | November 09, 2012 at 09:39 AM
welcome back!!! and my oh my what a lovely card!!! I love it!!! thanks for sharing...looking forward to seeing what you have in the weeks & days to come!!!
Posted by: Bekki | November 09, 2012 at 09:37 AM
So So happy to see you back. I have really missed you.
Posted by: Brenda | November 09, 2012 at 09:19 AM
AWESOME!!!! Beautiful card!!!
Posted by: Janine A | November 09, 2012 at 08:38 AM
Love it!! Glad you are back to stamping and posting. Wished I live close by so I could come to your classes.
Posted by: Judy | November 09, 2012 at 08:36 AM
Glad to see you back stamping. Your card is great!! Missed ya!!
Posted by: Brenda | November 09, 2012 at 08:27 AM
Welcome back and congrats!! You and the boys deserves to be happy and so does John!!!
Posted by: Kathy Brown | November 09, 2012 at 08:27 AM
Glad you are stamping again! Looking forward to many wonderful creations.
Posted by: Sharon South | November 09, 2012 at 08:24 AM
So Happy you're back! Love the card and you too!
Posted by: Nadia | November 09, 2012 at 08:22 AM
Love your card1 It is beautiful! So glad you are back and stamping and sharing. You have tow pictures of you on your blog. Did you cut your hair? Brave move! Looking good!
Posted by: Diane G | November 09, 2012 at 08:04 AM
Beautiful card - great to see you back!!
Posted by: Jo | November 09, 2012 at 07:52 AM
Great card! You've been missed, so welcome back:)
Posted by: Claire Ventre | November 09, 2012 at 07:49 AM
You haven't lost your touch, dah'lin!
So glad you're posting again.
Southern Stamper
Georgia
Posted by: Bonnie Martin | November 09, 2012 at 07:47 AM
So glad you're back. Love your card and I knew it would be made with purple!!! HaHa. Keep those ideas coming and thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Cindy Otto | November 09, 2012 at 07:30 AM
Hi Julie ~ WELCOME BACK!!!
Love it!
Posted by: Pam H | November 09, 2012 at 07:30 AM
Love the card. Can't wait to see more of your creations! So glad your back!
Posted by: Karla | November 09, 2012 at 07:30 AM
Yea! Julie's back!!!
Posted by: Ilene B. | November 09, 2012 at 07:22 AM
I have been wondering about you and how life us treating you and your new family, move etc.,
Posted by: judy Anderson | November 09, 2012 at 07:12 AM
My first thought, "Yay! Julie's back!!!" Beautiful card. Good to see you back, but glad you felt free to stay away to focus on your family as needed. Blessings on you, girl.
Posted by: Karla Reader | November 09, 2012 at 07:08 AM
SO glad you are back!!!! You were definitely missed!! You don't appear rusty at all in your card making abilities! Love it!
Posted by: Venessa | November 09, 2012 at 07:04 AM
Welcome Back---love the card--we have MISSED you!!!
Posted by: Jill A | November 09, 2012 at 06:55 AM
Welcome back! Love the card!
Posted by: Sonia | November 09, 2012 at 06:53 AM
It is good to see you back!
Posted by: JodyM | November 09, 2012 at 06:26 AM
Welcome back Julie! Missed you BIG! Stunning card!
Posted by: Debra | November 09, 2012 at 06:25 AM
You are definitely back with this card, and I am sooooo glad! Missed you and the sharing of your life and your talent.
Posted by: Sylvia/Georgia | November 09, 2012 at 05:45 AM
So very nice. Glad you are back creating and having fun!
Posted by: Chris Domino | November 09, 2012 at 05:45 AM
Blessings to you today and everyday. Welcome back. You are an inspiration and a blessing to others.
Posted by: Beverly Hatfield | November 09, 2012 at 05:27 AM
Welcome Back Julie! We have missed you! Thanks for sharing a beautiful card with us!
Posted by: Missy | November 09, 2012 at 04:40 AM
So glad to see you back, Julie. You have been missed.
Posted by: Janet | November 09, 2012 at 04:06 AM
YAY....Julie...I have missed your creations, but most of all missed you! So glad you are back!! Barb
Posted by: Barb Bailey | November 09, 2012 at 04:04 AM
Julie welcome back! I see you haven't lost your touch at all. Beautiful card that I most certainly am going to CASE....cannot wait to see what else you come up with. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Terry Molineux | November 09, 2012 at 03:15 AM
That's a very beautiful and very "Julie" card! Love the butterfly - always.
Posted by: Sherylee | November 09, 2012 at 02:20 AM
this is sure a WOW card, my favorite colors. Glad you're back.
Posted by: Rose Menassas | November 09, 2012 at 01:09 AM
Welcome back Julie. I love the dual tone of the flowers.
Harma
Posted by: harma | November 09, 2012 at 01:00 AM
Hi Julie ~ WELCOME BACK!!!
The card is beautiful! I especially love the butterfly dimension, and the dual tones in the flowers.
Looking forward to seeing more of you and your creativity!
Hugs,
Linda
Posted by: Linda | November 09, 2012 at 12:37 AM
Julie would you mind emailing me your class schedule? My email is chelseyrn@gmail.com
Posted by: Chelsey | November 09, 2012 at 12:35 AM
Welcome back, love your work x
Posted by: Helen Powell | November 08, 2012 at 11:42 PM
Very pretty card! Glad you're back!!
Posted by: Fran Bosse | November 08, 2012 at 11:37 PM
Yes, it's lovely and we're all glad you're back!!
Posted by: marsha | November 08, 2012 at 11:35 PM
It's very pretty and elegant. Good to see you back stamping again. I've taken some time off from stamping myself but just because I needed a break from it. I look forward to seeing more of your creations.
Posted by: Ida | November 08, 2012 at 11:10 PM
Great creation.
Jocelan
Posted by: Jocelan Perry | November 08, 2012 at 11:07 PM
Pretty! Welcome back! :)
Posted by: Angela Fehr | November 08, 2012 at 10:14 PM