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Sunday, 7 March 2010

Glittery Butterfly




I really really want the new polkadoodles cd, as the images look just fab!! but I will have to sit on my hands for the mo....but I gave myself a good talking to as although I want more (why is it when it comes to craft you NEED everything!!) I have not really used the ones I have fully yet.....been on a production line of engagement cards and 25th cards for all my friends, and just not really had time to play!.......so I pulled out my "back to nature cd" and decided to try a technique that I have never tried before...

I printed this butterfly out on acetate, and glittered it up from the reverse...I wasn't sure if I had the right glue for the job...but I just used my glue pen and it worked out fine! I have not played with loose glitter in ages..normally use stickles...so I had glitter everywhere!!!! This was a bit time consuming but I love the result, and think it may become a new addiction....although I will have to run out and buy some more heat resistant acetate!

I Love the butterfly, but I am not sure about the rest of the card...I have used some lilac pearl card, and using a cuttlebug folder I have embossed some pearl paper...Then Just added some ribbon and gems...and stamped a little flourish on the edge of the mat.

This is my entry for:

Polkadoodles - winged things with a touch of stamping

Thanks for looking
Hugs Julia
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44 comments:

  1. Sharon7 March 2010 at 10:00

    Hi Juls,

    Your butterfly is absolutely gorgeous.
    Messy and time-consuming but definately worth it! I like the way youv'e kept the layout simple to really show it at it's best.

    Sharon x

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  2. Fern7 March 2010 at 10:40

    How beautfiul is this? Love the glittery butterfly look stunning Juls. :D

    Fern xx

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  3. Wishcraft7 March 2010 at 10:59

    Oh my goodness, this is beautiful! Absolutely stunning and well worth any mess :o) Lisa x

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  4. liszha7 March 2010 at 11:50

    This is the most beautiful butterfly ever! Great job on the card. Acetate? I have to look for that stuff.
    Husg,
    Lisette

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  5. A Consuming Passion7 March 2010 at 12:26

    Super pretty Juls........love the butterfly and the off centre layout.....

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  6. Desire Fourie7 March 2010 at 13:03

    Absolutely beautiful once again.
    Hugs
    Desire

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  7. Nettie7 March 2010 at 13:20

    Oh I really love the way you have made your butterfly. It's given me an idea for my next card. Beautiful.x

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  8. Tracy7 March 2010 at 13:27

    This is one of the prettiest cards I've seen Juls, it's so beautiful and your glittering of the butterfly has worked a dream.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  9. PinksyDoodles7 March 2010 at 13:30

    This is beautiful Juls. The butterfly is stunning!
    Clare x

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  10. dolcreations7 March 2010 at 13:45

    This is just gorgeous. All that glitter just totally makes it! Beautiful and elegant!

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  11. Unknown7 March 2010 at 14:38

    This is just stunning, Juls!! Love everything from the glittery butterfly to the crisp and clean layout!!

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  12. Lil Daffodil7 March 2010 at 15:09

    Hi Juls,
    Wow - this is a beautifully crafted card. I love the colours and the glittered butterfly is awesome.
    Absolutely stunning.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  13. mckinkle7 March 2010 at 15:21

    Stunning card Juls, Ive never used acetate but your card makes me want to try! Can you print on any craft acetate?

    Keryn x

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  14. brenda7 March 2010 at 16:00

    Hi Julia

    This is just stunning and so very elegant. It would work for so many accasions as well from birthday to wedding.

    Thank you for joining in my theme at Polkadoodles with such a lovely piece of artwork.

    B x

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  15. stampinfrog7 March 2010 at 16:02

    Oh Juls this butterfly is absolutely GORGEOUS!Love the card layout and the papers!
    Hugs,Connie

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  16. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)7 March 2010 at 16:05

    looks beautiful juls, like its going to fly off your elegant card. I used to do this effect alot . janex

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  17. Tammi7 March 2010 at 16:53

    WOW! That is one gorgeous butterfly and card Juls!! Pretty colors! ~Hugs

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  18. Carol Q7 March 2010 at 17:17

    gorgeous delicate butterfly. it's stunning against the white background

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  19. Shirley N7 March 2010 at 18:09

    Juls this is beautiful, your butterfly is gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration, love this!

