Gothic Butterfly

Good morning, and what a lovely one it is too :)

I absolutely love nothing more then getting my hands dirty in a mixed media project, and here my latest creative piece.



It felt good to do something like this again after my scrapbook pages.

The butterfly is a Prima resin dressed up in PaperArtsy paint French Roast and then the raised areas are highlighted in Treasure Gold Pewter and Rose Quartz.



The background consists of (to keep it quick and simple):

Tim Holtz Flourishes die cuts
Hot glue dripped down the piece
Prima Bloom Sprays (blue and lilac)
Viva Ferro Paste - Green Gold
Embossing powder - Black and gold
Treasure Gold - Pewter

For the backing I just mounted the piece on back card twice, but embossed the first layer in a clear powder, with a crackle effect stamp. Then I used the Tim Holtz Easel to stand it up.

I quite like this gothic look, so I will experiment some more with this style and really can't wait to go again... :)

I'd like to enter this in:
the Country View Crafts Challenge - Bugs, Bees and Butterflies
Not Just Cards - Challenge 7 (Always Anything Goes)
WOW November Mixed Media Challenge



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17 comments

  1. Kati24 November 2014 at 17:37

    Gorgeous!
    I understand you very well - the feeling of dirty hands and happy smile is also my favorite :)
    Thanks for sharing your beautiful butterfly at Not Just Cards Challenge
    Kat, DT

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  2. pearshapedcrafting24 November 2014 at 17:44

    Oh Yes! This is definitely a beautiful dirty fingers project!! The butterfly is gorgeous especially with that fab background!! Hugs, Chrisx

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    1. Unknown24 November 2014 at 21:42

      Hi Chris, thanks so much for your lovely comments, I wear my dirty fingers like a badge of honour hehe x

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  3. Redanne24 November 2014 at 19:46

    It is gorgeous, I love how you created the textured background and the butterfly is a delight! Definitely creative and also very beautiful. Hugs, Anne xx

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  4. Sue24 November 2014 at 20:04

    Georgie this is wonderful, I love your textures and metalic colours. Thank you so much for playing along with us again at Country View Crafts. Sue xx

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  5. Unknown24 November 2014 at 21:46

    Thanks Sue, I always love playing along with CVC. x

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  6. Unknown27 November 2014 at 22:37

    Beautiful and I love the Butterfly. Thanks Georgie for the kind words on my blog, just became a follower.

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    1. Unknown28 November 2014 at 23:55

      Thanks Rebecca, and thanks for following... Can't wait to see what you do next too xx

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  7. fiction book reviews29 November 2014 at 10:26

    Stunning as always, big hugs from your newest follower <3 - Thank you so much for joining us this week at Not Just Cards Challenges Good luck and We hope you'll join us again soon.
    Zoe x
    Handmade with lots of Love

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    1. Unknown29 November 2014 at 11:58

      Thank you Zoe :) and I've just signed up to yours too. I'm off for a trip to Toys 'r' Us so will have a nosy later when I'll be in need of a sit down and a cuppa.
      Hugs,
      Georgie xx

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  8. Words and Pictures3 December 2014 at 19:13

    Utterly stunning, Georgie - a true beauty.
    Alison xx

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  9. Unknown4 December 2014 at 22:25

    Totally awesome, Georgie! I've been so busy I can't believe I nearly missed this one! This is so beautiful! All the texture! I'm in heaven... :) xxx

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  10. Unknown6 December 2014 at 04:21

    Thanks for your sweet comment Ingrid, the texture (as well as the painting) was great fun to do :) xx

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  11. Ruth15 December 2014 at 23:08

    Yes I am so late! This is so gorgeously textural, fabulous yummy colours, another stunning project Georgie! Ruth x

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