Tuesday, January 31, 2017

birthday wishes

Hi there! Today I have a few projects to share. I'm joining along with this week's PTI Make It Monday challenge where Lexi is challenging us to create a project using pattern play with die cut silhouettes. I made two similar cards featuring the beautiful PTI Life is Beautiful butterfly die along with fun papers from the Twig Wreath paper collection. The first card up is for my dear DIL April who is celebrating her 28th birthday today:

The next one is for my dear sister Marlene:

For sketch inspiration, I'm joining along with this week's Sketch Saturday challenge:
I've also been practicing painting Gary Jenkins style roses. This is oil on an 8" x 8" canvas panel:

I'm linking my painting to Paint Party Friday and 30 in 30 day 30:
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Be Sweet ;)
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42 comments:

  1. JFMJanuary 31, 2017 at 6:25 PM

    Mona, between your die cut creations and your fabulous paintings, I am overwhelmed at your talent!!!

    Absolutely stunning!!!

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  2. LisaJanuary 31, 2017 at 6:27 PM

    Your cards are so gorgeous, Mona!! I love the papers you used and the pretty butterflies!! The roses are amazing!! Wow!! I love the colors!! Stunning my friend!! I love it!! Have a great evening!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  3. snappy scrappyJanuary 31, 2017 at 6:59 PM

    Gorgeous cards!!! AMAZING painting!!!!

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  4. Lisa EltonJanuary 31, 2017 at 7:01 PM

    Both of your cards are lovely Mona, but your painting wins my heart today!! Beautiful pink blooms!

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  5. lexiJanuary 31, 2017 at 7:18 PM

    beautiful cards and painting, too!! i really love how you layered two patterns for the butterflies! thanks for playing make it monday!!

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  6. Melanie Ann MacKenzieJanuary 31, 2017 at 7:24 PM

    Mona...your cards are just so beautiful and your painting...well...sublimely lovely. Wonderful roses.

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  7. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 31, 2017 at 9:31 PM

    You are so versatile, Mona, the cards and your paintings are of the highest quality.
    So talented.

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  8. Cheryl W.January 31, 2017 at 9:58 PM

    Beautiful cards, but that painting...oh, my goodness...it's stunning! Your roses look ethereal - so delicate and lovely. I just wanted to sit and look at it. For hours.

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  9. Sue Lelli January 31, 2017 at 11:04 PM

    Pretty cards! LOVE the roses!

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  10. Denise van DeventerFebruary 1, 2017 at 12:19 AM

    Beautiful cards Mona and loving your painting! Roses are always so pretty and you really do them justice! ;-)
    Hope you are well and happy....think of you often! xx

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  11. AndrejaFebruary 1, 2017 at 1:58 AM

    WoW Mona, your painting are amazing :-))
    And you made such a beautiful cards with butterfly.
    Hugs, Andreja

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  12. Val-BelleFebruary 1, 2017 at 2:18 AM

    Lovely simple and very elegant cards Mona. I want to make a stash of cards to keep on hand but never seem to get around to it. Maybe this year. Another gorgeous painting too. You are very busy <3

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  13. Ros CrawfordFebruary 1, 2017 at 3:01 AM

    Your cards are so pretty! I adore your painting... The colours are beautiful!

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  14. Helen WallaceFebruary 1, 2017 at 3:38 AM

    Bright and pretty cards Mona. Love the florals. Your deft touches with the brush have created another glorious piece of Art. Stunning work.

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  15. Marcia HillFebruary 1, 2017 at 4:23 AM

    Lovely, lovely cards Mona! Your papers are just perfect with those butterflies and really like the layout of your cards too!! And of course your painting wins hands down...STUNNING!! :0)

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  16. Christine LFebruary 1, 2017 at 5:02 AM

    Your cards are both beautiful Mona.... but of course, my favourite is the PINK - no surprise there.. lol! Such a fabulous painting too..

    Big hugs
    Christine x

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  17. SamraFebruary 1, 2017 at 6:44 AM

    What a fun set of cards Mona and the painting is simply marvelous! Love those gorgeous colors.
    Hugs
    Samra
    Paper Talk with Samra

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  18. LynnFebruary 1, 2017 at 8:45 AM

    What a sweet card! Great design to showcase a larger diecut. I'm so going to try this. More lovely roses! Love these!

