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nautical with a spin and a giveaway

Hello Friends, Welcome back! How are you today? A few weeks ago Simon Says Stamp asked me to create some nautical themed cards. Fortunately, for me a few clothing catalogs arrived at my door and served me well for some inspiration. Everything nautical was pretty much red, white and blue and anchors etc. I thought I would switch it up and create a nautical themed butterfly.

I cut several strips of paper and glued them to a card base. Loved the look and feel of creating my own paper.
BUTTERFLY CARD SUPPLIES:

This is sneak peek #1 .When you click on the Simon blog you will see how I created these “white caps” or the froth of the waves.

WHALE CARD SUPPLIES:


This is sneak peek # 2.
I stamped on top of the stripes with this stamp set from Kelly Purkey. Perfect for all of your nautical needs. I hope next time you think “nautical” you might think butterflies too?
NAUTICAL BUTTERFLY CARD SUPPLIES:

Simon Says Stamp FALLING STARS Craft DIE is up for grabs.  You will see 3 more cards of mine at the Simon Says Stamp BLOG.If you leave a comment on their blog you will be entered to win The “Falling Stars Craft Die”. Please leave me a comment here letting me know that you visited SSS blog. This way I will be sure to select one of my readers.If you don’t have a blog PLEASE include your email address. I will announce the random winner June 20th. 

Speaking of winners …. yesterday Simon announced the all of the winners from the blog hop and THANKS FOR MAKING THE HOP A BIG SUCCESS. Thank you for popping in today. Hugs, Kathy

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  1. Maryann Laursen says

    It´s always a pleasure to visit your blog Kathy, and I love your awesome work, and also today both here and on Simons blog too. You´ve really made some great cards for this challenge here, and I love them all, but mostly the little whale and the butterfly thoug, but that´s just me ofcause he he.
    Have a wonderful week-end.

  3. Margreet says

    Gorgeous cards with fab supplies…I made my ownb paper in a similar way with ribbon…I admired your cards on the SS blog too…the Falling stars craft die looks great!
    xxx Margreet

  9. Marianne says

    Ha, I saw both blog posts appear in my blog list and decided to visit you blog first LOL. I’m now back after visiting the SSS blog. Love your take on the nautical trend. The thing that struck me most was the butterfly with the stamped anchor. Such a wonderful idea.
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Marianne x

  10. theCook says

    Hello! I’ve just left a comment on SSS before I did visit your blog (since I’m a follower of both your blog and SSS and I happened to see the one at SSS first…)
    I absolutely love that butterfly card that you present here. That die really is a must-have!

  11. ionabunny says

    I just hopped over from the SSS blog. Love these cards. Great colours and I really like how you used the rays die cut into a circle. Great idea

  16. joy says

    Great ideas for some fun nautical cards, Kathy! I did visit and comment at SSS and just love your cards.

  20. Jennifer Scull says

    wow! your butterfly is gorgeous!
    I really like the effect you achieved on the clouds with the card over at Simon Says Stamp. such a cool look!

    enjoy your weekend! 🙂

  22. Cheryl W says

    These cards just have that squeaky-clean, fresh-air look to them. I love ’em! Thanks for the chance to win a great die. cherylwinget at aol dot com

  26. Kelly Massman says

    that butterfly looks so fabulous with the red white and blue theme (something that I wouldn’t have thought of but leave it to you!!!!)!!! I left a sweet message on SSS! Thanks for a chance to win–that looks like a fun prize!

  27. Carol Perry says

    I love how the nautical theme is back in full swing and your butterfly card is just gorgeous. Never would have thought of creating a butterfly with these colors but it really works. (Love the 2 other examples on the SSS blog too.
    clperry60@charter.net

  29. Olga says

    I went to SSS blog to see your cards. They are gorgeous. I left a comment there as well. Thank you for your inspiration and candy 😉

  33. conil says

    Increibly creative nautical cards. Love the way you made the whale, anchor and butterfly stand out…flower soft on the waves is brilliant.

  35. Jean Bullock says

    Just came from Simon Says Stamp to leave you some love. All 3 cards were cool. I was pleased to see the patriotic butterfly in today’s post. I love it. The filigree wings are so pretty.

  39. Katie says

    I saw you on Simon Says Stamp today and had to come over to say hello. Really wonderful cards and I love this butterfly one to…the stripes are great! Great job!! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

  40. Pam says

    I have been an avid follower for a long time & today’s posts on your blog & SSS are reasons why. Fabulous cards & inspiration always!

  42. Gerrina says

    Loved the cards on Simon Says stamp, but think this is my fav! Great how you work with the same colours and make totally different cards! Have a happy weekend, Gerrina

  43. MaRyKaY says

    what beautiful cards. as usual. that butterfly die is gorgeous.
    I came straight here from sss blog. loved the cards there too. thanks for showing us all..
    and thanks for offering up that die to someone.

  44. Carol says

    Loved all of the nautical themed cards. I have to apologize for calling the white caps “fluffy clouds” in my comment over at SSS. I also loved the way you mounted the glossy anchor using braided twine. Just wonderful!

  51. Beatrice Lawson says

    I thought the nautical butterfly was fabulous! It combines two of my favourites, nautical patterns and beautiful butterflies! I just visited SSS blog and came from there… I do follow your blog and it is always incredibly inspiring.

  53. Petti says

    Really great cards at the SSS blogs. I left comment there too. Thanks for sharing and I love that star die. Thank you for the chances to win.

