Bird in a frame

Now for something a little different.

Today's project is small frame made from hardboard.

First, I painted the whole unit white as I didn't think that the natural brown colour would work as well.  All the papers used, apart from the pink mat in the centre, are from Papermania's wonderful Botanicals Collection.  The pink mat was coloured using Spectrum Noir pens with a topper added.  I cut the green frame and, after attaching a ribbon loop, covered the back with the same paper to keep everything tidy.  The butterflies were cut using Cheery Lynn dies and the flowers and leaves from Tattered Lace Mini Blooms. The pink ones were coloured with the same colour Spectrum Noir pen as the mat.  The butterflies and flowers were then sprayed with Crafter's Companion Spray and Sparkle Pearl Diamond Glitter Varnish.  I added tiny gems to the flowers on the central image and to the flowers and butterflies on the frame.  I think that this would make a lovely small, but inexpensive gift.