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Bold Butterfly GIU Day 4

 
 Hello Friends

 Can you believe it is Thursday already? Where did the week go? I wanted to take a moment to say a big thank you for all of your sweet comments. Also a big welcome to my new followers :) I am honored that your are choosing to follow me in blog land.

Now on to my cards :) If you did not know already I love butterflies. They are so pretty and delicate. I love this big bold butterfly stamp from Donna Downey. I made two different cards with it using white embossing powder. The top one I used with vellum and fussy cut my butterfly out. The second card I stamped directly on to kraft card and kept it pretty simple.


I really love kraft and white together it looks so clean and pretty. I added some turquoise rhinestones to finish off the cards.

I can't believe tomorrow is my last day of GIU the week has gone so fast. Thanks so much for stopping by I will see you all tomorrow.


Mandi xox

Stamps - Bold Butterfly, Feather Flight & God's Timing

Comments

  1. 2sunsAugust 7, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    This butterfly is exquisite. Don't think I've seen it before. Both cards are awesome. Love the turquoise.

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  2. Lucinde | LucilightAugust 7, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    Love the vellum butterfly! Great cards :)

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  3. Kris BAugust 7, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    Beautiful CAS cards! Gorgeous butterfly and I love the added gems! Love the quote on the second!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 7, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    I love both of these cards. The kraft is clean and sleek and the turquoise is beautiful,

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  5. Life of a Caffeinated MomAugust 7, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    I think both of these cards are so pretty. The gems are a great touch. I am getting so much inspiration from you this week.

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  6. Sue DAugust 7, 2014 at 2:54 PM

    Very pretty with the white embossing powder.

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  7. Waving My WandAugust 7, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    Yes! Love kraft and white too. I should do more of it. Lovely cards Mandi, as always!

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  8. RubyAugust 7, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    One of my favourite colour schemes. Beautiful cards.

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  9. CynthiaAugust 7, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    Both designs are lovely, Mandi. I'm especially fond of the white embossing on Kraft.

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  10. Denise BryantAugust 7, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    Gorgeous cards! I have never noticed that butterfly before... have to check it out! I love the beautiful design in the wings, and it is stunning embossed in white!

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  11. cghundleyAugust 7, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    These cards are so pretty
    and that velum butterfly
    looks delightful!
    Carla from Utah

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  12. KCAugust 7, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    I hate butterflies...but these are beautiful! I just love kraft backgrounds!

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  13. KarenladdAugust 7, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    Another gorgeous project! I agree that kraft and white look amazing! The blue rhinestones add just the right touch of color

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  14. Rubeena I.August 7, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    You're making me want to collect butterfly stuff! :)

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  15. JanisAugust 7, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    Love your butterflies done in white. Simply beautiful!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  16. sharon gAugust 8, 2014 at 2:10 AM

    The greys look so gorgeous with the blue. What a great look for a delicate card.

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  17. SherylKAugust 8, 2014 at 2:33 AM

    Yep....knew that Mandi loves butterflies. I love the white with Kraft paper too. It's so crisp. GIU weeks goes by so so fast. It's fun.

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  18. Berina RGAAugust 8, 2014 at 2:47 AM

    this is such a cute butterfly... love them both... grey PP is very nice...
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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  19. michelegeorgernAugust 8, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    Very nice. I especially love the vellum and white butterfly!

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  20. Christina's CreationsAugust 8, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    Ooh, so pretty. I like the delicate blue rhinestones, gives it some shine without overtaking the cards. :)

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  21. GaylynnAugust 8, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    Oh my, beautiful work with this great big butterfly. Congrats again. Fun week of projects. :)

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  22. Jodi C.August 8, 2014 at 5:30 PM

    The first commenter has it exactly right.....these are exquisite!!! Wow!

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  23. CrystalAugust 9, 2014 at 12:17 AM

    This stamp is gorgeous and so are both of your cards! Really like the white on kraft!

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  24. jengdAugust 9, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    Gorgeous cards! I really like the stark white butterflies, especially on against the print blue paper.

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  25. Teresa Godines #6857August 10, 2014 at 1:13 AM

    You are inspiring me to break out my white ink. Love the white butterfly on the blue background. Both projects are wonderful.

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