Easter Butterflies...CAS(E) #20 and CAS-ual Fridays 95

I have the most amazing husband. Ever!  Saturday, he returned home from a two and a half week work-related trip, where he was involved in various facets of a national sports championship.  Imagine my surprise when he 'discovered' a little package had 'magically' appeared in his suitcase and 'could only be' meant for me:  a butterfly die!  Yes, you read that right!  My husband entered a craft store, selected a butterfly die (proving he does listen when I babble on about what's on my card-making wish list...bless him for his patience, although he does get this funny glazed look...) on  his own (so he claimed) and bought it for me.  Amazing gift in all respects: thoughtful, heart-warming, delightfully surprising.  The die: Memory Box's Vivienne Butterfly.  Absolutely exquisite!!

Thrilled with my new 'treat' - and knowing that he'd appreciate some time on his own to work on his road bike - I set to work to create Easter cards for my mom and dad, and my sister and brother-in-law.  CAS(E) this Sketch #20's pocket themed sketch inspired my 'vision' - and then once I was done, I realized my cards, with their printer-generated sentiments were 'stamp free', the requirement for CAS-ual Fridays Challenge #95.  One beautiful die, two challenges to aspire to, and  a fantastic husband:  blessings, plus!!

Here's CAS(E) this Sketch #20:

and CFC #95

Here are my two cards, with their 'ever so slight' differences...

First for my mom and dad:

and then for my sister and brother-in-law:

Added bonus: a first time outing for my new EP For the Record 2 paper.   Stunning patterns. If you look closely at the 'pockets,' they feature the flowered paper, accented along the top with small orange polka dot and yellow dots-and-diamond patterns.  The butterflies are cut from the same paper, selected to match colours in the pocket.  Love the butterfly die!  LOVE!  (My pockets are a bit 'big'...hmmmm)

Thanks for dropping by.  Hope your day is filled with rose, tangerine, lemon, lime and blush pink...colours of spring; colours of Easter...