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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Hello, MUSE!

It's been a while since I played along at MUSE - not for lack of trying! I keep ending up with unfinished projects in pieces (or the recycling bin). This week's card falls perfectly into my current inky experiments, though, and I went right to it:


Supplies: Butterfly stamp from Martha Stewart; sentiment stamp from Paper Smooches; flourish stamp from PTI; Versamark; Stampendous Detail White EP; Memento Tuxedo Black; Distress inks in Salty Ocean and Worn Lipstick


Karen M.'s card   


I was inspired first of all by the inked background - the blue/purple tones - the layout - the white embossing & black border - the butterflies - and even the same sentiment. I did use my heat gun to dry the inked piece before embossing the butterfly, but some extra powder still stuck. I kind of like it, though - like a little scatter of butterfly magic :) 

xoxo,
Jessi
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20 comments:

  1. jimlynnSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Beautiful distressed background and the butterfly is so lovely in white!
    Lynn

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  2. StacySeptember 25, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    How fun that you have the same sentiment! This card is so beautiful! Great job!

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  3. Andrea WSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Very pretty! I was immediately drawn to the blue background and the white butterfly. Fantastic card!

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  4. NanceSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    Beautiful card. I think it's perfect! I love that butterfly stamp. Had to re-read where it came from, may have to make an investment in one. So, I'm not the only one who attempts to participate in a challenge only to wind up half done! LOL Presently, I'm sifting thru my unfinished projects to finish!

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  5. LindseySeptember 25, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    Wow. This is gorgeous, Jessi! Fabulous background, and I love the white-embossed butterfly.

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  6. Annette AllenSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    gorgeous card and i love that butterfly..

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  7. GretaSeptember 26, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    I really like your beautifully inked card!

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  8. lostinpaperSeptember 26, 2013 at 2:52 AM

    Super fabulous inky background Jessi, such a great take on Karen's card!

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  9. JennySeptember 26, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    Yeah, I really love the extra scatter of EP too.... butterfly magic indeed :0) Such a pretty take on Karens card.
    Jenny x

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  10. Chris DringSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Butterfly magic indeed! Thought you did that on purpose, because it looks so cool! Love the background you created for this card - WOW!

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  11. DawnSeptember 26, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    It's beautiful Jessi; love the gorgeous butterfly and the pretty flourishes in the background.

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  12. ArdythSeptember 26, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    This is gorgeous, Jessi - love the big white butterfly! Thanks for playing with us at Muse this week!

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  13. walchowDesignSeptember 26, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Beautiful bg and I like how the trail of embossing powder flies off with the butterfly, Jessi!

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  14. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    beautiful card! i love your embossed butterfly....very pretty! great take on the MUSE!
    ~tracey

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  15. yyamSeptember 26, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    Oh wow. Really pretty Jessi!

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  16. Karen MSeptember 27, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Your card is beautiful - I love the gorgeous butterfly and your background looks amazing - hugs xx

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  17. Amie Kiger (Kigz) September 28, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    Lovely!!! The butterfly really pops! I love when in intended additions look great too! ;)

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  18. DarnellSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Oooh Weee, Jessi, I love your ethereal take on Karen's card! It's dreamy!!

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  19. Kim HallSeptember 30, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    Simply beautiful, love that butterfly!!

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  20. Deni(se)September 30, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    I like the butterfly magic too! Great background.

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