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Fabulous Saffron

Happy Thursday! Between not feeling well and trying to get some tax work done (ugh!), I haven't had much creative time this week. This morning I decided to take a pit stop by my studio on the way to my computer and see what I could come up with in 20 minutes or less. This card is the end result.

Pretty simple, really. The gorgeous paper is a scrap from one of my favorite BasicGrey collections - Scarlet Letter. It's matted in black with a Martha Stewart doily lace punch edge. I stamped the butterfly from Floral Whimsy 3 times in A Muse black, then colored with Copic markers, trimmed and matted with black. For the so saffron layer, I just glued down my patterned paper and then stamped the sentiment from Uplifting Phrases directly above the patterned paper piece. A little black taffeta bow and some crystal effects on the butterfly wings and I was done!

I'm kinda digging the layout that just fell together - maybe you'll see this one again sometime. ;)

29 comments

Tricia T said...

I have *got* to add some 20 minutes or less cards to my stash. I seem to be spending 1-2 hours on them lately. I guess that's partly coloring time, though.

Pretty, pretty card!!

Anonymous said...

Very pretty..and simple..btw I to live in Idaho but North of Boise in snowville..Ice Carnival just got done..guess where I live? LOL..I had no idea you lived in Idaho Wow so glad to know that. But again I'm so new to this blog stuff. Hope to meet you someday..

Michelle said...

Very pretty - 20 mins...I wish I was that efficient!!!

Anonymous said...

This is card is really, really nice, Julee!!

I haven't been feeling very well myself, so I can totally understand! Sickness kind of cuts down on yoru creativity. I do hope that you get totally better real soon!!

Hugs!
Hannah

Riet said...

what a gorgeous card Julee.

hugs Riet.xx

Anonymous said...

So beautiful!! Love the butterflies!! :) TFS!

dpkennedy said...

Ooh, love this color combo! Very pretty card!

Anonymous said...

Don't you just love it when cards make themselves???! That's a great idea though...make a card in 20 minutes or less because I usually take waaay too long and with a little time "crunch" I'm sure I'd get better and more done in less time!! Thanks for the ideas! Hope you're feeling better!!

Hugs

~Spike

Stef H said...

My goodness! Even your "quickies" are gorgeous and with a cold too! I'm so jealous! No I'm not. I think you are truly blessed with a wonderful talent and you're so generous to share it with us.

Feel better soon!

Shannan Teubner said...

Ooohh I just love this one, Julee! Love it! Hope you're feeling better! :)

Michelle said...

Oh this is sooo nice...and it looks easy! I'm totally pirating this one! Hope you get back to feeling your self soon.

Kerri said...

What a beautiful 20 minute card! I can't come up with anything in 20 minutes : ) Feel better soon!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

Gorgeous, Julee and that layout is fabulous!

Tanya said...

I think is really pretty! Love the shiny butterflies!

Anonymous said...

OMG, those shiny butterflies are a must try!! Thanks :)

Linda Carson said...

Your artwork is FABULOUS!

Lynda Benden said...

I'm glad that you are doing a little better Julee! Your card is darling! Take care and stay AWAY from those taxes or your will never recover!!!! LOL!!!

Anonymous said...

This is very pretty, Julee! Love the simplicity, and I just wish I could turn out something this wonderful in 20 minutes! Amazing...as usual! Feel better soon!

Dawn Easton said...

Lovely card Julee! Saffron is a fave of mine and I love how you left so much of it to see! Great butterflies too!!

Janette said...

very pretty and I do love the layout too. I hope to see it again (wink) LOL

dasimonds said...

Really an EYE-catcher..
Beautiful Card!!
Colors are Fabulous..
Great Butterflies.
love the MS punch :)

Jackie Pedro said...

20 minutes??? You are fabulous!!

Allison said...

Love the colours and the crystal effects on the wings is gorgeous.

Elizabeth S. said...

Gorgeous!!

Anonymous said...

This is lovely. I do like the layout. I have to get that dolly punch. I love what you have done with the butterflies. I will case this card. Thank you

Stamp and Smile said...

Super sweet and the warm colors just pop... Stunning paper beauty!! Smiles... :)

Susan said...

It's beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

Kelly Schelske said...

Very pretty Julee!!

Bethany Paull said...

ooh! ooh! ooh! and wow! i just love it. I always was a sucker for yellow and red.