Saturday, August 1, 2015

Golden Butterflies - Mixed Media Card Challenge + a WINNER

I am LOVING being a part of the Mixed Media Card Challenge design team. It gives me another reason to get wild and messy in the craft room (as if I needed one). When I'm creating mixed media cards, I feel sooooo much freer. I can try things, I can make a mess, I don't have to worry about getting a random fingerprint in an open white space (every time! when I'm doing CAS). 

This month's challenge over at MMCC is butterflies with the option to use gold. 



For some reason, I've always loved the black and gold color combo. It looks so striking! So I decided to whip out my brand spankin' new jar of gold embossing paste and slathered it through the STAMPlorations foiled stencil. 



When it goes on, it looks tan doesn't it? But when it dries is shiny and golden and lovely! I decided to add a little bit more gold by spraying some Bo Bunny gold mist spray and then added a line of black and white washi tape for a little contrast. 



To create the butterflies, I stamped some grungy butterflies from the STAMPlorations Trendy Butterflies set and sprinkled them with some gold glitter before they dried. 


After I had all of my elements in place, I used a gold foiled doily and embossed a big ol' thank you and then I just started placing things about and testing different layouts. 


I finally landed on this one: 





OOooooo shiny!

I'm also going to send my card flying over to the following fun challenges: 
Frilly and Funkie - Things with Wings
Mixed Media World - Stencils
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
House of Cards - Metallics

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Now for some more fun! This week I'll be announcing the winners of my birthday bash giveaway (so make sure you stay tuned!) 

First of all, I wanted to say that I am beyond grateful for all of you who played along. 52 linkups in two weeks?! Wow. Every morning I went to see who'd linked up and had the biggest grin on my face. THANK YOU for helping to make my birthday so special!

The first winner will get to have their very own 
Dee's Artsy Impressions Party Time Stamp set:

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And the winner is..... Dolly B of Dolly B's Snippets of Life!

Dolly, please email me at bexcruger at gmail dot com with your address and I will get your giftie right out to you!

51 comments:

  1. Wow, way to go Becca! Love all the elements you added to create that elegant free style collage! Beautiful result! Thanks for sharing your card with us at House of Cards. Hugs, Gracie.

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  2. LOVE the gold black combination here Becca - that stencil background really pops and shimmers - love the splatter and the layers behind your sentiment - wonderful design on this! Julia xx

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  3. Its Stunning..Gold n black combo looks glamorous..

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  4. Black & gold is one of my fav combos--gorgeous work, Becca! Congrats to winner #1!

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  5. such a yummy card! the black & gold combo makes it really classy!!!

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  6. Oooooh...pulled this one out, but good. What a card! I mean it's like, totally gorgeous.

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  7. Oooooh...pulled this one out, but good. What a card! I mean it's like, totally gorgeous.

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  8. Love the gold and black combo. Gorgeous shiny card.

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  9. Gorgeousness. Congrats to Dolly. You throw a great party Becca. Glad you had lots of guests. Hugz

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  10. Gorgeous card, Becca! I also love black & gold together - very elegant!
    Congrats to Dolly! :-)
    And dare I ask what a vault toilet is?!?

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  11. Beautiful black and gold card! Love it!

    Congratulations for Dolly for being a "party winner!"

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  12. Dang! I missed it but I will still make something from your challenge. I love gold and black-so elegant and love this gold paste-glitter is always a highlight

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  13. Beautiful card Becca and yes I do get inky fingerprints on anything CAS too
    While I'm here thank you so much for linking up with us at MMW and good luck ;)
    Big hugs
    Donna xxx

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  14. gorgeous card Becca. So much golden glitz

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  15. That card! It is so sosoooooo GORG! All glittery and glammer-y .... Came together beautifully. And GO Dolly B!!!!! So pleased my mate won!!!!!!!!

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  16. Day-am girl! This card is A.MAZ.ING!!! I want to be like you when I grow up! LOL!

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  17. Wow, Becca, your card is stunning! So elegant with black and gold! Your butterflies look amazing and the gold doily is a perfect touch! Congrats to your first winner! Your party was a lot of fun!

