Butterfly

but·ter·fly

 /ˈbʌtərˌflaɪ/ Show Spelled [buht-er-flahy]   noun, plural -flies, verb, -flied, -fly·ing, adjective

–noun

1. any of numerous diurnal insects of the order Lepidoptera, characterized by clubbed antennae, a slender body, and large, broad, often conspicuously marked wings.

2. a person who flits aimlessly from one interest or group to another: a social butterfly.

3. butterflies, ( used with a plural verb ) Informal . a queasy feeling, as from nervousness, excitement, etc.

4. a racing breaststroke, using a dolphin kick, in which the swimmer brings both arms out of the water in forward, circular motions.

5. Carpentry . butterfly wedge.

6. Sculpture . an X -shaped support attached to an armature.

7. one of the swinging brackets of a butterfly table.

8. Movies . a screen of scrim, gauze, or similar material, for diffusing light.

verb (used with object)

9. Cookery . to slit open and spread apart to resemble the spread wings of a butterfly.

My card today is being entered in the Less Is More challenge and it's theme week.  The theme this week is butterfly/butterflies but you probably already figured that much out.  Except for #5 and #8 I pretty much knew all the above.  This is what I love about the Internet.  You learn something new everyday! 

Oh, and there is something else over at Less is More this week.  There is a spot prize, it will be awarded to the LIMette (a Less Is More girl - LIMette), who's card has that 'je ne sais quoi'. 

Sorry...I have to do it.

je ne sais quoi

   ʒən^ə sɛ ˈkwa/ Show Spelled[zhuhn^uh se kwa] 

French .

an indefinable, elusive quality, especially a pleasing one: She has a certain je ne sais quoi that charms everybody.

Cultural Dictionary

je ne sais quoi [(zhuh nuh say kwah )]

That little something; a quality that eludes description: “The Mona Lisa's smile has a certain je ne sais quoi.” From French,meaning “I don't know what.”

Perhaps maybe you've learned a little something again today, I know I did.

Actually this card was a lot of fun for me because I love puzzles, let me explain.   I punched out a butterfly using the Martha Stewart butterfly punch, bent/folded it and glued it back in its place.  I then punched out 3 more butterflies in Gable Green, glued them together and applied Crystal effects to the top.  Once that dried, I glued them to the bottom of the original punch out, fitting it in place again just like a puzzle.  To complete my card, I stamped it with a Verve sentiment in Gable Green ink.

Wherever you are in your day, I hope your enjoying it!
Wishing you many wonderful creations.
Thanks for visiting.