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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Serendipity Butterfly

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I am calling this a serendipity butterfly (card) as several things came together at once to make it possible.


I had seen a challenge to CASE a card, and I wanted to CASE  this card, but did not know quite how I could 'do' it, until a strip of card with  several gelatos blended across it came to light when I was 'sorting' a pile of stuff on my desk with a view to tidying it.


Needless to say it did not get tidied, rather it got used on this card ... I cut it  three narrow strips off it, and had just enough width left to cut the butterfly out.


The strips of colour were offset, and a simple sentiment from a set of stamps I had just received...


and the card was complete.
I toyed with the idea of some paint splatters, but decided not to.

I am linking this to:
Stamp and Create April Challenge - Anything Goes
Love To Scrap Challenge #52 - Anything goes
House of Cards - Add a Butterfly and/or Colour Combination
Craft Your Passion Challenge #258 - Anything Goes
Crafting From the Heart Challenge #56 - Anything Goes
Mema's Crafts April Challenge - Anything Goes using a Punch or Die Cut
Artistic inspiration Challenge #129 - Anything Goes with Twist of Spring
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #179 - Anything Goes
STAMPlorations Inspiration Project #11
Craft Stamper make it Take It Challenge - Colour

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27 comments:

  1. Shery RussApril 21, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    A truly serendipitous card, Maxine! Your card is a great CASE of Cornelia's :o) So happy to see your card in the STAMPlorations gallery. Hugs!

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  2. UnknownApril 21, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    Very good!!! Your colour's play is fantastic!!!Thanks for joining us at Love To Scrap!
    Hugs,
    Cristina :-)

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  3. aussie aNNieApril 21, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    Brilliant creation, awesome work of art and lovely colour combo.xx{aNNie My Personal Blog}

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  4. Lovely LindaApril 21, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    This is just lovely Maxine - I love butterflies on Sympathy cards - and this one is so colourful and beautifully done! I always love to visit and see what you have been up to! :D

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  5. Dawn TApril 21, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    Beautiful Maxine. It is really pretty.

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  6. UnknownApril 21, 2015 at 11:31 PM

    Maxine, this is so peaceful with a touch of hope. Loving the colorful strips and wonderful butterfly. Thank you so much for posting your very beautiful art with us this week at Word Art Wednesday. We hope to see you again next week.
    Blessings, Carole

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  7. DonnaApril 22, 2015 at 12:30 AM

    What a cheery uplifting card, great colors and like the embossed butterfly! Glad you joined us at House of Cards. Donna HOC DT

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  8. Shelly SchmidtApril 22, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    Delightful colors on this card- and great idea to add the butterfly and the sentiment in that great color. Beautiful and uplifting card!

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  9. MaryHApril 23, 2015 at 3:49 AM

    What a wonderful CAS card, loaded with lots of pretty color & texture. It's very cheerful and will be a bright spot in the day of the recipient who receives this sentiment will feel so comforted. I like the way the butterfly colors tie in with the strips. Well done, Miss M. TFS & Hugs

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  10. AO CreationsApril 23, 2015 at 4:41 AM

    Super cute CAS card!!! Thank you for joining us at Love to Scrap, good luck!!! Amy DT

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  11. Nora NollApril 23, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    This is so pretty!! I LOVE the bright colors you used on this!!

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  12. DarnellApril 23, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    Fantastic card, Maxine, and stunning use of both snippets and NBUS!! And it's CAS and colorful, to boot!! You rock!! Hugs, Darnell

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  13. Karen LetchworthApril 23, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    Yet another perfectly embossed sentiment, and super cute monochromatic card. Lovely as always. Have a blessed week.
    Karen

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  14. Irish CherokeeApril 23, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    Unique and gorgeous Maxine. Simplicity is something I marvel at. Beautifully done.

    Hugs and Blessings
    Jim

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  15. kel AcopanApril 23, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    ooh maxine this is so pretty!! love it so much!!!

    lovies, =o) kel

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  16. Becca CrugerApril 24, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    Scraps can be so great on a card! Way to go using them up. I love the addition of the textured butterfly, too!

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  17. Mynn xxApril 24, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    Such a fabulous card! I LOVE the bold colors, the fabulous texture, and the CAS feel! Thanks for joining us at House of Cards! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  18. Donna NuceApril 25, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    I love your pretty rainbow effect on the butterfly and background strips! Thanks so much for joining us at the House of Cards.

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  19. AnonymousApril 26, 2015 at 5:23 AM

    Wonderful CAS card. The bright cheery colors are sure to lift someone's spirits. Thanks for joining us at Love to Scrap.

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  20. ToniApril 26, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    Oooh, I love the texture of the butterfly! It's very simple but so effectively adds that little pop to make your bright and happy card over the top!

    Toni
    HOC DT

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  21. luvmycards.blogspot.comApril 26, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Wonderful card!! LOVE the accents and coloring~Thanks for playing with us at Craft Your Passion!
    Carolyn, DT

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  22. Shilpa NagaonkarApril 27, 2015 at 2:30 AM

    Love your CAS card, Maxine. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Unruly PaperArts this month.

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  23. crafty-stamperApril 27, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Great CAS card love the strips and embossed butterfly-Thank you for joining us at Artistic Inspirations
    Carol DT x

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  24. Lynn (aka Lynnpenguin)April 27, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    What a lovely CAS card. Love the butterfly and the colours. Thanks for playing along with us at Craft Your Passion. Good luck.

    Lynn, CYP DT

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  25. TanviApril 28, 2015 at 4:09 AM

    This card is so pleasant and beautiful! Thanks for sharing at Craft Your Passion#258. Good luck!

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  26. UnknownApril 29, 2015 at 1:20 AM

    What a beautiful card! Love the CAS design. What a great use of scraps!!
    Thanks for joining us at Love to Scrap Chalenge Blog! Best of luck with your entry!

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  27. Vicki DutcherMay 1, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    Awesome rainbow effect - Thanks for joining in at STAMPlorations Inspiration~

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