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Sunday, June 28, 2015

Blue Butterflies Anniversary

Welcome

I had really, really, really, been meaning to be back before this, but....
life intervened, as it does!



I first saw this technique over at Jennifer McGuire's blog, and taught it at class this month.



I used the Tsukineko Kaleidacolor pad Blue Breeze, on watercolour paper.



I finished the card with some sequins and the sentiment panel.
The sentiment was embossed in white,the base of it was coloured as I had no washi tape that 'fitted'.


Some shiny thread behind the panel, and some sequins finished the card.

I am linking this to:
Sister Act Card Challenge #112 =- Anything Goes
Frosted Designs Friday Challenge - Summertime Blues
Creative Fingers Challenge #85 - Anything Goes
Fantasy Stampers Challenge #39 - Favourite Colour -(blue)
Challenge up Your Life #18 - Sequins
Allsorts Challenge #317 - Blue as the Ocean
Glitter and Sparkle Challenge #143 - Sentimental
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #189 - Anything Goes
STAMPlorations CASEploration June Challenge


I CASEd the layout and sentiment presentation

Show CASe Your Style Challenge #18 - Colour

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24 comments:

  1. PamelliaJune 28, 2015 at 10:55 PM

    Beautiful Maxine! I love the faux letterpress technique and you chose the perfect die for this, that butterfly is gorgeous! I love the monochromatic blue theme and the little touch of black adds just the right amount of contrast! hugs :)

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  2. aussie aNNieJune 28, 2015 at 11:28 PM

    She has some great techniques Maxine and this is gorgeous. xx

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  3. UnknownJune 29, 2015 at 12:22 AM

    Letterpress, faux or not is very high end. Super use of sequins and shimmer thread. Thank you so much for taking time to post your very creative art with us this week at Word Art Wednesday, on our 189th Challenge. We appreciate you very much.
    Blessings, Carole

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  4. MargaretJune 29, 2015 at 2:21 AM

    I have not heard of this technique before but I love the outcome. Gorgeous card and so creative to make up your own Washi tape image.

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  5. MiamiKelJune 29, 2015 at 2:51 AM

    Maxine, what an interesting technique! You always have the neatest things to showcase on your blog! This is beautiful in hues of blue - and of course, your signature embossing! LOVELY! Blessings, dear friend ♥

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  6. froebelsternchenJune 29, 2015 at 4:40 AM

    What a beautiful creation- love this thread under the sentiment!
    Happy new week Maxine!
    oxo
    Susi

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  7. Wendy LJune 29, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    So beautiful, thanks for joining us at Allsorts this week, xxx

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  8. jimlynnJune 29, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    You nailed that technique with this pretty, pretty card! Love all the blue and that butterfly.
    Lynn

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  9. Tenia NelsonJune 29, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    Very pretty!!

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  10. MaryHJune 29, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Hi Maxine, I saw this J.McGuire video too, and you have really mastered this pretty technique just beautifully. Love the look with the blue design embedded down into the white ...a very elegant look with this splendid butterfly. The darker blue sequins were a perfect finishing touch to the look, and the swirl of thread behind the sentiment was just so pretty. TFS & happy wk ahead. Hugs

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  11. BeckyJune 29, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Great job on this challenge.. These butterflies are beautiful

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  12. Susan RenshawJune 30, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Will have to have a look at this technique! Super card - Thanks for sharing with Creative Fingers!

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  13. SnoopyJune 30, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    Simply beautiful! Thanks so much for joining us at Sister Act Card Challenge. Hope to see you again on the next challenge!

    Hugs,
    Snoopy :D​

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  14. SuchiJuly 1, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    Lovely colors used and those butterflies look so elegant Maxine! :)
    Suchi xx

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  15. CherishedJuly 1, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    Wonderful Card. Thanks for playing at Frosted Designs.

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  16. BonnieJuly 1, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    What a great technique! Pretty butterflies, Maxine!

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  17. Kristie W.July 1, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    You did a great job with this technique, Maxine! The blues are so pretty with the butterfly.

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  18. MummyladeJuly 2, 2015 at 1:58 AM

    Wonderful technique and a great card! Thank you so much for playing along with our Blue as the Ocean-challenge at Allsorts this week!

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  19. maria f.July 2, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    Very pretty CASE of Virginia's card. Love the little strip of black beneath the sentiment. Thanks for joining us at CASEplorations.

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  20. Julie Tucker-WolekJuly 3, 2015 at 12:18 AM

    Gorgeous! Thanks for playing along with Frosted Designs!!!!

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  21. DeeptiJuly 3, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    So soft and beautiful! So glad you played along at CASEplorations :)

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  22. min hverdagJuly 3, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    Great Card :) Thanks for playing with us at Glitter`n`sparkle, Good luck :)
    DT Susanne

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  23. HelenJuly 4, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    Very pretty design and an elegant card.

    Thanks for joining us at The Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog.

    Helen x

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  24. Vicki DutcherJuly 7, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Lovely card -- love the letter pressed bfly - Thanks for joining in at STAMPlorations CASEploration

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