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Monday, September 5, 2011

Monarch on Mesh

I was inspired by Less is More's metallic challenge, so I had a strip of mesh out from that challenge and then on to Clean and Simple's sketch challenge...so here is the sketch and what I came up with:

I have taken a bit of liberty with the Clean and Simple sketch...something I rarely do, but this all just "fit"!
I used  Sizzix leaf die to make the leaves, a Martha Stewart butterfly punch, and a sentiment from Papertrey's Iconic Images set.  I punched an extra butterfly and put a piece of orange paper behind the extra and cut along the edges of the punched butterfly....thus the orange background.  Super simple...and got to use more of the metal mesh I was given:)!!
Thanks for the sketch inspiration and ladies at Less is More for the metallic challenge...what fun:)!!!  Thanks for looking, hope you have a great night:)!!

22 comments:

Chrissie said...

This is super use of the metal mesh and the elements work really well together!
Terrific card.
Thanks so much for joining us.
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Fiona said...

Fabulous card - love everything about it!!

xxx

Bonnie said...

And another one for the LIM challenge. What a great use for this mesh! Love the butterfly too.

GinaA said...

This is a beautiful card very classy.

Debgem said...

I think it's a super take on the sketch and your butterfly is just stunning!

Robyn said...

Ditto to all the above comments!!.....it's fabulous!

Fiona said...

Great use of the mesh, you have created a lovely card. Very well balanced.

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Wow - this is so elegant and the mesh is perfect, not just for the LIM theme, but it looks amazing with the leaves and Butterfly. Love the orange and black combination too.
Sylvia xx

Karen said...

This is a lovely card Lisa - really elegant and I think it is definitely a CAS card.

Mandi said...

Fabulous card, perfect for us
l;ove the mesh!

Thank you
Mandi
"Less is More"

Sasha said...

Beautiful CAS card! Love your layout. The mesh gives the effect of trellis for your flowers:)

Kim S said...

So very beautiful and unique!

nnalorac said...

Fabulous card and so classy looking, love the elements on this card. Seen it on LIM. Carolxx

Jenny said...

Just jaw droppingly gorgeous Lisa, where do I start ....I love everything about it :)
Jenny x

Viv's Visuals said...

Beautifully co ordinated card.

Diane said...

Clever idea to sue the mesh...very pretty!!

Di said...

Those black leaf sprays really did finish off your card. Loving how that mesh looks. That's a new idea I just might have to try.

margemac said...

Wow Lisa
You are so creative. Another beautiful card. Simple classy but stunning.

Lol margemac

Valerie said...

A really striking card Lisa that popped out at me from the thumbnails! Love your design and that fab mesh!
Val x

Emily Keaton said...

What a wonderful surprise I found on my blog today, Lisa--a visit from *you*!! Thank you for your wonderful comments. You really made my day!!

This card is just stunning, Lisa! I love how you used that very cool metal mesh. Looks just like a trellis! And your punched elements are just gorgeous. Lovely, lovely work, my friend!!

kingstonmama said...

This card is amazing, Lisa. Really beautiful take on the sketch. Love your black and orange butterfly and the strip of mesh is perfect. Love it! Ann

Michelle said...

Wow, Lisa! This is beautiful! What great ideas have come to life on this card.