To emboss the image panel which will show up best in the close up photo (look for blog link below), I placed the cardstock panel on the embossing folder and used a metal ball stylus to rub all the open areas between the butterflies. I secured the panel to the folder with repositional tape to avoid movement. Panel used was Tim Holtz – Gridlock.
The Cuttlebug Vintage set was used to create the corner features by cutting both colors and interchanging the pieces. Tape was applied to the back so the pieces would stick when inserted and that also aided with attaching it to the card, some dots of AleeneÂ’s tacky glue was also used.
QuicKutz die and Nestabilities were used for the sentiment panel and I also made use of the tiny circles from the corner die, these were attached easily with a long stick pin touched in glue then to the back of the circle which picks it up, place on the card, press down with the finger and pull away, slide into place if needed. AleeneÂ’s Paper Glaze was applied to create a shiny finish.
I stamped an extra bottom right butterfly and embossed it by debossing the outline on the front, flip it over and emboss between the debossed lines while it lies on folded paper towel for cushion. If youÂ’d like a close up view of the butterfly and better see the embossed area surrounding them click here for a direct blog link.
Paper: Bazzill - rust, light brown, The Paper Company – beige, Beckett Expressions – white Iceburg
Ink: Memento – Tuxedo Black
Copic markers were used to color the images and the list was huge so let me give the colors used for the three larger butterflies.
Top Buckeye: B93,95, E00,02, 07, 08,31,33,35,37, Y35
Bottom Left - Rust: E09,08,07, BV04,02, V15, YR23, Y19,17
Bottom Right cut out: BV01,02,08, YR02,04,07,09
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Tue, Sep 27, 2011 @ 7:59 PM
Wow! I was going to ask where you got that gorgeous dp, but you made it yourself! You have colored it so superbly and I love the idea that you embossed around the butterflies....although I couldn't actually see it, but I'm sure it makes a real difference IRL. Just gorgeous!
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