Sunday 15 January 2012

Butterflies or Bugs ~ Fashionable Stamping Challenges




It's that time already for another challenge down at the Fashionable Stamping Challenges. Butterflies and Bugs is the current theme. Do head over to the FSC blog to check out the stunning projects by those gorgeous Stampettes. Please remember this is a stamping challenge and strictly no digis allowed. The lovely Marina from Cottage Crafts has this lovely set of stamps for the winning entry, so we look forward to your fabulous creations.

Butterflies are one of my favourite choices when stamping. I decided to alter one of those cheap ikea mirrors as I bought a few before Christmas with the intention of making some presents and of course it never happened. At least I managed to get a photo without myself reflected in it.

The stamps used are, Lost Coast Designs Butterflies and carrying on the Da Vinci theme, Rubber stampedes Dreaming of you and Unity stamps Carte Postale.

I'm also entering this in the following challenges.

The Artistic Stamper  ~ Vintage
Fabulous Friday Challenge ~ Paint 
Polkadoodles ~ Vintage and retro
CES Challenge ~ Vintage Dahling


Hope you all are having a great crafty weekend XX




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42 comments:

  1. Yvonne Garner15 January 2012 at 07:23

    Paula, your frame is a work of art! I could get lost looking at all the details! Bravo. My best to you, Yvonne

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  2. Astrid Maclean15 January 2012 at 09:32

    Absolutely stunning!! Love the way you have coloured the frame and the stamps and how you used them is just wonderful. Who would want to look at themselves when they can look at such a beautiful frame lol.....

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  3. Meggymay15 January 2012 at 10:44

    Your frame is fantastic, love the stamps you used and the butterflies are gorgeous.
    Yvonne x

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  4. Netty15 January 2012 at 11:37

    This is beautiful Paula, loving all the wonderful detail. x

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  5. The Sparkly Fairy15 January 2012 at 12:29

    This is gorgeous. I'd love to have that on my wall!

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  6. Daniele15 January 2012 at 13:09

    what a stunning frame and so delicately coloured with gorgeous images
    hugs

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  7. Anonymous15 January 2012 at 14:11

    Once again you render me speechless with your art.
    Always the elegant side of arty.
    Any home would wish to have a wall adorned with your mirror.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  8. Silvia(Barnie)15 January 2012 at 14:41

    Really a masterpiece, this altered mirror looks wonderful.

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  9. Sharon15 January 2012 at 15:16

    This is really pretty a great use of the stamps. Thanks for joining in with us at Polkadoodles.x

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  10. Anonymous15 January 2012 at 15:27

    Beautiful piece of art Paula, I absolutely love it ! I have one of these mirrors myself and it's waiting until inspiration strikes, I think you may just have helped that along ! Sue C x

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  11. Terry15 January 2012 at 16:23

    Love the transformation!!! Beautiful vintage creation and love all the beautiful details! Happy Sunday!

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  12. Ana Márquez15 January 2012 at 16:23

    I's stunning! The butterflies are so cute, and that Leonardo da Vinci's drawing is one of my favourites. Thanks for sharing, dear. Kiss from "Free vintage images".



    http://fotosvintagegratis.blogspot.com/

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  13. Asia King (aka Joanna K)15 January 2012 at 17:29

    Paula, your mirror is just stunning! Beautiful stamping and the butterflies look like real! Did you colour it with Inktense pencils? What colour do you use for skin tones?

    Hugs, Joanna xx

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    1. Ephemera16 January 2012 at 19:48

      Hi Joanna, Thanks for your lovely comments. Yes I used inktense pencils. I used a combination of red, yellow, brown, and purple in very light washes just in the shadow areas. XX

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  14. Asia King (aka Joanna K)15 January 2012 at 17:30

    Ps. Lovely to see you joining the Polka Doodles challenge, too! xx

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  15. Val15 January 2012 at 17:38

    This is fabulous. Just love all the stamping and the way it has been painted.
    Hugs
    Valxx

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  16. Mrs.B15 January 2012 at 18:03

    This is stunning Paula, a beautiful mirror.
    You have used a great collection of images complimented with gorgeous colours.
    Avril xx

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  17. Alie Hoogenboezem-de Vries15 January 2012 at 19:25

    What a great creation!!!

    greetings Alie :-)

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  18. Cath Wilson15 January 2012 at 20:51

    Love the subtlety of this frame, Paula - beautiful colours and images x

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  19. Elly15 January 2012 at 21:53

    Oh Lordy, can i have a lesson? I'm running out of words for your creations. I lovvvvvvvvvvvvve it!!!!!

