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I came across this die cut butterfly (by Marianne Dies) that I had cut out ages ago in plain white card, and used it as a starting point for this card.
I water coloured it, then slathered it in iridescent medium to give it some sheen.
I layered it onto black card, and at the base of the piece added the die cut sentiment (a S/B die). As the gold paper was so flimsy, I added a layer of die cut card under it.
I layered the completed panel over a piece of gold paper, which I had cut the center out of with a die to make the most of it,
After the black and gold layers were finished, they were layered onto a bright blue card, and the final details were these flower shaped sequins.
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Just gorgeous Maxine. The butterfly is beautiful and love the sequins.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and gorgeous colours...love seeing your creations..xx
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What a lovely card!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining crafty friends
So striking against that black! WOW! Love that pretty butterfly and the shine too.
ReplyDeleteLynn
Super ! I love that you watercolored the butterfly and the iridescent medium gives a super effect! Happy rest of the day dear Maxine!
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Susi
This is lovely, Maxine. The shimmery butterfly really pops against the black base!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Butterflies are so close to my heart. Love it. Hugs, Maggie
ReplyDeleteMaxine, the depth of shine on the butterfly and the color shading makes it seem to be flying. Thank you so much for entering your creative and beautiful art in our AG FF challenge.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Carole
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It is very striking against the black background. A pretty butterfly shape and enhanced by the pearlescent treatment you added. Love the gold sentiment. Recently I couldn't find a small snippet of gold for a sentiment, so just used white c/s. Rubbed versamark on it, then Ranger Queen's Gold EP, and it worked great...not hard to die cut and sturdy enough I didn't have to back gold paper with more cardstock. Looked nice too, will be sharing later. TFS & Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteI love the iridescent sheen on your butterfly and black is the perfect foil for it. A very pretty card. Kate x
ReplyDeletePretty and shimmery there Maxine you certainly are imaginative in your creations ..well done, Shaz.x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and whole creation is stunning. Thanks for joining in our current challenge.xx
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Wow Maxine, that butterfly just jumps off the page! The bright colours on the wings really look striking against the black, gorgeous! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteStunning card Maxine!!! Love the intricate design of the butterfly.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Maxine! I love the shimmer on the butterfly! I love it!
ReplyDeletexoxo Olga
Wow! Your butterfly is totally striking with the black background! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMaxine, what a pretty card! Sometimes it is really worth of keeping old die cuts, it makes a great take on our challenge now. Thanks for sharing with us at Addicted to CAS. - Ksenija
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Maxine! I love how your delicate butterfly pops against the black background! So pretty! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at Addicted to CAS!
ReplyDeleteLovely card Maxine. Love the butterfly. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Calendar this month and we hope to see you again real soon. Hugs, Gale DT
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, thanks for joining us at Crafty Friends this time, xxx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, Maxine!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card you have made. Love the colours on the butterfly. Thank you for joining us over at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends. Erica (DT)
ReplyDeleteWith those beautiful pastels you made it a beautiful Springcard! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful butterfly!!! Gorgeous spring card!
ReplyDeleteThese dies look so pretty together and the shimmer against the black background is perfect! <3
ReplyDeleteA really pretty design - love the coloured butterfly die. Thanx for sharing with us at the Alphabet Challenge.
ReplyDeleteHugz, Jan (DT) xx
That colorful shimmery butterfly really pops against that black. Those are nifty sequins you have there.
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is stunning project! Your design is so great and I love this beautiful butterfly!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this gorgeous creation with us at FFFC. Good luck and hope to see you again soon!
Sasha
You know how I love butterflies and this one is soooo pretty! Love the ombre coloring.
ReplyDeleteGreat card - love the shimmer on the butterfly.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at the Alphabet Challenge.
Helen N x