Monday, May 18, 2015

Amazing Butterflies - STAMPlorations Sketch Challenge

Spring is in the air! Do you know how I know that? Because it hasn't stopped raining for three solid days. For me, that's nothing to complain about. There is absolutely nothing better that curling up in an easy chair with the steady sounds of drip, drip, dripping rivulets while I sip a warm mug of vanilla coffee. 

It's also given me an amazing excuse to hole up in my craft room and focus on using some new products that I haven't gotten to try out.


Today marks the first day of the new STAMPlorations sketch challenge and I pulled out some brand spankin' new Bo Bunny papers and started tearing. Because that's what you do with new things, right? :)

To go along with my torn papers, I used the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge set to create an easy, distressed looking background. 


After stamping, I sponged the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink to create a vignette and added my torn papers. I stamped and fussy cut some some butterflies from the Trendy Butterflies set. 


 After adding some twine, and a metal brad from Bo Bunny, I also stamped a sentiment from the Hashtag Authentic set. And voila! Finished! Easy peasy, rice and cheesy.

 We've got some pretty cool prizes to give away at STAMPlorations so you should totally go check it out!

 I'm going to link up to the following challenges:
Pile it On - Not Cute
Allsorts - No Squares Allowed
Creative Corner Challenges - Spring is in the Air
Time Out Challenges - Grunge with optional twist of embossing
Mixed Media Card Challenges - Things with Wings (Foil optional) plus a design team call 

 Thanks for popping by!
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53 comments:

  1. LauraJane:)May 18, 2015 at 6:29 AM

    Yes, tearing up paper is exactly what you do to get a great card! Well done Becca:)

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  2. Kim MMay 18, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    This is so cool! Love the torn paper, the colours you used and your grungy background. Awesome! :-)

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  3. HussenaMay 18, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    So love your card:) .. looks amazing !!

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  4. RahmatMay 18, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    Love your torn edges, and all the distressing you did all over the card!

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  5. RahmatMay 18, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    Love your torn edges, and all the distressing you did all over the card!

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  6. TanjaMay 18, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    love your background and the torn papers - great colors and the twine underneath the large butterfly looks fab

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  7. cmMay 18, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    I'm honoured and thrilled to be playing alongside you and the DT for this challenge, Ms, Becca....and what a masterpiece you've created with your torn papers (yes, that is what one does with new stuff!), the selection of grunge stamps and, of course, the oh-so-pretty butterflies! Love it! Curling up and/or crafting while the rain comes down...bliss! Perfect way to enjoy the 'weather'...it's sunny-ish here today, but cold and although I should spend some time outside, I have some major card-making to get done. Let's just say 'strawberries' are on the agenda! Happy Monday!
    Hugs~c

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  8. Julie BMay 18, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Great card Becca, it hasn't been a great day day here either. Love the vintage photo with the red butterflies and twine. :)

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  9. BettyMay 18, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    the vintage with the pop of red is wonderful - love it!!

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  10. Chris DringMay 18, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    I need to CASE this card - it's so frickin awesome!! Love the grunge mixed with the pretty butterflies!

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  11. conilMay 18, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    Saw this on STAMPlorations and popped over to say, WOW! Just fantastic how you get this grunge look, something I've always aspired to do but when I do, it just looks dirty. Ah well, at least I can enjoy seeing a master create this look.

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  12. conilMay 18, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Saw this on STAMPlorations and popped over to say, WOW! Just fantastic how you get this grunge look, something I've always aspired to do but when I do, it just looks dirty. Ah well, at least I can enjoy seeing a master create this look.

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  13. LisaMay 18, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    Gorgeous card, Becca!! I love the grungy beauty of it!! The inking, the butterflies, everything is just fabulous!! Love this my friend!! It's been raining here, too but at least everything is so pretty and green!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  14. jimlynnMay 18, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    WOW!!! What a beauty this is! I love the set of stamps you used for the background on this. Sensational plus!
    Lynn

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  15. I Card EveryoneMay 18, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    Becca are you playing cards at c's house? It is certainly gorgeous/grungy at the same time, and butterflies are perfect for that indeed! LOve your blog name and design...
    =] Michele

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  16. Carole ZMay 18, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    Love this card Becca, a fab vintage//grunge look...gorgeous! Hugs Carole Z xx

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  17. UnknownMay 18, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    I love the retro grunge, authentic feel of your card - it looks amazing!! Plus the colours are so cool, very patriotic too xx

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  18. *Vicki*May 18, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    Your card is so amazing!! I really love this style and you've really rocked it girl!!

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  19. CarolMay 18, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    You've rocked this sketch Becca, your torn paper looks fantastic with the rest of your elements. Carol x

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  20. BirgitMay 18, 2015 at 6:56 PM

    You do such great cards. There is just torn paper and pretty colours etc... but your artistry shows through with how you put it all together

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  21. LindseyMay 18, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    Love this card! Perfect combination of stamping, distressing... and torn papers. ;)

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  22. Tenia NelsonMay 18, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    So so very RAD, girl!!

