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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Dragonflies for Sarah

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This card was made using this beautiful butterfly digi which was a freebie from Ginny over at Maxam Made Studio.  Have a look around as Ginny is so generous in sharing digi images.


After printing it, I cut the panel with room for a stamped and silver embossed sentiment at the top, and some Bakers Twine at the base


The edges of the image panel were also silver embossed


The dragonflies were then coloured with Prismacolor pencils and blended with an alcohol pen


and given some sparkle with a good coating of Wink of Stella (clear).

The finished panel was mounted onto frayed burlap which was already mounted onto the card base.

I was really pleased with this card - it came together without fighting me, and did so quite quickly.

I am linking this to:
A Perfect Time To Craft - Open Challenge - Anything Goes
Connie Can Crop January Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafting Musketeers - Final Challenge - Party Time
Crafts Galore Encore January Challenge - Anything goes
Crafting Circle.com January Challenge - Anything Goes
Daisy Chain Challenge #4 - Add Some Sparkle
Happy Little Stampers January Mixed Media Challenge - Lots of Layers
Lets Create Challenge #121 - Things with Wings
Paper Creators Crafts Challenge #55 - Anything Goes
Love To Craft Challenge #6 - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday Challenge weeks #264 - 265 - Anything Goes

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34 comments:

  1. Annettes Hobby RosettesJanuary 17, 2017 at 8:59 PM

    Wow this is fabulous. Love the Hession (burlap) behind your fabulous dragonflies which are beautifully coloured. Nice work.
    Thank you for sharing with us over here at "A Perfect Time To Craft" and best of luck with your entry.

    Annette DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/

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  2. froebelsternchenJanuary 17, 2017 at 9:31 PM

    A wonderful card - I love the look of the layered burlap!
    Great!
    Have a blessed day!
    oxo Susi

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  3. aussie aNNieJanuary 17, 2017 at 10:03 PM

    Beautiful Maxine, I will pop over and have a peak, how generous is she...and an amazing creation made with the dragon flies.xxx{aNNie}

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  4. BarbJanuary 18, 2017 at 3:09 AM

    A lovely card Maxine and I really like the way you have used the hessian as a background. I am your new follower. Barbxx

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  5. Dr Sonia S VJanuary 18, 2017 at 5:17 AM

    How beautiful the burlap and the dragonflies look together
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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  6. creationsnzJanuary 18, 2017 at 6:21 AM

    Lovely card Maxine, liking the way the colour shades down the card, CarolG

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  7. Sue's Paper CraftsJanuary 18, 2017 at 6:24 AM

    Beautiful card, the dragonflies are very well done. Thank you for joining us at Connie Can Crop.

    Sue - Connie Can Crop DT
    http://suek86401.blogspot.com/

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  8. Jackie TJanuary 18, 2017 at 8:30 AM

    Hi this is a gorgeous card those dragonflies are beautiful. Thank-you for joining us at the Crafts Galore Encore Challenge 36 Anything Goes sponsored by Sparkle’n’Sprinkle. Hugs Jackie DT

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  9. Ginny MaxamJanuary 18, 2017 at 2:18 PM

    Hi MAxine, I love this card, beautiful coloring and Love the fabric!! Thanks for joining us at Word Art Wednesday!! Ginny M DT

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  10. Shelly SchmidtJanuary 18, 2017 at 3:00 PM

    Wonderful card- love the shimmer, and the burlap added is a wonderful texture!

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  11. MiamiKelJanuary 18, 2017 at 3:20 PM

    Oh Maxine, this is beyond gorgeous! You know I love me some burlap! :) When dad passed, I saw dragonflies EVERYWHERE -and I kept thinking it was a sign. They are such beautiful creatures, often misunderstood (my daughters are terrified of them and swat them like bees, much to my horror!) but mysterious and stunning in my eyes. Sarah is quite lucky :) This is a beauty!

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  12. Loose StitchesJanuary 18, 2017 at 4:22 PM

    Fabulous card, love the colors and shimmer! Thank you for joining us at Let's Craft & Create challenge. We hope to see you again.
    ~DT Sherry x

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  13. Marilyn MathisJanuary 18, 2017 at 4:27 PM

    Lovely card.

