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Wednesday, April 1, 2015

House of Cards April Challenge

 
 


APRIL 2015
Add a Butterfly &/or Color Challenge
 
 
This months challenge for House of Cards is Add a Butterfly &/or Color Challenge.  As you can see above I went with the Butterfly theme.  I have been playing with a stash of alcohol ink papers I had stashed away from years ago and this is what I came up with.  I pulled out my Memory Box die and cut 3 Butterflies into the background, cut out a Happy Birthday with a Poppy Stamps die to match my background.  I punched a couple butterfly corners for interest and got carried away with the gems from my stash. Below is a close up:
 
 
 
 
I hope you will join in the challenge at House of Cards and come back each Monday to see more creations from my fellow design team members on display!
 
Thanks for visiting! 
 
A few fun challenges:
Crafting From the Heart 53: Anything Goes
Butterfly Challenge 27: Butterflies & C is for Corners
Die Cuttin Diva #209: Anything Goes with a Die Cut
Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge 225: Happy Birthday with a Butterfly
Mod Squad Challenge: Tic Tac Toe: Butterfly/Die Cut/Dimension
 


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31 comments:

  1. SamraApril 1, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    What a pretty card! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  2. Merethe AApril 1, 2015 at 7:07 AM

    Lovely card and negative diecutting. Love your color.
    Ma :) HOC DT
    http://majaapia.blogspot.no/

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  3. lozApril 1, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    This is gorgeous Donna. I Love the background paper..Loz

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  4. Glittered PawsApril 1, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    Very pertty and love that you are using your "stash" - of course love the purples. You can never have too much bling!!!

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  5. ToniApril 1, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    Cool! Did you make that background paper--glossy with alcohol inks? Love it!

    Toni
    HOC DT Teamie

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    1. DonnaApril 1, 2015 at 3:25 PM

      You are correct, alcohol inks on glossy cardstock.

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  6. KT Fit KittyApril 1, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    Wow, Donna! Your card is stunning! I love butterflies! Your background is gorgeous! A beautiful birthday card that anyone would love to receive!

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  7. AnonymousApril 1, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    Beautiful card. Love the colors and bling. Mom

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  8. Monika ReeckApril 1, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    Adorable BG with alcohol Ink
    and I looove purple and also butterfly
    eheeemm is this my birthday card (blush) hehehe I am so happy if it is come to my home Donna seriouosly this is adorable
    Love your DT card Donna..
    hugs, Monika

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  9. Cornelia (fun stamping)April 1, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    How pretty! Alcohol inks are so cool!

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  10. Donna NuceApril 1, 2015 at 9:44 PM

    Hi Donna! Looks like some of us had a lot of fun with Alcohol inks! Love your soft colors and the negative die cuts! Very pretty! Have a great day!

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  11. Mynn xxApril 1, 2015 at 10:31 PM

    I LOVE this, Donna! I adore the background you created an all the butterflies--even in the corners! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  12. LilianApril 1, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    What a pretty background! Very pretty!
    Lilian HOC DT

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  13. Holly AKA KopyKatApril 2, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    Purple and Gold, so beautiful, LOVE this.

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  14. Kathy KrugApril 2, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Great background and I love how you used the negative for the butterfly. Thanks for playing at the Mod Squad Challenge this week.

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  15. TammyApril 2, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    What a gorgeous card Donna! I love the background you've created and the beautiful butterflies!
    Tammy x

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  16. Mrs A.April 2, 2015 at 6:06 PM

    Hi Donna and welcome to my Butterfly challenge. Your link worked just fine. Your won't picture won't show in the line until you come out of the challenge and go back in again. you are in at #43. I love your idea of using the butterfly to stamp the negative image into the design paper over your background card. Colours work so well together. thankyou for fluttering by. Hugs Mrs A.

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  17. Dana JoyApril 2, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    Very elegant card this month. So pretty.

    Hugs
    Dana
    HOC DT

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  18. Stampsnob.April 3, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    Gorgeous color thanks for sharing this lovely card at SFF MFP ...Lis

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  19. KT Fit KittyApril 3, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    Hello again, Donna, you already know I love this! Just popping back in to thank you for joining the Butterfly Challenge - C for Corners! Your card fits our theme perfectly!

    KT Fit Kitty
    Guest Designer
    Butterfly Challenge #27

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  20. Pia SApril 3, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    So elegant! You did a great job making your own background paper and it looks so pretty together with the gold.

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  21. *Vicki*April 3, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    WOWZER!! Your background is absolutely amazing!! Such a pretty design with the butterflies too!! I love it! ;)

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  22. Monika ReeckApril 4, 2015 at 1:07 AM

    Dear Donna I was so glad you joined Speedy Fox n Friends and today I have seen you are the winner yaaay..congrats Donna

    I won they stamp 3 times they have great stamp..
    http://mfpstampshop.blogspot.ca/2015/04/speedy-fox-and-friends-challenge-256.html?m=1

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  23. LisaApril 4, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    What a gorgeous card!! The purple looks so amazing! I love the beautiful butterflies!! Fabulous card!! I hope you have a very happy Easter :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  24. Laurie UngerApril 5, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Beautiful background. Gotta love that butterfly die!

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  25. UnknownApril 6, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    Lovely card Donna, great colour combo.
    Lorry :o) xx

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  26. sue t.April 12, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Beautiful! Great background. I have to pull out my alcohol inks!

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  27. Michele K. HendersonApril 15, 2015 at 12:31 AM

    Beautiful colors! I love all those tiny embellishments that make it so pretty!
    Take care!
    Michele, HOC teamie

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  28. Barbara RankinApril 16, 2015 at 8:51 PM

    Very pretty card, and your alcohol background is fabulous. Hugs, Barbara HOC DT

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  29. UnknownApril 30, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    Gorgeous card! Love the color combination and design with the butterflies! Ruza ~ HOC-Designer
    Ruza's Craft Corner

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  30. PeanutMay 6, 2015 at 5:47 AM

    Oh my word!!!! That background is a stunner, Donna! Just amazing!
    hugs, Asha

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