Sunday, 1 March 2015

Dragonfly

This week's challenge at The Paper Players comes from Laurie, who is challenging us to Think Spring.  Now where I live, we're heading into Autumn, but I can imagine Spring no problem :)

I decided to go with some orange and yellow tones for my card, to create the feeling of warmth.


I sponged Tangelo Twist and Daffodil Delight ink over the Diamond Circles Stencil.  Once I was happy with the coverage, I then stamped the sentiment in black ink.  The dragonfly die was cut from both Tangelo Twist and black cardstock.  I finished off the card with some sequins and called it done!


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Products used:

Stamps:  Beautiful Butterflies (PTI)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Tangelo Twist, Daffodil Delight (SU)
Cardstock:  White, Tangelo Twist, Black
Accessories:  Dragonfly die (Clearly Besotted), Snowdrift Sequins (SSS), Diamond Circles Stencil (SSS)

Cheers
Karren
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18 comments:

  1. Hannelie1 March 2015 at 01:34

    Beautiful card Karren... I just love the circle background ! it looks great with the dragonfly!

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  2. Kim S1 March 2015 at 06:37

    You've used that stencil beautifully! It's a lovely backdrop to the dragonfly. The style of the sentiment is just perfect for the card.

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  3. Linda Callahan2 March 2015 at 02:49

    Love that background! Beautiful card!

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  4. Anonymous2 March 2015 at 04:13

    Karren, your card is so gorgeous, I just had to CASE it just now! I'll be putting it up on my blog soon...hope you don't mind.
    Hugs,
    Sunshine Sharon

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  5. Nance Leedy2 March 2015 at 04:29

    Karren, this is stunning! The stenciled background is spectacular--love the blend of colors. Love the layered dragonfly and the sequins are the perfect amount of sparkle. Fabulous!

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  6. Joanne James - The Crafty Owl2 March 2015 at 04:49

    Another CAS masterpiece Karren - I love that blended stencilled background, the perfect base for your dragonfly. Love those sequins too - they are almost reflecting the colours of your card. Gorgeous!

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  7. Debbie Mageed2 March 2015 at 06:44

    I am truly in awe of this creation! What a cool idea! I am guessing you are in Oz then? I didn't know that! I have a daughter who emigrated there 3 1/2 years ago, so I hope to visit there this year. Anyway, truly lovely card!

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  8. stampwithsandy2 March 2015 at 11:53

    I really love your gorgeous stenciled background, Karren! I also love the warm tones and the little die cut dragonfly, a sure sign of warm weather!

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  9. Jen Mitchell2 March 2015 at 12:51

    You are killing me with that dragonfly. I thought I was over the moon about butterflies but now I see that I've been missing the boat by leaving dragonflies out of my stash. (You've clearly been hanging around Cindy Lovell too much) :) I absolutely love everything about this card!

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  10. laurie2 March 2015 at 14:28

    The background is so pretty, just perfect for the dragonfly. What a perfect spring card!

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  11. Anne Marie Hile2 March 2015 at 18:25

    So pretty, Karren! I absolutely love the detail in that stamped background. The dragonfly is the perfect finishing touch! :)

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  12. Narelle Farrugia2 March 2015 at 22:40

    Wow this is just stunning Karren!

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  13. Marika 3 March 2015 at 02:21

    Beautiful card, Karren! The stencilled background looks great but the must I like the dragonfly!!

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  14. Linda Beeson3 March 2015 at 14:37

    I love that background, so striking

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  15. LeAnne6 March 2015 at 00:51

    This is beautiful, Karren! I love your bold butterfly against your softly stenciled background!

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  16. Claire Broadwater6 March 2015 at 06:33

    Karren, your stenciled background is gorgeous! The dramatic dragonfly is stunning! I love it! XX

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  17. Ann Schach7 March 2015 at 06:22

    Beautiful, Karren! I love the warm colors. You have fabulous spritzing skills.

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  18. Jaydee8 March 2015 at 17:18

    Karren, we had so many dragonflies in our prairie garden last year and your card made me think back to those warm, sunny days! Thank you:-) I have to have this die! Your card is beautifully composed and the sequins are the perfect finishing touch
    hugs
    jaydee

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