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Thursday, March 5, 2015

Mixed Media Green Butterfly Card

Hello everyone,

Just a quick post of my latest creation...


First of all, I need to thank Mona Pendleton for the inspiration! I was simply blow away by her creation which you can find here.

I created this card for a co-worker that got a job in a different department. She is a little bit scared of that new adventure, so I wanted to cheer her, wish her good luck and encourage her with this card...


To create the background I used a piece of water color cardstock and applied texture paste with Tim Holtz Gothic stencil, sprayed Ranger Dilusions Turquoise ink, then I dabbed some Peeled Paint Distress Paint and Mowed Lawn Distress Ink...I stamped a little butterfly in top right corner...


Butterfly was colored with same mediums and then covered with clear crackle paint. After it dried I applied a coat of gesso to get the cracks in paint stand out...
The key was also painted with gesso. I added a big rhinestone to bling up this card a little bit...and I used Tim Holtz sentiment plate that was colored with Peeled Paint Distress Paint...


The seam binding ribbon was hand died with trio of inks and paints I used to create the rest of the card...

I am entering this card into following challenges:

Art with Heart March Challenge "Go Green"

Artist Trading Post Exchange "Springtime" which is their last challenge :(

Eclectic Ellapu Purple Team "Go Green"

The Mixed Media Challenge #9 {Hints of Spring}

Sketch Saturday #350



Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge "Just a Hint of Clover"

and

Simply Create Too "St Patrick's Day/Mostly Green"

I hope you enjoyed this post...
Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by...
Samra

03/21/15 UPDATE


I am so happy to announce that my card was a Top 3 at 






at

45 comments:

  1. Kara LynneMarch 5, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    Your card is so gorgeous!! I love that key center to the butterfly and the amazing blend of greens! The sentiment is so encouraging, I'm sure your coworker will appreciate it!

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    1. SamraMarch 5, 2015 at 2:06 PM

      Thank you sooo much Kara Lynne :) Even if she doesn't like the card, I am sure she will appreciate the thought :)

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  2. PamelliaMarch 6, 2015 at 3:20 AM

    Wow Samra, this is stunning! I fell in love with Mona's card as well, and you have really taken her concept and made it your own with amazing style and flair!! Love the aquas and greens, fabulous stencil choice and your texture on the butterfly is outstanding. Love the touch of bling! A perfect mixed media work of art my friend!! Love every bit of it!! You've been pinned! hugs :)

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    1. SamraMarch 6, 2015 at 6:22 AM

      Thank you so much my dear friend!!! I am trying to do more mixed media projects, but with me being so neat, it is very hard....love to see those projects but still can't get over all the mess that comes with mixed media splashes and sprays...See you on the dancefloor :)

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  3. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansMarch 6, 2015 at 6:18 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous, I adore the colours and wonderful texture. This is so eye catching, the stencilling in the background is gorgeous and gives so much texture. Thanks so much for joining in the Eileen Hull Art With Heart Challenge. Tracy x

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    1. SamraMarch 6, 2015 at 6:22 AM

      Oh my goodness, I am so honored to see you stop by and like my work!!! What a thrill this is :) Thank you so much for your spirit lifting comment :)

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  4. crafty-stamperMarch 6, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    Beautiful card love the butterfly and all the stencilling and texture-your friend will love it
    Carol x

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    1. SamraMarch 9, 2015 at 5:48 AM

      Thank you Carol, I am sure she'll appreciate the gesture if nothing else :)

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  5. VintagehandmadeMarch 6, 2015 at 1:41 PM

    Woooooow, Samra! This is an amazing mixed media card! What a fabulous green color! Breathtaking!
    Hugs :)
    Branka xxx

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    1. SamraMarch 9, 2015 at 5:49 AM

      Thank you so much my dear Branka, it is such a treat to see you like my creation. You are one of the best mixed media artist so it means so much to hear praise like this coming from you. Hugs my friend :)

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  6. UnknownMarch 6, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Beautiful card, I love your green tones with hints of brown. You do make some incredibly beautiful things xx

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  7. sannalippertMarch 7, 2015 at 12:15 AM

    again such a gorgeous card, Samra! love your cards. thanks for joining us at MMCC this month!

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  8. MeggymayMarch 7, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    A gorgeous card, the details and texture on the butterfly look amazing. thank you for joining us at ATP Exchange this time.
    Yvonne

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    1. SamraMarch 9, 2015 at 5:55 AM

      Thank you so much Yvonne :) I am so sad that this is the last challenge at ATP Exchange :(

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  9. Mona PendletonMarch 8, 2015 at 1:43 AM

    Wow Samra! Your card is gorgeous! I love all the texture and the pretty color palette you chose! Thanks for the big shout out and thanks for joining along with the Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge!

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    1. SamraMarch 9, 2015 at 5:55 AM

      Thank you so much Mona :) Your work is always such a great inspiration to me.