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  14. aussie aNNieJanuary 18, 2017 at 7:34 PM

    Maxine you are one of the winners on my blog, I have your address so will post off to you this week.xx{aNNie}

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  15. Monika ReeckJanuary 18, 2017 at 9:08 PM

    woow the dragonfly looks fantastic Maxine
    and love the burlap too
    great arrangement Maxine
    many thanks for your love on my Blog
    I will doing catch up soon my friend
    biig hugs
    Monika

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  16. GerrinaJanuary 18, 2017 at 11:02 PM

    That panel looks great and what a super idea to put it on burlap; looks beautiful! Enjoy your week!

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  17. PamelliaJanuary 18, 2017 at 11:13 PM

    Beautiful card Maxine! I love the row of dragonflies, what a great focal panel. The silver embossing really creates a wonderful border and the layer of burlap adds some extra fun texture! A great design with a lovely flow! hugs :)

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  18. Olga FinkJanuary 19, 2017 at 2:29 AM

    A gorgeous card Maxine! such a beautiful design!
    xoxo Olga

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  19. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) January 19, 2017 at 3:11 AM

    Such a sparkly and pretty card!

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  20. LollJanuary 19, 2017 at 5:50 AM

    Those dragonflies are so beautiful Maxine. Great blending of the pencils with alcohol pen. I need to give that I try. Love the silver embossed sentiment and the edging ... gives it a special touch. And so much texture from your burlap backing. Great design! xx

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  21. Katydid CardsJanuary 20, 2017 at 4:32 AM

    So pretty. Dragonflies are the perfect thing to color, don't you think? Thank you so much for joining us at Connie Can Crop's monthly challenge, Anything Goes. Good Luck!

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  22. DianeJanuary 20, 2017 at 9:25 AM

    What a fun use of texture and love the butterflies.

    Hugs Diane

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  23. Princess Judy PalmerJanuary 21, 2017 at 4:32 AM

    These are fabulous dragonflies, colored so well. They look great with that burlap.

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  24. stampingbowdJanuary 21, 2017 at 10:46 AM

    So gorgeous!!! Wow, that is a sensational image for free! I love the organic look you gave this card by adding the burlap!!!

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  25. FiestyCrafter (Tina)January 22, 2017 at 3:11 AM

    Lovely card! Beautiful and love all the sparkle you added. Thanks for joining us at Love to Craft! Challenge Blog
    Tina dt

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  26. Helen LiuJanuary 22, 2017 at 4:53 AM

    Hi Maxine, I like how you colored the dragonflies and mounted the panel onto frayed burlap. It’s a very special card. Thanks for playing with us at Happy Little Stampers Mixed Media Challenge. Hope to see you next month. Helen Liu, HLSMM DT

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  27. Lovely LindaJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:47 PM

    This is so pretty Maxine - I love that image and the gorgeous colours - the shimmer is perfect! Great choice with the Burlap too!! {{{hugs}}}

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  28. MonicaJanuary 22, 2017 at 11:56 PM

    Hi there,

    These dragon flies look so shiny and sparkly with all that shiny treatment. I think Wink of Stella is God's gift to cardmaking kind (mankind, lol). You are so lucky to be able to try out so many techniques. The Prisma and alcohol effect look awesome. And ofcourse not to forget the burlap for it's texture and character.

    Love,

    Monica

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  29. vicky's scrapping passionJanuary 25, 2017 at 6:51 PM

    Great images and th way you added so much texture and layers, Great card. TFS and for joining us at Connie Can Crop challenge "Anything Goes". Best luck

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  30. Jolanda's BlogJanuary 25, 2017 at 9:24 PM

    Beautiful coloring, very detailed!! Thanks for joining our challenge at Let’s Craft and Create
    Jolanda     (DT member)

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  31. PaperPlotterLottas-CraftChaosJanuary 26, 2017 at 1:13 AM

    Oh how beautiful. I love the dragonflys. Thank you for sharing with us over here at "A Perfect Time To Craft" and best of luck with your entry.

    Tina DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/...

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  32. Lori TurnerJanuary 26, 2017 at 3:39 PM

    Love the CAS design and those dragonflies are pretty!

    Thank you for sharing with us over here at "A Perfect Time To Craft" and best of luck with your entry.

    Lori DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/...

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  33. LisbethJanuary 29, 2017 at 8:08 PM

    hi
    stunning card and lovely design
    thanks for coming along at daisy chain challenge
    hugs Lisbeth DT
    http://daisychainchallenge.blogspot.be/
    http://krealis.blogspot.be/

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  34. SeemaaFebruary 5, 2017 at 10:32 PM

    Very pretty dragonflies !! love the touch of nature with burlap backing....
    Thankyou for joining us at HLS Mixed Media Challenge ....All the best.

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