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  18. That gold embossing paste looks divine , I have never seen that before, I will have to keep an eye out for it here. I was enjoying scrolling through your process and Loving the gold, card looks fab.Got to the bottom and I think I actually said WOW with a big smile to see I won ! Thanks you ! and thanks for all the congrats ladies PS I love getting messy with creating as well, no mistakes :)
    Mary

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  19. Gorgeous card! One can feel how much fun you had making it!

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  20. Wow - love that card - the gold is fabulous!!
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  21. I love black and gold, too, Becca, and your card is just beautiful using those colors. I love how the texture paste turns that lovely gold, and your butterflies are so sparkly! Congratulations to the winner, and thank you for your generosity!

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  22. Super cool, bold and wow! I like the gold doily and the big "Thank You".

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  23. Wow so gorgeous Becca!! I just love the gold and black together, so glamorous!! I love the use of embossing powder and the background really makes your elements pop of the card! Thank you so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie for our 'Things with Wings' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)

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  24. hello Becca! I LUV THIS...wow, you really did a fabulous job...thanks for the steps! I am thrilled you played along with us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

    sparkle & shine *~*

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  25. Okey dokey, black and gold=amazeballs! I now have that gold paste on my wish list dearie. This card really packs a punch in the most splendid way! Awesome sauce! Hugz ~Niki

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  26. What a gorgeous card!! The gold and black together are so striking!! I love the details you added with the butterfly and doily!! Stunning card, Becca!! Congrats to the winner!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  27. Hi Becca amazing card , love the black & gold xx

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  28. OOhhh that gold paste is fabulous. Love these layers, gorgeous card.

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  29. i love the black and gold and the gold embossing paste; it makes for a very striking card! thank you so much for playing along with us at house of cards!
    linda

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  30. Stunning card Becca!! Love that gold!! :)
    Suchi xx

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  31. The gold on the black card base is so striking, Becca!!! Love the washi tape strip and the lovely doily!!! Your butterfly is stunning!!! Beautiful card!!!!
    Have a great week!!!!

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  32. ooooooooooooooh shiny indeed! ♥LOVE♥ the gold metallic on black! love the sound of that MMCC too! i learn sooooo much right here! ♥

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  33. Gold + black = one amazing design! This is so gorgeous, Becca!

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  34. OOOhhhh Shiny! Me likey! I almost bought that paste (but then chose crackle) - it's definitely on the list! That looks incredible.

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  35. So much fun texture going on here! LOVE the gold on black--it's fab! Thank you for joining us at House of Cards! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  36. Oh this is gorgeous, I love the metallic gold and black color combo! Thanks so much for joining us at House of Cards!
    Tammy x

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  37. Black and gold is so striking! I love all those layers and the spritz of gold mist on the background.

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  38. Black and gold are a wonderful color combo, as well as white and gold. I LOVE that gold embossing paste. I am now going to have to buy some. I also love your layering. Beautiful card.

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  39. Oh my gawsh!! So amazing with the gold on this!! Such a brilliant design and now I've got to get me some!!! LOL!

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  40. Your creativity is so versatile, love the gold against black :)

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  41. Gorgeous!!! I love it!!!
    Thank you for joining us at House of Cards!
    Lilian
    The Leaf Studio

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  42. Wow, Becca ... such fabulous texture and layers ... rich and luxurious and so striking! Anita :)

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  43. Super card with a striking colour palette. Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  44. Loving the gold against the black and the stencil detail.
    Thanks so much for the lovely comment on my card and for following - I'm following you too now x

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  45. Absolutely adore the whole drama and design to this one! Thank you for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Jenny x

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  46. Hi Becca
    Terrific card. Thanks for joining in at House of Cards.
    Best wishes.
    Ang

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  47. Ooh la la...this is one glitzy, glimmer, gorgeous! This card is ready for a night on the town! Stunning!
    Hugs~c

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  48. Wow, that gold on black is lush! Love the elegant and styley finish. Beautiful card Becca. Hugs, Wends x

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