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Monday, June 27, 2011

Crafty Butterfly in Yellow

Yellow is not a color I use very often for backgrounds even though it represents joy, sunshine and the tropics.  This particular card took no time at all to create.

The image from Crafty Individuals was stamped in StazOn Black onto Shimmery White paper then sponged with Summer Sun & Groovy Guava.  I added a gold brad to the center of the flower and Fruit Punch Stickles to the butterfly.

The background paper is Barely Banana which I ran through my Big Shot using the Cuttlebug Jamara Embossing Folder.  I then applied Folk Art Acrylic Paint in Metallic Pure Gold to highlight the embossing.

I distressed a piece of Groovy Guava paper and assembled my card.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Crafty Individuals C1-296
Paper:  Natural White Linen, Barely Banana, Groovy Guava, Shimmery White
Ink:  StazOn Black, Summer Sun, Groovy Guava
Accessories:  Folk Art Acrylic Paint in Metallic Pure Gold, Fruit Punch Stickles, Edge Distresser, Cuttlebug Jamara Embossing Folder, Gold Brad
Techniques:  Sponging

17 comments:

  1. Kristie W. June 27, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Very pretty card, Donna!! I love the image and the colors you used on it. I also like texture of the embossing folder, I'll have to look for that one.

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  2. Lavender CottageJune 27, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Hi Donna
    Any card with a butterfly is pretty, yours are always exceptional. I just noticed under 'Cards' label the photo keeps changing - that's really cool.
    Hope you're having good weather.
    Judith

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  3. Joy@aVintageGreenJune 27, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    A very happy mix in your creation.
    - Joy

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  4. ChrisJune 27, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I love embossing folder you used! Super nice card!

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  5. Rhonda LangleyJune 27, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Yellow always makes me happy! Love the gold paint you used on the yellow! Lovely card!

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  6. Pam~June 27, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    A true vintage feel with this beauty! Love your butterfly! I love it when a card comes together quickly ... just wish mine looked this good!

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  7. KarinsArtScrapJune 28, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    what a lovely image donna, i love yellow.
    your card is very beautiful.

    greetings karin

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  8. BeckyJune 28, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Gorgeous image Donna, wonderful job working with a color you do not use often. :)

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  9. shazsilverwolfJune 28, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Gorgeous card Donna, I do love Crafty Individuals stamps-and your colours are lovely. Shaz

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  10. The Mama MonkeyJune 29, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    You know what, I tend to grab darker backgrounds, too! This looks great in yellow!

    We are on vacation right now; sorry I have not commented as usual. Internet has been sparse and we are BUSY having FUN! :)

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  11. Johanna GehrleinJune 29, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Hello Donna,
    thank you for your sweet comment for my tea time. Your card is really crafty made and looks gorgeous. Such a rich design. I love the embossed background and the soft banana color. I have never heard about all the different maschines you mentioned to emboss and craft those wonderful card.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  12. RizziJune 29, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    HI DONNA,
    THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR LOVELY COMMENTS. I LOVE YOUR CARD, SO VINTAGE, AND YOUR BACKGROUND LOOKS VERY NICE, A WARM YELLOW. I TOO LOVE THE VINTAGE LOOK. RIZZI

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  13. galeJune 30, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    What a beautiful card. I love the embossed background.

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  14. Stamping for Sanity!July 2, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Hi Donna,
    I have been in the land of the lost!!!! I was extremely busy finishing the school year. As if that was not enough to keep me occupied, I moved my stamping room downstairs! I am slowly coming to life again and visiting my favorite blogs. I wished you lived closer because I would love to meet you, stamp with you, and visit you gorgeous gardens.
    I will visit on a more regular basis now.

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  15. JennipherJuly 3, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    What a delight for the eyes!

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  16. Carrie SampselJuly 7, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    What a beautiful card. I just love how you sponged the image.

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  17. Polished MoxieJuly 10, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Lovely card. I like your color combo and the different techniques you used. I haven't tried paint to highlight an embossed image, but it sure adds a pretty depth to your card.

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