Simply Handmade by Heather: Thanks To You/ CR84FN 18

Oh, I am so happy to be back and have something to share. Tonight is the new color challenge at CR84FN. I didn't think I was going to care for this combo so much, until I got to looking through my papers and realized what fabulous papers I had for this weeks colors.

I used my beautiful new Prima bling and ribbon trim that I got from a wonderful online store I just found. I got a bunch of new MME 6x6 paper packs, Scor Buddy, Websters Pages pack, and some cute stick pins. I love to share when I find a great place to shop, becuase I always love when you share your fav places too. Stamper's Dream is the online store I bought all these goodies at. I have already found more new goodies I want to order from her. This is a horrible addicting habbit to have. Don't you agree?

I used the sweet butterfly from Layers of Color. I also have a hodge podge of papers I used as well. PTI Dotty Biscotti, October Afternoon Thrift Shop, My Minds Eye Mabel. Spellbinders Lacy Circles die, and some seamp binding from Memrie Mare Etsy. And of course I used my sewing machine to stitch all around the card. Something I have become horribly addicted to. Especially now that I am better at it. I used Copic colors YR02, YR07, Y21, Y23.

The photos used in the graphic are curtesy of Embrace Life Photography.

***I will be having a giveaway tomorrow on my blog. So make sure you stop by and see what I have.***

Deb (Guest Designer for March)
Mona
Suzanne
Deborah
Stephanie
Sue
Meredith
Andrea
Lisa

Thanks so much for stopping by,
Heather

41 comments:

Mona Pendleton said...: Beautiful card Heather! That butterfly is so pretty and I love the pearls!; March 5, 2011 at 10:59 PM
Sandy said...: The card is so pretty. The colors are so good together. I like shopping at Stampers Dream, too. She ships so fast.; March 5, 2011 at 11:09 PM
Karen B. said...: This card is just so beautiful, you do wonders when it seems like you step out of your normal colors.; March 5, 2011 at 11:21 PM
Sue Lelli said...: Heather, this is so STUNNING! LOVE that FAB butterfly and your papers and the bling! And to think you weren't too sure about these colors! LOL!; March 6, 2011 at 12:04 AM
Creative said...: wow, so beautiful card! I love it!; March 6, 2011 at 12:45 AM
Pauline said...: Simply stunning card, love the butterfly and the seam binding always looks great.; March 6, 2011 at 1:32 AM
Stella said...: Heather your card is breathtaking. I love your choice of papers and the bytterfly is stunning. Love the way you layered it on top of that Lacy Circle. Stunning; as always.
I love your horrible addictions; I'm great at hoarding papers :)
Hugs!; March 6, 2011 at 1:37 AM
Anonymous said...: Such a beautiful cards.. love the colours, butterfly and bow is beautiful :); March 6, 2011 at 1:39 AM
Meredith MacRitchie said...: NOT a horrible addiction, a wonderful source of happiness!!! ;) And no piece of paper is safe from my sewing machine now that I have it! I love this, I think that yellow paper is just beautiful, and the others you've combined with it are just perfect. You did such a beautiful job!; March 6, 2011 at 1:57 AM
Marlies said...: Beautiful elegant card Heather! Lovely colour combo and gorgeous butterfly.
hugs, Marlies; March 6, 2011 at 2:08 AM
Deb Hickman said...: Beautiful card, love the bling border.xx; March 6, 2011 at 3:56 AM
Suzanne C said...: Beautiful butterfly and perfect to pull all the colors together. Lovely card.; March 6, 2011 at 4:17 AM
Ros said...: Lovely card ... I love the colours and the way they all work together ... beautifully done as always ...; March 6, 2011 at 4:29 AM
Sudha said...: Beautiful. Love the colors n the butterfly too dear.; March 6, 2011 at 6:41 AM
Christina said...: WOW! This is totally gorgeous! The patterned papers you chose are fabulous together, and that butterfly is a stunner. Love the touch of bling!; March 6, 2011 at 6:58 AM
Beate said...: Oh Heather,
The paper you picked, your wonderful card, your layout it all makes one gorgeous card. I will have to work in the morning but hopefully play later.
Hugs and smiles; March 6, 2011 at 7:07 AM
Daniela Dobson said...: Bbeautiful card!!! Love that butterfly and the Prima bling fits perfectly. I love that it comes in many different colors. Thanks for the store info.; March 6, 2011 at 7:14 AM
farmhouse-story said...: this is a top fav so far, heather:) just beautiful papers, elements, even the design! off to check out the store!; March 6, 2011 at 7:36 AM
~amy~ said...: :) I LOVE the new color combo...screaming my name and Oh my Heather...You rocked it!!!; March 6, 2011 at 7:52 AM
Unknown said...: Lovely card, Heather! Love your mix of patterns, sweet butterfly and bling!; March 6, 2011 at 9:05 AM
Jean Martin said...: This is beautiful Heather! Your patterned paper picks are perfect! Say that really 3x really fast! Hee! I love it! That butterfly is so stunning. I'm going to play now because of this! :); March 6, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Lisa Somerville said...: Beautiful! Love your mix of papers, and that lovely butterfly!; March 6, 2011 at 11:01 AM
GabrielleH said...: So beautiful, Heather! Great choice of PP and that butterfly is amazing!; March 6, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Unknown said...: Your card is beautiful. I just love that butterfly. Those colors are so bright and happy.. I just love them..

