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Flowers and a Mask

I am still having fun with Water Colors!

Splitcoast Stampers has a monthly challenge for Fan Club Members and this month the challenge is Prom. I have been intending to join in so when I saw the butterfly challenge on Aurora Wings I knew I could cover them both with the Venetian Mask image available at Aurora Wings.


I also joined in the MIX challenge, the Technique Lovers Challenge and the Featured Stamper Challenge on SCS today too. I cased THIS gorgeous card by Peggy (jasonw1). The MIX challenge was to make faux tiles and the Technique Lovers Challenge was to use your embossing folders as stamps. Fun ways to use water colors!


Hugz!

Comments

  1. cotnobMay 25, 2014 at 3:25 PM

    Two gorgeous cards, I love your beautiful butterfly mask and rich colours on the first card. Fabulous techniques on your second card - the background looks brilliant.
    Pauline
    x

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  2. Mitzi Sato-WiuffMay 25, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    I love your watercolor creations, Nancy! Both of these are fantastic. Thank you for joining Aurora Wings' Butterflies challenge with your Venetian Mask piece. Good luck! Mitzi xx

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  3. MarisaMay 25, 2014 at 9:15 PM

    Love the sparkly butterfly and gorgeous colour combo on the first and great texture on the second!

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  4. DonnaMundingerMay 26, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    Fabulous cards, Nancy! Love the color scheme you chose for the mask and the amazing sparkle! Thanks so much for joining us for our Butterflies Challenge at Aurora Wings. The texture on the second is just amazing, as well. Beautiful! xxD

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  5. JD/ JillMay 26, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    Very pretty cards, and congrats on nailing so many challenges in just two cards!

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  6. wannabcre8tiveMay 26, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    Super cute cards, Nancy. You know I am loving the glittery mask.

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  7. Anne TempleMay 27, 2014 at 6:18 AM

    Wow, love both of these. The top one is so striking - love the bright, bold colors and love the softness and textures of the 2nd one.

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  8. coopsMay 27, 2014 at 6:40 AM

    both so stunning nancy.gorgeous floral details and i love your colourways :D

    xx coops xx

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  9. TammyMay 27, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    Both cards are beautiful and wonderfully colored! The glittered mask is amazing!

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  10. HelloJune 7, 2014 at 2:54 AM

    Beautiful cards Nancy and thank you for sharing them with us for our Butterfly Challenge at Aurora Wings.
    Huge Hugz, Lorraine xx

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