Butterfly Bonanza

Morning, Today I have another new card that I have made using the new stamp collection from Leonie, That launched on Hochanda on May 18th.

To start, I made some marbled background card using a selection of ink sprays. I used a mixture of Blue, Purple and red and set aside to dry.

When dry, I stamped all of the butterflies from Leonie's collection onto the card with Black Archival ink.

Then cut out by hand, using scissors. They are beautiful butterflies, even so they are very easy to cut out.

To create the background, I took a sheet of tissue paper and a selection of Leonie's stamps along with a text background stamp. I used 3 different ink pads for this, Black and Cobalt Archival in and Blueprint Sketch Distress ink. I started with the background text, rolled up the stamp sheet, coated with the ink and stamped away, turning to get a random look, Next I took Leonie's Swirly Butterfly background and repeated the technique. I did the same with the other stamps to built up the background.

I then took a piece of card measuring 8'' square and coated it in PVA which I had let down with water about 1 to 1. I scrunched up my tissue and unravelled it, then applied to the card, making sure that the creases and folds remained for added texture. I then carefully coated with Mat Glue Seal and Glaze from Creative Expressions and set aside to dry.

Here is a photo of it dry before any further work.Do not trim the excess tissue away from the project until it is fully dry.

While it was drying I assembled a Hyacinth decoupage from Reddy. I wanted this to stand out a little bit but not too much, so lightened an area of the background using Picket Fence Distress ink. Then I added some blending elsewhere on my design and highlighted the folds and creases to enhance the texture, for this I used Shaded Lilac and Blueprint Sketch Distress ink.

I stamped out a sentiment from Leonie's collection and used a basic die to cut it out. I then used the background swirl stamp to add interest around the sentiment using Shaded Lilac Distress ink, i used the same ink to blend around the edges. Then I cut out a mat for it in white card, which I edged using Mediterranean Blue  Gilding paste from Creative Expressions.

Finally I added my decoupage and the sentiment. Shaped and arranged the butterflies onto my project and secured using 3D glue gel. I backed the project onto a mat of plain white card which I had also edged with the same gilding paste. Lastly I used glossy accents on the butterflies and my card was complete.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit today, I hope you have enjoyed the step by step and the card I have shared today. Hopefully you will stop by again very soon. Take care xxx

Leonie's Love Bird on a Branch

Morning, good to see you again. Here is a sample I made with the New stamp collection from Leonie Pujol that launched on Hochanda on May 18th. I used the flower stamps, the Heart Branch along with the little bird and word strip stamps. It just goes to show how a collection of smaller stamps can make a fairly substantial card.

I also used the Scattered Leaved Background from Sue Wilson and the inner rectangle die from the same die set for my stamped images.

To start with I made a few marbled backgrounds using shaving foam and a mixture of the following coloured ink sprays applied in drops with a straw. Stamps Away: Cherry, Rose and Midnight. Comic Shimmer Mist: Midnight Blue and Purple Violet. I continued making backgrounds until I got the perfect mix for the project.

Then I cut out my Scattered Leaves background leaving out the inner cutting die. I used a ruler and craft knife to cut the outer edge leaving a 5 mm border. I also cut my background sheet to exactly the same size. Lastly I cut the inner rectangle to stamp my design.

I used the border word strip along the bottom of my design, then stamped the branch and added the bird on the tree.

O a separate scrap of velvet card (I never throw it away ever it's like gold dust) I stamped a selection of flowers, the single flower and lovely group along with some leaves. At the same time I cut some flowers using Sue Wilson's complete blooms out of some calico that I had dyed for my wreath project, earlier in the week.

I coloured the flowers and leaves using my alcohol markers, I also added some Dusty Concorde to alternate layers of the calico flowers.

I now had all the elements I needed to assemble my project.

Firstly I took my backing card and edged it, using Purple Mist Gilding Polish from Creative Expressions.

I placed the scattered leaves background back into the die and blended Dusty Concorde Distress Ink around the edges, middle and the highlights within the die.

I mounted the die cut onto the background using foam tape (2 Layers) to raise it from the marbled background. Then secured it to the backing card using Cosmic Shimmer glue.

I blended around my stamped image with the same Distress Ink, then added some of the leaves and flowers with 3D Glue Gel, I had previously shaped the flowers and leaves with a ball tool and foam mat. I then stuck this to the centre of my card.

Lastly I added the fabric flower and stamped flowers in the bottom right hand corner and 3 in the top left hand corner. 

My project was now complete.There are two photos here, one taken inside and one outside.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit today, I really hope you have enjoyed this step by step and the finished project. Hopefully you will be back again soon.Take care xx