Watercolor Wings for CCMC364

Today I'm going CLEAN AND SIMPLE with my favorite set WATERCOLOR WINGS.

Watercolor Wings Monarch

Isn't it cool how much this looks like a monarch!  But you'll never guess what colors I used, it's not what you think!  The stamped portion of the butterfly is built from just two colors, Crushed Curry and Watermelon Wonder!!  Isn't it crazy how those two colors produced this look!  But how in the world did those colors come to mind??  Well, look no further than this week's color challenge from Create with Connie and Mary!

CCMC364

As I looked at this color combo, I wasn't sure where to start.  Then I saw Watercolor Wings (it's always sitting on my desk!) and thought a butterfly might be the way to go.

Monarch Watercolor Wings

Here's how the layering process went: first layer Crushed Curry stamped off once, second layer Crushed Curry full ink, then lastly Watermelon Wonder!  But the real magic happened when I added the die cut layer of Basic Black....I couldn't believe how it transformed!

Watercolor Wings by Be Creative with Nicole

With such a gorgeous butterfly, all I needed was a simple background to let it shine.  A few polka dots, gold sequins and a simple sentiment made this the perfect CAS card!

OK, that's it for me today!  I am working on a new video for you, I think you'll love this fun technique I'm showing with Over the Rainbow.....so stay tuned!

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  1. Lisa YoungJuly 20, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    From the delicate background to the bold contrast of the butterfly - all gorgeous and so striking! Love that you stamped the envelope too. Thanks for playing along with us at Create with Connie and Mary.

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  2. Nicole TugrulJuly 20, 2015 at 3:40 PM

    Thank you so much Lisa! This was a fun color challenge!

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  3. Chris SlogarJuly 20, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    I agree that this beautiful butterfly can stand alone! Great use of these colors! Thank you for joining us at Create with Connie and Mary!

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  4. Nicole TugrulJuly 20, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    Thank you so much Chris!!

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  5. Alison BarclayJuly 21, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Absolutely stunning! Great work with the colours....looks so great on that butterfly. Thanks for joining us this week at Create with connie and Mary. xx

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  6. Nicole TugrulJuly 21, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    Thank you so much Alison!!

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  7. Joanne JamesJuly 21, 2015 at 9:48 PM

    What a great way to combine the colours on the butterfly - definitely a majestic centrepiece for your card! I love the sprinkle of sequins too. Thanks for joining us over at Create With Connie and Mary this week!

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  8. Mary BrownJuly 22, 2015 at 12:28 AM

    You are rocking the butterflies Nicole! LOVE the CAS feel of your card! Thanks for joining us this week!

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  9. Nicole TugrulJuly 22, 2015 at 1:37 AM

    Thank you so much Mary!

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  10. Nicole TugrulJuly 22, 2015 at 1:37 AM

    Thank you so much Joanne!

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  11. Connie BabbertJuly 22, 2015 at 4:11 AM

    WOW...love this butterfly, too! Such a CAS card, but so dramatic! Thanks for playing along with the color challenge this week on Create with Connie and Mary!

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  12. Nicole TugrulJuly 22, 2015 at 5:17 AM

    Thank you so much Connie!!!

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  13. Bridgette JonesJuly 22, 2015 at 6:12 AM

    This is beautiful Nicole. The butterfly is stunning and I love the subtle dots in the background. Thanks for playing along this week at Create with Connie and Mary!

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  14. Nicole TugrulJuly 22, 2015 at 6:30 AM

    Thank you so much Bridgette!!!

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  15. Jenny EngelkeJuly 22, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    Wowza Nicole! What a striking card! It's simple but packs a ton of punch! Thanks for sharing with us at CCMC!!!

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  16. Nicole TugrulJuly 23, 2015 at 2:05 AM

    Thank you so much Jenny!!

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  17. Lisa MartzJuly 23, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    So many pretty cards with this stamp set! It's a hit! Love the black cut-out framelit over the top of the colors. Thanks for playing the Create with Connie and Mary color challenge this week!

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  18. Nicole TugrulJuly 23, 2015 at 5:46 AM

    Thank you so much Lisa!!!

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