Thursday, July 18, 2013

Summertime, Sparklers and S'more (Dragonflies)

This month's Dreamweaver Challenge is Summertime, Sparklers and S'more.  This week, I was inspired by all the fireflies that seem to surround my house all summer.
I used black coated aluminum by Mercart.  I ran the Hello Stencil LS 96 and Mosaic Swirls LJ 801 through my Cuttlebug.  I sanded the metal to reveal the aluminum.  
I pasted the Dragonfly Stencil LM 193 with Black Matte Paste.  When it was dry, I used my finger to apply Moonstone Metallic FX, Kiwi Metallic FX and Ivy Garden Metallic FX.  Then, I assembled it with card stock, a gorgeous May Arts ribbon and two rhinestones.
The dragonfly really shimmers.  Here is a closer look:

Now, you should take a look at all the other team members playing today, get inspired, and create something yourself.  Send a picture of your creation to lynell@dreamweaverstencils.com for your chance to win this month's prize.

10 comments:

  1. I just love what you do with metals! Beautiful card.

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  2. Love my dragonflies!!!! Great metalwork once again, Laura!

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  3. Very dramatic effect Laura! Heavy metal yet feminine too.

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  4. I've been following the metal art cards on splitcoast and your's is amazing - I luv this!!!!

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  5. LAURA... YOU are the one with so much patience! This kind of metal work is awe inspiring...reallly really love this creation.

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  6. Wow! This is beautiful Laura! Your metal creations are always amazing!

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  7. I have seen this background used in so many ways, that I think this is a must have stencil!! Love the look of the metal background with the dragonfly to top it off.

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  8. Dragonflies are one of my favorite summer 'critters' so it fits our theme perfectly! Your card is beautiful and the metal work is stunning especially with the Mosaic Swirl stencil.

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  9. Beautiful! Love the background that shimmers with your lovely dragonfly!

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  10. I've never tried to run my Dreamweavers through my Cuttlebug. Which plates did you use?

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