Thursday, 24 September 2015

Flowers on Tag Card, Glitter Butterflies, Female

I saw a challenge just the other evening that only had three and a half days to go...  Not a lot of time for me but I couldn't resist with the colour scheme involved :)

So here's a quick, 'no ink' card that fits the bill for a few other challenges, too.  I LOVE it when that happens...  especially as I'm still quite new to 'blogland'  and I'm eager to 'meet' new people, see their blogs/craft style...  and hopefully learn from them along the way :)






When I choose to go for a 'no ink' design, I always try to make up for it with added dimension.  I've seen people's swirly, circle 'nests' on their designs before now and contemplated that idea before deciding to settle on threading the raffia through the tag.  If I'm honest, I wasn't quite sure how that would work out...  much better than I'd envisioned, so 'yay' :)

...oh, and just a quick note...  all three butterflies were punched from this pretty glitter paper.  (That was definitely one of my better finds on eBay)...  I only mention it as I'm not sure this photo shows the glitter on all three :)


Dies used...
Hero Arts/Frame Cuts 'Large Tag'
Open Studio/Memory Box 'Distressed Windham Collage'

Punches...
Stampin' Up 'Five Petal Flower'
Sizzix/Tim Holtz 'Large Butterfly Punch'

Embossing Folder...
Cuttlebug 'Leafy Branch'


I'm entering this card into the following challenges...

(Challenge #328)


(Make it Sparkle/Challenge #148)



(Sparkle/Week #329)


(Nature) 


(Anything Goes/Week #195) 
Whole card make from 'Snippets'...



(Things with Wings/Challenge #392)


(Butterfly + 'K' for Knot/#39)


(Sparkle and Shine/Challenge #265)


(Use Patterned Paper/September Challenge)

It's nearly the weekend...

Back tomorrow with a Tag You're It post.

Donna...



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36 comments:

  1. Kathleen24 September 2015 at 21:14

    Gorgeous colours and great use of the raffia. I can see the sparkle on the butterflies.
    Thanks for joining our sparkle challenge this week at Allsorts

    Kath

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    1. Donna24 September 2015 at 21:21

      Thanks, Kath. Appreciate you taking the time to stop by :)

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  2. Deb24 September 2015 at 22:07

    Your embossing and cut work is just beautiful!
    Many thanks for joining in the Cute Card Thursday Challenge this week! Debx

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    1. Donna25 September 2015 at 01:03

      Thank you so much, Deb :)
      It makes the world of difference to me when people like you stop by. So glad you like the design. Donna...

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  3. Ina G25 September 2015 at 00:24

    Lovely layout Donna. You have donea great job here with the raffia and those gorgeous blingy butterflies. Love your flowers and the die cut at the back. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers.

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    1. Donna25 September 2015 at 00:59

      Thank you, Ina :)
      Nice to find new challenges to play along with.

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  4. Nessa's Crafty Place25 September 2015 at 07:35

    Hi Donna-Beautiful card,the dimension is fabulous!
    I find sparkly anything really hard to capture on camera too!Sparkly butterflies are perfect for the Crafty Cardmakers and more theme this time,thank you for sharing your lovely creation with us :)
    Nessa DT XXX

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    1. Donna25 September 2015 at 07:49

      I find sparkly anything quite hard to make!!! Bling is not my thing, but as it was white it was easier to work with!
      Glad you like this design :)
      Donna

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  5. Di25 September 2015 at 13:01

    Wonderful card Donna! Great colours there and the swirly 'nest' looks fabulous - I keep seeing these on cards but haven't ventured as yet - you did a brilliant job there!

    Hugs

    Di xx

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    1. Donna25 September 2015 at 13:47

      Thanks Di :)
      If you figure out the 'nest' thing, let me know! That's why I threaded rather than swirled... not sure how people get them to stay and look so good!
      Take care...

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  6. Mervi25 September 2015 at 13:05

    Lovely creation!
    Thank you for sharing at Allsorts.

