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A Fingernail Art Inspired Card

We can be inspired by anything! I would never have guessed that fingernails could have inspired me to make a card, but that Shirley found the most inspiring fingernails for the newest MFPSpeedyTV Inspiration Challenge (#37 - Fingernail Art):


Since I am an Auburn Fan (and an Alabama Fan too but there were no Elephants in these pictures Benzi), I chose the tiger nails!


I used the Natures Brushstrokes and Lots of Words sets from Marks Finest Papers. My bg(s) on the image panel and butterfly were colored using chalk. I glittered up the butterfly using Sparkle n Sprinkle glitter and SU! Dazzling Diamonds. Papers are SU! and SEI.

Come join in the fun - there is a great prize and you have to admit these fingernails are pretty inspiring!

Hugz!

Comments

  1. BenziNovember 14, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Hey, what do you mean you used tiger nails?????? Elephants have nails, too. Oh, I guess you're forgiven as you do live closer to Auburn. LOL
    What a fabulous card you made with your inspiration. It is over the top gorgeous. Wow! Love that 'fly.

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  2. MonicaNovember 14, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Love that sparkly butterfly..Such a perfect card for autumn... such pretty pics of nails. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 14, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    A;l those nails had nice color, but I think you went with the right one. Your card is beautiful.

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  4. MarisaNovember 14, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    You have created a fabulous scene for your card! Love it :) Gorgeous butterfly.

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  5. TammyNovember 14, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Beautiful card and the butterfly is just gorgeous! Isn't it amazing what we can be inspired by!

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  6. cotnobNovember 14, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    This is a beautiful card, such gorgeous colours and I love your butterfly - great take on the inspiration picture.
    Pauline
    x

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  7. Carol LNovember 14, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Your card is just beautiful, and I cannot imagine how anyone can paint fingernails like that on such a small canvas!! Wonderful inspiration!

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  8. McCrafty's CardsNovember 14, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    Gorgeous card Nancy, I like the image, and the beautiful butterfly.
    Kevin xx

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  9. Kathy BradleyNovember 14, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Gorgeous and elegant card, Nancy. The colors are so wonderful and the butterfly is beautiful.

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  10. coopsNovember 15, 2013 at 4:04 AM

    wow so stunning nancy.love the design and those striking colours are fabulous :D

    xx coops xx

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  11. Anne TempleNovember 15, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    Wow, your card is amazing looking! Love those colors. (War Eagle!)

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  12. *Vicki*November 16, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Such a beautiful card!! I really love the colors and the transparent look of the butterfly! HUGS

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  13. Carol HurlockNovember 16, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Did you use your "Pebbles" chalk? This is so pretty. The colors are vibrant and in line with the festive feel of fall. The butterfly is truly amazing. Gorgeous card my friend.
    Bear Hugs,
    Carol :O}

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  14. SueNovember 17, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Beautiful colors! The butterfly looks so real you expect it to fly off the paper!

    Hugs
    Sue

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