I did the retiform technique for my base of my card. I stamped a flourish and added three little rhinestones. My Faux Enamel butterfly is so shiny it took me several tries to photograph it so that the shine didn't overpower the photo. I placed my paper on foil in my electric skillet. I turned the heat on to 250 degrees. I then drew on the paper with my crayons. They melted and ran together. I took the paper off the skillet and let it cool off. I then applied two thin coats of Aleene's tacky glue. When they were dry I sprayed the cardstock with a clear acrylic spray paint. When that was dry I glued little glass beads for the body. I made the antenea for my butterfly by taking two very thin strips of black cardstock. I curled the ends using my fingernails to scrape the edges. I glued them to the back of the butterfly. They are the only part of the butterfly that isn't shiny.
Date: Monday, September 14, 2009 GMT Views: 1071
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Mon, Sep 14, 2009 @ 5:09 PM
Your butterfly is gorgeous on that retriform bg MariLynn. Explain to me why you used the glue. I didn't get that part. Your card is wonderful Love it. TFS :0)
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Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @ 12:08 PM
This is WOW gorgeous, MariLynn! Fabulous background and exquisite butterfly. Love your flourish beneath your b'fly!
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