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My Beautiful Girl 52

Hi there! We are still experiencing beautiful weather here in Phoenix so I've been out hiking and biking. I really don't care for the cold especially when it makes my toes and fingertips go numb when riding. Anyways, I had some time to play so I made a layout and a card to share. I've been having fun, playing with the new digital Pink Paislee Family Matters Paper Pack. For the layout, I kept the original 12" x 12" size and printed on 8 1/5" x 11" paper. That is my sweet sister Tina in the photo and the photo was taken about 52 years ago! Time sure flies! I am going to put this layout in a shadowbox type frame and give it to my sister as a gift :) She looks so sweet!

A crafty girl can NEVER have TOO many butterflies, right? I'm lovin' the Spellbinders Wonderful Wings set that comes with FIVE sets of gorgeous butterflies:

For sketch inspiration, I referred to a fun sketch from My Creative Sketches:

For those of you who prefer card making, I made a card using the same patterned paper EXCEPT, I reduced the size to 50% before printing.

Those beautiful stamped flower image on the left hand side is from the Pink Paislee Butterfly Garden ~ Impressions Clear Stamps and the sentiment is from the Waltzingmouse Blessed by You set:

Thank you very much for visiting today! I hope you may feel inspired to create! Be Sweet!

52 Sweet Comments So Far:

Crystal said...: Gloriously beautiful project Mona! Absolutely divine! I'm totally speechless!; Reply November 26, 2011 at 1:58 AM
Ros said...: Oh what gorgeous papers ... and what beautiful creations ... both your card and LO ... and yes your sister looks so sweet ... She will love this ... I can't imagine getting something like this ... a treasure; Reply November 26, 2011 at 2:32 AM
Sue Lelli said...: GORGEOUS, Mona! LOVE those SB butterflies and LOVE the colors of the papers! Beautiful LO and FAB card! LOVE how you mixed the patterns!; Reply November 26, 2011 at 4:47 AM
Cindy Haffner said...: Oh Mona your girl and work are BREATHTAKING!!~; Reply November 26, 2011 at 6:32 AM
Monia - Monika Jakubowska said...: Gogeous LO and beautiful card! I love your butterflies :); Reply November 26, 2011 at 6:50 AM
GabrielleH said...: OMG, Mona! Absolutely incredible project! This will surely bring your sis to tears!; Reply November 26, 2011 at 7:39 AM
~amy~ said...: What a gorgeous layout...super fabulous giftie! Your card is soooo pretty!; Reply November 26, 2011 at 7:52 AM
Lisa Elton said...: Tina will treasure this Mona!!! What a beautiful keepsake for her. Your card is pretty, love the sweet polka dot butterfly front and center!; Reply November 26, 2011 at 7:53 AM
AimeeOh said...: Stunning card and LO, Mona! I love this beautiful vintage look! So many gorgeous details and that paper really is incredible! TFS!; Reply November 26, 2011 at 7:55 AM
Gale Evans said...: Mona, this is a vintage work of art! My jaw just dropped and I fell out of my chair at the same time! Wow! I love all your die cut butterflies and the gorgeous vintage DP! Both the card and the LO will be cherished by your sister for ever! WOW!; Reply November 26, 2011 at 8:10 AM
*Michaela* said...: Oh, that is so beautiful Mona! I just love the soft colors and I am sure your sister will love it!
Hugs,
Michaela; Reply November 26, 2011 at 8:31 AM
Dawnll said...: How beautiful and such a personalized gift to give-love how you reduced to a 8-1/2 x 11 size and then made a card. Your so creative; Reply November 26, 2011 at 8:39 AM
Pammy said...: Mon! This is an incredible gift!! True art! Your sister will be so happy!; Reply November 26, 2011 at 9:01 AM
Chris said...: Wow, Mona, I really think this is one of your most beautiful projects ever! Magazine cover worthy! Love the vintage theme with these beautiful papers and butterflies! Your sister will be blown away!; Reply November 26, 2011 at 9:33 AM
Sue Hester said...: Breathtaking! Both the layout and your card are incredible, Mona!; Reply November 26, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Jeanne J. said...: Mona, I love the vintage photo and the beaturiful lace trim! A work of art and a fantastic memory captured!; Reply November 26, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Laural said...: Phenomenal project!!! Love the papers used! So neat that you can print as much as you want and at any size! This is another vintage masterpiece! Your sister will love it!; Reply November 26, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Sue Nader said...: Stunning and beyond incredible, Mona!!! This should be published! So many incredible details!!! Love those beautiful butterflies and the gorgeous DP! thanks for sharing and I hope you have a fun weekend!; Reply November 26, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Nancy L said...: Amazing creation Mona!!! I just love your beautiful layout! Neat photo and I love the lace border! This is a masterpiece!; Reply November 26, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Deb Hickman said...: I love this LO, absolutely stunning, such a sweet photo. Gorgeous card too. Have a good weekend.xxx; Reply November 26, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Mercedes said...: Oh Mona, this is so breathtaking! Wow, I love the gorgeous papers and the dear photo! What a treat to see! Your sister will adore it!; Reply November 26, 2011 at 1:51 PM
RobinH said...: Wow, your layout and matching card are fabulous, Mona! Tina is lucky to have such a talented sister!; Reply November 26, 2011 at 1:58 PM
Unknown said...: So many yummy things to look at here.. I just love all your butterflies.. We did a lot of bike riding by the ocean this week. I am really feeling it in my backside if you know what I mean..

