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Saturday, April 4, 2015

Butterfly Card in Pastels

Hello everyone,

just a quick post of my latest creation:


For some reason uploaded pictures look way darker than colors in this card are...
I used following distress inks to create this card: Black Soot, Peacock Feathers, Tumbled Glass, Worn Lipstick, Milled Lavander, Spun Sugar, also Antique Linen and Spun Sugar Distress Paints, Gesso and Clear Crackle Paint.


I have to show off my latest addition to the stencil collection :) This Prima corner stencil is amazing! I am a big fan of any damask pattern, to me they represent vintage elegance and beauty...


I placed butterflies in pattern from largest to smallest and decorated them with distress paints, crackle paint, ink and Tim Holtz script stamp..


One more view of the finished card...

I am entering this card into following challenges:

House of Cards "Add a Butterfly" (and of colors, I chose butterflies only for this entry)

Scrap Magic Moodboard #6 "Pastels"

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge "Pastels"

The Sisterhood of Crafters "Come Fly with Me"

and

Try it on Tuesday Challenge "They Who Have Wings"

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

Samra

04/21/2015 UPDATE

I am thrilled to announce that this card was selected as one of the Top5 at Try it on Tuesday challenge "They Who Have Wings"!!! Thank you!!!


05/15/2015 UPDATE

I am so happy to announce that this card was selected as one of the Top5 at House of Cards Challenge!! Thank you so very kindly!!!




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62 comments:

  1. Colleen DietrichApril 4, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    Oh, Samra! You've grabbed my heart with this creation. The wispiness of the gauze looks perfect with butterflies in flight.

    Happy Easter to you! :)

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    1. SamraApril 4, 2015 at 11:36 AM

      Thank you so much Colleen :) Happy Easter to you too :) Hugs :)

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  2. CecApril 4, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    My apologies for being delinquent in commenting on your recent cards - that album took all my time. But now I am here and all I can say is your recent cards are FAB-U-LOUS. Love the flying butterflies on this one and that corner stencil is lovely.

    The card below with the nest is super and I know you made the eggs from crafter's clay but did you have a mold for it? If not, you sure managed to get them smooth.

    The spring mixed media project is terrific with all the bits and bobs you added and the lovely bright colour palette.

    Have a Happy Easter.

    Hugs!
    Cec

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    1. SamraApril 5, 2015 at 5:25 AM

      Thank you so much for taking time to stop by my blog and check out my work, I truly appreciate it!!! I am glad that you like my latest creations :)

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  3. Donna NuceApril 4, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    Hi Samra! I just love this card! The wispy-ness of the butterflies and the gauze is perfect. Gorgeous background too! Thanks so much for joining us at the House of Cards.

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    1. SamraApril 5, 2015 at 5:25 AM

      Thank you so much Donna, I am glad that you like this card :)

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  4. Julia AstonApril 4, 2015 at 4:49 PM

    Love the beautiful flutter of butterflies across your card Samra - so lovely in the colors you used with the feathery look of the cheesecloth!

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    1. SamraApril 5, 2015 at 5:26 AM

      Thank you Julia :) Always a pleasure to see you stop by :)

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  5. Mynn xxApril 4, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    OH my goodness, this is amazing, Samra! Beautiful texture, fabulous soft colors, and amazing dimension! Thanks for joining us at House of Cards! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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    1. SamraApril 5, 2015 at 5:26 AM

      Thank you Mynn, you know I would never miss House of Cards Challenge :)

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  6. chrissieApril 4, 2015 at 11:10 PM

    A stunning card woth beaiitiful background colours and terrific array of butterflies

    Thank you for sharing it with us Try it on Tuesday

    Love Chrissie xx

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    1. SamraApril 5, 2015 at 5:27 AM

      Thank you so very kindly Chrissie :) I am glad you like my card :)

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  7. Ros CrawfordApril 5, 2015 at 4:09 AM

    Beautiful Samra ... I actually used a similar design for an upcoming DT where I had to CASe a certain someone's card Lol!

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    1. SamraApril 5, 2015 at 5:27 AM

      LOL!!! I can't wait to see!!! Happy Easter my dear!

