and the theme for this week is...
BUTTERFLY BEAUTY
and who doesn't love butterflies...
I started off by applying a layer of gesso in the centre of a Linen Panel from Idea-ology Textile Surfaces. Then I used the Flourish die from Thinlits Mixed Media 2 to create a panel with paper from the Regions Beyond Mini Stash. I applied Texture Paste through the Brick Stencil from Mini Stencil Set 3 and once it was dry applied a coat of Distress Collage Medium over the entire panel. Then it was time for some Spiced Marmalade Distress Crayon magic...rubbing it in with my finger over the Texture Paste and around the edges of the panel.
I applied Texture Paste through the Bubble Stencil from Mini Stencil Set 5 to create more texture. I then die cut the flowers from the Wildflowers Thinlits set using paper from Regions Beyond and Core'dinations Kraft Core and decorated with a Crinkle Ribbon bow coloured with Broken China Distress Spray Stain.
and added Big Chat Stickers and Alphabet Dice before matting on to black cardstock.
You can find all the products I used over at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp online store...just click on the links below...
Why don't you pop over to the Monday Challenge Blog and check out the amazing creations from my very talented Design Team mates and as always you all have the chance to win a $50 gift voucher to spend at Simon Says Stamp. You have until Monday 8am Ohio time...1pm UK time...2 pm CET to join in...
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I look forward to seeing what you all create...in the meantime have fun and happy crafting
Hugs Kath xxx
Hi Kath and Buddy.This is absolutely Stunning and I love the design and colours.Happy Week to you all.Huggles and Huge Cuddles for Buddy.xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creation Kath, I love how you used the trinket pins for the body of the butterflies, what a fab idea! the background and all of the details are so pretty!! LOVE it :-)
ReplyDeleteI got carried away too and only made one step for my step by step photo's ;-)
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Lols x x x
Hi Kath,
ReplyDeleteI agree with Lorraine A about the butterfly bodies being pins...it's delightful :) I adore butterflies and owls so of course as soon as I saw your finished project, I fell in love with it. Fantastic job...I can see how you got carried away with creating it and forgot to take the photos. I think we all forgive you as the finished item is wonderful.
Bejay x
WOW this is stunning! I love butterflies and love the pins as the body.
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Linda xxx
Love how you used the Wildflower dies in a bunch - I've only ever glued them direct to the surface! Really beautiful Kath.
ReplyDeleteI love all the stencils you used. The mix of brown and turquoise is amazing. Love the butterflies ready to fly and the Wildflowers diecuts.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Marzena
You have excellent taste and do beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece of work, I love it.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful x
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteLorraine x
Loving this piece Kath, lots of gorgeous texture and detail. Hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteStunning Kath! Love the gorgeous flowers, the beautiful colours and of course, the butterflies! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeletethis is so goergus. love it
ReplyDeletegreets alexa
Great project, Kath! Stunning colors, dimension, and texture!
ReplyDelete*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
This is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project Kath! Love the vibrant butterfly and that you could spell FLY with the dices.
ReplyDeleteOh my! This is absolutely fabulous! Love all the detail! xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Kath! You know it is good when you get so caught up in the creation you forget about everything else. Just stunning!
ReplyDeleteKath, this is gorgeous! I love, love the colors and all the texture. Cathie <3
ReplyDeleteThis is such a gorgeous creation, Kath. .THe colors and all the details are so beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing, Kath! Love the neutral background with the pops of color with the butterflies and flowers! Gorgeous! Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteThis is an incredible and fabulous card! your butterflies are so beautiful, love your color choice and background is spectacular! BArbara
ReplyDeleteA wonderful project full of texture and detail and the butterflies look stunning against your background...really beautiful work, Kath! Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteThere are so many clever details to see on this piece! I love how you used the trinket pins as the butterfly bodies and I am drooling (in a good way over how you used the wildflowers die. So pretty and so innovative! I always look forward to your posts.
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