Chocolate Baroque: Beautiful Butterfly

Hello, friends. Sorry I haven't been around much. Life has been hectic... really really hectic. Haven't had much time to get inky and, as a result, my craft room in a suspended state of disarray!

But I managed to create a quickie: a notecard featuring a gorgeous butterfly from Chocolate Baroque's Patchwork Butterfly A4 sheet. It's a simple card, not time-consuming and perfect to accompany a gift for a special person. The finished project measures 2 1/2" x 4 1/2".

I stamped the butterfly on the edge of the card, coloured him with Polychromos and cut around his wing. And every butterfly deserves a garden, so I stencilled one for him using TCW Daisy stencil and Spun Sugar Distress Ink. The sentiment is from the Words to Dazzle and Sparkle A5 sheet, stamped with Archival Jet Black. And yes, I've added 3 little blings on his wings.

I continued with the stencilled background on the inside of the card.

Challenges:


Can you believe half the year is over? That's scary. And I can hear the ol' familiar jingle bells not too far away! Eeeeek!

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a beautiful day!

Beijinhos!

MHKD June Release: Sit A Bit

Hello, friends! Welcome to Day 5 of MHKDesigns' June Release Party. Head on over to the MHK Designs ETSY Store for lots of lovely vintage designs that suit all crafting styles.

This month, MHKDesigns is releasing FIVE new digital stamp sets. These are available for purchase NOW at the MHK Designs ETSY Store. 

As a special treat to celebrate the June 2017 Release, Mynn is giving away sets from this release. More on how to win at the end of this post.

Today, we have another scripture inspired set called Sit A Bit.

I made a simple bookmark - for myself, for a change! I coloured the image with Copics, little droplets of Liquid Pearls in the corners and finished it with some twine.

GIVEAWAY!

In order to get this new set OR the entire release for FREE, here's what you'll need to do:

1. Leave a comment on the MHKDesigns blog. 
2. Leave a comment on each DT member's blog (see list on MHKDesigns blog). 
3. Join our MHKDesigners and Friends Facebook group and leave a comment there.

Mynn will randomly choose the winning comments from all these places after the release is over. The best way to win is to comment every day.

Beijinhos!

MHKD June Release: Season's Greetings

Hello, friends! Welcome to Day 4 of MHKDesigns' June Release Party. Head on over to the MHK Designs ETSY Store for lots of lovely vintage designs that suit all crafting styles.

This month, MHKDesigns is releasing FIVE new digital stamp sets. These are available for purchase NOW at the MHK Designs ETSY Store. 

As a special treat to celebrate the June 2017 Release, Mynn is giving away sets from this release. More on how to win at the end of this post.

Today, we have this vintage Christmas set called Season's Greetings.

Here's my card. I used the greeting to frame Santa and coloured him with Copics. And to finish the card - some twine.

GIVEAWAY!

In order to get this new set OR the entire release for FREE, here's what you'll need to do:

1. Leave a comment on the MHKDesigns blog. 
2. Leave a comment on each DT member's blog (see list on MHKDesigns blog). 
3. Join our MHKDesigners and Friends Facebook group and leave a comment there.

Mynn will randomly choose the winning comments from all these places after the release is over. The best way to win is to comment every day.

Beijinhos!

Tuesday Throwdown #348: Party Time

Good morning, friends! Time for another new challenge over at Tuesday Throwdown. This week we have a sweet theme for you: "Party Time". Our sponsor for this challenge is Di Digistamps and they have lots of fabulous images. You should check it out.

This week I made a party favour box, complete with balloons and a sentiment screaming out just what to expect.

Now it's your turn to create a project based on this week's theme: "Party Time". For ideas and inspiration, take a peek at what the rest of the DT members have made. Remember to link up your project at the Tuesday Throwdown Challenge Blog by 3pm Pacific / 11pm UK on Monday, June 26th. And the most important requirement: Have Fun!

Thank you so much for stopping by and have an amazing day!

Beijinhos!

