Bold Tropical Butterfly

I simply loved the Lesley's sketch over at Paper players, so I had to do something.  I'm also a little pastelled-out with all the easter eggs around... I was ready for a palette that was a bit more bold.

As it's turned out, it's a bit more bold than usual for me... but I like the result.

I don't yet own a Nesties Label One die set :(

so instead I folded over a scrap and drew a template for the label shape on the right.

Turned out well enough, I think...

These adhesive butterflies are so beautiful to look at, I feel like I'm making a card for someone very special whenever I part with one of them.  Do you ever feel that way about certain supplies?

Here are the challenges:

The Crazy Challenge #64 "Three Different Papers"

Polka Doodles #16 "Three Patterned Papers"

Crafty Creations Challenge #115 "Easy as 1,2,3..."

(i.e., 1 technique, 2 embellishments, 3 papers)

Stamptacular Sunday #108 "PILE IT ON!" - At least 5 layers
The Shabby Tea Room Challenge #59 "Butterflies"

Paper Players #44 Lesley's Sketch

Materials Used on this Card:

Cardstock {Papertrey Ink, DCWV "Cafe Mediterranean" collection}

Stamp {Basic Grey}

Adhesive Chipboard Butterfly {K & Company}

Turquoise brads {k.i. memories}

Olive button {Fancy Pants Designs "Little Sprout" collection}

Butcher's twine

Zots, Foam Tape, and X-Acto blade

Thank you all for visiting!  Don't forget to enter for my spring giveaway before you leave--

the drawing will happen on May 30th.

Live well and happy crafting on this fine day!