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Saturday, March 16, 2013

Playing with Muse

My time is almost up for the Muse challenge and I finally got a card finished late last night.

This week's Muse was Therese Calvird and this was her beautiful card that we were to use as our Muse (or source of inspiration).  

The first thing that caught my eye about Therese's lovely card was the cut out circle with the die cut and the simple layout.  I tried to go with a flower but mine were either too big or too small.  Then I thought of this set of butterflies that I bought a year ago and never inked up.  I pulled them out and I amused myself by going off in a different direction than I planned.

I know this happens to you sometimes.  It seems to be happening to me a lot lately!

The door is about to close so I need to take this over to the Muse site.  Voting starts at noon. Did you know that the winners are determined by viewers?  Kind of a new concept.

These are some other challenges that I want to enter.




 I used Cameo Coral and Calypso Coral to color the butterfly.  They came out darker than I'd planned.  I hope that's OK. 

 Less is More is having a theme week
Frame it!

 To get the matted circle, I cut a circle from the black with a Nestie then punched the white with my 2 1/2" Circle Punch.  LOL, I probably won't ever be able to do that again and have it come out right!  I should have added a ribbon, but it's too late now.  That panel is there to stay.

 All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

 Card Recipe
Stamps: Butterfly (Lost Coast Designs), Blooming with Kindness
Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), SU Markers (Cameo Coral, Calypso Coral, Basic Black)
Paper:  Whisper White, Basic Black
Other:  2 1/2" Circle Punch, Circle Nesties (Spellbinder)

 I'm so glad you could stop by.  Sorry I have to rush off, but I do want to join the party while the door is still open.

 Enjoy!

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32 comments:

  1. CynthiaMarch 16, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Great job, Bonnie! Love that butterfly--he looks real!! Have a great weekend!!

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  2. Vikki JoMarch 16, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Such a pretty card...love the colors!

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  3. jimlynnMarch 16, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    I love the dark colors on your butterfly - it makes it look REAL! Gorgeous card and no ribbon needed at all.
    Lynn

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  4. Sue -March 16, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Beautiful butterfly! None flying round here today it's cold and VERY wet!!

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  5. Tracey McNeelyMarch 16, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Bonnie that butterfly is so beautiful I love how you used the colours.

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  6. UnknownMarch 16, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    This is a very striking card, and the butterfly is a gorgeous focal point.

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  7. Sarah GMarch 16, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Love the butterfly and your CAS take on the Muse card!

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  8. Mary MarshMarch 16, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    pretty card Bonnie-I will jump over to the Muse challenge and cast my vote for you

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  9. AnonymousMarch 16, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Wow, your butterfly is amazing, Bonnie ... I've even had a look at the close up and still can't figure out how you made it look so real ... just stunning! Anita :)

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  10. CathyMarch 16, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Beautiful butterfly Bonnie, I love the colours Cathy x

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  11. UnknownMarch 16, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    This is a gorgeous take on the must card. Perfectly executed!

    Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving kind words. It made my day!

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  12. GretaMarch 16, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    The butterfly is gorgeous & I love how your card turned out!

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  13. TammyMarch 16, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    beautiful and so elegant! your butterfly is so pretty!

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  14. LollMarch 16, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    Hi Bonnie. That butterfly is gorgeous ... I love that it's so dark - very striking against the white background. Thanks so much for joining us at Addicted to CAS!! Loll xx

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  15. lostinpaperMarch 17, 2013 at 2:14 AM

    Your butterfly worked perfectly in the negative space, this really is a beautiful CAS card.

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  16. ChrissieMarch 17, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    These are gorgeous Bonnie, I love the first one particularly. The butterfly looks stunning!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  17. AnnMarch 17, 2013 at 4:04 AM

    I love your frame around the butterfly - it is a gorgeous effect yet simplicity itself!

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  18. Lisa LaraMarch 17, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    This is gorgeous Bonnie. Love your Muse card.

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  19. Bev J.March 17, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Really like your pretty butterfly card. I am getting where I like more clean and simple cards-like the no ribbon look!

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  20. BenziMarch 17, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Very pretty flower for that cut out. Nice sketch and made such a pretty card, Bonnie.

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  21. Suze BainMarch 17, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    What a fabulous butterfly, love the colour. Xx

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  22. landerson213March 17, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Beautiful! I adore that butterfly! :)

    Lauren
    http://landersoncraftydesigns.wordpress.com/

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  23. Faith A at Daffodil CardsMarch 17, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Bonnie this is so effective, love the colour combo too.

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  24. Lesley March 18, 2013 at 4:13 AM

    Gorgeous card Bonnie!!

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  25. FlorenceMarch 18, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Hi Bonnie. Hope all is well. Gorgeous card. Thank you for playing along with the ATCAS wings challenge.
    Florence.

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  26. UnknownMarch 19, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    This is beautiful Bonnie! That butterfly looks so real! :)
    Lizy xx

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  27. AileenMarch 19, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Love the framing of your beautiful butterfly and gorgeous sentiment. x

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  28. Jen NelsonMarch 20, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    bonnie this is so cute.. love the butterfly

    Thanks for joining us this week
    Jen
    "Less Is More"

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  29. SueMarch 20, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Your butterfly looks fabulous against the white, great card Bonnie! Thank you for joining us ATCAS Wings challenge.

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  30. AliciaMarch 22, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Beautiful. You really worked the color splash this week, so glad you joined us at The Play Date Cafe!

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  31. stressfreestampingMarch 22, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Wow your butterfly looks so realistic! I love the pop of color with the black and white. Thanks for sharing at ATCAS this week. :)

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  32. anyaMarch 23, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Your card is stunning, the butterfly looks real! Love the simple layout, too - a perfect color splash example! Thank you for playing along with this week's Play Date Cafe Challenge!

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Thanks for taking the time to visit. I really enjoy your comments.
JUST IGNORE THE CAPTCHA AND CLICK ON PUBLISH!
Enjoy! Bonnie