Hi there! It's time for an all new Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge! This week's theme is called "Just a hint of clover". Pull out your green colored supplies, create a fabulous project and share it with us!
For the focal point, I embellished with a crackled die cut butterfly which was colorized using bundled sage:
For the sentiment, a small talk sticker was used:
I created a Harlequin textured background:
I completed the card with a custom colored Crinkle Ribbon bow and a fun Typed Token:
Thanks so much for visiting! I hope you enjoyed my project and I hope you join along with theSimon Says Stamp Monday Stamp Challenge! Please be sure to visit the Simon Says Stamp Monday Stamp Challenge blog to see all the DT's fabulous inspiration!
Products Used:
Tim Holtz Idea-ology PAPER STASH FRENCH INDUSTRIAL 12 x 12
I was inspired by the color green to create a greeting card using various shades of green Distress Stain Sprays:
Admittedly, the color green is not one of my "go to" colors so I was brave and reached for the following Distress Stain Sprays: bundled sage, mowed lawn, evergreen bough and pine needles to create an inky background. For the focal point, I embellished with a crackled die cut butterfly which was colorized using bundled sage:
For the sentiment, a small talk sticker was used:
I completed the card with a custom colored Crinkle Ribbon bow and a fun Typed Token:
Thanks so much for visiting! I hope you enjoyed my project and I hope you join along with theSimon Says Stamp Monday Stamp Challenge! Please be sure to visit the Simon Says Stamp Monday Stamp Challenge blog to see all the DT's fabulous inspiration!
Be Sweet ;)
Products Used:
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain Spray bundled sage, Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain Spray mowed lawn, Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain Spray evergreen bough, Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain Spray pine needles, Tim Holtz Sizzix Layered butterfly die with texture fade, Tim Holtz Idea-olgoy small talk sticker, Tim Holtz Idea-ology Crinkle Ribbon, Tim Holtz Harlequin Layering Stencil, Tim Holtz Idea-ology 2015 Typed Tokens, Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste WHITE 8OZ Large Studio 490, Tim Holtz Idea-ology FOLIAGE Flowers Leaves Hardware Metal, Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad VINTAGE PHOTO Ranger,
Dina Wakley Ranger WHITE GESSO Media, Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain RUSTY HINGE Ranger, Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps BITTY GRUNGE Stampers Anonymous, Bazzill KRAFT Classic Paper Pack Heavy Weight 12 x 12 Cardstock, Tim Holtz Core'dinations KRAFT CORE NOSTALGIC ColorCore 6 X 6 Cardstock, Ranger Jet Black Archival Ink Pad,
62 Sweet Comments So Far:
Love the harlequin background & the crackled butterfly! I'm not a "green" person, but this gorgeous project makes me want to play along!
Love how you use the green Mona! Gorgeous texture and design! Adore The Harlequin background too!
The green is the best! This is really a dreamy card = )
Mona this is another stunning project from you. Gosh do I love the crackled butterfly and the harlekin background. Love all the fab details... Wohooooo I love your art !!!
Thank you for sharing.
Hugs from Monica... Spain
Another gorgeous piece of art Mona. Love the soft green and the crackle. You do MM so creatively. Thanks for the inspiration :)
GORGEOUS card, Mona! Every detail is an artful delight. :)
Oh boy Mona, this is just stunning!! Every time I visit you, I end up adding a dozen more things to my wish list...what a wonderful source of inspiration you are! hugs :)
Mona another stunningly beautiful card. The butterfly is just wow and the background is a perfect complement!
Stunning Mona!! You have such a pretty feminine style!!
That frosty textured butterfly is breathtaking! Your work is always so lovely!
That frosty textured butterfly is breathtaking! Your work is always so lovely!
That frosty textured butterfly is breathtaking! Your work is always so lovely!
I absolutely love this card, Mona! It is my new favorite of your's. Everything about it is beautiful!
So very beautiful!! I do love the way you create layers and the crackle effect!
Beautiful!! I do love greens and you used them so prettily with the texture and the white paint too
WOW!!! Another stunning creations Mona! Green is definitely not my go to color, but this card is absolutely gorgeous!!! Thank you for the inspiration and have a great day!
