As soon as I saw PTI's Beautiful Butterflies, I knew I had to have it.
Had.
To.
Have.
It.
Because really, a girl can't have too many butterfly stamps, and none of mine were solid, block images anyway. And ever since Audrie sent me the Tattered Angels glimmer mist, I've wanted to use the marker-and-mist technique to make shimmery butterflies.
And now I can shimmer those butterflies to my heart's content.
YAY!!!!
You'll notice that this layout is basically the same as my last butterfly card...only without the text border stamp. Using the technique and a more involved sentiment is enough. No border needed.
To get this watery effect, ink the image with markers (I used two shades of pink from Memento), spritz the inked stamp, let the colors blend a bit, and then stamp it to heavy paper. This technique works mainly with solid images, and don't be afraid if the stamp seems downright drippy. I found that if it wasn't watery enough, the stamped image looked blotchy (like it was sponged), not swirly and soft. Here's a technique where precise tends to look wrong...loose and free are the what you want.
Sorry for the late posting. We lost power yesterday around 5:00 PM and didn't regain it until 1:00 PM today (Saturday). In our area of Ohio, over 450,000 were without power this morning. That was some storm...80 mph straight-line winds and some serious thunder and lightning. Everyone is fine, though. Our only losses were a patio umbrella and the contents of our fridge and freezer.
Fortunately, my stamping area gets AM sunlight, so I got some quality stamp time this morning when there was nothing else to do!
I hope all who were in the path of the storm (there were lots of us!) have electricity and no serious injuries or property damage. Let us know how it was in your area!
I'm glad you are safe and I hope everyone else is too! I completely agree about butterfly stamps. The effect of this technique is stunning!
ReplyDeleteWith ya, sista (on the butterfly stamps - I feel the same about snowflakes) - this is gorgeous! I'm glad you're all safe and sound.
ReplyDeleteYour pink butterflies are gorgeous; I love the effect.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you all came through the storm as well as you did. Your card is lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, i love butterflies :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card Susan! I'm not a huge butterfly fan and even I was tempted by this set! Glad to hear you came through the storm safely.
ReplyDeleteThis card is stunning! I am in love with this technique, those butterflies could just float of the paper. The colors are just right.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!! I need some solid stamps!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about that terrible storm. I can't believe you lost food in a freezer in that short of a power outage, though. Even a half full refrigerator freezer should last for 24 hours and if it's full it should last up to 48 hours. And a deep freeze can keep foods frozen for up to 72 hours without power. Of course all this is only possible if the freezer doors are kept closed.
Most of our freezer loss was ice cream-related. Some of the bulkier leftovers were perfectly fine. But in a house with two boys, freezer and fridge doors do NOT stay closed, no matter how many times parents say, "Don't open the fidge or freezer for ANYTHING!!!"
ReplyDeleteI agree that one can never have too many butterfly stamps! Beautiful card!! And thanks for explaining the technique.
ReplyDeleteHave you settled into the new stamping area? Are you happier now you've moved out to the family room?
Of all the stamps I own..I have a maximum of butterfly stamps ! I really cannot have enough and every time I see a new butterfly stamp I crave to have it !
ReplyDeleteLove this misted technique on this one ! Perfect !
SO lovely! Great technique!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous effect there Susan, fab positioning too:0) xxx
ReplyDeleteYou are SO right--one can NEVER have too many butterfly stamps! Your card is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSomeone once told me you CAN have too many stamps. But, I am not convinced! LOL Great card and lovely butterfly image.
ReplyDeleteFab card again, love the butterflies and the pink :) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteButterfly perfection! Love the light and airy feel of this card!
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