Hugs, Linda; Reply November 26, 2011 at 4:04 PM
Diane Jaquay said...: STUNNING, Mona! Both the layout and card are definitely GASP worthy!; Reply November 26, 2011 at 4:17 PM
Heather Rogers said...: Both LO and card is beautiful. That digi paper is so pretty. I do love those SB butterflies too. :)
Hugs~; Reply November 26, 2011 at 5:37 PM
Beate said...: Mona, your card and page look amazing! I love the lace you added on the layout!
Hugs and smiles; Reply November 26, 2011 at 5:37 PM
Angie Hewitt said...: Mona, your card and LO are absolutely stunning!!! So vintage and beautiful!!! The papers are really amazing! I need to give digital paper collections a try? Thanks for the inspiration!!!; Reply November 26, 2011 at 7:58 PM
Mara Campbell said...: I totally agree, you can never have too many butterflies!! Gorgeous layout and card, Mona! And we are having great weather, too. Been doing a lot of walking, I love it!; Reply November 26, 2011 at 9:47 PM
MeredithS said...: Another stunning creation! A true work of art!! Love the vintage papers and those fabulous butterflies!; Reply November 26, 2011 at 11:38 PM
Ashley said...: Mona, what can I say but this is absolutely mind blowingly beautiful! WOW!; Reply November 27, 2011 at 12:04 AM
Fiona said...: Mona, absolutely incredible creations! That paper is gorgeous and I love how you gave it an even more vintage feel with the distressing! I love these pretty butterflies and the beautiful hardware! Sweet photo of your sister too! Thanks for making my morning!; Reply November 27, 2011 at 12:24 AM
Unknown said...: I LOVE your layout and thanks for providing the sketch. I haven't gone the digital route yet but this inspires me to and you certainly used the collection to its fullest, love those butterflies too! What a lucky sis you have! :D; Reply November 27, 2011 at 8:41 AM
HeatherCz said...: Incredible layout and card!!! That digital paper looks great! Never thought it could look like that! I'll have to give it a try! Love the pretty butterflies and all the sweet vintage embellishments! Great photo of your sis too! She will adore this gift!; Reply November 27, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Unknown said...: What a sweet layout and beautiful card! Love the sweet photo of Tina and the lovely papers are perfect with it!; Reply November 27, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Donna H said...: Love both of these, Mona! Wow, such a beautiful vintage design! Love the DP so very much! I will have to give the digitial stuff a try! Thanks!; Reply November 27, 2011 at 2:23 PM
Shirley said...: You should give her the card with the framed page! Beautiful and what a keepsake!; Reply November 27, 2011 at 5:31 PM
Penny said...: Very cool card and layout Mona! Love the vintage look and the pretty DP! I really must try those digital papers! Looks very versatile!; Reply November 27, 2011 at 8:22 PM
Sam Marsdon said...: Wow, Mona! Absolutely gorgeous and incredible project! Your sister will treasure this forever!; Reply November 28, 2011 at 12:02 AM
Pauline said...: Amazing layout Mona, these papers are gorgeous! Love the butterflies and the detailing of the pretty lace and stitching! Beautiful matching card too, simply stunning.; Reply November 28, 2011 at 12:04 AM
Trudy said...: So amazing, Mona! Phenomenal project that will be an eternal keepsake for your dear sis! Love the B/W photo and the beautiful colours of your digital DP! Love the different sized patterns you used on the LO and the card! Love the gorgeous vintage distressing and the beautiful butterflies as well! Indeed, this may well be your most beautiful project ever!; Reply November 28, 2011 at 12:13 AM
Ashley said...: So beautiful, Mona! Absolutely breathtaking card and layout!!! Your sister will cherish this forever!; Reply November 28, 2011 at 6:15 AM
Anonymous said...: Mona, this is so incredible!! What a beautiful treasure for your sister! Love that vintage photo surrounded by your gorgeous vintage design! Those butterflies are just perfect! TFS!; Reply November 28, 2011 at 7:53 AM
Davi said...: WOW WOW Mona I think these are absolutely FABulous!! Such a beautiful Lo and tribute to your sweet sis! So many wonderful elements to show off her pic. The card is equally beautiful. I love all the butterflies you have used :); Reply November 28, 2011 at 8:16 AM
Erica said...: Mona, this is so amazing! Vintage and girlie!!!! I absolutely love these digital papers; I'll definitely be getting these!!! Your sister will adore this gift!; Reply November 28, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Angi Barrs said...: Adorable and sweet creations. Love the beautiful butterflies. :); Reply November 28, 2011 at 9:46 AM
GinaB said...: Incredibly gorgeous masterpiece, Mona! I love how you used two sizes of these beautiful papers!!! I just love your vintage designs!!!; Reply November 28, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Victoria M said...: Absolutely stunning!!!!! One of your best cards and layouts ever!!!!; Reply November 28, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Denise B said...: Gorgeous set Mona! Love the vintage theme with these beautiful papers and butterflies! You are so incredibly talented!; Reply November 28, 2011 at 3:42 PM
Mirna said...: Incredible project, Mona!!! Love these gorgeous papers! I think its so interesting that you can print as many as you like and vary the pattern size!! I'll have to look into this! Your sister will be floored with how beautiful these are! Thanks for sharing with us!; Reply November 28, 2011 at 3:46 PM
Julia Young said...: This makes me so happy!!! I'm speechless! So much beauty in one place!!! Your sister is lucky and you are talented!!!! Huzzah!; Reply November 28, 2011 at 7:32 PM
Ruth S said...: What beautiful projects Mona - I love your sweet layering and the butterflies are show-stoppers ;)
Thanks for the inspiration!
Hope you're enjoying a few more cycle rides before the weather gets too chilly, Rx; Reply November 29, 2011 at 3:46 AM
Alison said...: Wow, Mona, another stunning creation! A true work of art!! Your sister surely loved it!; Reply November 29, 2011 at 10:25 AM