Monday, 2 June 2025

Card Swap Reveal

 Morning and time for the card swap challenge reveal and 22 cards were exchanged. This card was a little hurried as Son was back in hospital with same symptoms as Christmas but thankfully feeling much better.

The background was a recycled pre-coloured postcard from Visible Image received with a purchase so I won't be entering any challenges with this card- but the two smaller butterflies was  a Chocolate Baroque stamp and I paper pieced them with  Crafters Companion papers.

My card was sent to Wendy in R.IE and I used the colour option.

Edit-I have just received the beautiful card and handmade gifts from Mia on the last day of the month.


Challenges-----
try it on Tuesday-things with wings-----------TOP 5
GCFAOS-ATG with D, paper
a place to start-recycle(postcard)-----------RISING STAR
everybody-art-butterflies
the paper shelter-ATG/outdoors
Girlz and the art of letters-Letter B-Butterflies


 Thank you for dropping by and any comments are much appreciated.

Carol x x x

42 comments:

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Carol. Very creative 👌 👏

dutchess said...

So colourful Carol…love this
Hope your son is home now and doing better xxxx

Lynne said...

Beautiful Carol.

Dagmara Gorczyńska said...

What a wonderful card!

meg said...

Hope your son is improving Carol,another beautiful card,love the recycled postcard you used as a background for your butterflies

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Gorgeous butterflies and I love your upcycled background, Carol! Prayers for your son to heal quickly!!

Wendy R. said...

Oh Carol, you absolute gem! 💎 Just popping by (finally vertical after a string of night shifts and 14 cups of tea) to say a massive THANK YOU for the stunning card. Honestly, the photos on your blog are lovely, but in real life? It's like the card put on its Sunday best and showed up with a box of Roses. I genuinely gasped. You’ve such a gift, and your timing was perfect—it gave me a lift right when I needed it most. ❤️

Sending a big virtual squeeze from my little Irish village—where the sheep outnumber the people and the postie now thinks I’m emotional over junk mail 😂

Sláinte agus míle buíochas,
Wendy R. x

Chris said...

A brilliant idea to reuse that fabulous postcard., makes a wonderful backdrop for your beautiful butterflies. The card you received from Mia is beautiful too.
xx

Elle-Jeanne said...

Deze kaart is ook prachtig Carol.
Groetjes Elle-Jeanne

*Vicki* said...

Wow, another stunning butterfly card Carol! The butterflies seem to just pop off the front! I love the vibrant colors and the beautiful texture you've achieved on it too! You've received a lovely card too!

HilaryJane said...

This is so pretty. It is great to recycle like that and it looks fabulous with the addition of the butterflies. Mia has got ahead of herself as I received my June CCC card from her on Saturday. Of course I should say package not card as she never fails to add a load of goodies and usually homemade too - so generous xx

Gerrina said...

Glad your son is better now!
Your card looks beautiful! Hugs, Gerrina

Arlene said...

Beautiful card and I love the central butterfly - fabulous colors.

wannabcre8tive said...

Your card is awesome. I am loving the colorful butterfly.

Freubelmina said...

What a beautiful card, you have combined everything beautifully!
Also the card you received is very beautiful xx

Mia said...

Ι LOVE your card, Carol. The butteflies are really gorgeous.
And I am very glad that you got my card on time for the reveal day.
Big hugs, my friend.

papierelle said...

Your butterflies inspire me and the postcard has found a nice use.

Dotty Jo said...

Your card is stunning, Carol, and I love the card you received from Mia too. Thanks for being a link in our chain again, Jo x

Beebeebabs said...

Very nice as always!!!

pinky said...

It is a real beauty Carol. I am sure you could stamp a background like that yourself with your talent!! It certainly has inspired me. Your butterflies has brought it to life!! Hoping your Son and yourself keep moving forward with good health!

Linby said...

oh dear, sorry to read about your son. Those butterflies are so beautiful and you've made a really lovely colourful piece.

brenda said...

Never rains when it pours does it Carol, hope your both making progress now.

More glorious Butterflies, many thanks for sharing at our Allsorts Birthday celebrations.

B x

Sarn said...

A lovely butterfly card making use of the VI postcard. Wishing both your son and you well. x

Diane said...

Absolutely beautiful!!
Thank you for joining our challenge at The Four Seasons!
Diane FS Co-Owner
{Nellies Nest}
{Four Seasons}

Alyson Mayo said...

Love that centre panel with so many elements - great background for the butterflies :)

Gail L said...

Your card is very striking Carol!
the center butterfly just pops!
Hope your son is recovering rapidly!

The Crafty Den said...

What a beautiful way to reuse the postcard Carol. Your added butterflies are just the perfect finishing touch. Thanks for sharing with us at Krafty Chicks challenge. Hugs, Denise x
p.s. glad your son is feeling better x

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, my! You do have a gift with the butterflies! I love how you recycled a gorgeous background piece for your two smaller butterflies to land on. Exquisite! It's a fright to have a child of any age in the hospital. I hope he continues to feel better. Sending hugs!

creationsnz said...

Gosh another beautiful butterfly card, you are on a roll. Thanks for sharing your butterflies with us at Critter Crazy, CarolG

Uschi said...

What a wonderful idea to recycle this beautiful postcard. I love taking the opportunity to reuse beautiful things I receive. It's so nice to see new works being created. And you've enhanced this stunning background with your little butterflies. A beautiful design!
Thank you for sharing this great work with the current Everybody Art Challenge.
Hugs, Uschi

Maria Nicotra Tinyworks said...

Thank you for joining challenge The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog DT Maria

Mariann Jakobsen said...

The butterflies are stunning, and your upcycled background is truly admirable, Carol. Sending prayers for your son's swift recovery! Hugs xx

Uschi said...

I would also like to thank you so much for sharing your beautiful art card with the current Do-All(l) Kreatives Challenge. It looks simply fantastic and admirable.
Hugs, Uschi

EmmaT said...

2 gorgeous cards for the swap to send and receive. I hope your son is now home and feeling much better and your spider bite too! You have certainly had more than your fair share of problems lately. Big hugs Emmax

Lisa said...

What a brilliant way to repurpose a postcard—it creates such a rich and vibrant backdrop for your beautiful butterflies. The paper-pieced details add lovely dimension, making them feel as if they’ve just landed for a moment before fluttering away. I always admire how you balance color and texture so effortlessly. Wishing your son continued improvement and sending positive thoughts your way.

coldwaters2 said...

Wow two beautiful creations Carol the work that has gone into producing these fabulous cards is obvious for all the see amazing work by you and your swap partner
hugs
lorraine x

Greta said...

Gorgeous use of the pre-colored post card and it's always fun to get a package from Mia!

Art by Zowie Dixon said...

So very beautiful, I just love this! Hugs Zowie x

!neke said...

Great creative card !!!
groeten Ineke
DT GCFAoS

Mrs.B said...

Another beautiful card Carol, I always love a bit of recycling and that background is fabulous.
Thanks for sharing with us at Try it on Tuesday. Avril x

Claudia's kaartjes said...

Amazing card. wauw Thanks for entering you card at G&TAOL and GCFAOS
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Pauline C said...

Another gorgeous card Carol, brilliant recycling and fabulous butterflies xx