  54. Efrat says

    Great cards at SSS. Left a comment there as well. I love the way you created the waves with the flower soft – so clever!

  58. ellenmcrawley says

    I visited SSS blog. My email:ellenmcrawley@aol.com
    Loved your butterfly with the red, white & blue. Great to see something a little different with the nautical theme.

  62. Gabby says

    Great r/w/b cards! Nice two- layered butterfly, the one being so delicate. I followed the SSS post to your blog. LOVED the anchor card w/the wht/blu + med. blue + hot pink. Cool! 🙂

  63. Laura says

    you know, nautical is one card I’ve never done, but you have inspired indeed….heading over to sss to see what those white caps are made up.

  66. Ava says

    Kathy, your cards amaze me! I visited the Simon Says blog, too. Your nautical cards are so well thought out, designed and the cards are so impressive.

  69. Chris says

    No problem Kathy, nobody likes spam. I love your nautical butterfly. What I loved most was that you used the positive and the negative of the butterfly die. I think this way you can get more uses out of any die. Dies are my favorite crafting tool!

  72. Winnie says

    I left a comment over at SS blog. I just love your work. I love the backgrounds on each of these cards and how unique they are! That whale had me smiling. Funny thing, I put up a pirate card I did today and it sort of is “nautical” in it’s own way.. Made me chuckle at the theme!

  73. aquablues says

    Hello Kathy. I have always loved nautical themes. Your *outside the boat* twist is genius! I have never used flower soft but your waves have inspired me to try it. Congrats on joining the SSS design team! I left a comment on their blog. I don’t blog. My email addy is: aqua.blues@yahoo.com.

  74. Dana D. says

    I left a comment on SSS blog. Visit your blog daily to see your wonderful creations. Today’s cards are terrific. Would love to win the falling stars die.

  75. Jean Nielsen says

    I’ve left a message on SS…I love your whale card. It’s so clever, and full of terrific techniques! Thanks for sharing.
    I don’t really understand how to “identify” myself on these comment boxes. It always tells me what I chose won’t work. Help!

  76. Betty Sue says

    Your cards are fabulous!! I love how you used hot pink and a lighter shade of blue!! Your card with the little whale was so creative!

  78. Barbra says

    Love the whale card!!! Took a stroll over at the SSS Blog and left a comment about your card! Thanks for the chance to win!

  80. Annie Wills says

    Gorgeous cards here and at SSS…thanks for giving me more RW&B inspiration. I’ve def been on a kick lately with these colors. Thanks so much for sharing!

  83. Cheryl H says

    Love the butterfly and the whale… The whale would be a good little boy birthday card, too. (Commented on SSS earlier)

  84. Marcie Lovett says

    Came over from Simon Says Stamp. I love anything nautical, but these are over-the-top great. I just saw Flower Soft at the store last week and couldn’t figure out what it was for. Using it for the waves is so clever.

  92. Sabrina says

    I went over to SSSB. Your cards over there are just amazing and so is your card here!! I love butterflies no matter where they are!!

  94. SHartl says

    left a comment on the SSS blog and wow do I love your cards! That butterfly is gorgeous and love the cute whale.

  96. Cheryl Fricker says

    I really like all your nautical cards. I visited SSS and was happy to see a tutorial for the waves. It would be awesome to win the “falling stars” die, especially in time for the 4th of July. Thank you for giving us the chance to win!
    ckfricker@gmail.com

  97. Pat says

    I left a comment on the SSS blog, Kathy…I am so impressed with your work! I’ve been a fan for years but this last card you made for the SSS blog was just too cool! Great job!

  98. Memories by Manda says

    Great cards on the SSS blog Kathy! I left a comment there too. I love the first one here – the colour bands are cool and I adore that new SSS butterfly die.

  103. Monika/Buzsy says

    Fabulous cards Kathy! Neat idea with the cloud die-cut and flower soft! Thanks for the chance to win. I have just commented on SSB.

  118. Denise Bryant says

    I visit SSS store and blog frequently! Love ordering there, as it always ships so promptly! Left a comment on their blog!
    Your cards are gorgeous… thanks for the chance to win a die!

  119. paulettesprettypapercrafts says

    Hi Kathy! Hope you are having a great start to summer. I love your nautical cards. I think there is just a special place for Summer and Nautical, it reminds me of lazy vacation days at the beach or ocean. I grew up near a lake and my mom took us every day of summer, good memories. Thanks for a chance to win this fun star die.

  120. Nicole Kerr says

    Amazing Kathy!!! I follow SSS quite a bit and when I saw your projects, I knew I had to become a follower! Stunning!! Keep up the amazing work!

  121. calamity jane says

    Kathy, I love all three of yours cards! Having just got back from the Oregon Coast anything nautical will turn my creative juices flowing! Thanks for the fab inspiration!

  122. Barbara says

    I did the SSS blog, well catching up today! Away love the nautical theme and trend going on. Your whale card is whale done!

  123. Monika Reeck says

    Cuuteee Whale card Kathy and love that butterfly in red blue and white…really great card dear…Love all your card all are adorable…big hugs

  125. Laura says

    Just in time for summer too! Ahoy matey! SSS sent me over, but I would have sailed on by anyways hehehehe! Laura

  126. Marissa says

    I love that cute little whale. I visited the SSS blog. What a great use of flower soft! Thanks for the chance to win that amazing die 🙂

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