Over the next two weeks I will be sharing the projects that I submitted to Stampin' Up! for the 2010 Artisan Award contest. A group called "Almost Artisan" has been posting their creations recently--I listed them in this post if you want to check them out.
I put a LOT of time into my projects and would love to hear what you think of them! You can leave a comment by clicking on the blue title of any post and then scrolling to the bottom of the page.
This was actually the first AA project that I completed. I liked the way the flourishes from the Tulipe Sizzix die fit perfectly onto the butterfly wings. I sewed seed beads from the Pink Bead Duo onto the butterfly and stamped the two sections from the T in "Thank" to create the antennae.
The random patterned background of the card was created using the Rolling Marble Technique. Then the silver swirls were stamped and heat embossed on a window sheet that you can see better in this picture:
I finished it off with sponging and distressing to give it that Shabby Chic look!
Products Retiring June 31--Order Now!:
- SU Tulipe Bigz Die
- Pink Bead Duo
- Soft Subtle Brads
Keep checking back to see the rest of my Artisan Award "losers". :-) See my other AA projects HERE.
All supplies Stampin' Up!
It's so gorgeous!! I don't even want to think how long it must have taken to sew on all those little beads. You should be very proud of this card!
Posted by: Holly Denghel | 06/18/2010 at 06:34 AM
This is amazing! I'm sad that the tulipe is retiring now as it so fits in wonderfully with that butterfly! Beautiful card!
Posted by: Krissie | 06/18/2010 at 09:14 AM
Beautiful card! Amazing!
Posted by: Marilyn (mlj-mlj) | 06/18/2010 at 07:15 PM
You have amazing talent and patience. The card is simply exquisite!!
Posted by: Maxine | 06/18/2010 at 08:53 PM
Gorgeous card! I love the rolling marble technique. That is something that I will have to try.
Posted by: Linda N. | 06/19/2010 at 08:13 AM
OH. MY. GOODNESS! Again...AMAZING! WOW! is all I have to say!!!! :)
Posted by: Ashley | 06/19/2010 at 08:50 AM
Beautiful card and love your idea for stamping the antennae with the curly T top. The AA judges don't have an easy task with talented artists like so many of you who submitted such fabulous work!
Posted by: Kathy Mc | 06/19/2010 at 02:36 PM
Beautiful card! Amazing backgound technique, will have to give it a try.
Posted by: Cindy F | 06/19/2010 at 07:56 PM
LOVE this card! How original to use the butterfly die with the tulip die. Can't say I've seen this anywhere else. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity!
Posted by: Julie Beaulieu | 06/20/2010 at 04:41 AM
Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!1 So soft and beautiful - I love all the details - great idea to use the tulip die stuff with the butterfly - I have to try that pink and grey combo!
Posted by: Andrea | 06/20/2010 at 08:02 AM
Melany, When I grow up, may I please be an AMAZING ARTIST like you?? (Wait, I am grown up...crud!) Your work is STUNNING, I'm just STUCK staring @ your blog my dear. This piece is just yet another show stopper, WOW! ~LOVELY~LOVELY ~LOVELY~ !!! : ) BTW - Still saying NO to the chocolates?
Posted by: Barbara | 06/20/2010 at 04:29 PM
Absolutely love your AA submissions. You obviously spent many hours of time and love on your projects. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us.
Posted by: Deanna | 06/25/2010 at 04:32 AM