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Saturday, May 21, 2011

Butterflies & Bling!

Hello!!  The challenge today at Less is More is to make a CAS card using butterflies.  Not a problem me other than trying to decide which butterfly image to use!   After some thought I decided to use a Memory Box stamp I purchased along time ago and had never used.... sad, I know!!   The image I used is one of their collage stamps called "Inspired Butterfly Collage".   I inked it up with Memento's Tuxedo Black and then colored it with the following Copic markers:  Y11, Y13, Y15 & Y19.   Some Ranger Diamond Stickles were added to the body to finish off the piece.  I mounted it on black cardstock for a bit more dramatic effect (I hope!).



But, I couldn't stop there...  so I made another one!  This time using a fun butterfly image from a stamp set I won from Prickly Pear Stamps along with the matching die.  Love winning stamping stuff, don't you??  Went really super clean and simple for this one.  A piece of Melon Mambo cardstock was sitting on the counter and that was my inpsiration for my color choice.  I diecut the butterfly and then stamped the image using Melon Mambo ink.  Some random pink rhinestones were added.  The sentiment was stamped in Melon Mambo, as well and I was done.   Sigh.... I just love white space!!



With all the added bling on the butterflies I'm going to pop this into the current CAS-ual Fridays challenge, as well.

Thanks for taking a peek....

Supplies:  Cardstock:  PTI White; SU! Black; Stamps:  Memory Box & Prickley Pear; Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black & SU! Melon Mambo; Copic Markers; Diamond Stickles; Hero Arts rhinestones
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51 comments:

  1. MandiMay 21, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Both stunning examples Rosemary
    Not that we would expect anything less from you!
    i think I'm drawn to the funky one slightly more Ii love it!
    Thanks so much
    Diva LIM mandi
    "Less is More"

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  2. Hazel (Didos)May 21, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Both cards are lovely, The top one is very striking. Hazel (no25 this week on LIM)

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  3. Tara CardwellMay 21, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Both cards are stunning, but my favourite is definately the first one - my eye was drawn straight to it on the challenge page. The colouring of the butterfly is fabulous!

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  4. Jan May 21, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Lovely cards xx Jan

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  5. BrendaMay 21, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    I can't wait to get started on the Less is More challenge, butterflies! My fave! And I totally love that stamp you used, my goodness! So pretty! Adore your second CAS card, simple beauty!

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  6. LynneMay 21, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Wow! Double wow even. They are both amazing cards.
    Lynne xxx

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  7. SarnMay 21, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    WOW - both cards have lots of impact. Can't choose between them!

    My card is HERE!

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  8. Carol WildeMay 21, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Two lovely cards, great work !

    Carol

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  9. Lisa A.May 21, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Wow...these are beautiful!! The first is strikingly beautiful and the second is whimsically beautiful...love them both!!!

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  10. Sarah's Little SnippetsMay 21, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Beautiful cards! the yellow butterfly is very striking. Sarah x

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  11. RitaMay 21, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Two beautiful cards. I love both. Hugs Rita xx

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  12. DianeMay 21, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Both are gorgeous!!

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  13. AileenMay 21, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    These are both fab. Can't choose between them really. x

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  14. UnknownMay 21, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I love both cards!

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  15. BarbMay 21, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Rosie, these are wonderful! Love that big butterfly in your first card and the bright colors in the second!

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  16. Seafield JoMay 21, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    These are both gorgeous, I couldn't pick a favourite. Jo x

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  17. Virginia L.May 21, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Gorgeous cards! Love the white space (me,too) in the 2nd card. the blings are so very pretty in this! Your CAS cards are always superb! This is no exception! So glad that you join the fun at CAS-sual Fridays!

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  18. Vicki DutcherMay 21, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Oh I LOVE that first card -- just stunning!!! The cleaner 2nd one is pretty too, but that first one is just my style!

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  19. RaeMay 21, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Wow, Rosemary, I was all prepared to tell you how much I liked the black based card, and then I scrolled down and saw the white base with all that gorgeous pink and bling. Beautiful!

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  20. SusanMay 21, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Rosemary, I love both cards!! The image on the first one is AWESOME....and the second one is so perfectly CAS....with a GREAT looking butterfly! Fab job on the challenge!

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  21. Michele GrossMay 21, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Both cards are beautiful! Really love the pink and white because I just love hot pink :) Wonderful take on the challenge and I'm so glad you played with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  22. Sarah Milbourn Independent Stampin' Up! DemonstratorMay 22, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    I LOVE the 2nd pink one! So CAS but so beautiful and effective. Love it.

