Flutterby Little Butterfly - Card Challenges

This card has such a lovely sentiment from Maya Angelou.

We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.

It's perfect for new life and new beginings, as well as thinking about the passage of time and change. To me, the theme of the card and the pink, white and black color combo, also has a sense of freshness, growth and renewal.

At the beginning of a new year, traditionally a "fresh start", this card is a reminder to me to "not to sweat the small stuff" and enjoy the moment more. My goal this year is to have more fun... more fun time with the family, and more fun time for me... and yes, that includes lots of cardmaking!

I've cuttlebugged my little heart out, and used my new Paisley Cuttlebug Folder as well as one of my favourites - Divine Swirls. There is also quite a lot of layering, including the butterfly's wings, which were then painted with Twinkling H2O's.

This butterfly card is my entry for the following card challenges -

ABC Challenge - L is for Layering -

Flutterby Wednesday - New

Little Paper Shop - Let's have a bright challenge - bright pink, black & white

Sophisticat Challenge #16 - Fancy borders

Gingersnap Creations Challenge #37 - Time -

Whimsical Wednesday - Make Up Inspiration -

Cute Card Thursday - New -

Papertake Weekly - New Beginnings -

Three Clovers Design - New Years Resolutions -

Everybody Art Challenge #72 - Favorite Color Combo