I've used the Tim Holtz large butterfly from the Perspectives set, stamped fussy cut and coloured with Distress inks. I added Glossy Accents to the body.
I've been seeing lots of gorgeous cards using the new 3d embossing folders, which prompted me to use one of my old ones, I've embossed black cardstock through a TH folder and then blended Shaded Lilac Oxide ink over the top. I stamped 'Special' from the Postal set of stamps with Shaded Lilac and clear embossed. The layered sentiment is from Artistic Outpost.
The rest of the DT have some fabulous inspirations for you, so please pop over to the main blog where you will also find all the challenge details of our sponsor Ink Art Designs.
I am entering this at:
Penny Black and More - I Spy Something Beginning with 'B' - butterfly and black cardstock
Thanks for calling in, have a great day.
Avril xx
Wow!! This is so stunning, Avril!! The embossing is amazing!! I love the gorgeous butterfly!! The colors are gorgeous!! And I love the sentiment, too!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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Beautiful butterfly card, great theme. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteStunning Avril, what a beautiful project..xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous effect inking the Oxide over the darm embossed cardstock Avril, it makes for a beautiful backdrop to the lovely Butterfly. Another thing I need to try when time allows.
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Wow, I love love love this card! The amazing background with the spectacular butterfly looks stunning and the sentiment you chose is perfect 😁. Happy weekend! J 😊 x
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful colour combination, your butterfly card looks gorgeous Avril.
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Wonderful card - I do love the background!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
Wow. Big is good . Being a butterfly is even better and your background using the ef and then colouring looks so impressive. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteStunning! Love the embossed background, the oxide ink really brings out the design, and that butterfly is one of my all time favourites ....love it! xx
ReplyDeleteWOW - that's a simply stunning creation Avril! Brilliant! Hugs, Susi
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Amanda x
Beautiful butterfly and card Avril - love the embossed background.
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Beautiful card Avril, the butterfly is stunning ! I have a couple of 3D folders, not used ! I need to find the "sandwich" to use with them on the
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Joan x
Wowsa, this has superb impact!! LOVE the background and clean design. Wonderful card Avril. Nicola x
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ReplyDeleteThanks Avril 😁. Have a great day! J 😊 x
ReplyDeleteAn absolute stunner Avril plus your centre stage butterfly is just gorgeous sitting on an elegant embossed background.
ReplyDeleteWarm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
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Hi Avril, just saw this challenge on again, love your card and gorgeous background...hugs.x
ReplyDeleteInteresting to read what your background card was as at first glance I thought it might be embossed metal/black paint! Looks great with the butterfly on top.
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This is stunning Avril! A super striking card with that embossing. I do hope that you are keeping well and I send you lots of love, many thanks for sharing this with us at Penny Black and More Challenges. xx
ReplyDeleteLove how you treated the black embossed paper, the finish looks amazing, and your butterfly is eyecatching.
ReplyDeleteI love this gorgeous textured card! I think I am ready for some more challenges now! I have been so tired!! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeletewow - this is a work of art. love the purple against the gunmetal - fantastic card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Penny Black & More.
Lynn x
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Hi Avril,
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so excited about your card. A very good idea with the punched edge.
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Hanne
This is such a beautiful butterfly Avril. I love how the oxides look on the black background too, it has a great effect.
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Magical shading on the butterfly, and a very cool embossed background - fabulous!
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