Anyway, that said its turned out to be quite a peaceful looking card I think.
The image of the beautiful looking woman is from the Paperbag Studios collage sheet called 'Sharon'. The range of Paperbag Studios collage sheets can be seen at Stamp Diva.
The clear torn panel you see under the image tag is mica, which softened the background and gave the image more of a chance so they didnt end up competing with each other.
And as it has a buttons suspending the ribbon, I thought it might be in keeping with this weeks Daring Cardmakers challenge which is ........'buttons'. :0)
Please click onto the images to enlarge.(this first image inparticular looks so much better bigger)

The framed composition is mounted onto an acetate card, but I wasnt sure that was too visible on the first image so true to form heres a little side view lol :0)
Love this card Jo....beautiful soft colours, the recipient will definately be proud to own this!
ReplyDeleteits really lovely. very calm, as you said. brilliant use if acetate
ReplyDeletethis is such a gorgeous piece!
ReplyDeleteReally soft and beautiful, very tactile too I imagine. I like the shape of it very much.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and serene card Jo.
ReplyDeletemasterpiece!
ReplyDeleteExcellent! fab colours, Jo.
ReplyDeleteJo, you have surpassed yourself. I love the shape of the card and the image is so beautiful and WOW! that butterfly finishes it nicely.
ReplyDeleteOMG!! Flippin heck and other such exclaimations !!
ReplyDeleteBloomin gorgeous Jo!! (again )
you are very talented and I want to be like you :-) .. but I think I have told you that lol
Nothing last minute about this. I have not figured out how to use my mica yet, but you did an excellent job here. It is really beautiful!
ReplyDeletebeautiful art! love the image!
ReplyDeleteFabulous colours, very calming ... love how you work with acetate:)
ReplyDeleteoh, this is absolutely lovely!
ReplyDeleteAnother brilliant piece. You go girl!
ReplyDeletegorgeous Jo. really love it, the image is beautiful. it's just perfect.
ReplyDeleteTUT.
Very Beautiful, So Ethereal!
ReplyDeleteSandra Evertson
Hey, it's not my birthday yet but I do expect something just as beautiful ;o) Gorgeous color palette. Whoever the lucky birthday person is will love it.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! Wonderful, Jo!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely beautiful Jo, love the image and the colours are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!! I love the image and the composition is stunning. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, love that image, and the mica is a great idea. I will have to check out that collage sheet as it was obviously meant for me lol!
ReplyDeleteWow...this is absolutely striking! I love the addition of the mica...especially since it's cut in such an irregular pattern. The detailing and added embellishment for the butterflys body is just beautiful. You amaze me with your astounding talent!!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful & fitted the button dare quite easily!
ReplyDeleteLove the image, she is stunning.
OH MY!! This is absolutely amazing!!! It's beautiful!!! I think it's all of our birthdays--do we all get one????
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a good summer!!
Suzan
WOW, I am speechless, this is so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThere is such serenity to this piece that you just "whipped up"! It is truly stunning.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous!
ReplyDeletewow always super inspirational to visit your blog :)
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful and dreamy!
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful! I love using mica, and you used it perfectly on this-now I want to know how you whipped it out so quickly:)
ReplyDeleteJO, as always, this is gorgeous and your friend will love this little treasure for her birthday! I did click and see it large, and it is even more lovely! Makes me feel like I am holding it in my hand! The sweet leaf charm below the butterfly and the colors and mica look beautiful together! Gggggreat .....I never expect any less! :0) Hugs,Patti
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow Jo, this is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJo you are so amazing. This is incredibly beautiful. I love how you can simply whip things up!!! LOL..
ReplyDeleteDebby
Absolutly Great.........Wow
ReplyDeleteHi Jo!!! When I grow up I want to be as good as you!!! Hugs Carol
ReplyDeletedid you hear me sigh....
ReplyDeleteoh Jo, this is Truly Beautiful!
This is just beautiful, it has such an ethereal quality, just lovely.
ReplyDeleteJo - so sorry we missed you off the links list - but it's all fixed now! If it happens again, feel free to give us a slap!!:-)
I am adding another GORGEOUS JO.
ReplyDeleteHey Jo! This is absolutely beautiful! You amaze me!
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous Lil! Love the way you work with transparent stuff!
ReplyDeleteFab use of mica! Lucky friend!
ReplyDeleteoh now you know i love mica and what you have done is exceptional - stunning!
ReplyDeleteI love what you have done with the mica - absolutely spectacular
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