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  19. MariaFebruary 1, 2017 at 9:48 AM

    Such lovely cards with the butterflies and pretty papers, Mona!! And, gorgeous painting with the gorgeous pink roses!!

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  20. Valerie-JaelFebruary 1, 2017 at 10:26 AM

    The cards are gorgeous, and those roses - wonderful! Hugs, Valerie

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  21. Petra SwartFebruary 1, 2017 at 12:45 PM

    WOW, your two butterfly cards are simply stunning, Mona!!!! Love the patterned papers!!! The painted roses are soooooo beautiful!!!! TFS.
    Have a great day!!!
    Hugz

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2017 at 4:56 PM

    Beautiful card, love the roses. Thanks for joining us at Sketch Saturday!

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  23. Patty O'MalleyFebruary 1, 2017 at 5:25 PM

    Beautiful cards, Mona! Love the painting!

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  24. GretaFebruary 1, 2017 at 10:24 PM

    Love all the colors in your painting, Mona--gorgeous roses! Wonderful layout for the cards & perfect die cuts to use with printed paper!

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  25. Beth Norman-RobertsFebruary 1, 2017 at 11:09 PM

    Your cards are lovely. It's always a treat when someone posts the same card in two different colours. You do an amazing job at painting. How I enjoy having them pop into my e-mail.

    http://sunflowers-dragonflies.ca

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2017 at 5:50 AM

    Beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at Sketch Saturday!

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  27. Julia AstonFebruary 2, 2017 at 6:44 AM

    What a great look with the die cut over the patterned paper Mona! Two beautiful butterfly cards - and your roses are so lovely! Hope you are well - I'm am recovering nicely from my back surgery and am enjoying retirement - so much more time to craft!! Julia xx

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  28. JoaniePFebruary 2, 2017 at 8:15 AM

    Gorgeous! Mona, how did you start painting? Did you use a video?

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  29. Nancy Penir February 2, 2017 at 9:02 AM

    Just love visiting you, always treated to Gorgeous paintings! The cards are lovely, but the real treat is your stunning painted creations! Colors are breathtaking!

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  30. StellaFebruary 2, 2017 at 12:45 PM

    Youyr cards ar elovely; I especially love the one you made for your sister Marlene. The colours.....wow! Your paintred roses are gorgeous!

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  31. Helen F.February 2, 2017 at 1:31 PM

    Beautiful patterned paper butterfly cards
    and AWESOME painting, Mona!

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  32. paperkicksFebruary 2, 2017 at 6:09 PM

    Beautiful cards, Mona! Love the patterned papers...they work so well, and the large butterfly die makes it possible to make sense of the pattern. Well done! Also, love your gorgeous paintings! So soft...I'll just bet they were fun to paint!

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  33. DVArtistFebruary 2, 2017 at 9:17 PM

    Mona these are just beautiful. The butterfly cutouts and the painting.

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  34. Susan LankfordFebruary 3, 2017 at 8:55 AM

    How sweet your cards are, Mona! I love that you often make more than one...so smart! And of course the roses are beautiful...really like the soft color.

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  35. Diana KFebruary 4, 2017 at 7:21 AM

    First, your cards are gorgeous and so inspired for the challenge. Second, fell off my chair. Your painting is amazingly beautiful and the colours make my teeth ache - that's how sweet they are.

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  36. SkraterFebruary 4, 2017 at 6:16 PM

    What amazing creations!!! thanks for sharing them with us.

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  37. DaviFebruary 4, 2017 at 9:35 PM

    Beautiful cards Mona! I love the butterfly in the prints and isn't amazing how different they look in different colors! You painting is beautiful! I love the pinks and greys with the touch of wine! Have a wonderful week :)

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  38. Joyously NoelleFebruary 5, 2017 at 5:27 AM

    Lovely set of butterfly cards!

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  39. Studio KaufmannFebruary 6, 2017 at 5:39 AM

    Your die cut images are so pretty and I love your roses.
    Happy PPF

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  40. JeanFebruary 6, 2017 at 4:17 PM

    Simply stunning!

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  41. Nora NollFebruary 9, 2017 at 8:29 AM

    Oh how lovely!!! I like the pretty butterfly cards and the amazing painting!!

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  42. SusiFebruary 13, 2017 at 11:32 AM

    Wow! Another stunning floral painting.

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