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Saturday, July 25, 2015

Papertrey Ink July 2015 Blog Hop

Hello friends.  It's that great time of the month again and time to play in the monthly blog hop challenge over at Papertrey Ink!  The inspiration photo was just full of butterflies, so I made a little set of notecards using Life Is Beautiful and Flower Favorites stamp sets. Take a look:




I started with a piece of cream cardstock and stamped the rows of butterflies using the base butterfly stamp from Flower Favorites in Fine Linen ink.  I lightly stamped a Heidi Swapp background stamp in Classic Kraft ink, and also added some spattered dots in the Classic Kraft ink.  At the top I stamped the "Just a Note" from Think Big Favorites: #22 in black ink.  Next I "smooshed" a piece of cream cardstock with Winter Wisteria, Plum Pudding, and Lavender Moon inks and then cut out my top layer of the butterflies with the die from Life Is Beautiful.  I added a bit of gold embossing powder to the top layer of the butterflies, although I think I got a little carried away with it in places so now it's a little hard to see the water color smooshing.  The bottom solid layer Lavender Moon cs and stamped with Plum Pudding...you can see the stamping best in the 2nd picture.  I added some gold thread behind each butterfly, and also a few iridescent purple sequins to the centers of each butterfly. 

Blog hop inspiration

You can check out all the butterfly goodness over on Nichole's blog right HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and have a great time blog hopping...I know I will!! :0)
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31 comments:

  1. victoria hJuly 25, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    gorgeous set of cards

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  2. ~amy~July 25, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    Such awesome stamping! Pretty card set!

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  3. Nancy Penir July 25, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    Oh my goodness, Marcia! I'm in LOVE! The whole concept is wonderful! Layers of loveliness! And your colors are yummy. I think we went to the same school with the gold dipping and string bling!

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  4. Joy2ScrapbookJuly 25, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    Gorgeous cards that have such a wonderful vintage feel! Love them!

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  5. D.Ann CJuly 25, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    Oh what a gorgeous gift set!! (Do you need my mailing address?!! smile!)

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  6. BirgitJuly 25, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    Marcia, you've been busy girl! I'm in love with your fabulous background and stunning butterflies! The gold string is a perfect touch! Must get me some of that... ;0)

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  7. Helen F.July 25, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    WOW! This is a stunning set of note cards, Marcia! What a beautiful design you came up with.
    PS: I am off to Michael's today to buy some of that gold and silver thread :-)

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  8. MarybethJuly 25, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    Wow, this is not just a note it's a masterpiece! Wow.... I could never part with a gift set like this one Marcia!

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  9. Rema DeLeeuwJuly 25, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    Love these awesome note cards Marcia. Beautiful take on the challenge!

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  10. Betty WrightJuly 25, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    Love the vintage/collage feel! Beautifully done!

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  11. Joyously NoelleJuly 25, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    What a sweet set of cards! I can't believe you made the back ground too it's lovely. I also like the gold dipped butterfly and the sequins are a sweet touch!

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  12. Karen C.July 25, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    Wonderful background stamping. Great take on the inspiration photo.

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  13. A Cup of Cold WaterJuly 25, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    Gorgeous set of cards! You hit the inspiration perfectly!
    Thanks for sharing
    Susan

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  14. LuanneJuly 25, 2015 at 7:30 PM

    What a great set of cards! I love your hand stamped background paper, it's really cool!

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  15. The Paper ToileJuly 25, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    I love what you've done with that little touch of gold embossing powder! It's so subtle yet elegant...truly beautiful!

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  16. UnknownJuly 26, 2015 at 2:42 AM

    Oh how pretty! Love your background and that big bold beautiful butterfly!

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  17. KaraJuly 26, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    gorgeous card set!

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  18. laineyJuly 26, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    Wow, I thought you used pattern paper, not stamped your own background!

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  19. Leigh PennerJuly 26, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    Oh, I love the stamped butterfly background! Beautiful!

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  20. ManuelaJuly 26, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    very beautiful card set

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  21. Monika/BuzsyJuly 26, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    Lovey card Maria. Love the background with the tan butterflies. The thread looks perfect with the big die-cut butterfly.

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  22. MarybethJuly 26, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    Yay you won! Congrats sweet girl!

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  23. BirgitJuly 26, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    Congratulations on your win, Marcia! Woohoo!

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  24. Kathryn AJuly 26, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    Beautiful!! And congrats on your win!

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  25. BettyJuly 26, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    congrats on your win Marcia - your card set is wonderful - the lavender, tan and gold combo is lovely - and thanks for your sweet comment on my card!!

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  26. Diana KJuly 26, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    Gorgeous set of cards, Marcia. Love your background butterfly stamping and then your gorgeous layered focal point. And a big yay on your win!

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  27. Lisa's Creative NicheJuly 27, 2015 at 5:08 AM

    this is so so beautiful!!!! I love the added texture of gold on your butterflies!

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  28. NancyJuly 27, 2015 at 6:02 AM

    Congratulations! Your card is just stunning!

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  29. Helen F.July 27, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    Congrats on your win, Marcia!

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  30. LindaJuly 28, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Gorgeous card Marcia and lucky you to be a winner.

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  31. SueAugust 4, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    Gorgeous card and lucky you for winning a GC, too! I love everything about this card for the stamps to the colors. I don't think there's too much gold either. Beautiful!!!

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Thanks so much for stopping by...your comments really do make my day!