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Sunday, August 9, 2020

Just a Quick Pop In With Cards for Some Challenges

 It is Sunday night here and I am exhausted. I stayed up all night last night because I got into such a GREAT book. 

I am a romance junky-I got that from my mother. I read other things but when things get too stressful-and they have been with the tropical storm last week and the terrible plans that the state DOES NOT have for our school systems to go back (which we are), I have been totally stressed out. Anyway, I made these cards yesterday but didn't have the energy to post them until tonight.

My first card was inspired by two challenges-CASE this Sketch #384 and The Color Throwdown #605.

I kind of "flipped" the sketch in that I used my butterflies as the main image, rather than a branch. I used the little flower images as the accents.

   

The butterfly stamp is my new favorite stamp, I think. It is Hero Arts Monarch Butterfly. I used Lawn Fawn's Peachy Keen, MFT's Cherry and Blueberry Ink for this card. 
The sentiment is from Altenew's Label Love stamp set. 
When I was finished with my stamping, I die cut the panel using The Greetery's Crimped Frame Dies and layered it on a dark blue card base.
I finished off the card with some sequins and Diamond Stickles in the middle.

For my second card, I used the Fusion Card Challenge as my inspiration for my card.
I chose to use the sketch but flipped it and using fruit on my card was the inspiration, just not the fruit from the photo.
I used The Greetery's Just Peachy stencils, dies and stamps for this card. I think this card may be a bit too busy for me BUT unfortunately I used some strong liquid glue that I cannot rip this apart without damaging the background. That stenciled background took me a long time to complete!!
I used a TON of different inks on this-too many to even name. The little strips of pattern paper and cardstock are just scraps from my stash.
I have to admit that this was a TON OF FUN to play with. I cannot wait to use this on some other cards but will not be using the stamps and the background's together again like this.

Well, that is all from me tonight. I thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a great night!!


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7 comments:

  1. Lisa EltonAugust 10, 2020 at 8:56 PM

    Beautiful cards Nora! Your butterfly card is a winner for sure, it's incredible!

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  2. JoAnnAugust 11, 2020 at 9:24 AM

    Your butterfly card is so pretty. Love the rich colors and the pretty butterflies. The peaches look so real on your 2nd card. Love the colors. TFS

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  3. Karen DunbrookAugust 13, 2020 at 4:38 PM

    beautiful cards...so summery
    xx Karen

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  4. Kim SAugust 16, 2020 at 8:03 PM

    Reading is a great way to deal with the stress - I like romance and I like cozy mysteries - both wonderful escapes. As is creating beautiful butterflies and sweet fruit cards. Both are lovely!

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  5. Michelle LuptonAugust 19, 2020 at 4:49 AM

    Lovely cards! Thanks for playing along with us at Fusion :)

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  6. Jeanne J. August 19, 2020 at 4:29 PM

    Hi Nora! Two beautiful cards! I love the beautiful butterflies in patriotic colors - I need that crimped die! And those peaches? Inked beautiful! The fancy leaves and bold colors are eye candy!

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  7. Ivana CamdzicAugust 25, 2020 at 12:24 PM

    Oh Nora! These cards are AMAZING! I loooove the butterflies, and the Autumn-y colors you chose...And the peachy card is so amazing! It is totally up my alley with all the layers and delicious colors..Just beautiful! Cannot wait to pick this set up :)

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