I stamped the butterflies with black stazon onto a page from an old encyclopedia. I love butterflies, especially Monarch butterflies. I know that the ones near me migrate to Mexico, so when I stamped these butterflies (although these are not monarchs), I used a page about Mexico. You would have a hard time telling that by trying to read it, but I know what it is on and that makes me happy. I used two different colored markers to water color each butterfly, except for the big one I used 3. I think the dual colors adds depth to the butterflies. I cut the panel into 3 pieces and added black cardstock, another page about Mexico and more black cardstock. I wanted an embellishment that wouldn't detract, so I decided upon a twine bow. This image is a new one from Mark's Finest Papers. You can check it out on the PREVIEW BLOG HOP which is going on now.
Date: Thursday, December 5, 2013 GMT Views: 2018
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131397
Thu, Dec 05, 2013 @ 7:30 AM
MariLynn, this is simply beautiful. I love the contrast of the vibrant colours with the black, and the butterflies are a great choice for letting the text show through.
Registered: June 9, 2006 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 55665
Thu, Dec 05, 2013 @ 7:56 AM
WOW MariLynn!!! No one does butterflies like you!! It is evident that you have a passion for these winged creatures. Your coloring is fabulous and I love how the large middle one pops!! Just between you and me - I need help doing my twine like that. I tried on a card I made last night, but it didn't work out so well. Not all of us are gifted in the same areas- obviously. :>)
Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34500
Thu, Dec 05, 2013 @ 9:44 AM
stunning work, MariLynn. I love the vivid colors and the depth you indeed created with the dual colors. And always, always your beloved butterflies! And you've blessed me with that song...it's now on an auto tape playing in my head!!!
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