I never make monochromatic cards and don't think I really started doing that on this one either....but as you can see, that's what came out. I was actually attempting to make a card similar to one I saw in the stencil class but it really went south of what I saw which is probably normal for me.
I used an Impression Obsession die and added some Fantastix Frost White on the underside (solid layer) of the butterfly for the shine and then die cut the top layer in a patterned paper and added several tiny pearls. The strip of DP is from Basic Grey and the sentiment is from a Simon Says Stamp kit stamped on a hand cut banner. I added some looped white hemp twine behind the butterfly. Back behind all that stuff I used some embossing paste and part of a stencil. Whew!!!! Sounds like a lot but doesn't look like it!
Is anyone besides me ready to see spring and maybe even a butterfly or two?
I'll enter this in the challenge at Shopping Our Stash (shiny - from my stash I used that Basic Grey paper that may be almost as old as I am - Nah, nothings that old!)
Thanks for stopping by..........
Lynn
Lynn...wow! This is fabulous. The monochromatic look is so pretty with these lovely, muted colors. The stenciled part of your card is awesome. I noticed that banner right away. So, you hand cut it? I love it and the swirls of twine look great. I adore this card. Can you tell? Ha Hope you don't mind if I do a loose case of it when I get a chance.
ReplyDeleteYou took the words right out of my mouth "Nothings that old". Just kidding, my friend, you know that. We're probably the same age and I'm not THAT old. LOL. Now on to this gorgeous card. I have always found monochromatic cards to have a certain elegance about them and this card is no exception. This is stunning. I think you did a great job with the stenciling and every other part of the card. The shape of your sentiment just looks so perfect with your butterfly and you did a marvelous job with the hemp. I tried that and it looked foolish when I did it. At least you've attempted to make a card from the class. I took that same class (loved it) but haven't even tried to make anything yet. As I mentioned the other day, my MoJo is on vacation. It's too cold and snowy for him lately. I do hope he is down in the USVI where I'd like to be. Enjoy your day, Old Lady! LOL
ReplyDeleteLove this gorgeous design with its embossing paste stripes background!! What a sensational monochromatic design, Lynn!
ReplyDeletePretty card. Great job with the monochromatic theme... I need to make one for a card challenge, and I'm not sure where to begin...but your card has helped to inspire me.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. Nuf' said. Spring??? What is that. Is that when the birdies sing? I was ready when the first snow flake fell. LOL.
ReplyDeleteMy achy knees are ready for spring for sure! I think your card is very elegant looking and it is definitely monochrome but you don't really notice that about it. It's very nice.
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you that I was driving home from work yesterday and your black and yellow arrows card was stuck in my mind. I may have to try something similar or something black and yellow.
Oh my gosh, gorgeous !!!
ReplyDeleteSo well done!!
I'm scared of monochromatic -- but you rocked it !! Xo
WOW Lynn this looks so elegant and I am so loving the butterfly.
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Linda xxx
Lynn, this is stunning! Gorgeous use of space and touch of texture!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this Lynn, so elegant and beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteTammy x
Wow, wow, wow! Your card is incredibly beautiful! You should try monochromatic more often, just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI'm blown away with this amazing creation! It's not the kind of card you usually make, but WOWSAH what a beauty!! I love the soft colors and all the amazing texture you've added! You out-did yourself for sure!!
ReplyDeleteWow Lynn! This is exceptional! I love that you're using Embossing paste too!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat work!
This is a stunning card... and yes, I am ready for springtime and butterflies.
ReplyDeleteLynn I love the look of this - the stencilling is fabulous and adds some very subtle extra dimension to a beautiful card.
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Maxine
Fabulous Lynn!! I love the monochromatic look and the OLD paper with the butterfly and hemp make a gorgeous combo ;) I will send you some of this 80 degree weather we are having!!
ReplyDeleteOh, Lynn, this is so gorgeous! The stenciling really adds OOMPH - and I LOVE the looped twine!
ReplyDeletesuch a good card with lovely effects0 brilliant best wishes Lesley x
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! Love the added embossing paste. My cards rarely turn out the way I first envision them. Maybe this is telling you to try more monochromatic cards. :-)
ReplyDeleteOMG, Lynn, not only beautiful but so elegant! Obviously, you should do more of these. It's magnificent.
ReplyDeletewow Lynn, this is just stunning! You did a great job on this challenge.
ReplyDeleteWow Lynn!! that does not look like your style but as usual u did ur magic, Lovely color!!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out really well, Lynn! What a beautiful butterfly and your embossing paste gives just the right amount of texture! Love the twine twirling around too.
ReplyDeleteI'll say the same WOW everyone else is saying. This is spectacular, and so sophisticated. It's just lovely, and you surpassed yourself with whatever you saw in the class, my Dear. This has so many pretty details...I'll just stop with Well done, and I love it! TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteLynn, this is fabulous! I love the colours (or colour) and that is a heck of a good butterfly!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Lynn just gorgeous, the colors, details and butterfly are perfect.
ReplyDeleteHugs Diane
Lynn this is stunning!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is sooooooooo classy and stylish. Love the treatment on it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Lynn!!!! Such a fabulous design with the layered butterfly and the wavy banner sentiment....the hemp is the perfect detail!!! I think we are going to have a warm day today...hope we don't get another freeze because my peach trees have already bloomed out...yikes!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Lynn! It's been a few years. Love this butterfly! Trying to get back into crafting again, stop by and "see" me on my old blog sometime!
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Chris
Oh my word this design is so breath-taking!! I so love the embossing paste and twine accents!! Gorgeous card!! Hope all is going well with you my friend! HUGS :)
ReplyDeleteA total WOW Lynn! I might just have to case this! Happy Valentine's Day!
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Ellen
This is beautiful! I love the design or this one and the way you looped the twine is so lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
Gorgeous card, love the monochromatic look and the beautiful butterfly. thanks for playing along with us at Shopping our Stash for the Oh Shiny challenge.
ReplyDeleteI don't know, I was just on a trip where I saw temples that were like 1000 years old (hehehehe). Just LOVE this gorgeous card! It is fab- loving the shimmery butterfly and really thing the embossing paste is such a great textural and eye catching element!
ReplyDeleteLynn, your card is pure elegance and nothing I make is ever the same as I envisioned it!! Your stash is pretty cool!!
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