Monday, February 7, 2022

Sending Birthday Wishes


Welcome to my studio!  Did you know that in some cultures, dragonflies represent good luck or prosperity? So, make a wish when you see a dragonfly and it'll come true.  And some say butterflies are omens of good luck.  If I send a card with both a dragonfly and a butterfly, would my card be doubly full of good luck for birthday wishes to come true?  That thought inspired my design for this card  made for a new challenge that I just found, and it intrigued me....
Paper Dragonfly Creative Challenge #2 2022 is anything flies (meaning anything goes) using only the colors Pink and Black.  
Details of card: Stamped Power Poppy Dahlia XL on white CS and colored with Copics.  Placed the image on a Black Mat and then on to White Card Base.  Stamped and double heat embossed Power Poppy sentiment to send Happy Wishes. I selected this particular stamp because "wishes" look like it was written by a butterfly in flight, does it not?

I finished the card by adding the butterfly cut with a Cheery Lynn Die and lined with Pink Vellum. The dragonfly was stamped on Pink Vellum using Versamark ink with a Creative Dies stamp and heat embossed with Black EP and then cut with a die also from Creative Dies. I wanted the dragonfly to have that iridescent and transparent look of a real one.


Other Challenges:
The Flower Challenge:  #65 Occasions. My card is for a Birthday









Seize the Birthday:   #231 Sparkle and Shine. The dragonfly does have some sparkle and shine but hard to see so I'll go with Anything Goes for a Birthday.

Thanks for stopping by. 
I love reading your comments.
 Theresa
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7 comments:

  1. DianeFebruary 8, 2022 at 8:15 AM

    Gorgeous card!! Love the addition of the dragonfly too! Thank you for joining our fun challenge at Paper Dragonfly Creative Challenges!
    Diane PDCC DT {Nellies Nest}
    {Paper Dragonfly Creative Challenges}

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  2. valscraftingsFebruary 9, 2022 at 4:38 AM

    A beautiful card, I love what the dragonfly and butterfly represents!
    Thank you for joining in at Paper Dragonfly Creative Challenges
    DT Val
    https://paperdragonflycreativechallenges.blogspot.com

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  3. BobbyFebruary 9, 2022 at 5:20 PM

    Your card is fabulous in pink and black, Theresa. I love that you added both a butterfly and dragonfly. Thanks for sharing your card with us at The Flower Challenge.

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  4. BarbaraFebruary 10, 2022 at 9:10 AM

    I find this card so good looking and I love the delicate dragonfly and butterfly on it. So much good luck. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday Challenge.

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  5. Cat - Paper Dragonfly, Crazy for Cats, Most Magical Time of the YearFebruary 11, 2022 at 5:56 PM

    Such a beautiful card full of whimsy and meaning…the dragonfly and butterfly are sure to bring the recipient good luck and true wishes aplenty. Thank you for supporting Paper Dragonfly Creative Challenges.
    Have a wonderful crafty weekend!
    Cat

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  6. NancyFebruary 13, 2022 at 11:25 AM

    Such a gorgeous card, Theresa! Love the colors and each element works so well together! The recipient of this card is going to feel loved. Thanks for playing along at Seize the Birthday!

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  7. LaurieAugust 4, 2023 at 8:40 AM

    Such a beautiful card Theresa! Black and pink is always such a striking and lovely combination and yours is particularly pretty. I love both the dragonfly and the butterfly and the meaning behind including both. For what it's worth, I've read that some people interpret dragonflies as symbols of departed loved ones...some people see them as visits from departed loved ones, similar to how some people see red cardinals. :)

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