monochromatic. . . .

can be very pretty if there is enough contrast and texture.  Not sure if I achieved this, but here is my card for the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.  I am also submitting this card to two other challenges linked at the end of this post.

Papers are from a couple of different paper pads.  The sentiment is from Hero Arts, as are the pretty gems.  I used a Fiskars border punch to add a bit of interest to the center piece.

Here is the sketch I used from the Flutterby Wednesday weekly challenge:

EDIT:  Alas, I didn't even use a BUTTERFLY for this card, which is always a must have for these challenges.  So, I won't be submitting this card there!!! (boohoo)  But. . .

I will send this over to the Word Art Wednesday challenge, where the theme is always anything goes as long as you use some encouraging words on your card.

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