Sunday, November 13, 2011

Play Date Cafe Challenge - Tiger Butterfly

This week's colors at the Play Date Cafe were too yummy to pass up!!  Challenge #107 looks like this:


And here is the card that was created by me:


I am totally "into" the color Spiced Marmalade (distress ink by Ranger) these days.  When I bought it I was a bit hesitant because I didn't know how often I'd use it ... turns out I don't seem to be able to put it down!!

In the end, a clean and simple card with the emphasis on this lovely "tiger butterfly" floating among the white flowers.  The butterfly was hand cut, sponged with ink, then stamped with flourishes, and black wire wrapped around the body to create antenna. 

Hope you enjoy! 
Donelda
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10 comments:

  1. ImkeNovember 14, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    WOW,the butterfly is handmade ??? It´s so perfect and beautiful. It looks like it was cut from DP. You are very talented, hats off !!

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  2. Colleen DietrichNovember 14, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    So striking, Donelda! THe butterfly's warm colors are beautifully blended, and it looks as though it's about to fly into a dark jungle. :) THanks so much for playing with us at The Play Date Cafe this week.

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  3. JaN's ArTy JouRneYNovember 14, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    You have done a fabulous job with this colour combo Donelda. Your handmade 'tiger' butterfly is Cool!... beautifully coloured.
    Jan x

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  4. Jessica G.November 14, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Wow, you cut out the butterfly by hand? Very impressive! The orange splash is so vibrant against the chocolate background -- gorgeous, stunning, and elegant, all in one!!

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  5. Linda PalmerNovember 14, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    I think this is a stunning card. Love that color too. Great card and beautiful colors. I love it!

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  6. LindseyNovember 14, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Total beauty! That butterfly is gorgeous on the delicate background.

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  7. Lisa EltonNovember 14, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    WOW Donelda what a splendid butterfly and a very pretty background!!

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  8. Jaclyn MillerNovember 16, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    That butterfly is fabulous! It really stands out. Thank you so much for playing along with color splash at The Play Date Cafe.

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  9. kingstonmamaNovember 16, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    This is beautiful. I love your butterfly and it is the perfect splash of orange. Just lovely. :) Ann Y.

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  10. TeeNovember 23, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Fabulous butterfly...it really stands out...off to try this out!!
    Thanks for sharing!

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