Friday, September 21, 2012

Nature's Splendor

Here is my inspirational project for the end of summer.
I started with a lime green center-step card that is 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 when finished.
 
 
The zebra is a free SVG file that I found online,
and it is absolutely gorgeous!
The plant is PDDU and is cut 2x and popped.
The butterfly is HD and is cut 3x and popped.
The dragonfly and the bottom banner are punches that I use all the time.
 

To add some bling to the front, I used Glossy Accents
on the zebra eye and nose, small green gemstones on the banner,
while the dragonflies and butterfly are cut from glitter paper.
There is so much dimension on the front of this 3D card that
it naturally catches the eye as you pass by it.
 
 
The inside is finished with an original verse situated
on the top end of the cardstock so you may add a personal sentiment before sending.
The butterfly stamp has been colored with pencils
and "blinged" with Glossy Accents on the wings and bubbles.
The green gems were repeated to enhance the antennae.
I just love the finished project and look forward to your comments.
 
I will be entering this in the following challenges:
TFL!
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24 comments:

  1. MelissaSeptember 21, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Wow, that Zebra is amazing, love how your butterflies sparkle, thanks for joining CTVS!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Very unique card. Love the tree and butterfly. That zebra is fabulous. Thanks for joining us at BBTB2. Stephanie

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  3. JeriSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Wow, fabulous zebra. Thanks for playing at BBTB2 and at Cardz TV Stamps.

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  4. Suzanne cricutcraftingrammyblogspot.comSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Wow totally beautiful step card. Love the zebra, the dragon fly and the butterfly inside. Combined they make a wonderful card. Thanks for sharing with us at BBTB2.

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  5. GwenSeptember 22, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    This is amazing! I thing step cards make such a fun card and this is just well, amazing! Thanks for playing at My Craft Spot.

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  6. SandiSeptember 22, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Stunning card, Love the all your design features, thanks for joining us at BBTB2, hugs

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  7. mum of twoSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    What a great project, perfect for our Bling It Up Challenge and Punches challenge! I love the step card and that zebra is gorgeous!! Thanks for playing with us at Cardz Tv Stamps and Paper Playtime.

    michelle
    http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com

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  8. DanaSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Love that zebra. Thanks for playing at CardzTV.
    http://iwycd.blogspot.com

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  9. MimiSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Gorgeous card! So creative. Thanks for playing along with Cardztv!

    Cathy, Cardztv DT
    www.mimi2trentdrew.blogspot.com

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  10. Holly GagnonSeptember 22, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Great Job on the FCCB challenge. That zebra looks like it was a difficult cut. Thanks for linking up with FCCB- Holly :-)

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  11. Carole BeathSeptember 22, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Wonderful project.... the color combo and designs are fantastic. Thanks for joining us at BBTB2.
    Carole

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  12. JayneSeptember 22, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Fabulous card! Love the butterfly on the tree . Thanks for joining us at bbtb2.
    Jayne x

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  13. Sunshine HoneyBeeSeptember 22, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Saw your wonderful card at Fantabulous Cricut. Like wild animals like Zebras. Your card showcases the Zebra bee-utifully. Where online did you get the free SVG file? I posted a 2 page layout of Jenny, the Elephant, to my blog today that you may want to ck out.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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    1. MarciaSeptember 22, 2012 at 9:59 PM

      I wish I could remember where I found it...it was a few months ago. If I can locate it again, I will surely pass it along to you. Thanks you for your kind comments...I'm off to check out Jenny on your blog!

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  14. shellySeptember 22, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    awesome card thanks for sharing with us at bbtb2 :)

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  15. BrendaSeptember 23, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Wow, what a stunning and unique card! I love that zebra, your colors combo is amazing, the plant and butterflies look so awesome in those colors and of course who can resist the cute dragonflies! Thanks for joining us at BBTB2 ;-)

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  16. GlendaSeptember 23, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Great looking card! Thanks for sharing with us at BBTB2!
    Glenda

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  17. ShawneeSeptember 23, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    Wow this is a beautiful card. I love that zebra!! The butterflies are a nice added touch. Thank you for joining us at CardzTV Stamps Challenge!!

    Blessings,
    Shawnee

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  18. girliaSeptember 23, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    Beautiful center step card. Love the sparkle of the butterfly. Thanks for joining us this week at CTVS for the Bling it up challenge.

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  19. DonnaMundingerSeptember 24, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    So gorgeous! So bold and beautiful it's stunning, really. Thanks so much for sharing with BBTB2. xxD

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  20. Janis LewisSeptember 24, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    This is stunning. I love it! Thanks for playing with us at Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges and at Cardz TV. :) Janis

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  21. KateSeptember 24, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    What a striking card! It has such a wonderful look to it! Great job!

    Thanks so much for playing along with us at My Craft Spot!

    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper

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  22. Busy Bee Vinyl CreationsSeptember 26, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    This is really awesome!!!!! Thank you for sharing. I love it. It is beautiful. Have you ever done anything like this of a giraffe? I would love to see it if so.
    Congrats!
    Kathy:)

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  23. Penny'sfromHeavenreborn Nursery October 2, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful...TFS

    Penny

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