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  23. ScrumplescrunchMay 22, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    "We all like winning stamping stuff"
    Now there's a statement I would love to be able to say!
    Hasn't happened for me as yet but I am sure the day will come, hopefully before I am too old to care.
    The first Butterfly card is beautiful and there is not much else you can say, everyone has said it all here in the comments, and no doubt you will win more stamping stuff again!!!!
    But of course you deserve to Rosie, your work is stunning, the confusion with me is realising that you don't seem to be like a normal person and make a dud card occasionally? Ha
    Smiles:)

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  24. LinbyMay 22, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Two fab cards. The first one is stunning-very designer. The second one I love the simplicity and the pop of the pink.
    Linbyx

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  25. Jess SMay 22, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    the yellow one caught my eye from the linking list... beautiful!

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  26. craftieodmaeMay 22, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    WOW! Girl this is absolutely gorgeous!!!!! I love that first butterfly!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  27. Tui NathanMay 22, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    beautiful cards ... just love the first card the colours are very bold and oh sooo striking ... love it!!!

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  28. VivMay 22, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Both cards are just fabulous Rosemary, well done again, can't choose which I like best either :O) Viv xx

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  29. Faith A at Daffodil CardsMay 22, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Oh! WOW, love these cards, love the first for it's colours and love the second for it's funky and bling.

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  30. PaulineMay 22, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Two gorgeous cards, love that off the edge one though, it's so striking.

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  31. JennyMay 22, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Wow Rosemary these are both gorgeous and so different. Love the colours on your LIM card and its composition. Great CAS card for CAS-ual fridays too :)
    Jenny x

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  32. ~ Ali Robertson ~May 22, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    stunning creation!

    ali x

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  33. StampingStaceMay 22, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Both beautiful but top one is outstanding!
    Stacey at 8
    X

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  34. ZoechaosMay 22, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Great cards, the first one is very striking and smart the second very pretty. XOXO Zoe

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  35. G PeplowMay 22, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Hello there Rosemary, WOW stunning is all I can say, your gorgeous yellow butterfly is just brilliant and the pink equally gorgeous, great cards both:0) xxx

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  36. Tiffany ErvinMay 22, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! That black and yellow is really amazing together, love the butterfly so much!

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  37. MimMay 23, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    stunning yellow and black combination!

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  38. Angelica TurnerMay 23, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Absolutely beautiful, love the first butterfly, the coloring is perfect.

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  39. Ruth MMay 23, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Both are gorgeous cards! The first one is so dramatic and with beautiful colouring! The second is so bright and cheery!

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  40. TrinhMay 23, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    These are beautiful and stunning, Rosemary!

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  41. Loli May 23, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Hello Rosemary, thank you for your comment.
    FANTASTIC CARDS!!!both different but gorgeouse, fantastic colours, well done.
    a hug from Palma

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  42. Laura DavisMay 23, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Beautiful work!
    Thanks for playing at CAS-ual Fridays!
    Laura

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  43. Suze BainMay 24, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Two beautiful cards Rosemary, my favourite is definitely the first one, what an absoutely stunning butterfly. Love it. xx

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  44. HannahMay 24, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Love your LIM and Cas-ual card, both are gorgeous. The colouring of the butterfly is just incredible, love it :)

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  45. kingstonmamaMay 24, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Both great cards, Rosemary. The first one is so striking and the pink polka-dotted butterfly is fun! I have a Memory Box butterfly collage stamp, too, but it's a different one. I need to dig it out and play with it!

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  46. ReginaMay 25, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    I really love the "Inspire" card.... it has come out fantastic.

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  47. DanaMay 25, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Of course I love your bling card and am delighted you joined us for CAS-ual Fridays, but that first card made me gasp out loud. WHAT a stunner. Your coloring looks so professional.

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  48. Karolyn at Paper TherapyMay 25, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Two stunning entries - you really outdid yourself on these beauties!! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays! Looking forward to seeing more of your gorgeous work!

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  49. GretaMay 25, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    LOVE your butterfly cards, Rosemary!

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  50. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    These butterflies are fabulous! I especially like the funky patterned pink and white one. Beautiful CAS card :) Thanks for playing this week at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  51. EliseMay 28, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    The main word that comes to mind is: WOW! Sweeeeeeet girl! YOU got it goin' onnnnnnnnnnn! LOVE you + butterflies! These are FANTASTIC!

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