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Monday, November 18, 2013

Butterfly note cards

Good morning everyone!
I wanted to pop in today and share a couple of blank note cards... I plan to make a few sets and give them to family and friends for Christmas.  For this particular set I made 3 of each color.

To start, I splattered distress ink on the base of each card with a toothbrush... I used watercolor paper for the base of the cards because it's nice and heavy. I stamped the image (Tim Holtz) and butterflies (Hero Arts) onto watercolor paper in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and painted them with distress ink.  For this card I used Broken China...
and on this card I used Mustard Seed...
I went a little crazy with the splattering on this card! :)
 
The image is framed with black cardstock and I used matching dies to cut out the butterflies... and there you have it, super easy note cards!!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I will see you soon!

Challenges I would like to enter:
4 Crafty Girlz-Anything Goes
7 Kids College Fund- Anything goes (Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous Stamp)
Cheerful Stamp Pad- Wings
Delicious Doodles- CAS
Dream Valley- Clean and Simple
Allsorts- Make a Gift
Flutterby Wednesdays- Open + Butterfly or Fairy
Jo's Scrap Shack- Anything Goes
Make it Monday- always Anything Goes
One Stitch At A Time- Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday- It's a Mystery- what tool did I use for the splattering? 
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37 comments:

  1. JaniceNovember 18, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    I so love these TAmmy, just perfect for gift sets, so pretty. Jx

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  2. DebsNovember 18, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Simply stunning!
    Debs xx

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  3. Wendy LNovember 18, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Great gift cards, thanks for joining the challenge at Allsorts this week, xxxx

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  4. ClaireNovember 18, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    WOW Tammy, these are absolutely stunning - gorgeous colours and a great gift idea. Hugs, Claire x

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  5. lozNovember 18, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Gorgeous cards and colors Tammy. I saw this on MIM..Loz

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  6. Pia SNovember 18, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Two gorgeous cards, they look totally different even though the designs are the same. Love the effect of your toothbrush technique:)

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  7. Jennie - The Crafty WifeNovember 18, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    What a sweet gift this will be for a lucky someone. I love the stamps and butterflies too. Thank you for joining us at OSAAT. Jennie x

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  8. Barbara GoddenNovember 18, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    Beautiful cards, the butterflies are gorgeous. thanks for playing along with the Cheerful Stamp Pad for the angel wings challenge

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  9. UnknownNovember 18, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    These are fabulous!!! Love the colors you used and those butterflies are gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at Make It Monday Tammy.

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  10. MicheleNovember 19, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    i love the beauty and simplicity of your work with color schemes. just gorgeous. thanks so much for joining the "angel wings" challenge at the cheerful stamp pad! xo

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  11. brendaNovember 19, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    Your notelets really are lovely and perfect for our theme this week.

    Thanks so much for joining us at Allsorts challenge.

    B x

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  12. julie_woolstonNovember 19, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    Beautiful cards I saw them at MIM.
    Hugs Julie x

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  13. KarenNovember 19, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Gorgeous project! Thanks for joining us at www.7kidscollegefund.com

    Karen

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  14. DaviNovember 19, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Tammy your notes are really Beautiful Beautiful!! I love the image and colors and how you just colored the butterflies! The splattering looking perfect with the image too! Your family will love those for gifts :)

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  15. HazelNovember 19, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Two beautiful notelets and in lovely colours. Thanks for joining us at OSAAT. Hazel x

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  16. Desire FourieNovember 19, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Oh wow Tammy these are gorgeous.
    Love the variation in colour.
    Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

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  17. Sue B November 19, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Wow! these are gorgeous Tammy! I love the design and colours… the splattering is so pretty… they will make a perfect note card gift set!!
    Hope you are having a good week
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  18. Jackie WNovember 19, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    Oh, gorgeous! You had me at distress ink! ;) Fantastic design and stamps! Just became your newest follower!
    Jackie

    Please click here to join in my Blog Candy!

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  19. WendyNovember 19, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    Very pretty cards, love that splatter effect! The blue butterflies really 'pop', they're great! Spotted it on MIM xx

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  20. KathyNovember 19, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the look of the splattered background. Such pretty pops of color with the butterflies, too. Thanks for joining us at Flutterby Wednesdays.

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  21. *Vicki*November 20, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    These have a WOW factor to them Tammy!! I think they're gorgeous and I love the toothbrush splatter idea! :) Thanks for sharing! HUGS

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  22. Maarit at Violets CornerNovember 20, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Stunning cards Tammy, love them.

    Warm hugs
    Maarit

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  23. SandraNovember 20, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the monochromatic cards. And so cool that you used a toothbrush for the splatters! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra

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  24. HazelNovember 20, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    These are beautiful - love the colours you've chosen for both cards. Thanks for sharing these lovely cards for Cheerful Stamp Pad challenge 73 'angel wings' - Hazel, DT x

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  25. jimlynnNovember 20, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Love the splattering on these. I still need to try that although I'd probably have splatters everywhere.
    The butterflies are so pretty and what a wonderful idea for a gift.
    Lynn

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  26. crafty-stamperNovember 20, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    brilliant pressie idea,love the images and different colourways and love the splatters-thanks for joining us at OSAAT
    carol DT x

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  27. Renee B.November 20, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Your cards are beautiful Tammy! I think my favorite is the yellow one. Saw you on MIM.
    Renee (#90)

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  28. Monika ReeckNovember 21, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    Those butterfly from Hero Arts is my fav stamp too dear Tammy..love both version and nice color combo you have choosen...great card both...and nice splatters too...

    I see your card on MIM ...I would be glad if you like to see my card on my blog too and leave me some love..my card is #40. Thanks before and big hugs, Monika

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  29. Ingrid MasonNovember 21, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    Wow Tammy, I'd love to find a set of these cards in my Christmas stocking ....what a thoughtful and beautiful gift. I'd love writing my notes in the knowledge that my loved one would be a be to share the pleasure that I'd received from special note cards. Good luck in our challenge this week. Ingrid xx ( OSAAT Team )

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  30. HeideNovember 21, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    Beautiful, love how the butterflies pop. Saw you on MIM.
    Hugs, Heide

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  31. Lisa Winnard - TheCraftarageStudioNovember 21, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Beautiful. Love the black and white background then the splash of colour. Lovely. Lisa OSAAT DT

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  32. Kelly ONovember 22, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Hey, saw this off of MIM. I love the blue and the black. Love that the butterflies are the focal point. Love this!

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  33. TraceyNovember 23, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    Wow Tammy, so beautiful! The butterflies really pop. I love the blue one. Thanks for playing along with us this week at OSAAT, hope to see you back again soon.
    Hugs, Tracey (DT)

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  34. Mona PendletonNovember 23, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    Wow! What a gorgeous collection of cards! Those butterflies are oh so pretty and I love the splattered backgrounds! Thanks so much for joining along with Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!

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  35. crafty-stamperNovember 25, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    just popping back to say -thanks for joining us at Crafty Girls
    carol DT x

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  36. Vicki RomaineNovember 26, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Your card(s) is lovely. Thanks so much for sharing on the "Angel Wings" challenge at The Cheerful Stamp Pad.

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  37. SharonNovember 28, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    This is a gorgeous CAS card and thank you for sharing it with us at Dream Valley Challenges.
    Good luck.
    Hugs Sharon. x

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Thanks so much for stopping by and for your comments... I truly appreciate them :)
Hugs, Tammy