    If you are interested: Mervi’s Candy & Challenge is going on at my blog till the end of September;-))m

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    1. Donna25 September 2015 at 13:50

      Glad you like it :)
      ... and thanks for letting me know about your blog challenge. Will stop by :)

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  7. susiestacey25 September 2015 at 16:03

    Beautiful card. Thank you for sharing at Allsorts 'Sparkle' challenge this week and hope you come back to join the new challenge tomorrow x Susan x

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    1. Donna25 September 2015 at 16:05

      Hello Susan :)
      Thanks for the lovely comment... and the reminder about the new challenge tomorrow.
      Take care :)

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  8. Sandy25 September 2015 at 16:51

    Lovely card! Thank you for joining our challenge this week at Cupcake Inspirations.
    -Sandy, DT Sweetie

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    1. Donna25 September 2015 at 17:30

      Hi Sandy :)
      Couldn't resist your challenge with those gorgeous colours!
      Hope to play again soon...
      Donna

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  9. Mrs A.26 September 2015 at 00:28

    Very pretty tag card. I love the partial diamond die cutting element. Your raffia looks great and love the knot. I have only tried a swirly nest once and then I attached a bow in front to keep it in place!! Thankyou for fluttering by my challenge #39.
    Hugs Mrs A.

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    1. Donna26 September 2015 at 05:31

      Hello Mrs A :)
      I love making tag cards... can you tell?
      Glad you like this design...
      Donna. X

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  10. cass26 September 2015 at 10:23

    So so pretty. Thanks for joining us at CHNS patterned Paper Challenge this month.

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    1. Donna26 September 2015 at 10:34

      Hello Cass :)
      Thank you. I think it's the colour scheme that makes it pretty. I so love greens and reds paired together.
      Stopping by your blog to say 'hello' :)

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  11. Naki26 September 2015 at 16:55

    This is stunning! I love all the little details, so many textures! Totally awesome:-D Thanks for joining us over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!

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    1. Donna26 September 2015 at 17:27

      Thank you so very much :)
      Only found this challenge blog a few days ago, but I love the look of it so I'll be back :)
      Hope you're having a good weekend. X

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  12. Kath26 September 2015 at 17:46

    This is a fabulous card with so many lovely elements. Thank you for joining us at the Butterfly Challenge with your beautiful card.
    Kath x

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    1. Donna26 September 2015 at 17:50

      Thank you, Kath. Appreciate your kind words :)

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  13. julie_woolston26 September 2015 at 22:50

    Fabulous detail and design such wonderful embellies.
    Thank you for joining us at CCM&M
    Hugs Julie xxx

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    1. Donna26 September 2015 at 22:54

      Aww... Thank you, Julie :)
      Hugs back at you. X
      Donna

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  14. Sally Dodger27 September 2015 at 13:05

    A fabulous card Donna that could work as a Christmas card or all year round. A great colour scheme and your flowers and butterflies are beautiful embellishments. Thanks for joining our challenge over at Crafty Cardmakers and more. Sally.x.

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    1. Donna27 September 2015 at 13:42

      Hello Sally :)
      Thank you for the very kind comments... I like this colour scheme A LOT :)
      Stopping by your blog for a proper 'hello'...

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  15. crafty27 September 2015 at 17:47

    Love the idea of the tag being focal point of the card. Thank you for sharing your lovely work with us at Crafty Cardmakers and More.
    Mary

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    1. Donna27 September 2015 at 17:57

      Hello Mary :)
      I'm quite partial to using tags in my deigns, so you may well see another at some point!
      Thanks for stopping by :)

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  16. Sarn28 September 2015 at 11:07

    Now, a "no inking" challenge would be a serious problem for me . . .but you have totally rocked the idea. This card is so fresh and delightful . . . I LOVE it. Might have to check out the lush die for the edge too.

    Hugs, SarN xxx

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    1. Donna28 September 2015 at 12:11

      *Waves hello again*...
      Yes... No ink cards seem wrong to me by nature, but I see others do them... so figured if hooch is allowed then so is no ink.
      But then again... I'm still new to the playground!
      Have a good week... and don't spend all your pennies! I heard something about Choklit the other day...

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  17. Dr Sonia S V29 September 2015 at 13:52

    Your card is so beautiful Donna....I have been around blogland for some time now but still enjoy making new friends and hopping around blogs. I Especially love the raffia on the tag and the pretty flowers
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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    1. Donna29 September 2015 at 15:36

      Hello again Dr Sonia.
      Nice to hear from a familiar 'face' :)
      Glad you like the card... I did contemplate stamping the back panel with a distressed design in addition to everything else, but wanted to keep a CAS feel to a not CAS card. Hearing from people like you let's me know I made the right decision... so thank you for taking the time to stop by :)

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  18. Marybeth2 October 2015 at 13:57

    I love the added raffia it adds so much to this pretty yah and I think it was a perfect touch along with the red flowers,another beauty Donna!

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    1. Donna5 October 2015 at 06:53

      Thank you (again) for your very kind words :)
      Hope you have a good week ahead... X

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