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I decided it was time that my picture perfect flower die had a first outing - it is a Memory Box die, but appears to have been discontinued... red face as it shows how long I have had it...
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I started with a monoprint from the back of a stencil, taken after I had been having an afternoon experimenting...
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The die was cut from white cardstock and coloured - the edge I used an acrylic gold paint on, the rest was coloured using watercolours. The flower was layered, and in retrospect, I should have made the bottom layer a darker purple.
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The sentiment was a magazine freebie and gold embossed - this was cut into a double ended fishtail banner - I layered it over some gold glitter paper that I had also used to punch the butterflies from.
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The inside was decorated with more punched butterflies
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The envelope I used some paper punched butterflies, adhered them with removeable glue tape, and sprayed it with a gold mica paint, then removed the butterflies to give a negative image.
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Well you've found that die now Maxine and what a pretty card it is as well and lovely soft lilac with the golds.
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Beautiful Maxine. It's a gorgeous frame. And such a pretty flower
ReplyDeleteGORgeous! I LOve your design and such a pretty envelope too.
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Thinks we all have items stored that's not seen the light of day....Until now!
Hi Maxine. Sorry I haven't visited for a while. I have, of coursem been in UK for a month, but also your posts no longer show on my list so I forget to look.
ReplyDeleteI have looked back over a few and you have made some lovely cards. The Crazy cat is fun, and the sympathy card is lovely an peaceful - a real blessing to someone I am sure.
I am sorry youhave been so unwell and I hope you are much better now.
You asked about my little butterflies. They are actually Tunisian crochet, but in a very simple form, and because they use so few stitches they only need a normal crochet hook. There are several good tutorial videos on how to make them on Youtube. I am not sure which I followed but this is one of them.
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Oh Maxine, this is BEAUTIFUL! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Sisterhood of Crafters challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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Beautiful die AND a beautiful card! I love the touches of gold and that background too. Really a pretty die.
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This is so feminine with the lilac and gold, Maxine! I love the dimension and how you made a monoprint background with the stencil. All the gold touches outside, inside, and on the envelope makes the design very elegant! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteLovely floral birthday card, Maxine. The die is so delicate and provides great texture. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday! Take care!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful 3D look for your flower Maxine, and great design! Love the circle around it and that fabulous monoprint from the back of your stencil!
ReplyDeleteThat background is perfect behind your pretty flower. The butterflies are a great finishing touch xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card Maxine, loving the flower and that circle die. Oh, I have things that haven't been used yet and are years and years old! I think we all can relate to that. LOL But now this beautiful flower die has been used and is no longer "unused"! I love everything about this card, you got a great monoprint for the background! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to add pops of colour. A really stunning card xx
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Maxine.
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Beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters.
ReplyDeleteOh wow I love this background! Great job! And the flower is so beautiful on it! Looks good with the frame! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Love the way you added the blossom to give it a 3D effect. Thank you so much for joining in at my Crafty Wednesday challenge this month!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
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Good to see the ink on the stencil used to print with (I love that for a background) and glad you finally got to use your die. CarolG
ReplyDeleteWOW! Maxine, this looks almost real, what a beautiful die, glad you found it and made this beautiful card from it.
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Such a pretty card and such a pretty flower. It doesn't matter how long you have had that die, I have had some for simply ages but if they are pretty I will go back to using them time and time again. This is one of those dies and enhances the lovely card so much.
ReplyDeleteI love your idea of using the butterflies like the ones on the card as a decoration for the envelope.
You come up with such lovely ideas.
Blessings, Neet xx
Maxine this is very pretty, such a pretty die cut flower (good you had saved it, you were able to do NBUS with it) The colors work beautifully and all the little touches come together for an absolutely lovely creation. Smiles, Kathy
ReplyDeleteI have loads of craft stuff I have bought and is still waiting to be used. I'm glad you got around to using you flower die. It's very pretty. Thanks for joining us at Cardz4galz. Love Dawn x
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