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  20. Andrea7 March 2010 at 18:35

    just adorable butterfly and I dont have the patience to do what you have done, just fab x

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  21. Amy7 March 2010 at 18:54

    This is the most beautiful card, love the soft colors and all the white...gorgeous! The butterfly is a work of art, awesome card!

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  22. cornishmist - thats me ju x7 March 2010 at 21:12

    Hi julia, I love your card its simply stunning. thanks for joining in at polkadoodles this week ju x

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  23. Riet7 March 2010 at 21:25

    What a beautiful card Juls.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  24. Tammy8 March 2010 at 01:23

    This is absolutely gorgeous Juls!! I love that glittery butterfly! Such an elegant card!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  25. Vanessa (aka V'ness, Nessa, oldschool)8 March 2010 at 03:22

    WOW!!!
    gorgeous :)

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  26. Beth aka BR-T8 March 2010 at 05:52

    Wow this is magnificent! I am drooling over the beauty of this! Beth

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  27. debby40008 March 2010 at 09:11

    WOW Juls this is stunning.
    luv
    Debby

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  28. Deirdre8 March 2010 at 10:55

    Wow Juls, this is just stunning. I just got 10 new stickles this morning.... glitter just gets EVERYWHERE when I play with it.... but of course never where you want it! LOL!!!!

    LOVE your card.

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  29. Victoria8 March 2010 at 15:36

    This is absolutely gorgeous - thank you also for all your kind words on my blog of late - it is very much appreciated x

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  30. Denimo8 March 2010 at 16:00

    Hi Juls. Thanks so much for the kind comment you left for me the other day. Thought I'd pop in and see what's going on. This butterfly is absolutely wonderful!!! Just lovely! Great job.

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  31. Dena9 March 2010 at 00:58

    Jules!!!! OMG this is drop dead GORGEOUS! I mean it, this is just so pretty and has a wonderful elegance to it!!! Great work!
    Hugs, Dena

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  32. Vixykins9 March 2010 at 01:09

    Stunning and the card is perfect with it, couldnt get it more "right" if you tried! Beautiful!

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  33. FauxPainter - Dee Paramour9 March 2010 at 21:06

    A very stunning and elegant card. I'm so glad you entered the Polka doodles Challenge, good luck.

    Luv Dee xxx

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  34. Jackie Thomas9 March 2010 at 21:43

    Oh Julia, this card is beyond stunning. It is total perfection. I absolutlely adore it. xo Jackie

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  35. Katty Bell9 March 2010 at 21:45

    Ooh! Sooo pretty. It works for me!

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  36. Donna9 March 2010 at 22:02

    A truly stunning card Juls, it must have taken you ages to glitter up the butterfly but well worth the time and effort :) Donna x

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  37. Kerry10 March 2010 at 12:29

    Absolutely lovely Juls, your glittered butterfly is beautiful. Thanks for joining in at Polkadoodles this week.

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  38. Maya11 March 2010 at 07:46

    Ohhhh my!!!
    This is over the top gorgeous!!
    Love the glittery butterfly, so elegant and stunning!!
    Hugs from Maya :)

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  39. Rene Sharp12 March 2010 at 05:08

    What a glam card Juls. Love it!

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  40. Kat13 March 2010 at 23:29

    This is a gorgeous card Juls. It is so elegant. I love it. I'm so far behind with my blogging but I had to check out my favourite blogs!

    Kat xx

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  41. Claire Phillips14 March 2010 at 17:08

    Thanks for playing along in our wings challenge at Polkadoodles. Fab card - so pretty! Cheers Claire x

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  42. Janis Lewis14 March 2010 at 18:00

    You are amazing!

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  43. Leah l'Orange16 March 2010 at 16:25

    just....

    WOW.

    this is stunning! you are far too patient to sit and glitter it all up like that. i'm an instant gratification kinda gal! so i'll just have to keep popping back here to ogle and live vicariously. :) xo

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  44. Polkadoodles18 March 2010 at 11:13

    love this it's gorgeous, thanks for entering the Polkadoodles challenge!x

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