Birthday Butterfly

Good Saturday Morning! Have to say, we're having the strangest weather here in

my valley. Normally, end of July... hot, dry, and did I mention hot?

We're at the base of Yosemite, and the mountains are cloud covered, the air is

humid, and, still hot. We're also battling a fire in the Yosemite area. (Don't get me

started on poor government management).

Doing what makes me happy indoors, making cards.

When the Greetery has a release, I have no willpower. There I've said it.

This card is all newbies from their Sweet & Sunny collection. 

I've done several cards, and love every set! 

The butterfly, once cut, is stenciled, and I did it 4 times before I ended up with 

what I liked. The card grew around it. Not sure why I've been on a pink and blue

theme lately.

The Leaves All Around stencil is such a beautiful frame. Love how Betsy's sentiments

and butterfly fit perfectly within. I 'borrowed' Betsy's idea of adding Hollyhocks

to the leaf garland.

This card's going in the Birthday stash. I can't ever, ever, EVER have enough 

Birthday cards on hand!

Enjoy your weekend! Stay cool, and craft on!