More of the Mojo Monday Week #37 Layout

I really liked Julee's layout this week for the Mojo Monday Week #37 challenge. I made two more cards with it last night and snapped some quick shots of them. You'll probably see why I prefer natural light as the one with the flash is a little bright for my taste (the pink one). It's the best shot I had though, and it didn't end up being from the angle I liked either. I like the angle of the blue one better.

I did take up-close shots of the butterfly to show how I cut a slit in the bottom layer and slid in the wing that I had cut out to give it a 3-D effect. I used some Stickles on the popped out wing, but they don't show too well. My dull hobby blade cutting sure shows in the up-close shot though!!! :) You should be able to click on this picture to enlarge it. I had a lot of fun making these cards and while it was a little time consuming it was worth it.

As for the words, I really liked what Julee did on her example card for the challenge. I thought that it was a good way to get in those three little elements to the side of the image. I didn't want to take the time to layer the little bitty pieces of white CS on black, so I outlined the edges with my Basic Black Stampin' Write marker. Only disadvantage to this is that I got a few smudges from the paper I was using as a guide for outlining in straight lines. Oh well, I still think the result is pretty and sparkly!!! What do you think?

Stamps: Garden Whimsy, Hugs & Wishes
Paper: Bashful Blue or Rose Red CS (depending on card), Whisper White, Basic Black and patterned paper on both cards is from discounted paper stack I got at Wal-Mart for $7 a couple of days ago!!
Ink: Bashful Blue or Rose Red (depending on card), Black StazOn, Basic Black Stampin' Write marker
Accessories: Black or Silver brads (depending on card), white taffeta ribbon (BB card), black grosgrain (RR card), Stickles, hobby blade, cutting mat