MHKD June Release: Hollyhock Happiness

Hello, friends! Welcome to Day 3 of MHKDesigns' June Release Party. Head on over to the MHK Designs ETSY Store for lots of lovely vintage designs that suit all crafting styles.

This month, MHKDesigns is releasing FIVE new digital stamp sets. These are available for purchase NOW at the MHK Designs ETSY Store. 

As a special treat to celebrate the June 2017 Release, Mynn is giving away sets from this release. More on how to win at the end of this post.

Today, we have this lovely floral set called Hollyhock Happiness.

I made a girly card with ribbons and gems to wish a dear friend a very happy birthday.

GIVEAWAY!

In order to get this new set OR the entire release for FREE, here's what you'll need to do:

1. Leave a comment on the MHKDesigns blog. 
2. Leave a comment on each DT member's blog (see list on MHKDesigns blog). 
3. Join our MHKDesigners and Friends Facebook group and leave a comment there.

Mynn will randomly choose the winning comments from all these places after the release is over. The best way to win is to comment every day.

Beijinhos!

ATSM #246: Anything Goes

Hello again and welcome to another challenge over at Addicted To Stamps and More. This week the theme is an easy one - Anything Goes. Absolutely no excuse not to play along!

I made a card for a friend's birthday using stamps from Altnew's Dahlia Blossoms sheet. The ink stains in Salty Ocean Distress Ink makes the blossoms pop. I heat embossed the greeting with WOW Gold Rich EP and finished the project with droplets of Mint Liquid Pearls.

Here is a closer look at the dahlias.

Now it's your turn to link up your project for the Anything Goes challenge. You can make anything you like. I looking forward to seeing your projects.

Thank you so much for stopping by and have fun with this challenge.

Beijinhos!


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Chocolate Baroque: Bold Butterfly

Good morning, friends. I made a one-layer birthday card. Oh yes, I did! Trust me, I'm surprised myself but stranger things have happened!

I started by heat embossing the largest butterfly from the Patchwork Butterfly A4 sheet with WOW Gold Rich EP directly onto the card base.

Next, I worked on the background by blending Distress Inks in shades of green: Crushed Olive, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint and Pine Needles. Then I sprinkled some watered down Dina Wakley White Gesso to add interest to the background. I also added random blobs of Icicle Stickles for a touch of magic.

And finally, the greeting from Words To Dazzle and Sparkle stamped with Versafine Onyx Black.

I added colour to the gold embossed butterfly using Distress Inks: Barn Door, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey and Squeezed Lemonade.

Challenges:
Artistic Inspiration #181: AG
Crafting From The Heart #163: AG
Dragonfly Dreams -June: Add Sparkle
Mustard Seed Faith: Birds, Butterflies & Nature Scenes
Pause Dream Enjoy #176: Cards + Optional Theme (One-layer Card)

That's all from me today. Thank you so much for stopping by and I'll see you soon!

Beijinhos

MHKD June Release: Flutter and Fly

Hello, friends! Welcome to Day 2 of MHKDesigns' June Release Party. Head on over to the MHK Designs ETSY Store for lots of lovely vintage designs that suit all crafting styles.

This month, MHKDesigns is releasing FIVE new digital stamp sets. These are available for purchase NOW at the MHK Designs ETSY Store. 

As a special treat to celebrate the June 2017 Release, Mynn is giving away sets from this release. More on how to win at the end of this post.

Today we have this lovely scripture inspired set called Flutter and Fly. 

I made a simple card for a friend in need of a pick-me-up. The birds are fussy cut and adhered around the frame. And of course, there's glitter!

GIVEAWAY!

In order to get this new set OR the entire release for FREE, here's what you'll need to do:

1. Leave a comment on the MHKDesigns blog. 
2. Leave a comment on each DT member's blog (see list on MHKDesigns blog). 
3. Join our MHKDesigners and Friends Facebook group and leave a comment there.

Mynn will randomly choose the winning comments from all these places after the release is over. The best way to win is to comment every day.

Beijinhos!