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Mona Pendleton | Monday, May 8, 2017 @ 7:38 PM | Oil Painting , PTI

Hi! Today I'm joining along with the PTI Make It Monday challenge where the challenge is: background stamping using a sentiment.

I made two of the same cards using two different sentiments from the PTI Round and Round stamp set. The first one is for my dear sister Marlene who is always in my thoughts and prayers:

The second card is for my sweet step daughter Meredith who will be turning 20 next week:

Both feature a double layered PTI Life Is Beautiful butterfly:

Up next is an 8" x 10" oil painting inspired by Daniel Edmondson:

For card sketch inspiration, I'm joining along with the MOJO Monday challenge:

as well as the Curtain Call Inspiration challenge: where the theme is Flutter:

I'm linking my painting to this week's Paint Party Friday site:

Many thanks for stopping by!
Be Sweet ;)

34 Sweet Comments So Far:

Greta said...: Gorgeous color combo & wonderful use of the sketch, Mona! The double butterfly with the pearl embellishment is stunning! Love seeing that the technique works so well with small sentiment stamps--more of what I have. Thanks for the inspiration! Your painting has so much interest & the colors are beautiful! You're a talented painter!; Reply May 8, 2017 at 8:06 PM
Cheryl W. said...: Your cards are so pretty and so thoughtful. I really do love that butterfly die with its double layer. Your painting is wonderful, too. Your flowers remind me a little of the Sweet Williams that grow in my flower beds.; Reply May 8, 2017 at 8:42 PM
Helen Wallace said...: Beautiful cards Mona - you are the Queen of crisp, clean and elegant. Love the pearl centre on the double butterfly. Your painting reminds me of some flowers that used to grow in my Mother's cottage garden. Gorgeous!; Reply May 9, 2017 at 1:29 AM
Marjan said...: Beautiful cards, both of them! And so is your painting, love the loose style and how you did the vase.; Reply May 9, 2017 at 2:30 AM
Leigh Penner said...: Beautiful take on the inspiration photo, Mona!; Reply May 9, 2017 at 4:08 AM
Anonymous said...: Soft and lovely card. The blooms are gorgeous with all those rich purple tones.; Reply May 9, 2017 at 5:05 AM
Lisa said...: Your cards are so gorgeous, Mona!! I love the colors and the beautiful butterflies!! Perfect take on the sketch!! And wow!! Your painting is absolutely stunning!! The flowers are gorgeous and I love how you painted the vase!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts; Reply May 9, 2017 at 7:12 AM
Maria said...: Gorgeous card with the pretty butterfly! And, wonderful text background! Your painting is amazing with the lovely flowers! Love all the green and sweet cherries, too!; Reply May 9, 2017 at 8:45 AM
Vikki H said...: Thanks for using Life is Beautiful, a reminder of that gorgeous set. Your cards are well designed and I'm fond of your color choices. I appreciate your extra art that you feature in your blog. It's so beautiful; Reply May 9, 2017 at 8:58 AM
Julia Aston said...: What a beautiful butterfly card Mona - and your painting is just lovely! a beautiful play on light! Julia xx; Reply May 9, 2017 at 3:33 PM
Sherrie K. said...: Gorgeous cards Mona! The colors are perfect together and such a great take on the sketch! Wonderful painting!! Amazing colors:)
SHERRIE K; Reply May 9, 2017 at 3:50 PM
snappy scrappy said...: Beautiful card-GORGEOUS painting!; Reply May 9, 2017 at 6:59 PM
Val-Belle said...: Stunning colour combo on your very sweet card. :D Love your painting too so vibrant.; Reply May 10, 2017 at 2:23 AM
Birgit said...: Love the soft color combo you used and that fabulous layered design. What a great design for any type of card! The button you used on the butterflies is icing on the cake. So pretty!; Reply May 10, 2017 at 2:55 AM
Viola said...: An adorable oil painting! So lovely with the shadows and light, and the fresh colors.; Reply May 10, 2017 at 3:17 AM
Carmela said...: Beautiful butterfly! I like the way you have the small rectangle with the stamped sentiment and the pennants behind it. Wonderful layout.; Reply May 10, 2017 at 5:51 AM
Ros Crawford said...: Your card is absolutely lovely! Your painting is magnificent!!! You are incredible with your paintings!; Reply May 10, 2017 at 8:48 AM
Nancy Penir said...: Lovely, clean design, Mona. Gorgeous with the text background. And speaking of gorgeous, another amazing oil!; Reply May 10, 2017 at 2:19 PM
Patty O'Malley said...: What pretty cards, Mona! I love butterflies! Your painting is lovely.; Reply May 10, 2017 at 3:23 PM
Anonymous said...: Your paintning is wonderful !!!; Reply May 11, 2017 at 8:12 AM
lainey said...: Mona, I love your color combination! I can't tell - is Spring Rain or Aqua Mist and Lilac Grace? Just beautiful with the butterfly, stitching and banners.; Reply May 11, 2017 at 8:36 AM
DVArtist said...: Another lovely post with beautiful art.; Reply May 11, 2017 at 1:30 PM
TLady said...: BEAUTIFUL!!! AND a LOVELY sketch! Done PERFECTLY, I might add! ;); Reply May 11, 2017 at 4:59 PM
Susan Lankford said...: As always, darling and sweet cards...and a beautiful painting!; Reply May 11, 2017 at 5:01 PM
gracescraps@gmail.com said...: Such beautiful cards. I adore the subtle stamped background to covey the sentiment behind the butterfly!! ~ Blessings, Tracey; Reply May 12, 2017 at 7:23 AM
Wanda Cullen said...: Your creations are always fabulous and this is no exception! Love the sentiment background and your beautiful colors! So glad you joined us at Mojo Monday!; Reply May 12, 2017 at 10:36 AM
Lisa H. said...: MONA!!! so happy to see you linking up to the curtain call challenge. I love your sweet butterfly card. the colors are gorgeous. great work.; Reply May 14, 2017 at 8:44 AM
Greta said...: Happy Mother's Day, Mona & congrats on the well-deserved HM at CC!; Reply May 14, 2017 at 9:29 AM
Helen F. said...: Beautiful colors and lovely card design, Mona. Love the text background and that sweet butterfly.
The oil is amazing!; Reply May 14, 2017 at 8:52 PM
Denise van Deventer said...: Your cards are beautiful Mona. Elegant, stylish and gorgeous. 😀; Reply May 29, 2017 at 5:22 AM
Samra said...: Your card is stunning and painting is a masterpiece! I hope all is well on your end...Have a great day!
Hugs
Samra
Paper Talk with Samra; Reply June 5, 2017 at 12:38 PM
Lisa Elton said...: How did I miss this one!! It's lovely Mona, simple and CAS. Pretty painting too!; Reply June 10, 2017 at 7:19 AM
Marjan said...: A lovely and beautifil card! I have been following you for an long time and love to see the changes in style. Hope you are well too, haven't seen much of you on your blog lately.; Reply June 11, 2017 at 8:33 AM
Stella said...: Mona I hope you are ok...thinking of you.....X; Reply June 21, 2017 at 2:14 PM