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Sunday, May 5, 2013

Butterflies & Postcards

Hello! I am back with another card.  I was playing around with a new Butterfly Post collage stamp from DarkRoom Door to create a card for the Fashionable Stamping Challenge of Anything Goes!
and for the Moxie Fab World The Wonder of Watercolor Challenge.


 The stamp provides the sweetest grid pattern with a mix of butterflies and postcards. 

































I stamped the image using Ranger Archival black ink.  I then had fun coloring each grid with a combination of greens, oranges, yellows and blues using STAEDTLER watercolor pencils.  I softened the effect with a waterbrush. After everything dried I used an exacto knife to cut the wings of the butterfly up to let them float.

I added a No. 36 on the side from the DarkRoom Door Vintage Office set.  This would be a perfect birthday card for someone turning 36. :)

Have a lovely day!

Suzz
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24 comments:

  1. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansMay 5, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    Gorgeous card, love the distressed edges and the images are gorgeous. Love your tie card below too. Tracy x

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  2. Carol QMay 5, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    stunning colouring Sue.

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  3. The Sparkly FairyMay 5, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    This is beautiful - what a stunning card x

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  4. Shelly SchmidtMay 5, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    Wonderfull card- the images are wonderful and love the colors and distressing adds a great touch!

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  5. AquariusMay 5, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Wonderful stamp (more for the wish list) and I love what you've done with it. Lovely colouring and great idea for the wings.

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  6. BarbMay 5, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Please don't ever stop using butterflies and flowers for your cards, Suzz! They are always your best work! This grid card is amazing - colored so beautifully and love the awesome dimension of the wings!

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  7. sallyMay 5, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    What a beautiful flight of butterflies!

    Sally

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  8. froebelsternchenMay 5, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    oh wow wow wow.. I can tell you that I really adore your style! I have to visit more often!

    xxx
    FROEBELSTERNCHEN FROM AUSTRIA

    ART-JOURNAL-JOURNEY
    MOO-MANIA-CHALLENGE

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  9. Words and PicturesMay 5, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Gorgeous, glowing colours - almost like stained glass - and the cutting out of the wings is simply brilliant!
    Alison x

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  10. UnknownMay 5, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    WOW!! What a stunning card. I love the color you used here..

    Hugs~

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  11. Asia King (aka Joanna K)May 5, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Woooow, your card is stunning! Beautiful colouring and I love the dimension of the cut out wings!
    So lovely to see you playing with us at the FSC again! Best wishes, Asia x

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  12. RossellaMay 6, 2013 at 2:05 AM

    This is beautiful, I love your floaty wings,
    Rosie x

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  13. Dawn TMay 6, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    thee are just so beautifully coloured. Love the way you lifted the wings.

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  14. Silvia(Barnie)May 6, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    A beautiful creation, love all the butterflies. Thanks for sharing with us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges.

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  15. Rachel GreigMay 7, 2013 at 3:38 AM

    This is beautiful Suzz!!!

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  16. JacquelineMay 7, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    This is gorgeous, Sue!!

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  17. Liesbeth FidderMay 8, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    Oooooh how wonderful is this card !!!! Great artwork Suzanne !

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  18. Carol McCreadyMay 9, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Your card is gorgeous. Love those torn edges and butterflies.

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  19. Brenda BrownMay 10, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    Fabulous stamping and colouring Suzanne. Thank you for sharing your work with us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges.
    hugs {Brenda} x0x

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  20. PettiMay 11, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    So beautiful!

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  21. TerryMay 12, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Sue those butterflies look as if they have just landed! Your coloring and eye for detail is amazing! Gorgeous creation and the white layers add such an elegant feel! Thank you for joining us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges!

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  22. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorMay 14, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Hey Suzanne! Thanks for linking this up to the Wonder of Watercolor Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  23. Daniela RogallMay 17, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    fantastic card!

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  24. Karen DunbrookMay 17, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Gorgeous card....you do such fab work....

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