You are so amazing at adding texture to your creations. This is a stunning card~
This is absolutely stunning!! The texture is amazing!! I adore the butterfly!! Green isn't my go-to color either but you have totally rocked it!! This is fabulous!! Have a great day :)
Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Do you need me address :-) LOVE LOVE LOVE this one so much!!!
really beautiful Mona - green is not my go to color either but you make it look great!
You did amazing things with a non go-to color! Beautiful!!
stunning and luscious and wonderful!
A beautiful work! I like the textures and colors!
Love, love the green and the butterfly is gorgeous!
Your card is fabulous. Love the textured harlequin background and that butterfly.
This crackled butterfly is stunning, fabulous card Mona!!
Wonderful piece of art! Truly breathtaking ^.^
Fabulous, Mona!! Green is not my go-to color either, but you have inspired me to try it - this is so ethereal with the shading and crackle....wow! xx Lynn
Wowzers...someone will flip to receive this! It is incredibly beautiful! I love how you mixed the green tones....so pretty! The butterfly is gorgeous and love the crackled look:) Another beauty and I am looking forward to dabbling in some of these products once I receive my goodies! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
Sherrie K
Mona, as always, your work is absolutely beautiful. For green not being one of your "go to" colors - the shades of green used are lovely. The texture, butterfly and little pendant are wonderful - again - gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your art.
This is stunning, Mona! That butterfly ia amazing.
Beautiful texture and bow! Love, love, love this butterfly!
a stunning card Mona- and the sentiment is so perfect for it!
Hello Mona,
I think your project should be under glass in a case all of its own. Just BEAUTIFUL!
Such a gorgeous creation! Mona. The textures and colors are gorgeous! :)
This looks fabulous Mona, I LOVE the crackle technique on your butterfly. Looks amazing. And the color combo looks fabulous as well.
Hugs~
I love this card. The colour is just yummy and I love the texture. That butterfly is just beautiful :D
Stunning CARD! I love the colour combo, the crakle accents and the little bit of white.
Such a gorgeous card, Mona! Love the crackled butterfly! You're so good with crackle! You make me want to play with it more! Hugs, Sandra
OMG, what incredibly gorgeous detail! Love that butterfly! You are amazing, Mona!
This is awesome.
Your card is absolutely gorgeous...the greens are blended so softly and your crackled butterfly is just awesome. I love the simple sentiment. Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous work, Mona (as usual). Love how you went with the yummy minty green and you always make the color white stand out in such an amazing way. The harlequin background is stunning and I love how you incorporate so many clever techniques every time. Thanks for the inspiration!
Absolutely stunning, Mona!! I just love these colors and your beautiful techniques! That butterfly is magnificent!
Wow this is so beautiful!! Love it.
So very beautiful. I adore the crackle effect on the butterfly. I am always in awe of the amazing way you shade your colors.
First time I visit your blog and won't be the last. Your talent is amazing!
Really Gorgeous card!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stunning crackles and beautiful soft vintage colours with a super design.
Julie x
Totally gorgeous!!
Beautiful card Mona. Love the gorgeous butterfly with the fantastic finish... the background is amazing. Just a touch of green... it's perfect.
Wow! Wow! Wow!
Ofta, this is amazing! I love the background and the colors are such a perfect combination! The butterfly is so beautiful and just love the crackled look! So pretty!!!!
Sherrie K
Absolutely stunning! The background and the butterfly are breathtaking! barbarayaya
I really could just sit here and stare at this for hours! There is so much luciousness to see! I am "green with envy" over your amazing talent!
I really could just sit here and stare at this for hours! There is so much luciousness to see! I am "green with envy" over your amazing talent!
Unbelievably beautiful. I just love your projects!
this is a beauty. love the textures...love the details.
fabulous!
Breathtakingly beautiful! This is such a wonderful project and I love all the details and texture ~ just stunning!
Absolutely stunning and I love your soft shades of green!
Beautiful card. So many wonderful techniques in one project. The effect of cracking is perfect and brings a touch of drama to the card.
Regards,
Bozena
Stunning, Mona. I think your shabby chic makes are my favourites - the crackle on the butterfly is unbelievable, and I love that dyed ribbon. Beautiful!
Alison xx
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