Just a quick post of my latest creation:
I used a piece of chipboard as my base: covered it with thin layer of gesso, then applied crackle paste and when that layer was dry, I added some Chipped Sapphire Distress Paint, Faded Jeans & Black Soot Distress Ink. Then I applied some texture paste through the Damask Stencil designed by Mona Pendleton and covered it with Liquid Platinum Embossing Powder. Once that layer was dry, I heated the powder to get that nice metallic look. After that layer set, I applied a layer of Clear Crackle Paint and when that layer was dry I randomly applied metallic gold paint to show the crackle...
I cut out different sizes of butterflies in vellum and inked them with Faded Jeans and Black Soot Distress Ink. I used Fancy Flourish stamp designed by Mona Pendleton and heat embossed them with Liquid Platinum Embossing Powder.
The seam binding ribbon was covered with Pearlex. I used two shades of ribbon to create the bow and embellished it with metal filigree.
I would like to enter this card into following challenges:
Frilly and Funkie Challenge Things with Wings
House of Cards Challenge Metallics
The Mixed Media Card Challenge #14 Butterflies with Gold option
Mixed Media World Challenge "Stencils"
Try it on Tuesdays Challenge Use Stencils
I hope you enjoyed this post...
Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by...
Samra, this is GORGEOUS!!! I am in LOVE with the soft color, amazing ribbon treatment, and fabulous use of texture! Beautiful card! Thank you for joining us at House of Cards, friend! HUGS! :) Mynn xx
ReplyDeleteThank you sooo much Mynn :) I am so happy you like my card :)
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This is so beautiful Samra - your wonderful bow looks just like another butterfly! Thank you so much for joining us in the Mixed Media Card Challenge with ths beauty!! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteSamra your card is Absolutely Gorgeous !Love this blue and your stunning design !
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DeleteSamra, the background is gorgeous, so many interesting techniques, I love it!
ReplyDeleteYou make the most fantastic bows. This is stunning! The colors, the stamping and embossing are all so in harmony.
ReplyDeleteOh my good gosh, Wow!! This is stunning!! My sweet friend, I knew the project you were working on would be amazing but actually, it is beyond amazing!! The background is gorgeous!! I love the texture and the crackle!! The butterflies are fabulous!! And oh wow, the ribbon bow is awesome!! I am in love with this!! Each project you make is a work of art and I'm so inspired every time I visit you!! Love, love, love this, Samra!! I hope you have a great evening!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
Samra, this is a sapphire dream! This is the most gorgeous use of Chipped Sapphire.. it is mesmerizing and beautiful! The texture and crackle throughout are incredible and I adore the stenciling and stamping. The ruffles upon ruffles of ribbon is magical. I love the varied sizes of the sweet butterflies. Beautifully done! Have a wonderful night. :o)
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Karen
Woooooooooow, my dear Samra, you have outdone yourself with this absolutely stunning card! What a brilliant combination of Chipped Saphire and Liquid Platinum! Oh, dear, this is breathtaking! I am hypnotized by your out of this world masterpiece! Spectacular work, my friend! Bravoooooo!
ReplyDeleteHuge hugs to you! Branka xxx
Wow! Although that is a bit of an understatement - this is a real stunner! Gorgeous colours, texture , the butterflies and then there's the fabulous bow! So pleased you joined us at Try It On Tuesday! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteOh that is stunning Samra! The depth and richness of colour is wonderful and I love the ribbon as a focal point. xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolute stunner, I love the cool blue shades
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at MMW and good luck ;)
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Donna DT xxx
Gorgeous Samra! The damask stenciled detail looks fabulous and that fancy bow looks amazing! Wow! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteOK, that's it...I am packing a suitcase and heading your way!! I NEED to watch you work, right this minute! However do you come up with such stunning designs, I am head over heels with your darker side of shabby chic!! "I wants it, I needs it, my prec-ious!!" (doing Lord of the Rings there, could you hear my Gollum voice?) Can you tell I like it? ha!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie for our "Things with Wings" challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)
Absolutely stunning design, Samra! LOVE that amazing background and beautiful bow! So happy you could join us at the Mixed Media Card Challenge!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful! Love the butterflies and the gorgeous ribbon! Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Thanks a lot for sharing with us at TIOT's!
ReplyDeleteoxo Susi
This looks fabulous Samra, love the depth of colour with the white embossing especially on the butterflies. Love the ribbon bow is gorgeous, adds such a feminine touch.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at TioT
Avril xx
Absolutely gorgeous love the texture and crackle effect and fabulous bow
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I have been trying to leave a comment on here all day dearie. This is drop dead GORGEOUS! I loves it loves it loves it! Dark and beautiful is so perfect a combination. You have outdone yourself on this design. I would love to see this in person!!!!!wowzess and awesome sauce! Hugz to you talented muffin! ~Niki
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful Samra, gorgeous colours and textures,the platinum embossing works so well with the beautiful blues!
ReplyDeleteLove that BG!! Such a lovely card!
ReplyDeleteA brilliant project and super tutorial, thank you for joining us on the TIOT challenge, hugs Bee.
ReplyDeleteWOW, Samra! Absolutely stunning how you arranged this gorgeous loop with the filigree brooch! Great colors - love the vintage look!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us at the House of Cards Challenge.
Hugs, Rosi
Be. Still. My. Heart. Samra, you have truly just blown my socks off this is amazing dark and chic masterpiece. Dark, yes...Chic, yes...Masterpiece...understatement! Absolutely mesmerizing that bow! And what a great way to make a statement on that already amazing background. Wooooooooooowwwwww! My favorite, favorite, favorite Samra creation, so Goth, so lovely, I can't take my eyes off it! Pinned, pinned, pinned again, and some more, so I won't forget where I put it, because as the true piece of art that it is, it could be the star of any board! I LOVE it, can you tell????? Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI just had another look....this is SO pretty! tee hee! See, I can't stop looking at it!
ReplyDeleteYour card is totally shabbylicious in those beautiful, darker hues! Thanks so much for joining us at The Frilly and Funkie Challenge Blog!
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Nancy
oh my, this is stunning! The colours and those butterflies. Wow, just wow! Hugs! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is just to die for Samra! It's just beauty at it's best, I love the elegant dark blue and the gorgeous pattern you've created! This is my new fave of yours!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for entering over at Frilly and Funkie xx
Another very special piece from you Samra. It reminds me of old Georgian damask dresses. Thank you for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteWow, what an amazing card. Fabulously decadent! Gorgeous work. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteOh my this is gorgeous! What great work with the background!!!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! The pretty background and textures and the lace.... Girly shabby n grunge. Thanks for sharing this with us at MMCC
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, and love how you added your metallics through the stencil. Hugs, Barbara HOC DT
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