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  10. Ros CrawfordMarch 8, 2015 at 4:26 AM

    So beautiful!! I just love seeing green ... It's so restful and your card makes m think of happy Spring days ...

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    1. SamraMarch 9, 2015 at 5:56 AM

      Thank you Ros :) So my card fulfilled it's purpose :) to make people think Spring :)

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  11. AnnieMarch 8, 2015 at 4:48 AM

    A beautiful card and I love those various shades of green. I am sure your friend will treasure it. Thank you for joining in with us over at ATP. This is perfect for our Springtime challenge, especially that gorgeous butterfly.

    Hugs Annie x

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    1. SamraMarch 9, 2015 at 5:56 AM

      Thank you so very much Annie, I am glad that you like my card :)

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  12. Danielle VincentMarch 8, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    oh WOW...that is Gorgeous!! I am nearly speechless!! What an amazing butterfly and creation as a whole. Thanks so much for sharing it with is this past week at Sketch Saturday!!

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    1. SamraMarch 9, 2015 at 5:58 AM

      Thank you Danielle :) Truthfully I was sad that my card was not even noticed at this challenge while it was still open...Oh well...Have a nice day:)

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  13. BirgitMarch 9, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    I saw this at Eclectic Ellapu and wow! This is stunning. I love the texture to the card and the aged appearance but as if it came right from a garden. Love the colours in the card and well, everything about it

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  14. UnknownMarch 13, 2015 at 4:19 AM

    Samra your card is stunning! The rich color and texture are simply enchanting ♡ Thank you for joining us at Art with Heart March challenge ^.^

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  15. Julia S-WMarch 17, 2015 at 12:57 PM

    Samra, this is a stunning card and I'm sure your friend will love it! Wonderful texture, colour and layers. Thank you so much for joining the DT's last ATP Challenge. Juliax

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  16. maria f.March 19, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    Dreamy, Samra. Absolutely dreamy.

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  17. sarasclosetMarch 21, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    Hi Samra, I could have sworn I commented on this...but since I obviously only did so in my head previously, I will say first, it is a fabulous design, the butterfly is absolutely the prettiest one I've ever seen, and I cannot believe that key has been just painted with gesso! I think that's what I thought I said before. Now I get to say congratulations on your Top 3 win at ATP!!! You go girl! I'm so proud of you! You have been doing a wonderful job with the challenges! Hugs!

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  18. MemeMarch 21, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    This card is beautiful! Such great textures and color! You rocked the Greens!
    Thanks for joining us at Art with Heart Challenge!
    Super Card!

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    1. SamraMarch 22, 2015 at 11:08 AM

      Thank you so much Meme:) I am glad you like my card:)

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  19. Lisa HMarch 22, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    This is so beautiful!! I hope your coworker was encouraged. =) Thanks for sharing it with us at the Art with Heart Challenge.

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    1. SamraMarch 25, 2015 at 6:24 AM

      Thank you so much Lisa :) My coworker was very touched, she thought it was very thoughtful of me to make that card for her...

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  20. SarahMarch 24, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    Wow this is totally amazing, i hope your coworker loves it too, which im sure she will, i would love to try this sort of card making <3

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    1. SamraMarch 25, 2015 at 6:27 AM

      Hi Sarah :) Truthfully it all just comes with time and your will to expand on your styles...I started off with very CAS cards and went onto shabby chic and vintage, and now am trying to venture more into mixed media and steampunk, I am not good at it, but with practice I hope I'll achieve acceptable level of expertise :) Just go for it and have fun :) And I am glad that you like my card :)

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  21. Pawsitively CreativeMarch 26, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    I just keep looking at all of your wonderful creations and am inspired to keep trying my hand at Vintage and Shabby Chic. I am the total opposite of you, Steampunk is my go to but I am learning. You are so correct with it taking time and the willingness to try out new techniques and work outside your comfort zone. Thanks for inspiring and this card would make any co-worker happy. Another amazing and gorgeous creation Samra! Hugz to you muffin! ~Niki

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    1. SamraMarch 26, 2015 at 8:54 AM

      Thank you so much Niki :) I am trying to be versatile in my work, so what ever the occasion is I can get on it and not dread about it :) You should have seen me looking at that book cover I made for AVJ birthday...It was so white and ready to be painted, and I did not dare to start...took a week before I just went for it...and after a while turned out the way I kinda planned...You are amazing stempunk artist and I have no idea where even to begin with praise of your work!!! I am a big fan of yours my darling!!!

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    2. Pawsitively CreativeMarch 26, 2015 at 9:41 PM

      I had to come back and oogle this some more as I am wanting to CASE it, maybe with a Steamounk twist? You are too sweet muffin! Thank you for your kind words! Hugz again, and I will be looking and discecting this piece. Lol!

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    3. SamraMarch 27, 2015 at 5:51 AM

      It would be my honor if you dissected and cased my card!

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  22. PammejoMarch 29, 2015 at 8:34 PM

    Gorgeous Card, love the mixed media. Thanks for joining us on at Art with Heart Challenge.

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