Hi! Today I am sharing my third card of the month for CASE Study . The inspirational card that CS selected, is one of my favorite cards I have ever made
So, today I am also sharing the sketch, and you will find it at the end of this post.
This card has an embossed background, and the focal point is a HA digi-butterfly that I colored using Copics. The sentiment and pearls complemented the card.
For my second card, I used the sketch from the first one as my starting point. This time, I embossed a HA Cling flower on white cardstock, and added color to the background with some of my favorites colors of Distress Inks (Scattered Straw, Peeled Paint, Vintage Photo and Broken China)… I splashed it with water to create a little texture. I added a butterfly, some silver dots and a sentiment as well…
Here is the sketch:

The second challenge is over, and the winners were announced yesterday!!! So please visit CASE Study to find out who were the lucky ones, look for more inspiration, details about the prize and rules for the third challenge.
Thanks for stopping by
Have a great day!
Mariana













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September 23, 2010 at 12:04 am
Lenet
Thank you very much for your inspiration. Really love the beautiful butterfly on your card.
September 23, 2010 at 1:35 am
Dana
Oh my goodness, BOTH of these cards are so stunning and amazing, Mariana!! I must try that distress ink technique!!
September 23, 2010 at 2:10 am
Alice W.
love this beautiful design. both cards are gorgeous. the background colors on the second card is out of this world. love it!!
September 23, 2010 at 4:19 am
SueB
I love all of you creations but that first card is nothing short of amazing.
September 23, 2010 at 5:12 am
Marion
Wow…your first card is absolutely amazing!! Love love love it! You are very talented!! A masterpiece!
September 23, 2010 at 6:23 am
sue
i have absolutely loved your inspiration cards and this one has to be my most favourite, never before has a card stayed in my memory like this week’sgem!! You have again created a beautiful card with this one, I love the background technique and the embossed flowers! You are a true inspiration Mariana- a BIG thank you!!
September 23, 2010 at 6:27 am
Sarah M
Absolutely grogeous!
September 23, 2010 at 7:48 am
vicki dutcher
WOW! This is one STUNNING card! Just beautiful!
September 23, 2010 at 8:43 am
Angelica
Felicidades!! tus tarjetas estan SUPER bellas.
BRAVO!!!
September 23, 2010 at 10:07 am
Ayana Posadas
I love both of these cards, Mariana! I remember when I first saw your original card months ago, and I was so inspired! I always love your cards. Great job with the new one too! So pretty!
September 23, 2010 at 12:33 pm
barbara lassiter
Both of these cards are really beautiful. You’ve inspired me to create a background similar to the second card for a friend’s birthday!!! Thanks!!!
September 23, 2010 at 3:12 pm
carole-ish
both of these are absolutely stunning.
big, huge WOW.
September 23, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Joy Taylor
Ooooh How beautiful Mariana, love both of your cards, you are so talented and so inspiring, thank you for sharing all your wonderful talents.
September 23, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Jill Foster
Love both cards! You are so amazing! Everything you create is truly a masterpiece!
September 24, 2010 at 6:51 am
Savitri
Mariana, these two cards are AMAZING!!! I love each one and the technique that you used!!!!
September 24, 2010 at 8:43 am
pai
beautiful times two!
September 24, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Helen Onulak
Had to stop by and say how absolutely GORGEOUS that butterfly is on the first card. The colors are brilliant and totally pop against the black. The neutral base gives the butterfly even more focus. A great balance of vibrant color and calming neutral!
September 24, 2010 at 6:07 pm
cindy
Beautiful cards.
September 24, 2010 at 7:28 pm
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September 26, 2010 at 8:08 am
Amy Wanford
Y’know I squealed with delight when Chupa shared this beautiful card with us (the CASE study DT)!!! I absolutely adore it, you made my jaw hit the keyboard! I also love your own take on it too second time around.
Hugs,
Aimes
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September 26, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Marita Summers
Both cards are very beautiful – heard about your blog site from Jennifer McGuire’s blog. Thank you for the inspiration – I just purchased a big set of 72 copic markers this weekend and can hardly wait to give this a try!
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