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Monday 2 May 2016

Butterfly

Hello, well I hope you've all enjoyed the Bank Holiday and the weather didn't spoil your plans too much.
On a little tidy up I came across this panel in the bits box, too good to lie in there!  Stamped a TH butterfly, coloured with Abandoned coral and Peacock feathers and some Rock Candy distress paint, highlighted it with some  gilding wax to match the gold embossed stenciling.  The metal words were silver, so used Versamark  heat set with Gold EP before adding some treasure gold in Aquamarine to tone them down.  Don;'t you just love it when you use something from the bits box - no matter how small!
Think I need to have another rummage and see what else I can use up.

I am entering this at:
  Love to Create - Challenge 9 - Anything Goes Mixed Media
  Eclectic Ellapu - Anything Goes

Thanks for visiting,
Avril xx


18 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

Fab tag and butterfly, and I always love my bit-boxes! Hugs, Valerie

Pia S said...

It's incredible what little pieces and all sorts of leftovers can be turned into! That's why I never throw anything away (very visible in my craft room) and yes it feels good to use scraps. Your little piece here turned out looking beautiful.

Joan said...

Lovely piece of art Avril

Joan

Meggymay said...

Love the Fantastic card you made from your bits box Avril, we all have treasures waiting to be found.
Yvonne xx

Little Artbee said...

Another nice and well designed card dear Avril. I like the soft colored background, so the butterfly better jumps to the eyes. Very nice!
Happy May to you, stay healthy and creative.
Greetings
Sabine

chrissie said...

Very beautiful and a great way to use up a forgotten treasure

Love Chrissie xx

sirkkis said...

A beautiful, charming card. The butterfly is gorgeous.
Love the colours, too.
Hugs,
Sirkka

sally said...

It's always satisfying to create from the bit box! I know I've been having fun doing "use it or lose it" & you certainly look like you had fun with this little gem :-)

Sally

My name is Erika. said...

This is gorgeous. That butterfly just shimmers. I'm glad you found it to share. :) Erika

aussie aNNie said...

Stunning work of art, lovely coloured image and beautiful design.xx{aNNie}

Pamellia said...

Beautiful Avril. I love the two toned butterfly, so gorgeous! hugs :)

Sandy said...

Beautiful Avril!! Your butterfly is out of this world gorgeous!!
Sandy xx

pearshapedcrafting said...

This really is fabulous - great to use 'stuff 'up too! Hugs, Chrisx

SewPaperPaint said...

AVRIL! This is fantastic! Love the muted colors and the gorgeous dotty background. Fabulous project, would love to see some close ups! ;0 Hugs, Autumn

Aimeslee Winans said...

That's just lovely Avril - love all the texture and color. xoxo

Words and Pictures said...

So glad you rescued that panel from the bits box - it's gorgeous, as is the butterfly hovering over it. Wonderful springtime glow!
Alison x

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Gorgeous, love the butterfly! Shirleyxx

Laurian said...

What a stunning project!
Thanks for joining us this month at Eclectic Ellapu!
Hugz
Laurian DT