Butterfly Spanner Panel Card in Sage and Sand

 

Hi, Friends......

Oh, goodness...do I have a summery card for you today!  I took a little break from Christmas in July to indulge in the new Butterfly Challenge Mrs. A put up a few days ago.  I hardly ever (like never) attempt her fancy card styles, but this one looked like even someone with eleven thumbs might be able to accomplish.  Just my speed!  

She is featuring the Spanner Panel Card style this time and gives wonderful directions on how to make it....and several samples, too!  It is "S is for....." theme this time.  From her four color options, I chose Sage and Sand + Stripes (theme) + Butterfly + Spanner Panel Style.

I used a softly-hued butterfly panel made of adhesive-backed fabric that my crafty friend, Karen Ladd, sent me a long time ago.  I have made other cards with it before, but it's been awhile!  She also sent me the felt center I used for my flower.  The lace, I believe, might be some that came in one of Mrs. A's lovely prizes.  So pretty!  (THANK YOU, Ladies!!)

This card opens in two sections.  Here's the front with everything closed.

 

 

Here it is with the front spanner panel opened up....revealing more of the butterfly panel.

And here it is with the center panel lifted, fully opened.

Supplies used include:
Patterned and Solid paper scraps from stash
Stampin' Up - Bring on the Cake - part 1 only (retired)
Versafine ink in Spanish Moss
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Oval STAX die set (retired)
Prima Flowers

Memory Box - Resting Birds die set
Verve - Sprightly Sprigs die set (retired)

Nuvo Drops for dots and gold streaks on flower.
Butterfly stickers from stash

Isn't that fun?????  And only two extra cuts on the card base.  This card measures 5-1/2"x6-1/2" so it will fit in a large standard envelope and go for regular postage.  Yay!  

 

Hope you enjoyed seeing this sweet card.  You still have lots of time to join us over at the Butterfly Challenge, so I hope to see you there!!  

 

❤

Janis

 

Thank you for the honor of entering this card in the following challenges:
1. Butterfly Challenge #171 - S is for..... (I used Sage, Sand + Stripes + Spanner Panel + Butterfly)

2. Allsorts Week #686 -- Summer

3. Hero Arts Stay Crafty July Challenge - Birthday

4. Kreativ-Tanten Challenge #67 - Birthday with Butterflies

5. Creative Inspirations July Challenge - Summer Sun

6. PIP Challenge 2230 - AG

7. Creative Creases Challenge #37 - AG with a Fun Fold

 

 

 

 

 

8. Word Art Wednesday Weeks #553-#554 - AG
9. Creative Fingers Challenge #236 - AG
10. DL.Art July Linky Challenge