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Friday, December 29, 2017

Butterflies on Lace, and Quilting

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I was going through a dollar bag of 'bits' that I picked up at a craft display and sales day some months ago, and came across this snippet of (machine made) lace. I trimmed and tidied it up and made it the center piece of this card.


The purple card was embossed with a We R Memory Keepers geometric folder.
The butterflies were cut with a M/B Pippi Die from snippets of pink glitter card



The card was finished with a fish-tail banner with the greeting heat embossed on it, 
and a piece of pink ribbon under it. 


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20 comments:

Janette said...

This is so pretty, thanks for sharing with us at the CRAFT challenge this week...x

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Maxine, this card is sure a beauty. Lovely butterfly and that swirly piece is gorgeous!

Gerrina said...

What a great idea to use it on a card! Looks so elegant! Hugs, Gerrina

froebelsternchen said...

That looks gorgeous! Happy New Year Maxine!

Ellibelle said...

Beautifully done Maxine, love the sparkle!

Di said...

Love this Maxine - clever use of snippets as well!

Afraid my comments are a bit brief as am still trying to make sample cards for the Playground Giveaway!!

Hugs

Di xx

Glennis F said...

Fabulous use of the lace, Maxine

HJ said...

I love this beautiful card. The lacy piece is so striking with the sparkly pink butterflies and embossed purple paper. Isn't it fun to find a great piece in a scrap bag that had been forgotten? I found you from your comments on Lin's site. I visited New Zealand in November and loved it. The people are so, so nice and the country is so lush and beautiful. Enjoy your day!

MiamiKel said...

Maxine, what a showstopper! So incredible to use it as a focal piece on your card -and the background embossed looks so much like a quilt! Fantastic! Blessings, friend!

Darnell said...

Very clever, Maxine! It really is a star on your pretty card!! Happy New Year Hugs, Darnell

Liz said...

Beautiful card, Maxine, the lace makes a lovely focal point.
Wishing you a Happy, Healthy and Creative 2018. xx

JD/ Jill said...

Very pretty card!

Kristie W. said...

What a great way to use this piece of lace. Very pretty card!

Bonnie said...

I love all the textures and sparkle of this card, Maxine! What a lovely find! Wishing you a happy, healthy and creative New Year! Thank you for all your comments this past year. I appreciate each and every one!

Lovely Linda said...

This is beautiful Maxine - love the way you have combined lace and die cuts - so effective!! Happy New Year my friend!! xo

MaryH said...

Brilliant creative idea to use this pretty lace motif as the centerpiece of this lovely card. Love the glittery butterflies that are flitting around, and the 3D die looks like quilting behind the lace. Congrats on a super find. Wishing you a wonderful 2018, filled with things that make you happy. TFS & appreciate all your sweet comments during 2017. Hugs

Denise Goeldner said...

Fabulous technique used, such a lovely card. Thanks so much for joining us over at Creative Knockouts, good luck and hope to see you again.
~ Denise DT ~
Creative Knockouts
{Denise's Patch of Creativity}
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Judy V said...

Pretty card! Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Gals Corner!

Monica said...

Such a pretty card, Maxine. The idea of using the lace snippet is very creative and those butterflies look rather dainty.

Take care, my friend,

Monica

Monika Reeck said...

woow lovely lace
and I love the quilting effect on your card base
great idea Maxine
gorgeous card
hugs
Monika