The classic butterfly has to be one of those staple stamps as it is always beautiful and never goes out of style. I love this one by Hero Arts. I decided to use one of my favorite simple techniques with it...coloring with colored pencil on kraft. I don't know what it is but kraft cardstock always looks beautiful colored. Perhaps it's a neutral and a midtone so you can color with both light and dark shades on it.
Supplies: kraft cardstock by Bazzill, Paper Girl line patterned paper by The GirlsÂ’ Paperie, sewing machine, colored pencils, trim by WebsterÂ’s Pages, Jet Black Archival Ink by Ranger, Antique Engravings stamp set by Hero Arts, chipboard frame and pins by Maya road, Snow Cap paint dabber by Ranger, embossing folder by Cuttlebug
Date: Thursday, January 13, 2011 GMT Views: 2067
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Registered: January 11, 2010 Location: Miamisburg, OH Posts: 7227
Thu, Jan 13, 2011 @ 4:44 AM
WOW!! Your card is BEAUTIFUL Julia!! That big butterfly is gorgeous and I love the lace you used! Your stitching looks beautiful, too! Thank you for filling in today! I LOVE this challenge! Off to go create!!~
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Registered: June 14, 2009 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 8597
Thu, Jan 13, 2011 @ 4:50 AM
Gorgeous! I'll have to try coloring on kraft. Great idea to use the frame to overlay the butterfly. I must try that too! Hope to get time to play later today.
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Registered: January 19, 2009 Location: iowa Posts: 37114
Thu, Jan 13, 2011 @ 5:31 AM
Welcome back Julia~wow this card is fab! Love the ginghan and the flower dp, great stitching! Love the lace and the embossed frame~gorgeous butterfly! TFS
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