Hello, sweet friends! Thank you for your faithful support via comments and emails. My family and I appreciate you. :o) I'm posting on the Live & Love Crafts blog today, where Sandy has given us free reign in terms of theme. As much as I adore Christmas and wintry crafting, I couldn't let another week go by without some butterfly love. ♥︎
My encouragement card features papers from Pion Design's Alma's Sewing Room, a stunning collection that Pion has sadly moved to the retired list. If you love these papers as much as I, be sure to get some while you can.
This is for the mother of a terminally ill child... and is made with every ounce of love within my heart. (And even more.) The impossibly lovely blues and florals in this collection are perfect for a dreamy butterfly creation. Layers of Marie Therese and Aurelie Lace are topped with Sunflower Pearl Trim for sweet elegance. A Flatback Pearl String trims the bottom.
The butterfly is centered with Half Pearls and has Pearl Stamen for antennae. Its dark blue layers are from Glistening Season. The resin Prima Victorian Frame is covered in Picket Fence crackle paint, as this card is representative of soaring above brokenness. Aurelie Lace is tucked beneath the rolled corner, while a Melissa Frances decorative corner accents the opposite.
The Wild Orchid Crafts flowers are sprinkled with Glamour Dust and surrounded by Impression Obsession Heart Stems. My sentiment is from Close to My Heart's Find Your Style, cut out with a Spellbinders Lacey Pennant. Although not evident by this picture, the interior is lined with a tonal floral design.
Thank you for fluttering on by and I wish you a beautiful weekend. :o)
Lovely challenges entered:
*613 Avenue Create~ Anything Goes
*Crafty Gals Corner~ Anything Goes
*Creative Knockouts~ Winged Wonders
*DL.Art Thankful Thursday~ December Linky Party (Anything Goes)
*Penny's Challenge~ Anything Goes
*Through the Craft Room Door~ Anything Goes
*Word Art Wednesday~ Uplifting/Encouraging sentiment
Lovely challenges entered:
*613 Avenue Create~ Anything Goes
*Crafty Gals Corner~ Anything Goes
*Creative Knockouts~ Winged Wonders
*DL.Art Thankful Thursday~ December Linky Party (Anything Goes)
*Penny's Challenge~ Anything Goes
*Through the Craft Room Door~ Anything Goes
*Word Art Wednesday~ Uplifting/Encouraging sentiment
Karen first I want to thank for your kind and touching words on my blog.
ReplyDeleteYou created a gorgeous card again. The paper looks beautiful, and the butterfly is wonderfully staged. Add to that the noble lace and the many small lovely details. I'm really excited.
A wonderful and harmonious day and many hugs Petra x
l too have to thank you Karen for your kind and loving word you place on my blog your so caring and it's lovely to have you as a blogging friend.......now onto your card which is as always so special you put lots
ReplyDeleteof thought and effort into all of your creations and this one is stunning l adore all of the embellishments you use and the papers the large butterfly is beautiful also are the smaller ones and the lace truely this is gorgeous as ever .........sending lots of love and hugs xx
Such a gorgeous butterfly
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Dr Sonia
My sweetest friend, oh my word, this is stunning!! Butterfly love!! I adore that gorgeous butterfly!! I love how you framed him and added the pearls at the bottom!! Those papers are stunning and you've showcased them perfectly!! The design, the details - fabulous!! The pearl trim on top of the pretty lace is an awesome touch!! I just love this card, Karen!! It's gorgeous and uplifting and amazing!! I hope you have a wonderful, relaxing weekend my dear friend. Know that I'm thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers always!! Happy Friday!! Hugest hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
Me again!! I forgot to thank you for playing along at DL.ART!! Hugest hugs dear friend :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
DL.ART DT Member
The beautiful lace, pearls, flowers and butterflies are such exotic embellishments for your masterpiece in the centre. Thank you so much for taking time to post your very creative art with us this week at Word Art Wednesday in our 214th FF AG challenge! Christmas Blessings, Carole
ReplyDeleteWow what a striking card! love the laces, the pretty blooms and the butterflies.... Love all the fine details you always incorporate in your projects.... Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteI'm lost for words Karen, each one of your beautiful creations is more wonderful than the last and this gorgeous butterfly card is stunning. Each creation holds so much thought and love in every detail.
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Hello, sweet Karen! Your touching card will definitely inspire and encourage the dear child's mother. I felt uplifted as soon as the word SOAR greeted my eyes! Your card is incredible, of course. Lovely soft colors, and the scattering of rising butterflies reminds me that Hope flies in many directions if we have the Faith and Imagination to look outside our limited scope. Thank you for a beautifully Hopeful afternoon, Karen! Love, de
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Karen. So many gorgeous butterflies and I love the layers of lace with the pearls.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend.
Hugs Sharon. x
Nice victorian prettiness! Thanks so much for sharing with us here at 613 Avenue Create!
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Chana, Owner
This is absolutely lovely! The papers, laces, pearls, and flowers are all so beautiful. I'm sure this special mom will feel comfort when she receives this. Thank you for sharing at TTCRD.