    Elly xo

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  20. Ink Art Designs15 January 2012 at 23:47

    OMG...it is far too good to give away Paula! I so love the colour combo and the butterfly that looks like it has a stained-glass effect (oh, I think I really need that butterfly!) is gorgeous. An awesome project Paula
    Dot x

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  21. Anne16 January 2012 at 00:12

    A stunning creation
    Thanks for joining the fun on Polka Doodles and good luck.
    Anne x

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  22. Claire16 January 2012 at 07:02

    Beautiful stamping Paula, I love the colour palette and the butterflies really glow.
    hugs
    Claire xx

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  23. Ellie Knol16 January 2012 at 11:32

    LOVE your DT piece! Those butterflies just jump off the page..

    xxx Ellie xxxx

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  24. Gio16 January 2012 at 14:02

    Lovely and elegant piece! You get a gorgeous result!

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  25. Lisa Somerville16 January 2012 at 15:46

    Stunning altered frame! Thanks for playing along with the Bloggers Challenge!

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  26. Marjie Kemper16 January 2012 at 16:55

    Beautiful stamping. What a lovely piece of home decor.

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  27. Unknown17 January 2012 at 05:17

    Gorgeous piece of work, I love this design.

    Thank you for joining us at Frosted Designs. I hope that you enjoyed the challenge

    Amanda

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  28. PinksyDoodles17 January 2012 at 09:16

    Oh my, this is stunning. It looks amazing. Thank you for sharing with us at Polka Doodles this week.
    Clare x

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  29. Saskia18 January 2012 at 09:48

    This is wonderful, Paula! I just found and browsed through your blog, you make lovely things. I'll sign up as a follower so I won't miss the next post.

    Love,
    Saskia

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  30. Donna18 January 2012 at 16:46

    Beautiful altered mirror, a really beautiful vintage design! Thanks for joining in with us CES this week...good luck! :) Donna ♥ x

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  31. Basement Stamper18 January 2012 at 17:25

    I definitely wouldn't mind looking at myself in that mirror, it is stunning! Thanks for joining us at Blogger's Challenge this week.

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  32. Louise19 January 2012 at 07:58

    Gorgeous creation,thanks for joining us this week at Polka Doodles
    Hugs louise xx

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  33. Anonymous19 January 2012 at 12:33

    This absolutely stunning Paula.
    Yey! comments working!
    Regards Florence XX

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  34. Lucy Edmondson19 January 2012 at 20:07

    Glorious! This would look lovely in my house, lol! I love your style and particularly how you do your colouring,

    Lucy x

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  35. Sue20 January 2012 at 18:41

    I love the frame Paula and the butterfly images suit it perfectly.

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  36. Lindsay Craftymonster8121 January 2012 at 22:03

    This is stunningly beautiful, a really fantastic project
    Lindsay xx

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  37. The Sparkly Fairy22 January 2012 at 11:13

    Thank you for voting for my card, Its much appreciated. Have a great weekend x

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  38. Claire Phillips24 January 2012 at 09:13

    Thanks for playing along at Polka Doodles in the vintage/retro challenge. What a lovely piece of work! Cheers Claire x

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  39. FauxPainter - Dee Paramour24 January 2012 at 10:29

    Stunning project, thanks for taking part in the Polka Doodles chalenge.

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  40. Fliss25 January 2012 at 09:24

    Hi Paula, a very sheepish Fliss here just catching up after a HUGE workload so sorry for the lack of comments lately.
    This is absolutely stunning. I love the stamping and the colours are just gorgeous.
    Thanks so much for joining in with my Vintage/Retro challenge at Polka Doodles too and hope to see you again.
    Hugs, Fliss xx

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  41. Artyjen30 January 2012 at 10:43

    Thanks for sharing your gorgeous entry with us this month at The Artistic Stamper.....good luck!
    xoxo Sioux

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