Monday, May 8, 2017

I'm here for YOU

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 ;)
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34 comments:

  1. GretaMay 8, 2017 at 8:06 PM

    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!

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  2. Cheryl W.May 8, 2017 at 8:42 PM

    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.

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  3. Helen WallaceMay 9, 2017 at 1:29 AM

    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!

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  4. Marjan May 9, 2017 at 2:30 AM

    Beautiful cards, both of them! And so is your painting, love the loose style and how you did the vase.

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  5. Leigh PennerMay 9, 2017 at 4:08 AM

    Beautiful take on the inspiration photo, Mona!

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  6. AnonymousMay 9, 2017 at 5:05 AM

    Soft and lovely card. The blooms are gorgeous with all those rich purple tones.

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  7. LisaMay 9, 2017 at 7:12 AM

    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

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  8. MariaMay 9, 2017 at 8:45 AM

    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!

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  9. Vikki HMay 9, 2017 at 8:58 AM

    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

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  10. Julia AstonMay 9, 2017 at 3:33 PM

    What a beautiful butterfly card Mona - and your painting is just lovely! a beautiful play on light! Julia xx

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  11. Sherrie K.May 9, 2017 at 3:50 PM

    Gorgeous cards Mona! The colors are perfect together and such a great take on the sketch! Wonderful painting!! Amazing colors:)
    SHERRIE K

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  12. snappy scrappyMay 9, 2017 at 6:59 PM

    Beautiful card-GORGEOUS painting!

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  13. Val-BelleMay 10, 2017 at 2:23 AM

    Stunning colour combo on your very sweet card. :D Love your painting too so vibrant.

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  14. BirgitMay 10, 2017 at 2:55 AM

    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!

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  15. ViolaMay 10, 2017 at 3:17 AM

    An adorable oil painting! So lovely with the shadows and light, and the fresh colors.

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  16. CarmelaMay 10, 2017 at 5:51 AM

    Beautiful butterfly! I like the way you have the small rectangle with the stamped sentiment and the pennants behind it. Wonderful layout.

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  17. Ros CrawfordMay 10, 2017 at 8:48 AM

    Your card is absolutely lovely! Your painting is magnificent!!! You are incredible with your paintings!

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  18. Nancy Penir May 10, 2017 at 2:19 PM

    Lovely, clean design, Mona. Gorgeous with the text background. And speaking of gorgeous, another amazing oil!

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  19. Patty O'MalleyMay 10, 2017 at 3:23 PM

    What pretty cards, Mona! I love butterflies! Your painting is lovely.

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  20. AnonymousMay 11, 2017 at 8:12 AM

    Your paintning is wonderful !!!

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  21. laineyMay 11, 2017 at 8:36 AM

    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.

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  22. DVArtistMay 11, 2017 at 1:30 PM

    Another lovely post with beautiful art.

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  23. TLadyMay 11, 2017 at 4:59 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!!! AND a LOVELY sketch! Done PERFECTLY, I might add! ;)

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  24. Susan LankfordMay 11, 2017 at 5:01 PM

    As always, darling and sweet cards...and a beautiful painting!

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  25. gracescraps@gmail.comMay 12, 2017 at 7:23 AM

    Such beautiful cards. I adore the subtle stamped background to covey the sentiment behind the butterfly!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

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  26. Wanda CullenMay 12, 2017 at 10:36 AM

    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!

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  27. Lisa H.May 14, 2017 at 8:44 AM

    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.

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  28. GretaMay 14, 2017 at 9:29 AM

    Happy Mother's Day, Mona & congrats on the well-deserved HM at CC!

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  29. Helen F.May 14, 2017 at 8:52 PM

    Beautiful colors and lovely card design, Mona. Love the text background and that sweet butterfly.
    The oil is amazing!

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  30. Denise van DeventerMay 29, 2017 at 5:22 AM

    Your cards are beautiful Mona. Elegant, stylish and gorgeous. 😀

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  31. SamraJune 5, 2017 at 12:38 PM

    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

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  32. Lisa EltonJune 10, 2017 at 7:19 AM

    How did I miss this one!! It's lovely Mona, simple and CAS. Pretty painting too!

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  33. Marjan June 11, 2017 at 8:33 AM

    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.

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  34. StellaJune 21, 2017 at 2:14 PM

    Mona I hope you are ok...thinking of you.....X

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