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Monday, February 10, 2020

Gauze, Gems and a Butterfly

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I would like to welcome my latest follower Nastya Deutsch, 
who has a blog on beauty, fashion and lifestyle. 

This card was made for an elderly Aunt.  
I love how it came together and am very happy with the result


The butterfly is a die cut that has sat on my desk for a very long time, and I sponged it with DOX Peacock Feathers and Picked Raspberry
 

I added it to some gauze, and then to the pretty paper - it looks like draped silk


The greeting was stamped and gold embossed and them mounted on the layers of card that I have used to mount the main panel on.   A few rhinestones and I called it finished. 


The inside was finished with some washi tape down one side. 

I am linking this to:

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge #235 - Anything Goes
Crafty Calendar February Challenge - Use Die Cuts or Punches
Crafter's Castle February Challenge #26 - Anything Goes
A Gem of a Challenge Week #3 - Anything Goes
We Love 2 Create challenge #2 - Anything Goes Mixed Media
Corrosive Challenge #2 for 2020 - Anything Goes
Penny Black Allsorts February Challenge - Animals, Birds and Butterflies
'Lil patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #125 - Anything Goes
Angies Digital Stamps Challenge #39 - Anything Goes Opt Twist of Love
Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks #424 and 425 - Anything Goes
North Salt hobby Club Challenge #180 - To The Woman (Feminine)
Happy Little Stampers February Challenge - Anything Goes With Dies



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28 comments:

  1. aussie aNNieFebruary 10, 2020 at 10:42 PM

    wowzer, so gorgeous is that butterfly, colours are just so pretty.x

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  2. MonicaFebruary 10, 2020 at 11:18 PM

    I love this card, too, Maxine. The butterfly and all the colours along with it look simply divine.

    Love,

    Monica

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  3. cotnobFebruary 11, 2020 at 1:42 AM

    This is so pretty Maxine, a beautiful butterfly and lovely pastel colours.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  4. EllibelleFebruary 11, 2020 at 4:14 AM

    So beautifully done, Maxine. Loving these colors and the gauze adds such a great detail to the card!
    Ellibelle's Corner

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  5. SueFebruary 11, 2020 at 5:06 AM

    Such a stunning card thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Calendar challenge hugs Sue x

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  6. creationsnzFebruary 11, 2020 at 5:07 AM

    Oh so lovely Maxine, soft and light. CarolG

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  7. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) February 11, 2020 at 5:21 AM

    Maxine, this is stunning! You've really created a beauty!

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  8. Mac MableFebruary 11, 2020 at 7:57 AM

    So feminine and what a stunner of a card Maxine and with a real Wow of a butterfly x.

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  9. KathleenFebruary 11, 2020 at 11:07 AM

    Stunning colours, gorgeous design and a really super butterfly die. Thank you for joining our February challenge at Penny Black and More.

    Kath x

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  10. Joy WilsonFebruary 11, 2020 at 1:36 PM

    Maxine, your Aunt is going to love this. Be sure to wish her a Happy Birtday from all of us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends! Your card is exquisite! Thanks for joining us and good luck with with your entry!
    Hugs, Joy
    Joyfully Stamps
    Lil Patch of Crafty Friends, Owner/Coordinator

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  11. QuillishFebruary 11, 2020 at 3:51 PM

    Wow, wow, wow.. now I am partial to pink but this card is sooo pretty, I love the colors and the gauze, that's a cool touch, Maxine. Love that beautiful die cut.

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  12. Shelly SchmidtFebruary 11, 2020 at 5:17 PM

    Maxine- this is just beautiful! I love the gorgeous colors you used! The butterfly -wowza, love the touch of gauze that you used!

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  13. CynthiaFebruary 11, 2020 at 6:04 PM

    This is lovely, Maxine. Such and elegant butterfly.

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  14. MiamiKelFebruary 11, 2020 at 6:47 PM

    Maxine - tnis is just so lovely! So beautifully done with the butterfly as a focal point and the tiny but of muslim is the perfect touch. I love the color scheme, too! Hugs!

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  15. Dawn TFebruary 11, 2020 at 9:23 PM

    A beautiful textural card Maxine.

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  16. aussie aNNieFebruary 11, 2020 at 10:16 PM

    Thanks so much for your inspiring comments, big hugs.xx

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  17. mamapez5February 12, 2020 at 3:32 AM

    You match your cards so perfectly to the recipient. This is so pretty and I am sure your aunt will love it. Kate xx

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  18. Shirley-AnneFebruary 12, 2020 at 1:42 PM

    How feminine is the colour combination for this adorable card .Love the background paper and that amazing delicate butterfly .Choosing to follow so I can see more of your craft art

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  19. Judy VFebruary 12, 2020 at 2:26 PM

    Beautiful card! Thanks for joining us for Week 3 at Gem of a Challenge!

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  20. LollFebruary 15, 2020 at 3:21 AM

    So beautiful, Maxine. I love the delicate look with the gauze behind your gorgeous butterfly. Beautiful combination of colours. I bet your aunt loved this card! xx

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  21. cassFebruary 15, 2020 at 10:44 AM

    Very pretty card, thanks for joining us at the Crafter's Cafe this fortnight.

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  22. Karen LetchworthFebruary 16, 2020 at 11:06 AM

    Oooo...this is so soft and pretty, Maxine. I love the butterfly, the pastel tones, and that lovely cheesecloth touch. I have always loved this technique whenever I've seen it (with the cascading cheesecloth). I recently tried it with some walnut ink, and there really is an "art" to shredding, pulling, and making it look just right. I've had several fails in this area (and many other areas to be honest). Again, with my comfort zone thing....LOL.
    Such a sweet card.
    Blessings,
    karen

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  23. Anita LiseFebruary 17, 2020 at 11:01 AM

    So nice butterflycard you've made :) Thank you for joining us at the challenge at NSHK!
    DT Anita Lise.

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  24. Susan RenshawFebruary 18, 2020 at 10:39 AM

    Just beautiful!
    Thank you for sharing with Happy Little Stampers!
    Susan
    DT for AG with Dies
    Calling All Crafters! – My personal Blog!

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  25. Karen DunbrookFebruary 20, 2020 at 1:22 AM

    so very pretty.
    xx Karen

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  26. GerrinaFebruary 21, 2020 at 2:48 AM

    Looks so delicate and elegant; love the colours! Hugs, Gerrina

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  27. Priya SatishFebruary 29, 2020 at 3:41 AM

    Nicely done. Thank you joining us at the Crafter's Castle Challenge. - Priya Satish DT

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  28. cohennaMarch 1, 2020 at 7:59 AM

    Beautiful! Thanks so much for participating in Angie's Digital Stamps Challenge this time and good luck :)

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