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  8. PamelliaApril 5, 2015 at 4:48 AM

    Wow Samra, what a breathtaking card!! I am definitely putting that stencil on my wish list after seeing how gorgeous you make it!! Wonderful spring colours, so soft and dreamy! I love how you arranged the butterflies, and the cheesecloth adds such a wonderful bit of shabby!! Happy Easter and Thank you so much for joining us at Try It On Tuesday for our 'Wings' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)

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    1. SamraApril 5, 2015 at 5:29 AM

      Awww, thank you so much Pamellia! I am so glad you like my card :) Thanks for bringing rays of sunshine so early to Las Vegas :)

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  9. cebelicaApril 5, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    Butterflies!!! <3 <3 You know I love these little critters. So now wonder this card made my jaw drop. It's beyond amazing and I LOVE it!
    Happy Easter my friend!
    Hugs! xx

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    1. SamraApril 12, 2015 at 4:39 AM

      Thank you Maja :) I am glad you like my card :)

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  10. Darlene April 5, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    OH WOW! I love what you've done with this card! Just GORGEOUS! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘Come Fly With Me’ challenge and please come back again soon!
    Darlene
    one of the 'Sistahs'
    The Sisterhood of Crafters
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  11. Juliz Design PostApril 5, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Absolutely stunning card Samra, a winner for sure.
    Julie x

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  12. froebelsternchenApril 5, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    A FANTASTIC CARD !!! WOW!
    Thank you for joining us at TRY IT ON TUESDAY with this amazing project!
    xxx
    Susi

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  13. Kirsty VittetoeApril 5, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Sweet butterfly card...love the texture!

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  14. Nikki ActonApril 5, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    So very elegant and soft Samra - just wonderful! Nikki x

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  15. UnknownApril 5, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    This card is to die for, the butterflies are stunning floating up from the bottom and the background with the paste and script is so elegant. xx

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  16. crafty-stamperApril 5, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    Absolutely beautiful love the stencilled corner and colours and the butterflies are sooo beautiful
    Carol x

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  17. VintagehandmadeApril 5, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    Oh, Samra, your card is absolutely fabulous! I love the stenciling there and the spring soft colors! The butterflies are so beautifuly arranged! Awesome!
    Happy Easter!
    Hugs :)
    Branka xxx

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  18. Meihsia LiuApril 5, 2015 at 8:20 PM

    Such a gorgeous card! Those butterflies are so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. :)

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  19. TraceyApril 5, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    The colours, texture and layers.......love everything!

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    1. SamraApril 12, 2015 at 4:42 AM

      I am so glad you do Tracey :) Thanks for stopping by :)

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  20. Susanne VargasApril 6, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    So fabulous and delicate! Love the color combo, too!

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  21. Mrs.BApril 6, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    This is such a beautiful card, love the layering of the butterflies.
    Thanks for sharing with us at TioT
    Avril

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  22. Paper ProfusionApril 6, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    Very beautiful card Samra. Love the soft hues and fluttering textures. Nicola x

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  23. ToniApril 9, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    So soft and lovely--I love the cheesecloth look--great texture! Thanks for joining us at HOC!
    Also, there's a known picture issue with Blogger. I'd been frustrated with the graying of my photos and read up on instructions from another blogger which fixed the problem immediately. It was super easy to do. Just do a Google search--you'll see lots of details on steps to fix it.

    Toni
    HOC DT

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    1. SamraApril 12, 2015 at 4:45 AM

      Thank you so much Toni!!! I found that easy fix you talked about :) You are THE BEST!!! I am glad that you like my card :)

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  24. AnkeApril 9, 2015 at 10:34 PM

    Wonderful card, so lovely.

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  25. SuchiApril 12, 2015 at 1:22 AM

    Thanks Samra for inspiring me so much! I LOVED this card! I admire your cards so much!
    I have tried CASEing it... :)
    Please let me know if you like it...
    Thanks again...u may check it out at http://suchizcardstock.blogspot.in/2015/04/happiness.html

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    1. SamraApril 12, 2015 at 4:49 AM

      Thank you so much Suchi!! I am glad that my card inspired you :) I went and checked it out and your card is simply gorgeous! I joined your blog :)

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    2. SuchiApril 12, 2015 at 9:52 PM

      Following you too...thanks so much for liking it Samra! Thanks for keeping my craft spirits high! :)

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    3. SamraApril 13, 2015 at 4:55 AM

      I am so happy that my work inspires you!! That means so much to me! Have a wonderful day my dear :)

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  26. DonnaApril 12, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    This is gorgeous, every detail is beautiful and adds to the elegance! So glad you joined us at House of Cards. Donna HOC DT

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  27. SamraApril 12, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    Thank you so much Donna

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  28. PamelliaApril 21, 2015 at 2:44 AM

    Congrats on your Try it on Tuesday win my friend, well deserved!! hugs :)

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  29. Pawsitively CreativeApril 21, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    How did I miss this beauty?!? I love the damask stencil, so going to get this one as well! What an awesomely awesome card and so elegantly beautiful! The colors blend beautifully and the butterflies make everything flow seamlessly. Congrats on your win as well! Hugz to you muffin! ~Niki

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  30. YulitMay 2, 2015 at 4:49 AM

    Very beautiful card! Thank you from ScrapMagic.

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  31. Barbara RankinMay 3, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    Beautiful!!! Thanks for joining us at House of Cards. Hugs, Barbara

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