The first Challenge this card is for is this Weeks Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge....I have used a butterfly by K&Company that was sent to me in a RAK from our very own Peggy (aka Marilyn Prestonn), making this the focal point....especially as it is so pretty! It is also for the Crafty Creations Challenge #17 and Flutterby Wednesday #59....both of these require butterflies on them!
I have mounted the butterfly on a layered circle, sponging both layers and adding paper piercing in the second layer. This has then been adhered to the paisley layers...I have used the paisley back to front as I inked the other side for another card and didn't like it at all, so used it this way - recycling!!! All layers have been sponged which qualifies it for the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge as well, making the fourth challenge!!
I paper pierced a trail behind the butterfly, which is actually three layers - they are so pretty!!! The sentiment is a Rub On from Kaiser.....paper piercing to each corner added the final touch!!
Thank you for looking and for your encouraging comments....you are so kind!!
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Registered: August 20, 2007 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 11545
Thu, May 28, 2009 @ 10:16 PM
Linda, this is fabulous!! Gorgeous butterfly all blinged up!! Wowza a fourth for Flourishes! You go girl!! I really like your embossed panels, sponging and piercing too. I'm so glad to see you playing in our Crafty Creations Challenges!
Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Thu, May 28, 2009 @ 10:31 PM
How very Beautiful! what a great design! this butterfly is gorgeous!
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Fri, May 29, 2009 @ 6:43 AM
Stunning, my friend! So very beautiful! Your work gets better and better!!! Keep it up!
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Registered: August 7, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 28113
Fri, May 29, 2009 @ 9:26 AM
OH Linda... this is stunnning! Those jewels are the perfect shape for the wings and I can't get over how you can cover so many challenges in one! You go gf!!!
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Fri, May 29, 2009 @ 10:30 AM
Yikes...where is the tiara? Yes, you need one- the Queen of the Challenge! Linda, this is wonderful. Your paper piercing and sponging are the best. I especially love the 'flight trail'. Another beauty sistah.
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Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Mon, Jun 01, 2009 @ 9:59 AM
You just hack away at those challenges, don't you Linda? I LOVE your card. The butterfly is gorgeous and I love the sentiment and papers you used along with the paper piercing!! Great job my friend!! TFS!
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