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Monday, 15 April 2013

Parisienne Butterflies (In The Springtime)

It's been ages since I joined in the challenges at Frilly and Funky and I really wanted to enter this one which is April In Paris. I love Paris though I've only ever been in Autumn (I'm an October birthday)
I loved last weeks PaperArtsy technique which was distress inks on glossy card so I've used this again for the background. 
The stamps are a mixture of Tim Holtz and PaperArtsy and have been inked in DI's and Momento.

The edge has been cut with a TH border die, then a separate piece cut from a DI and tissue tape piece of card. 
The Eiffel Tower is a TH die, and has been embossed, inked, then overstamped with a Stampendous music stamp. This die has gone straight into my top 3 dies, I know it's going to get loads of use.
My little butterflies flying around are nail charms, and I've added a piece of lace to the bottom.
I'm entering this into the
Country View Crafts challenge which is butterflies
Frilly and Funky - April in Paris
Simon Says Stamp and Show - backgrounds

 Thanks very much for looking x
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20 comments:

  1. Valerie-Jael15 April 2013 at 22:23

    Beautiful work, and Paris is always worth a visit! Hugs, Valerie

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  2. Jenny Marples15 April 2013 at 22:29

    This is fantastic Sue. Now going to have to take a look at this technique as your background looks so good. Thanks for joining in at Frilly and Funkie this time. Hugs, Jenny x

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  3. Rita15 April 2013 at 23:58

    Another fantastic make Sue. I love the background and the lovely colours. TFS. Hugs Rita xxxxx

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  4. Joan16 April 2013 at 00:13

    lovely background and colours and the die looks fabulous embossed(another thing for me to "need")!

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  5. Claudia16 April 2013 at 06:25

    Wow, fantastic work!

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  6. Inkypinkycraft16 April 2013 at 06:42

    What a beautiful make, love that background and the butterflies on the topper a clever touch! Thanks for joining us at frilly and Funkie hugs trace x

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  7. chrissie16 April 2013 at 06:54

    Love the butterflies on the top of this piece--what a great idea. Besutiul colours to chose for this time of year

    Best wishes Chrissie xx

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  8. Words and Pictures16 April 2013 at 07:55

    What a stunning background... I've never been to Paris in the spring (made the error of going in high summer, and it's slightly put me off!), but this is just how I imagine it - gorgeous colours and life and beauty!
    Alison x

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  9. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans16 April 2013 at 09:32

    Lovely Paris themed hanging Sue, your backdrop is gorgeous, perfect for the Eiffel Tower. I love the butterfly trim across top, looks gorgeous. Thanks so much for,joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x

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  10. Lucy Edmondson16 April 2013 at 10:01

    This is gorgeous, Sue! Do you want us to drop hints that you want to go back??

    Lucy x

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  11. Candy C16 April 2013 at 11:45

    Sue...your Parisian themed piece is beautiful. That background with the distress inks on glossy cardstock is stunning. Love the soft, blended colors! I also love Tim's script stamping that you've done over it. The butterfly on the edge die cut is such a pretty topping for your piece! Thanks so much for sharing this lovely piece with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy

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  12. Silvia(Barnie)16 April 2013 at 12:46

    A gorgeous hanging, the Eiffel Tower looks fabulous.

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  13. Kay Wallace16 April 2013 at 13:54

    Sue, this piece is just amazing! Your background is just a work of art all by itself, but in conjunction with the other pieces'n'parts, it is truly exquisite! Good luck in the draw!!

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  14. Donna Gibson16 April 2013 at 17:51

    What a beautiful hanging! I love the colorful background. It sets of the Eiffel Tower perfectly! Thanks for playing along with us at Frilly and Funkie!

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  15. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie17 April 2013 at 02:42

    This is really beautiful, Sue. Love that French script stamp and the colors are delightful. The on-the-edge butterflies are a perfect top edge and the beautiful lace is perfect for the bottom edge. So great to have you playing along with us this time at Frilly and Funkie!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  16. Cocofolies17 April 2013 at 10:32

    A fabulous piece of art Sue, this is really amazing and totally gorgeous. J'adore !!!! Hugs Coco xx

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  17. sam21ski17 April 2013 at 18:29

    Love the colours you've used in the background

    Sam xxx

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  18. Unknown18 April 2013 at 20:24

    Nail charms ... who woulda thought! Beautiful colors and I love the butterfly border on top.

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  19. Craftyfield19 April 2013 at 18:15

    Love the background colours and the Eiffel Tower in contrasting orange really pops. Great make !

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  20. Inkypinkycraft29 April 2013 at 14:39

    Back again today thanks also for joining us at country view crafts challenge this month. Hugs trace x

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