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  23. Lee-AnneMay 18, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    Totally stunning, Becca! Wonderfully designed with fabulous texture!

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  24. wendipooh13May 18, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    love the way your stamped down the center!! That rocks and the distressing on it!!!

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  25. Lizzy HillMay 18, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    That is sooo pretty. That is so so so sooooo pretty! I just adore it! Love the deep, strong colours, too.....just all round winner to me.....& the badge in the little metal holder. Splendid!!! Rain seems to suit your creativity:)

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  26. GretaMay 19, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    Wowzer, Becca--I'm totally in awe! This is so wonderful!

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  27. SD poojaMay 19, 2015 at 2:10 AM

    Wow..The torn edges look fab Becca ,wonderful card !

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  28. Dawn TMay 19, 2015 at 4:20 AM

    gorgeous card Becca. Love the torn edges.

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  29. Sarah GMay 19, 2015 at 5:41 AM

    Super cool tearing and distressing! Love the beautiful butterflies too. So glad you shared it with us over at TO, Becca :)

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  30. alexandra s.m.May 19, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    Beautiful card Becca!
    Love that distressed look ;)

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  31. Lynette JacobsMay 20, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    My kind of card...just beautiful Becca.

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  32. Taunya ButlerMay 20, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    Becca - marvelously done and so like the sketch!! Love those yummy layers and I just have to say that YOU are PRETTY AMAZING!!! Love your talent and love your work!!

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  33. Petra SwartMay 21, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    This is simply stunning, Becca!!! Love the colours ...and everything else!!!!

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  34. MerviMay 21, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    Fabulous card, great design.
    Thank you for sharing at Allsorts;-))m

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  35. TracyMay 21, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    Gorgeous creation, thanks for joining Allsorts challenge, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  36. VeerleMay 22, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    Gorgeous card, thank you so much for joining our challenge.
    Hope to see you again next time too.
    Greetings, Veerle DT Creative Corner Challenges

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  37. SuchiMay 22, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    LOVE this card Becca!!!
    It is stunning!! :)
    Cheers!
    Suchi xx

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  38. Beulah BeeMay 22, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    So nice to see such an interesting mix of colors, with just the right touch of vintage.

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  39. Anita in FranceMay 23, 2015 at 6:45 AM

    What a fabulous grunge look, Becca ... those gently torn edges are brilliant with the delicate butterflies ... all the dimension and texture is just yummy! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Time Out! Anita :)

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  40. Sari / GranneMay 24, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    I'm so amazed how you can create such a beauty of something that first look like a mess. Your talent is awesome!

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  41. AnonymousMay 24, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    Becca this is a stunning card I love it xx

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  42. Robyn OliverMay 25, 2015 at 5:25 AM

    Gorgeous card Becca, nice colour combo

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  43. Nora NollMay 25, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    Um, totally LOVE this card!!! I like all the fun techniques you used and you tore NEW paper? I am in awe. I cannot tell you how hard this is for me to do. You should see how much paper I have-it is a fire hazard!! I love the way you used the grunge stamp on this and the placement of the butterflies. I think this is one of my favorite cards I have seen in a long time anywhere!!

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  44. LyndalMay 26, 2015 at 4:42 AM

    Super gorgeous card Becca!!! So glad you joined in the fun @ Mixed Media Card Challennge!!!

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  45. Lisa KindMay 27, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the vertically torn paper! Lovely design! Thanks for taking the Time Out to play with us!

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  46. UnknownMay 28, 2015 at 1:24 AM

    Awesome card! Love the torn edges and the grungy look!

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  47. DeeptiMay 28, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    Incredible! I love the effect of torn paper :) Thank you for sharing with MMCC!

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  48. Cat CraigMay 29, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    Okay Becca, just address that card to yourself. So darned cool!

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  49. Monika ReeckMay 29, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    YOU ARE REALLY AMAZING
    that butterfly that twine that colors ooh my
    YOUR CARD HERE IS STUNNING BECCA I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE oops
    4 thumbs up
    speechless..
    hugs, Monika

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  50. Wei WeiMay 30, 2015 at 1:06 AM

    Incredible design! I do admire your tearing paper and distressed looking background! Well done.

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  51. sannalippertMay 30, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    wow, such a cool card! totally love this one! thanks for playing along with us at MMCC :)

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  52. ikeJune 5, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    OMGoodness - I just love all your creations !!! Superb. I am Following now :-D

    IKE xxx

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  53. Wendy Nicola JacksonSeptember 12, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    Love, love, LOVE, love, LOVE this gorgeous card Becca!! What can I say. It's a fav' for sure!! Love everything about it. Stunning hunny. Hugs, Wends x

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