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Monday, 22 June 2015

With A Calico Flourish

Hello again!  After days of peace and quiet there's a sudden flurry here at Words and Pictures at the moment... mainly a flurry of sneak peeks.  I've been Guest Designing with stencils to create a Box of Delights at Artist Trading Post, playing with Hidden Objects over at PaperArtsy, and today I'm trying to tempt you over to see some Flourishing Butterflies at Calico Craft Parts.


I hope you'll have time to hop over to the Calico Craft Parts blog and see what I've been up to... I rather like this one!  I finally managed to do a bit of catching up over the weekend, and I hope this week will allow me to continue journeying around to see what you've all been creating while I've been wrapped up in the Words part of my life.





In between all that, I hit my third blog birthday on 19th June, so if you'd like to come and celebrate with me, please visit my Butterfly Blogaversary Candy and leave a comment.

 That's all you have to do to be in with a chance at winning some crafty goodies, not to mention a handmade card of my own (hop over there to se the full bundle).  It's a chance for me to say thank you for your wonderful company on this crafting journey.

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.
Izaak Walton


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33 comments:

  1. New Creations22 June 2015 at 07:57

    Absolutely fabulous, love all these textures you achieved with gorgeous color combo!!!

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  2. Chrissy22 June 2015 at 08:11

    WOW!! Alison..this is just gorgeous. I love the colours and flourish with the cogs and butterflies..gorgeous..all that crackle just drives me crazy and I want to get some so bad..I love the look of the crackle.I have just bought a few stencils, moulding paste and stuff and practising like mad...but keep reverting to my" scenes"...just cant help it...lol..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  3. chrissie22 June 2015 at 08:31

    Wonderful book cover Alison-no wonder you love it. The deep textures are wonderful and set the scene for all the beautiful things you added.

    Have a great day

    Love Chrissie xx

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  4. froebelsternchen22 June 2015 at 08:36

    The most beautiful book cover is this! Love the textures, colors and the fab over all design!
    Gorgeous!

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  5. brenda22 June 2015 at 08:37

    There looks to be lots of lovely texture and a colour combo I always love Alison.

    B x

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  6. Astrid Maclean22 June 2015 at 09:41

    Great looking background already, - I shall be off for a closer look.....

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  7. Inkypinkycraft22 June 2015 at 10:30

    this looks gorgeous , beautiful colours and gorgeous textures x

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  8. Lauren Hatwell22 June 2015 at 11:56

    Evil temptress! More essential items for my shopping list :oD Lx

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  9. Candy C22 June 2015 at 13:49

    Alison...your flourishing butterflies piece is so lovely! That deeply crackled background is totally amazing but then all of the added flourishes and collaged pieces to create such a lovely cover design is breathtaking. Love your colors and the addition of the mini butterflies. Such a lovely, lovely creation.

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  10. Unknown22 June 2015 at 16:30

    Alison, this is stunning - I just lurrrve your signature style with art. Everything you create is just fabulous11

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  11. Kay Wallace22 June 2015 at 16:48

    Your notebook cover is absolutely stunning, Alison! Love all the textures, details and, maybe especially, your color palette here! Striking, my friend!

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  12. Tracey22 June 2015 at 16:49

    Beautiful Alison, I love the colour tones :o)
    Hugs
    Tracey
    xx

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  13. cathylynn22 June 2015 at 17:47

    Once again another gorgeous creation! Love the color and textures. Happy 3rd Birthday to You!!!!
    Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

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  14. Claire22 June 2015 at 21:38

    Oooh lovely! Such amazing colours, they look so vibrant x

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  15. Anita Houston The Artful Maven22 June 2015 at 21:45

    So so gorgeous! LOVE the dimension and of course color!

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  16. Shirley22 June 2015 at 22:03

    Can't wait to go and see what you have made Alison.

    Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
    ShirlsCards.

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  17. Helen22 June 2015 at 23:22

    Ooh, looks fabulous... heading off for a closer look!

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  18. Deborah23 June 2015 at 08:13

    Cracked and worn but in the most delicious way. Off to have a proper look at Calico Crafts.

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  19. Annie23 June 2015 at 10:39

    love the Calico Craft Parts Alison...they are absolutely stunning and I love how easily they take colour. Off to have a closer look.
    Congratulations on reaching your third blogaversary......doesn't time fly. Fantastic candy for the winner xx

    Huge Hugs Annie xx

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  20. Dorthe23 June 2015 at 15:09

    It is just so amazing what you have created here, LOVE that texture all over, dear Alison!!
    xo,Dorthe

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  21. Jackie PN23 June 2015 at 15:26

    Amazing!! You are all over and each piece brings new joy to my view! xoxo

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  22. Redanne23 June 2015 at 21:15

    I love it already, off to have a closer look... Anne xx

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  23. pearshapedcrafting24 June 2015 at 00:43

    Oh My! What a wonderful collection of fabulous creations - you amaze me! Chrisx

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  24. Terry24 June 2015 at 02:07

    Oh this is so delicious! I love those gorgeous colors combined with that lovely crackle texture! Beautiful as always! Hugs!

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  25. Mona Pendleton24 June 2015 at 04:05

    Amazing peek Alison! Off to see the rest!

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  26. Unknown24 June 2015 at 04:50

    You have been busy!! This is another brilliant creation, Alison! Just a lovely notebook cover with so much personality and flair! XOXO-Shari

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  27. Neet24 June 2015 at 08:52

    You have used my favourite colourway on this so I just have to follow the link and view your artwork in full. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  28. Mrs.B26 June 2015 at 00:40

    Beautiful altered cover, love the colours and details, thanks for the step by step pics.
    Avril xx

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  29. experiments in paper27 June 2015 at 03:23

    Beautiful - you had me at crackling, and as always, your palette is gorgeous! Popping over to Calico Craft to see all the details - xx Lynn

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  30. Cocofolies27 June 2015 at 08:59

    Just left a comment on the Calico Craft blog too, this is a magnificent piece of art on a simple notebook. Hugs, hope all things go well at your work! Coco xxx

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  31. Ruth28 June 2015 at 11:04

    Left a comment over on Calico....simply stunning! Ruth xxx

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  32. Margaret29 June 2015 at 20:57

    What an amazing cover! I don't know that I would ever open the notebook! Your glampunk style is absolutely stunning and once again, your blending of colors is perfect!

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  33. Mary Elizabeth5 July 2015 at 17:00

    So glad I went and checked it out .. wow!! Makes me want to go play ... but for now I want to see what else you have been doing :) -- ME

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Thank so much for taking the time to stop by. It's lovely to hear what you think - every comment is so much appreciated.