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Friday, April 24, 2015

Have I Got a Case of Butterflies on the Brain??

Welcome

I am enjoying using the goodies that I got in some happy mail from STAMPlorations last week 


The flock of butterflies was made using a stencil using the  Stencil monoprint technique I had read about a few days before


I applied the inks to the back of the stencil, sprayed them and 'plonked' the inked stencil onto the watercolour paper - volia - a wonderful print.  I obviously did not spray as much water on it as the 'tutor' did in the video, but I am happy with the results.


The panel was sprayed with red perfect pearls and some silver shimmer paint, the butterfly was cut and embossed using a sizzex ebmbosslet, and silver sequins and rhinestones added.


The sentiment came from the new release over at STAMPlorations called Fond Expressions and was stamped using espresso ink .

Two corners of the main panel were rounded, and this was then mounted over a deep green card - I am more than happy with this card.

I am linking this to:
Moo-mania and More Challenge - Butterflies
Inspiration Destination Challenge #30 - Anything Goes
Frilly and Funkie Challenge - Stencil Mania
Addicted To Stamps Challenge #141 - Anything Goes
Stamps and Stencils Challenge - Anything Goes
Sassy Studio Designs Challenge #278 - Come Fly With Me
Crafting With An Attitude Challenge #2 - Freestyle or Fantasy
Aud Sentiments Challenge #130 - Things With Wings, with a sentiment
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #180 - Anything Goes
STAMPlorations Anything Goes Challenge

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24 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelApril 24, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    Beautiful work, thanks for linking to Moo Mania and More, Valerie

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  2. aussie aNNieApril 24, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    Maxine I love butterflies and one can't use them enough. Beautiful creation made with gorgeous colours and goodies added to add to the beauty.xx{aNNie My Personal Blog}

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  3. Carla's CardsApril 25, 2015 at 3:40 AM

    I love your butterflies. Lovely colors and techniques! Thanks for sharing Crafting with an Attitude.

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  4. jimlynnApril 25, 2015 at 4:28 AM

    It's ok to have butterflies on the brain as long as the card looks like this. Just beautiful!
    Lynn

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  5. RosieApril 25, 2015 at 5:17 AM

    A very beautiful artwork.

    Thank you for joining us at MOO MANIA & MORE

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  6. TanjaApril 25, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    love your stencil monoprint - thanks for sharing your beautiful card at ATSM this week

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  7. JennieApril 25, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    Love how you stenciled the butterflies! This is gorgeous Maxine!

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  8. JD/ JillApril 25, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    Great job with this technique! Pretty card!

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  9. DarnellApril 25, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    As I am new to stencils, I was thrilled to read about this technique on another blog this week and now I'm thrilled to see your card as inspiration for a finished spectacular design! Well done, Maxine!! I'm glad you have butterflies on the brain!! Enjoy the weekend! Hugs, Darnell

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  10. Billie AApril 26, 2015 at 2:42 AM

    Cute card and great placement and colors of the butterflies. Thanks for joining us at Inspiration Destination.

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  11. BeckyApril 26, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    Beautiful colors.

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  12. RuthApril 27, 2015 at 1:57 AM

    Nothing wrong with butterflies! A beautiful monoprint effect. Thanks so much for joining us at Stamps and Stencils. Ruth x

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  13. MiamiKelApril 28, 2015 at 1:41 AM

    Beautiful stenciling work, Maxine! the colors just burst off the screen - like looking at a sunset just bursting over the sky :) Lovely touch with the butterfly! Blessings ♥

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  14. cmApril 29, 2015 at 1:30 AM

    Beautiful card! Your stenciling/monoprint is so gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your creativity in the ATSM gallery!
    ~c

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  15. toniApril 29, 2015 at 6:55 AM

    Love your mono print ! Great idea gorgeous colours and I don't think you can ever have enough butterflies! Thank you for joining us at Stamps and Stencils . toni x

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  16. Kim KelleyApril 30, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    Very pretty. Love the way you stamped the background. Thank you for joining us at Sassy Studio Designs and the DTBST challenge this week! HUGS

    Kim
    SSD DT

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  17. Cindy GrohApril 30, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    Beautiful card and lovely sentiment. I hope the same for you. Thanks for joining us at Sassy Studio Designs.

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  18. VannessaApril 30, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    Great card and I love the background of butterflies! Thank you for joining in the Sassy Studio Designs challenge this time. Hope to see you again.

    Hugs, Vannessa
    Sassy Studio Designs DT

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  19. Jo April 30, 2015 at 8:35 PM

    love this! great colour combo. thanks for playing along at DTBST this week :)

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  20. Chris (catt871)May 1, 2015 at 1:15 AM

    This is gorgeous! I love the background! THANKS for joining us at Dare to Be Sassy Thursdays!!!
    Hugs,
    Chris - DT

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  21. Billie AMay 2, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    I'm back and with my Aud Sentiments hat.. I love this card and colors. The awesome su butterfly die is sweet touch. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments.

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  22. joyMay 2, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    Hi, Maxine! I love the results you achieved with the monoprint/stencil technique! I haven't tried this yet; you have inspired me to give it a go soon. Thank you for your recent comments on my blog. Sure do appreciate it!!

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  23. Jenny MarplesMay 5, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    LOVE the way that monoprinting has worked with this fab butterfly stencil Maxine. Such a great card. Thank you for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Jenny x

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  24. PamelliaMay 7, 2015 at 1:44 AM

    Gorgeous card! I love the colours and that stencil is just fabulous!! Thank you so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie for our 'Stencil Mania' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)

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