Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Growing in Unity, Day 3 -- Trying Something New!

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Today, I wanted to try something I hadn't tried before, so I got out my Tim Holtz Distress Markers.  I have 12 of them -- just got them -- and hadn't had a chance to use them.  Here's what I did with them for my first attempt at distress markers...


I used an Itty Bitty Stamp of the Week on this, "Beautiful You". Designer papers are My Mind's Eye, Follow Your Heart, Be Amazing 6x6 pad.  
Here's a close up of the butterflies and twine:


I used two colors of Timeless Twine on this card -- Lemonade Yellow and Aqua Blue.
I hope to see you again tomorrow for day 4 of Growing In Unity.
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42 comments:

  1. Karen (karey2005)February 5, 2014 at 12:26 AM

    Love the distress markers! Great card!

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  2. CarmenFebruary 5, 2014 at 12:28 AM

    Wonderful card. Those butterflies are so pretty.

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  3. Rhonda EmeryFebruary 5, 2014 at 6:06 AM

    so pretty. hugs

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  4. Kris BFebruary 5, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    Beautiful! I love Distress inks, you did an awesome job with them! Love the colors and layout, the two twine colors is a great touch!

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  5. LauraEvaFebruary 5, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    For your first time, you sure did rock it! I love my Distress markers..! Such a great card!

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  6. Donna K February 5, 2014 at 6:57 AM

    Lovely butterflies! You did GREAT with the markers…I don't have a single one…yet! This is so pretty and warms my heart, Julie.

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  7. KrisFebruary 5, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    Beautiful card Julie. I did get my set of TH markers a couple of months ago and I'm lovin' them. You're off to a great start with them.

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  8. Angeline ChooFebruary 5, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    Tim holtz distress markers can be quite fun to play with. Lovely card!! :)

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  9. TracyFebruary 5, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    So beautiful and fresh Julie...another gorgeous card!
    Big hugs xxxx

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  10. Paula-Scrap AddictFebruary 5, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    great job with the markers, Julie! I love this colorful card

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  11. MariaFebruary 5, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    done a great job. Love the butterflies

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    Love the colors of the twine. The butterflies are beautiful. There's something about butterflies that a card is always so pretty when they are included. thanks for sharing.

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  13. BevFebruary 5, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    Beautiful card. Love the colors. I only have one of the TH markers, but may have to get more after seeing your card!

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  14. KarinsArtScrapFebruary 5, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    very beautiful card Julie.

    gr karin

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  15. Life of a Caffeinated MomFebruary 5, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    I really like how you did the twine. Very pretty card

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  16. Teresa Godines #6857February 5, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    Fantastic job for your first attempt to use the markers. I just got mine too. Love how you tied the twine. Beautiful card today.

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  17. cghundleyFebruary 5, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    So very pretty! My first
    attempt wouldn't look
    this good!
    Carla from Utah

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  18. GaylynnFebruary 5, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    Lovely colors for your butterflies. They really pop. You're going to love working with distress markers. So many ways to use them. :)

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  19. CorrieFebruary 5, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    Love it my favorite so far

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  20. RubyFebruary 5, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    Lovely butterflies. The card is very pretty.

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  21. MiwaFebruary 5, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    What a gorgeous card! The card design is fabulous but those beautiful butterflies really steal the show (of course, I'm rather biased towards insects, though). :)

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  22. Denise BryantFebruary 5, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    Lovely card! I have a few of the Distress markers too and haven't even tried them yet!

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  23. cal8007February 5, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    Love what you did with those markers - the butterflies are gorgeous!!

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  24. Waving My WandFebruary 5, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    Wah, I don't have any distress markers. Need to remedy that. GORGEOUS butterflies!

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  25. Scrappin' DivaFebruary 5, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    Great coloring job! Love the butterflies!

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  26. Amber SheavesFebruary 5, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    What a fun and wonderful card! I love the mix of papers here.

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  27. SharonDoesBasketsFebruary 5, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    Great paper choices & layers/details! :) Love it!

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  28. Sue DFebruary 5, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    Very pretty colors--I have been debating about getting these markers.

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  29. KarenladdFebruary 5, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    Ooh, love the Distress markers! They look like watercolored images...so pretty!

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  30. UnknownFebruary 5, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    Oh my gosh what a beautiful card. Your coloring is just wonderful - and first time using those markers. Very very creative butterflies. Thanks for sharing the beauty with us.

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  31. Lucy E.February 5, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    Julie, this is soooo pretty! Great coloring on those butterflies! Don't you wish they were flying in your yard right now?

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  32. MomCleoFebruary 5, 2014 at 6:09 PM

    This is such a pretty card Julie! Love the colors and the butterflies!

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  33. Miriam PrantnerFebruary 5, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    The coloring on the butterflies is so striking, great card!

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  34. JanisFebruary 5, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    Really pretty!! Looks like a fun stamp to color.

    What is better abt Distress Markers over other water-based markers??????
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com

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  35. GwenFebruary 5, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    Beautiful SUMMERYcard! We need that! Love your butterflies, Julie,

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  36. SHartlFebruary 6, 2014 at 2:59 AM

    Just gorgeous! I love those bright colorful butterflies!

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  37. Katie S.February 6, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    This card is stunning!! Love it!

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  38. joettererFebruary 6, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    The markers worked great on those dainty butterflies! I like the twines also.

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  39. Brittany KohlFebruary 6, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    Pretty, Julie! You did great with your Distress Markers! Your butterflies look awesome!

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  40. KaryFebruary 7, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    Love how every element works together on this card, Julie! It's a great design, and love the colours.

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  41. sharon gFebruary 7, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    Those are great butterflies--so colorful and pretty.

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  42. CynthiaFebruary 8, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    Lovely colors, Julie.

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