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 ;)
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 ;)
39 Sweet Comments So Far:
The texture paste on the corrugated cardboard is fabulous, Mona, & I love the gorgeous butterflies & touch of lace!
A terrific mix of textures Mona, this is fabulous!
Mona I love this! The butterflies are so pretty and make s nice contrast with the corrugated cardboard! Gorgeous my dear!!!
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.
A wonderful amalgam of grunge and elegance. Beautiful creating. TFS
Oh it's gorgeous!
Gorgeous Mona! I love the effect of the crackle texture on the corrugated cardboard, and your butterflies are beautiful! hugs :)
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
A Mermaid's Crafts
Yummy texture! I love the contrasts and your piece is both unique and absolutely gorgeous!
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
That corrugated board works so well with the stains and crackles! It's a gorgeous tag!
What a sweet tag! love the cardboard base and all the wonderful crackle - love the pink grunge rust and pretty butterflies!
LOVE the pinks on this! Gorgeous butterflies! This is a stunning tag!
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.
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!
Really pretty, Mona! Love the crackle over the cardboard and those white butterflies!
What a pretty tag, Mona! I love all the TH items used!
Love those butterflies ! And that corrugated panel is the perfect backdrop!
So petty, I love the frills!
Oooooh, another beautiful creation, Mona! That's not just any old tag - it's a piece of art!!
Gorgeous Mona!
A beautiful tag Mona, love the mix of contrasting textures with those gorgeous butterflies.
Avril xx
A beautiful tag Mona, love the mix of contrasting textures with those gorgeous butterflies.
Avril xx
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.
BEAUTIFUL. INCREDIBLE. A Breathtaking jump start to spring and makes me feel ready for Easter. LOVELY Mona. Xj.
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. :)
Fabulous piece, I am totally loving this! Gorgeous textures and crackle!
WOW, Mona, just gorgeous!!!! Love your beautiful butterflies!!!! TFS.
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!
Beautiful piece, I love the way you used the corregated card and the butterflies are gorgeous. Cara x
So very creative! Lovely!!
Lovely tag Mona, the butterlfies are beautiful ! Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Sue C x
LOVE everything about this BEAUTIFUL tag! True Mona style!
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!
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)
Zowie Mona this is GORGEOUS!! I love all the wonderful texture and the beautiful pink butterflies :) Wow!! Hope you have a GREAT week...
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
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!
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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