Saturday, May 9, 2015

Abandoned Coral Butterfly Card

Hello everyone,
Just a quick post of my latest creation:



I created my own canvas using a piece of cardboard...I covered it with scrunched up tissue paper, then applied texture paste through Tim Holtz Bricked Stencil and when all was dry I covered it with gesso. Then I applied Abandoned Coral Distress Ink to raised brick parts and edges of my "canvas" and then applied some more gesso to dull down the bright color since I did not want it to take away the attention from the big butterfly...



I cut out two butterflies and heat embossed them using white embossing powder and Tim Holtz script stamp. Then I dabbed Abandoned Coral Distress Ink over the entire butterfly and added some extra ink to the edges... I created it's body with a clock handle and a metal clock gear.


I used the same ink to die seam binding ribbon to create the shabby bow. Bow was embellished with Tim Holtz Typed Token and the sentiment is a Tim Holtz Word Band.

I am entering this card into following challenges:

A Vintage Journey Spring Colors

Just Us Girls #292 Embossing



The Mixed Media Card Challenge #11 Wings



Shopping Our Stash #200 Big, Bold & Beautiful

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Don't Abandon The Coral

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


06/01/2015 UPDATE

I am thrilled to announce that my card was selected by DT Julia and Sanna as the highlight!!!
Thank you so very kindly!!!


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62 comments:

  1. MarciMay 9, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    Beautiful!

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  2. AnonymousMay 9, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    This is wonderful! Thanks so much for linking up with us at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog!!! - Ashli :)

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  3. My Paper EpiphanyMay 9, 2015 at 5:15 PM

    So, so romantic and gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with us at the MMCC!

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  4. DarnellMay 9, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    This is just drop-dead gorgeous, Samra! I find it so mesmerizing!! Hugs, Darnell

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  5. Pawsitively CreativeMay 9, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    Drooling! I just love what you do with butterflies Samra-cake! I am coming to visit and we will have a butterfly day. This is just gorgeous-tacular! Wowzers and on my! Hugz to you muffin!

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    1. SamraMay 11, 2015 at 5:31 AM

      Thank you Niki :) You always make my day with your comments :) Hugs to you cupcake!

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  6. Chana MalkahMay 9, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    Awesome design! Beautifully executed! Thanks for accepting the Big, Bold, & Beautiful Challenge this week at Shopping Our Stash!
    Hugz,
    Chana, DT

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  7. Ros CrawfordMay 10, 2015 at 2:54 AM

    Absolutely beautiful!!! The colours are so pretty and I could see this up on my wall! Love the big butterfly!

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  8. VintagehandmadeMay 10, 2015 at 3:22 AM

    Stunning card, Samra! Love the design and how you used your Abandoned coral! The butterfly is fabulous with that game spinner and you made a perfect bow! This is such an elegant card, my friend! LOVE it!!!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Hugs :)
    Branka xxx

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    1. SamraMay 11, 2015 at 5:32 AM

      Thank you so much Branka :) You always make me smile with your visits :)

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  9. UnknownMay 10, 2015 at 3:50 AM

    WOW WOW and some WOWs!! This is so beautiful soft and feminine, that butterfly is just stunning with the text stamping. So romantic looking too, Queen of Chic m'dear :)
    Hugs
    Georgie xx

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    1. SamraMay 11, 2015 at 5:33 AM

      Well, Georgie, I don't know about being a Queen of Chic, but your comment sure did me some extra mojo :) I love your recent project for the mixed media world!!! Now that is Chic!!!

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  10. PamelliaMay 10, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    Gorgeous Samra!! Abandoned Coral is such a wonderful colour and all of your many elements work so well done with it!! Your butterfly certainly is big and beautiful and I love your brick background!! The clock hand body is such a great idea and your seam binding bow is delicious!! Love it my friend! hugs :)

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    1. SamraMay 11, 2015 at 5:34 AM

      Thank you so much my dear !! Hugs and dance greetings to you!

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  11. Astrid MacleanMay 10, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    Totally fabulous! Love what you did with that gorgeous butterfly! I am not usually a pink girl, but I really like this, lovely background and that big bow is so lovely!
    Thanks so much also for adding it to our challenge at A Vintage Journey!

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    1. SamraMay 11, 2015 at 5:35 AM

      Thank you so much Astrid!!! Such an honor to see you visit!!

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  12. Kara LynneMay 10, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    Oh Samra, this is gorgeous! How creative to use the clock hand for the butterfly body! Amazing details and beautiful background for your coral creation!

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    1. SamraMay 11, 2015 at 5:35 AM

      Awww Kara Lynne!!! So good to see you stop by!! Thank you for the sweet comment :)

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  13. Julia AstonMay 10, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    This is SO lovely in the coral Samra! Your ribbon is just luscious - and your double layer embossed butterfly is beautiful against the brick - thanks so much for playing with us in the Mixed Media Card Challenge! AND at the A Vintage Journey challenge! Julia xx

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    1. SamraMay 11, 2015 at 5:36 AM

      Thank you so very kindly Julia :) Your visits always make my day!!!

