Sunday, July 26, 2015

Muse and Butterflies

I've been following Muse for some time, admiring all the entries each week, but I've never actually entered a card myself. I love CASEing cards, so I hope to find time and join several times from now on.
Anita's card made me think of spotlight stamping, a technique I've never used before, so thought I'd give it a go.
I used a butterfly stamp from Memory Box and my Promarkers. In retrospect I think I shouldn't have colored with blue around the butterflies but rather have left it untouched. The sentiment is made using stamps from Technique Tuesday. I felt my card was a little bland so I used a mist and added 3 lavender colored sequins.

This card is for these challenges:
1) Muse Challenge - CASE Muse's Card
2) Allsorts - Add a Butterfly
3) Just Add Ink - #272 Butterflies
4) Fab 'n' Funky - #269 No Patterned Papers
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34 comments:

  1. SueJuly 26, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    This is gorgeous Pia, such an effective design. I love the butterflies and delicate touches of colour.
    Sue xx

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  2. crafty-stamperJuly 26, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Beautiful card love the butterfly images and the delicate touches of blue look fine to me
    carol x

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  3. Neets BJuly 26, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    I love seeing how people are inspired by cards and I love your interpretation of mine. Great spotlighting and so happy you've played along at Muse for the first time. Anita x

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  4. LaineJuly 26, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    Love this Pia. Have been seeing this technique everywhere at the moment and must give it a try.
    Laine
    xx

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  5. KraftyKoolKatJuly 26, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    This is gorgeous Pia. I have never tried it. I must add it to my list. Lol!!!
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  6. PeanutJuly 26, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    It's gorgeous, Pia. There's beauty in understated elegance and you've got it on your card.
    x Asha

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  7. DonnaJuly 26, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    Such a beautiful elegant card! The butterflies are a great choice for this card.

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  8. Alice (scrAPpamondo)July 26, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    You have given an amazing delicate look to this card, as these butterflies need!! They seem really flutter in the air!
    This is a very light, lovely and sweet card!!

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  9. Monika ReeckJuly 26, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    Pia this is so different than your style
    so CAS
    so much lovely butterfly
    and so clever interpretation from MUSE card
    adorable and I adore this
    so many lovely butterfly in your card I can not stand to not colored it
    this is lovely CAS card my friend
    hugs
    Monika

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  10. ArdythJuly 26, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    Love the dramatic feeling of this! So glad you joined us at Muse this week!

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  11. cotnobJuly 26, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    This is a fabulous card Pia, a brilliant CASE and great technique.
    Pauline
    x

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  12. sandieJuly 26, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    This is a fabulous CASE of Anita's card and I like the blue shading, it really makes these areas pop x

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  13. JaceeJuly 26, 2015 at 8:16 PM

    This is wonderful Pia, a really great design
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  14. ChrissyJuly 26, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    Just gorgeous Pia..so elegant and I love the butterflies stamp and subtle splashes of blue in the background...beautiful.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  15. DarnellJuly 26, 2015 at 8:53 PM

    IMHO, I love the way you put the blue, Pia, which makes the spotlights stand out even more! The whole card is simply gorgeous and a wonderful CASE of Anita's Muse card!! Enjoy the day! Hugs, Darnell

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  16. Sue B July 26, 2015 at 9:48 PM

    Oh this is gorgeous Pia! such a beautiful stamp and the spotlights work so well with this image… the sequins finish it off perfectly! :-)
    thanks for your lovely comment!
    Hope you've had a good weekend
    Big hugs, Sue xx

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  17. UnknownJuly 26, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    I love your card Pia and this is such a neat technique. Going to give it a try!

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  18. Mrs.BJuly 26, 2015 at 10:28 PM

    Gorgeous card Pia, love the coloured spotlights, really makes the butterflies 'pop'
    Avril xx

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  19. Canonbury creationsJuly 27, 2015 at 12:19 AM

    Beautiful card Pia, love that technique, so effective. Can't go wrong with butterflies!
    Val x

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  20. Christine BlainJuly 27, 2015 at 2:01 AM

    This is beautiful, Pia. The soft blue sponging, and the lavender sequins, are just the right touches of colour. Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week!

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  21. lozJuly 27, 2015 at 3:24 AM

    Gorgeous card Pia..Loz

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  22. Brenda's Card CornerJuly 27, 2015 at 4:01 AM

    Gorgeous card Pia! Love the butterflies and the blue makes them pop! The mist and sequins really finish it!

    Brenda

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  23. Nikki SpencerJuly 27, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    Oh l love the crisp black butterflies on the white and spotlight circles...beautifully done Pia. Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink.

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  24. MerviJuly 27, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Fabulous card with such a delicate touch, beautiful butterflies.
    Thanks for sharing at Allsorts too;-))m

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  25. aussie aNNieJuly 27, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    You can never have too many butterflies on a card and I am loving this one.xx
    {aNNie My Personal Blog}

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  26. megJuly 27, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    Beautiful card love the blue and lilac spotlights

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  27. AnonymousJuly 27, 2015 at 2:27 PM

    I like the simplicity of your background while the card spotlights certain areas. Chantell JAI

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  28. *Vicki*July 27, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    Oh wow this is really stunning!! Love the butterflies!! :)

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  29. chrissy xxJuly 27, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    It really is Stunning Pia..
    I LOve your design.
    Chrissyxx

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  30. Kim HegginsJuly 28, 2015 at 2:32 AM

    This is over the top amazing! I love your take on Anita's card, so clever and so out of the box! Just amazing Pia!

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  31. Patricia St MartinJuly 29, 2015 at 12:26 AM

    Pia, Totally fantastic. I love your choice of the butterflies are just stunning for this and a touch of color is perfect. I have never done that technique myself and you did an awesome job!
    Hugs, Pat♥

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  32. TracyJuly 30, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    Thanks for joining Allsorts challenge with this great entry, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  33. Wendy Nicola JacksonAugust 2, 2015 at 12:24 AM

    Pia, this is so elegant and beautiful. Thanks so much for joining in the fun with the Fab 'n' Funky girls this challenge. I LOVE what you did for the challenge. Look forward to having you join us again soon. Hugs, Wends x Fab 'n' Funky DT

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  34. Danielle VincentAugust 21, 2015 at 6:08 AM

    Fabulous job of the spotlight technique Pia! Never done it before and you're already a pro at it! Beautiful card!

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