Butterfly Rocker Card

Shana Tova (Happy New Year)!  My Rosh Hashanah cards traditionally feature apples and honey, but Rosh Hashanah is also a time to try things that are new, so I tried two new things with this card.

 First of all, this butterfly is a new stamp for me. Although I have a lot of butterfly stamps, I had to have this one for three reasons - first, the design is so ornate that not only is it fun to color, it looks great without any coloring. Second, the antennae are outlined so you can color them if you like. Third, it is really easy to cut out (especially the antennae)!  I heat embossed the butterfly on vintage silver lustre cardstock for shimmer, and colored it with Tombow markers.

The second new thing for me is the design - this is a rocker card, the first I've made.  I started with a 3 1/2 by 5 1/2 base; I drew the curve using a dinner plate, and tapered the sides on the radii.  If you look closely, you can see I used the same butterfly with pale purple ink on the background - it gives a feeling of movement.  Speaking of movement, it was hard taking this photo in my backyard, because every time the wind blew, the card started rocking!  You'll notice I stamped the envelope, too - this card fits perfectly in a normal invitation envelope.

I'd also like to point out the sentiment - I can't think of anything scarier than handwriting a sentiment on a card! Jewish sentiments are so hard to find.  Glitter pens don't often show well, so I first wrote it with marker, then colored over it with glitter pen.  I think that making this card was a great way to start the new year!

Does this post look familiar to you?  It's on the SweetStamps blog - I'm a guest designer this month!  This card fits the Butterfly challenge they are having this week!

Anyway, I can't make a card without entering it in a few challenges:

• Flutterby Wednesdays - anything with a butterfly
• The House that Stamps Built - no squares
• Rhedd and Rosie's - something for a lady
• Our Daily Bread Designs - one layer card
• Use It Tuesday - Use a supply you bought just because everyone else had it (Tombow markers - I didn't need more markers but I really do like them better than my LaPlumes)