Hugs, Linda; March 6, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Betty Wright said...: Gorgeous blend of the colors and stunning detailing, Heather! Love the patterns and the beautiful butterfly! Lovely card!; March 6, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Kristie W. said...: This is beautiful! I love the butterfly and the bling placement.; March 6, 2011 at 3:43 PM
Elise said...: Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! You MIGHT be able to hear me SQUEALLLLING with crafty delight ~ all the way from HERE! Eeeeeeeeee GADS! This is amazing! To think that you were unsure of YOUR ability to tackle this positively gorgeous color challenge! HEAVENS! This card is sooooooo brilliant, I think you may have just beckoned the SUN, itself, to break though the clouds! THIS is fabulous! In a word: FABULOUS!; March 6, 2011 at 3:50 PM
Lynnda said...: Oh my God...Heather... this is so so beautiful... I love it so much... the yellow just pop up ...beautifully... and of course ... the butterfly too... hugs...xoxo; March 6, 2011 at 4:30 PM
Lindsay said...: This is STUNNING! You are amazing! I love the mix of papers and that butterfly is colored beautifully!; March 6, 2011 at 6:56 PM
PapierGirl said...: Absolutely stunning - this has to be one of my most favorite cards of yours! I love the warm mix of papers and that butterfly is gorgeous!; March 6, 2011 at 8:25 PM
Meredith MacRitchie said...: Heather, thank you for being so kind about my card - I didn't mention the stitching in my post because I was hoping no one would notice it! ;) The machine won this time!; March 6, 2011 at 10:18 PM
Josie said...: Love the warm colours of this card! Beautiful ~; March 6, 2011 at 11:49 PM
Rizzi said...: ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL CARD, YOUR BUTTERFLY IS GORGEOUS. YOUR COLORS BLEND SO NICE.....JUST LOVELY......RIZZI; March 7, 2011 at 9:26 AM
Andrea M said...: So gorgeous Heather!!! Love the papers and the bling!!! The butterfly is stunning! Great job!!!; March 7, 2011 at 8:36 PM
Nerina said...: A really and truly stunning take on these colours! I love the use of trims in here too - sooooo pretty!!; March 7, 2011 at 11:47 PM
Ginny said...: Your card made me happy. Made me think of spring and summer and how I wish they were here now. I love the bright cheery colors you chose and the butterfly looks like it could fly right off the card. Beautiful!; March 8, 2011 at 6:26 AM
Lea L. said...: This is so pretty! I love the papers you've used...they are fab!! Great job!! ♥♥♥; March 8, 2011 at 5:08 PM
Carolyn Ruiz said...: Beautiful card! You pulled those colors together so well. I usually think autumn when I see those colors but this is such a summery warm card. Just stunning!!!!!; March 8, 2011 at 11:01 PM
Unknown said...: Hi Heather sorry for not being around this last week, so I'm catching up with my visits this is a Beauty love the Dp's and layout and detail is amazing as always, love your butterfly a beautiful make, enjoy all your lovely new goodies I have the score Buddy and love it, but my latest new goodies are my stampin up inks and papers I love them, thanks Heather for your kind comments and for the new online shop link,
take care Hugs
Sarah x; March 10, 2011 at 3:55 PM
Deborah Frings said...: Heather - sorry to be so late in commenting on your gorgeous card. I love that pretty bling and, yes, it's an expensive but totally addictive habit to have. But such fun! Your card is beautiful!; March 12, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Laura Kirste Campbell said...: Oh, surprise! So lovely!!!; April 13, 2011 at 12:19 AM