Sunday, January 5, 2014

FUSION #1 CHALLENGE : TANGERINE TANGO BUTTERFLIES

The new, revamped, Fusion Card Challenge site is up and running, and here's the first challenge for the year:



The pattern on the cream/black cushions caught my eye, as some of the paper in Stampin' Up!'s Modern Medley Designer Series Paper pack is a great match.  I've used Tangerine Tango accents, with a couple of touches of Soft Sky, to bring out the pale blue from the inspiration pic.

Here's the card, which will be for my Mum's birthday (somewhat belated, as we were away for her birthday on New Year's Eve, and now my parents are away for a few days).  Hopefully she likes it; it's the first card I have made in ages, and just loved getting back in my craft room.



Stamps: Papillon Potpourri, Express Yourself
Card: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Tangerine Tango, Watercolor Paper
DSP: Venetian Romance and Modern Medley Designer Series Papers
Ink: Tangerine Tango stampin' pad, Jet Black Staz-On inkpad
Other: Bitty Butterfly and Elegant Butterfly punches, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Square framelits, Bitty Banners framelits, Soft Sky seam binding, Subtles Candy Dots, sponge dauber
 
 
 


16 comments:

  1. Oh, how pretty! Love the butterflies with your background paper...so lovely and dramatic! I love how the pale blue/aqua has brightened it all up too! Love what you've done with our FUSION inspiration, and delighted you could join us!!!

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  2. Wow, this is stunningly gorgeous, Christine! Your mum is sure to love it. I had to go take another look at the Venetian Romance DSP in the catty cos you've made it look fantastic! Might have to go on my next order.

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  3. Oooh!...Just popped in to check out this weeks Fusion challenge and up popped this stunner! Absolutely gorgeous Christine, your Mum will love it, such pretty details! xxx

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  4. This is just beautiful Christine! Gorgeous use of the colours and the Modern Medley DSP is a perfect match from the cushions!

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  5. This is beautiful Christine such a great interpretation of the fusion challenge.

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  6. Welcome back to your craft room...what a beautiful card you have made for you mom. She's going to love the butterflies and the pretty bow giving it the perfect amount of bling!

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  7. Oh my goodness. This card is so feminine and beautiful. I love the butterflies and the papers you've used. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Fusion!

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  8. Wowza ... absolutely stunning ... love those layered butterflies and your ruffled ribbon ... so very glad you joined our first FUSION Card Challenge of 2014.

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  9. I am glad you got back in your craft room, especially when you turn out a masterpiece like this! That is not an easy challenge to combine, but you have nailed it Chris. Love it ♥

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  10. Christine!! Love your butterflies, and the pale blue ribbon is perfect! Thanks for playing along with us at Fusion :)

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  11. Love the feel of marmalade and so fresh french to me!

    Thanks so much for adding this to the FUSION Gallery, this is such a lovely creation and so glad that you were able to add your inspiration for us too!!! I hope that you can join us again soon!

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  12. Absolutely stunning, Christine. Love this combo and those butterflies. Carolyn xx

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  13. Wow, such a beautiful blend of colors and patterns. This is fantastic, Christine! Love seeing you back in your craft room and your Mom the lucky recipient.

    Stef

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  14. What a beautiful card. I love you real looking butterflies. Great card. Thanks for playing along with us in the Fusion card challenge and hope to see you again.

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  15. Oh wowee! This card is stunning.

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  16. What a beautiful card. Love the pretty butterflies.

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