My card today is my submission for Chic Challenges CC 04.

I used a combination of the Best of Butterflies stamp set … along with the Artistic Etchings Stamp Set that will soon be retiring.

I used the French Script Background stamp on the Crumb Cake card stock (you could use En Francais Background) with Basic Gray ink.  I also sponged the edges with Basic Gray ink.

This picture shows how I added another butterfly using Stampin Dimensionals.

Cick Here To Download Step-by-Step Instructions and Supply List

Card Stock Measurements:

• Crumb Cake – 11 x 4-1/4  score @ 5-1/2, 2 x 5-1/2
• First Edition Specialty Paper – 1-7/8 x 5-1/2, scraps for butterfly
• Basic Black – 2-7/8 x 5-1/2

Here’s the Stampin’ Up! supply list:

• Stamps:  Best of Butterflies 133345, Artistic Etchings 118517 (W) 120573 (C), En Francais Background 109521
• Ink:  101406 Black Stazon, 126981 Basic Gray
• Card Stock:  120953 Crumb Cake, 121045 Basic Black, 121878 First Edition Specialty
• Accessories:  119882 Scallop Edge Border Punch, 119247 Basic Pearls, 101610 Sponges, 104430 Stampin Dimensionals, 126189 Paper Piercer

Card Instructions:

1. Score the 11 x 4-1/4 Crumb Cake card stock at 5-1/2” to form card base.
2. Stamp background on the Crumb Cake card stock with Basic Gray ink and the En Francais background stamp. Sponge edges with Basic Gray ink.
3. Scallop edges of the Black card stock with the Scallop Edge Border Punch and place on front of card using Stampin Dimensionals.
4. Sponge Crumb Cake card stock with Basic Gray ink and attach on top of the Basic Black layer.
5. Stamp images on the First Edition Paper and then sponge edges with Basic Gray ink and add on top of the Crumb Cake card stock.
6. Stamp another butterfly on a scrap piece of First Edition paper and cut it out with scissors .. add on top of butterfly with Stampin Dimensionals.
7. Add Basic Pearls to butterfly using the Paper Piercer.

Personal  Note

I’m so very sorry!!! I’m seriously behind on everything! On top of personal stuff …. I spent over 6 hours yesterday dealing with a printer / internet issue.  I’m happy to say Chase fixed it.  I can’t believe I didn’t ask for his help sooner ..what was I thinking? He works at Geek Squad!! 

• Click here to download the Retired Stamp List
• Click here to download the Retired Accessories List.

Thanks & have a great day!!

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