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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Butterflies for an Aunt

Welcome

It's good to be back - (real) life got busy last week, but it is good to be back here now.

This card is for my last surviving Aunt, who turns 88 this week.  She loves her garden, so it is always a pleasure to make her a floral type of card


I used another piece of this gorgeous pearlised floral paper, I love the sheen on it, and at the right angle the sheen turns gold, as in the top right hand corner in this photo. 
The trellis was cut from gold card, and then trimmed it in half before attaching it.


The sentiment banner is hand cut, embossed in gold and sponged with 
Tea Dye DI with a few clear rhinestones to glam it up.


The butterflies were cut from scraps/snippets of white card and sponged and given several coats of WoS, then layered over a solid die cut from pink metallic paper.

I am linking this to:
CCC Digi Creations Challenge #38 - Anything Goes
Our Crafty Corner Challenge #4 - Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenge #121 - Dies Cuts and Punches
Crafting From The heart Challenge #89 - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #212 - Anything Goes
Glitter n' Sparkle Challenge #166 - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion Challenge #291 - Anything Goes
Not Just Cards Challenge #27 - Anything Goes
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge #81 - Anything Goes
Creative Card Cottage Challenge #53 - Anything Goes

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28 comments:

  1. SuchiDecember 8, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Wow...! I am sure your Aunt is gonna love it as it purely gives off the gardening vibes! So gorgeous, Maxine! :)
    Suchi xx

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  2. Lovely LindaDecember 8, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    This is so pretty Maxine - your aunt is going to love it! The shimmer is a real highlight and the butterflies perfect! Nice to see you back online my friend! :D

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  3. aussie aNNieDecember 9, 2015 at 12:18 AM

    Stunningly beautiful.xx
     { aNNie}

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  4. PamelliaDecember 9, 2015 at 1:15 AM

    Oh my gosh, your Aunt is going to love this!! It's like a garden on a card, stunning! I love the lattice and those intricate butterflies, so pretty! hugs :)

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  5. KraftyKoolKatDecember 9, 2015 at 1:22 AM

    This is so pretty Maxine. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely creation with us at Dream Valley Challenges.
    Hugs
    Cathy DT Member
    xxxxx

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  6. UnknownDecember 9, 2015 at 2:29 AM

    The floral DP is so pretty, the butterflies are in flight and the gold fence is superb. Thank you so much for taking time to post your very creative art with us this week at Word Art Wednesday in our 212th FF AG challenge! Advent Blessings, Carole

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  7. Claudia's kaartjesDecember 9, 2015 at 3:28 AM

    Hi,

    Lovely card. Thanks for joining us at CCC Challenge

    hugs
    Claudia
    DT Creative Craft Cottage Challenge
    Knutselmeisjes.blogspot.be

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  8. jimlynnDecember 9, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    Maxine, she's going to love this! Those butterflies are so beautiful and the die in the background reminds me of a trellis. Beautiful.
    Lynn

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  9. mamapez5December 9, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    Such a pretty card. I am sure your aunt will love it. I like the trellis. that's a nice touch. I can see the golden sheen on the paper behind it, and the pink butterflies are beautiful. Kate x

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  10. froebelsternchenDecember 9, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    Just adorable Maxine! I love the fresh colors and the happy feeling of this design!

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  11. KaijaDecember 9, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    Very beautiful card!
    Thanks for joining us at ScrapbookStampSociety Challenge
    Welcome again and Good Luck!
    Gr.Kaija Dt-member

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  12. Natasja's KaartenDecember 9, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    Beautiful card! Thanks for joining our challenge at CCC digi creations blog.

    Natasja
    DT CCC digi creations blog

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  13. anncreatiefDecember 9, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    This is gorgeous. Thank you for joining the challenge of Creative Craft Cottage.
    Have a nice day.
    Greetings Anneke

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  14. Dawn TDecember 9, 2015 at 6:06 PM

    Super pretty Maxine. Love the butterflies

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  15. Judy VDecember 9, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    Pretty card! Thanks for sharing with us at Creative Craft Cottage!

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  16. SewPaperPaintDecember 10, 2015 at 2:41 AM

    Oh my gosh, Maxine, just saw that you are one of this week's winners at WAW! YAY! I couldn't be happier for you, sweet friend! Enjoy! Hugs, Autumn

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  17. UnknownDecember 10, 2015 at 3:45 AM

    Your card is so pretty Maxine. A happy garden :)

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  18. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardsDecember 10, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    Wonderful card Maxine love the partial die cut across the shimmery card, TFS Shaz in Oz.x

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  19. Olga FinkDecember 10, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    I really love this card Maxine! all the details! and so perfect for an 88 year old lady! I think this card will remind her of her youth! love it!

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  20. KarinsArtScrapDecember 11, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    so very beautiful Maxine

    Thanks for join us at ScrapbookStampSociety Challenge.
    Good Luck and hope to see you again

    Greetings Karin DT Coördinator



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  21. MiamiKelDecember 12, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    Oh be still my heart, I have missed so many of your gorgeous creations. This one is breathtaking! THe floral paper reminds me of the English countryside and offers such a feminine beauty (Jane Austen fan here!) AND paired with your signature embossing - swoon! The butterflies are just as lovely as can be. Blessings~!

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  22. Shelly SchmidtDecember 12, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    Wow- I love this beautiful card- the DP is awesome and I love the gold die over it. Your butterflies are the 'icing' on the card! Bet your Aunt just loved it!

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  23. UnknownDecember 13, 2015 at 11:23 PM

    Super card. Love the image and the colour scheme.

    Thank you for sharing with us at Glitter n Sparkle.

    Tracey DTxx

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  24. MagsBDecember 14, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    What a beautiful card, Maxine, and for such a special lady, too! What an achievement to reach 88! Thanks very much for joining in at Dream Valley!

    love Mags B x

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  25. UnknownDecember 15, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Awesome. Thank you so much for entering our challenge at CCC Digi Creations this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
    Regards,
    Tammi, CCC Digi Creations, DT
    makememories4life {My Blog}

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  26. ccheneyDecember 19, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    Very pretty! Thank you for joining us at Creative Craft Cottage

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  27. crafty-stamperDecember 23, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    Beautiful floral card,love the butterflies and belated Happy Birthday to your Aunt---Thank you for joining us at Our Crafty Corner
    Carol DT x

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  28. Dr Sonia S VDecember 31, 2015 at 12:10 AM

    Maxine how beautiful your butterfly card looks
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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