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  14. SuchiMay 10, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! AMAZING!! The colors, the shabby look, the embossing! It is perfect, Samra! :)
    Hugs,
    Suchi xx

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  15. JacMay 11, 2015 at 5:21 AM

    a stunning stunning make, love as well how you have told us how you did it x

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  16. RedanneMay 11, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    Oh my goodness Samra, this is absolutely stunning! I love how you managed to make the brickwork look so subtle so that the fabulous butterfly takes centre stage! The script on the butterfly looks wonderful and I love how you created the body - just wonderful! Thanks so much for joining in with us at A Vintage Journey. Anne x

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    1. SamraMay 11, 2015 at 6:28 AM

      Thank you so much Anne :) I am glad you like my card! I truly hope to be a pinworthy Mention on Vintage Journey...maybe this card will do it... :)

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  17. LisaMay 11, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Oh my gosh, this is stunning!! It took me forever to comment because I couldn't quit staring at it!! I love the texture and the colors!! The butterfly looks so amazing!! I just adore everything about this!! I don't have the Coral Distress Ink yet but I definitely need it after seeing this!! Love, love, love it!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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    1. SamraMay 12, 2015 at 5:31 AM

      Thank you so very much Lisa!!! It is such an honor to have you over at my little blog and to see such a sweet comment simply makes my day! Thank you again!

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  18. Mona PendletonMay 11, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    Stunning Samra! Your butterfly looks incredible! Love the fancy ribbon treatment!

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    1. SamraMay 12, 2015 at 5:32 AM

      Awwww Mona, thank you soooo much! So good to see you stop by!

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  19. DeeptiMay 11, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    This is awesome! So so so pretty :)

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  20. TraceyMay 11, 2015 at 11:15 PM

    Your cards have the most amazing detail...WOW!! So pretty Samra!

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    1. SamraMay 12, 2015 at 5:33 AM

      Tracey!!! So good to see you!!! Thank you and I am glad you like my card :)

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  21. AnnMay 12, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    So pretty!

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  22. maria f.May 13, 2015 at 3:02 AM

    Oh, Samra. Every visit here is like a little trip to nirvana. So soft and lovely. So peaceful. Such an abundance of wonderful coral (I must get those new colors). Thanks for joining us at the MMCC this month.

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  23. Chris DringMay 13, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    Wow! This is absolutely stunning! Love that coral color, your brick background, and the embossed butterfly is amazing! Thanks for joining us at Just Us Girls!

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  24. AnonymousMay 14, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    How pretty this is with so much dimension and texture!
    Thanks for joining us this week at Just Us Girls!

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  25. shirley-beeMay 18, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the soft pink brick background, and the butterfly and shabby ribbon are fab! Thanks for playing at the Mixed Media Card Challenge.

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  26. Pawsitively CreativeMay 18, 2015 at 8:30 PM

    Samra-cake, I CASEd your butterfly in a butterfly swap. I gave you credit though. My take on it is okay but nothing compared to your wonderful creation! Hugz!

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    1. SamraMay 19, 2015 at 5:26 AM

      Awww, I am so happy to hear you got inspired by my creation!!! Thank you!!!

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  27. UnknownMay 25, 2015 at 2:48 AM

    Sweet and elegant card. The perfect result.

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  28. sarasclosetMay 29, 2015 at 2:54 AM

    Wow, wow, wow! This has got to be my favorite card of yours so far! You sure do know how to hit my "favorite" button! Your butterfly really pops off that soft, lovely brick wall, and your bow is just luscious! Absolutely stunning! Hugs!

    And begging forgiveness for being so late to the party! And it's going to be a 2 pot morning as I look through all your latest creations!

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    1. SamraJune 2, 2015 at 5:19 AM

      You are just too sweet my dear! Thank you for taking time to go through all the junk on my blog!! I truly appreciate you!

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  29. sannalippertMay 30, 2015 at 5:44 AM

    this card is absolutely gorgeous!! love it!!! thanks for playing along with us at MMCC!!!

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  30. sarasclosetJune 2, 2015 at 5:16 AM

    Woo Hoo! Congratulations, Samra! I'm so happy your beautiful card was recognized as a winner at Mixed Media Card challenges! Well done!

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    1. SamraJune 2, 2015 at 5:20 AM

      Thank you so much my dear!!! Finally I cracked this challenge for the second time, tough crowd, I am telling you!!!

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  31. sarasclosetJune 2, 2015 at 5:16 AM

    Woo Hoo! Congratulations, Samra! I'm so happy your beautiful card was recognized as a winner at Mixed Media Card challenges! Well done!

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