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EXHIBIT A 39

Mona Pendleton | Monday, March 14, 2016 @ 8:14 PM | , , , , , ,

Hi there! I had the itch to stamp so I pulled out a Tim Holtz stamp set that may have been inked once over a year ago! I've been trying to be resourceful and use what I have already in my stash. I created a mixed media style tag featuring a trio of double layered heat embossed butterflies:
For the tag shape, I used a Spellbinders Grand die to cut a piece of upcycled corrugated cardboard which I applied some crackled texture paste to:
Once the crackled texture paste worked its' magic, various Distress Stains were randomly applied. I embellished with a piece of lace from my stash, the stamped butterflies and metal trinkets which I gave a faux enamel appearance using a combination of Distress Paint, Distress Stains and embossing powder:


I'm joining along with the following challenges: the Frilly and Funkie challenge where we are challenged to create a project featuring a trio of something: I featured a trio of butterflies as well as the Creative Carte Blanche where the creative adventure challenge is to create a project using lace, metal and corrugated paper:
Thanks so much for stopping by ~ I hope you have a great week!
Be Sweet ;)
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39 Sweet Comments So Far:

Greta 1 said...

The texture paste on the corrugated cardboard is fabulous, Mona, & I love the gorgeous butterflies & touch of lace!

Lisa Elton 2 said...

A terrific mix of textures Mona, this is fabulous!

Jill Norwood 3 said...

Mona I love this! The butterflies are so pretty and make s nice contrast with the corrugated cardboard! Gorgeous my dear!!!

Val-Belle 4 said...

Ohhhh I just love this. I have a thing for butterflies and I love the look of corrugated card with the paste. So pretty and grungy at the same time. This is beautiful.

Helen Wallace 5 said...

A wonderful amalgam of grunge and elegance. Beautiful creating. TFS

Ros Crawford 6 said...

Oh it's gorgeous!

Pamellia 7 said...

Gorgeous Mona! I love the effect of the crackle texture on the corrugated cardboard, and your butterflies are beautiful! hugs :)

Lisa 8 said...

Wow, this is stunning, Mona!! I love the crackle on the corrugated cardboard!! The texture is amazing!! And what gorgeous butterflies!! Love this!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
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alexandra s.m. 9 said...

Yummy texture! I love the contrasts and your piece is both unique and absolutely gorgeous!

Sherrie K. 10 said...

Wow, what a gorgeous tag! I LOVE the corrugated cardboard with the crackled texture paste~the distressed inks look so cool. The butterflies are just beautiful~LOVE, LOVE this!!!
Have a super day!
Sherrie K

Marjan 11 said...

That corrugated board works so well with the stains and crackles! It's a gorgeous tag!

Julia Aston 12 said...

What a sweet tag! love the cardboard base and all the wonderful crackle - love the pink grunge rust and pretty butterflies!

stampingbowd 13 said...

LOVE the pinks on this! Gorgeous butterflies! This is a stunning tag!

Candy C 14 said...

Hi Mona! I think I would have known this was your piece even without seeing your name. :) I so love your feminine touch to your shabby art style. Your butterflies are wonderful! I love their little shabby metal bodies! I also love your white crackled background right on top of the kraft corrugated paper. The pink hues and ribbon are the perfect accent color for this! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Creative Carte Blanche.

Stella 15 said...

What I love about this is the contrast of corrugated cardboard and the subtle look of the butterflies. It looks elegant but not too girly. A fab mix of texture and supplies!

SewPaperPaint 16 said...

Really pretty, Mona! Love the crackle over the cardboard and those white butterflies!

Patty O'Malley 17 said...

What a pretty tag, Mona! I love all the TH items used!

MackieMade Paper Creations 18 said...

Love those butterflies ! And that corrugated panel is the perfect backdrop!

Katie Ann Brooks 19 said...

So petty, I love the frills!

Cheryl W. 20 said...

Oooooh, another beautiful creation, Mona! That's not just any old tag - it's a piece of art!!

Anonymous 21 said...

Gorgeous Mona!

Mrs.B 22 said...

A beautiful tag Mona, love the mix of contrasting textures with those gorgeous butterflies.
Avril xx

Mrs.B 23 said...

A beautiful tag Mona, love the mix of contrasting textures with those gorgeous butterflies.
Avril xx

Annette Green 24 said...

Oh Mona, this is stunning! I love the crackled texture paste effect so much on the corrugated, and those enamel-looking butterflies are genius! The piece has such a feminine shabby feel. I just love it! Thanks for joining us at Creative Carte Blanche.

Unknown 25 said...

BEAUTIFUL. INCREDIBLE. A Breathtaking jump start to spring and makes me feel ready for Easter. LOVELY Mona. Xj.

Zoe Hillman 26 said...

Gorgeous Mona! I love the texture paste on the corrugated card and those lovely trio of butterflies! Thanks for joining us at Frilly & Funkie for the "Make it a trio" challenge. :)

Astrid Maclean 27 said...

Fabulous piece, I am totally loving this! Gorgeous textures and crackle!

Petra Swart 28 said...

WOW, Mona, just gorgeous!!!! Love your beautiful butterflies!!!! TFS.

Cheryl Grigsby 29 said...

This is elegant, Mona. I love every detail, but I especially love the texture. I want to touch this and inspect it closely, it draws you in. Fabulous!

Cara 30 said...

Beautiful piece, I love the way you used the corregated card and the butterflies are gorgeous. Cara x

Glenda Buster 31 said...

So very creative! Lovely!!

SueC 32 said...

Lovely tag Mona, the butterlfies are beautiful ! Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Sue C x

Sue Lelli 33 said...

LOVE everything about this BEAUTIFUL tag! True Mona style!

Susan 34 said...

I SO love this piece, Mona! It is so shabby chic - love the colors and the composition, especially those lovely butterflies! Thanks so much for joining us at Creative Carte Blanche! Can't wait to see more of your work in the future!

FiestyCrafter (Tina) 35 said...

First, thank you for all your kind comments :o)
Gorgeous tag! The mixture of textures look fabulous. Love the soft color palette, it keeps the metal pieces looking soft :o)

Davi 36 said...

Zowie Mona this is GORGEOUS!! I love all the wonderful texture and the beautiful pink butterflies :) Wow!! Hope you have a GREAT week...

Aleksandra 37 said...

I love your project Mona! The mix of textures is gorgeous and I love the colors. It's unbeleivable how those hard metal pieces can become so soft and gentle.

Have a great day!
Aleksandra

Linda Ledbetter 38 said...

Mona, this is just gorgeous! Don't you love pulling out something you've been storing for months, and creating something fabulous?? Great job, and thanks so much for sharing it at Creative Carte Blanche!

Jenny Marples 39 said...

LOVING those layered butterflies and the wonderful crackle texturing. Thank you so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Jenny x


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