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ScrappyHorses.blogspot.com
What a gorgeous card Karen! The papers are beautiful and am sad they are moved to the retired list! I love the lace, pearls, butterflies and wow....love the frame! Your details are always so amazing!!! I am sure who over receives this will feel the pouring love that went into it! Just stunning my friend!
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Sherrie K
Oh my dear Karen, this is one of the most beautiful cards I have seen!!! But then all of your cards are always so amazingly gorgeous!!! Your creativity is endless and inspiration to all crafters!
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Hugs
Samra
Paper Talk with Samra
Oh my dear Karen, this is one of the most beautiful cards I have seen!!! But then all of your cards are always so amazingly gorgeous!!! Your creativity is endless and inspiration to all crafters!
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Hugs
Samra
Paper Talk with Samra
Beautiful card! Love all the elements used! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Gals Corner!
ReplyDeleteOh, how gorgeous! I love all the butterflies! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Gals Corner! Jeanie, DT
ReplyDeleteWow Karen, as usual, you have taken my breath away! This is just stunning! A shabby chic delight!! I want to thank you for all the inspiration you have given me this year and for all of your support and encouragement!! I'm sending you big hugs and wishes for a very Merry Christmas my friend!! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card! Love the pretty color combination and all of the elements you incorporated! Those butterflies are so lovely and I love the lace and pearls! I am sorry to hear about your parents upcoming surgeries! I will keep them in my prayers my friend!
ReplyDeleteYou make my heart happy seeing your signature butterflies!!! I just adore the beauty of those butterflies as the focal point and fluttering about - My favorite color blue is shinning bright - and all those fabulous laces & pearls top off an already perfect card! Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas my sweet dear friend! :)
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Theresa’s Crafty Creations
Beautiful and elegant card Karen. Thank you for playing along with our Challenge at Penny's Paper-Crafty. We would love to see you again ... Anet DTx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, thank you for joining us at Creative Knockouts for our ‘Winged Wonders’ Challenge, hope to see you again. Emma DT x
ReplyDeleteSo so beautiful there isn't anything about this card i don't love your design is so so pretty with amazing embellishments and I'm in love with that folded corner a wonderful touch. The lady who receives this will be delighted I'm sure it will lighten her heart if only for a moment its special love and hugs Carole x
ReplyDeleteKaren, this card will certainly lift the spirits of this distraught mother. What a lovingly made creation; I love your butterflies both atop the frame and those tiny ones fluttering across the top of the card. And that one little detail...the rolled corner just warms my heart! so delightful and I'm sure this beauty will bring lots of encouragement! Thank you so much for all your lovely inspiration and your encouragement to me throughout this year! Big hugs and a Merry Christmas to you!
ReplyDeleteI must thankyou for all the Beautiful inspiration Karen.....your card is simply stunning. Love the soft colours and gorgeous lace! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeleteYour card is just Stunning!!The butterly is so beautiful!! And let's not forget the litle butterflies as well!! Beautiful! I absolutely adore the elegant touch of the lace and pearls. The Pion Design collection is a real Beauty! This will definitely lift the mother's spirit. A beautiful creation my friend.
Sending TONS of prayers, love and hugs to you & your family.
ALWAYS!!
Have a blessed day,
Migdalia
Crafting with Creative M
A huge WOW from me. Just look at that butterfly - it totally draws me in. You pour so much of your heart into every make Karen and each and every one is truly gorgeous. Sending my very best wishes to you and yours for a very Happy Christmas. May 2016 bring much good health and happiness. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteHI SUNSHINE!!! It's me! Did you know that I love this card beyond love? And that you are the most extra special holiday blessing to me and so many? *does the happy holiday dance with you* I LOVE THIS CARD!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you know that I sent you an email tonight from my gmail because yahoo isn't letting me send so check your inbox and spam too just in case it went there by mistake, ok?. I just thought I'd leave you a quick message on your bloggy too tonight so you'd know what was going on...me sure hopes this reaches you ok!
Forever Christmassy Hugglers!!!
Christina :)
Hi, Karen.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that I haven't visited you earlier, but I am experiencing some issues of my own at present. I just hope and pray things will work out good very soon!
Your beautiful card has picked me up. Just like a tonic in fact. The stunning butterfly set in the frame looks so elegant and the gorgeous detail which you have surrounded the centre piece with is a joy to look at.
I may not be around as much as I would like to be in the forth coming weeks, but I will catch up when I can.
I hope your Christmas was filled with peace and joy my sweet and talented friend and here's hoping that 2016 brings lots of happiness.
Sending lots of big hugs and kisses your way.
Lots of love, Donna xxxx
Just as lovely as can be, Karen! Love the beautiful frame, butterflies, and the lace and pearls! Your creations are always a delight to view! I hope you and family had a wonderful Christmas! And, I'm wishing that you have a New Year filled with many joys and blessings! Take care, hugs!
ReplyDeleteAs you might know; blue is my favourite colour and Alma's Sewing Room collection is very dear to my heart. It's probably my very favourite, sharing the top spot with Studio of Memories, so just like you, I was sad to discover it had been retired. Your card is beautiful; shabby chic elegance at its very best! Love how you've framed the gorgeous butterfly, and the corner is adorable, not to mention how you placed the laces. Thanks for showcasing the LLC products in such a beautiful way.
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