F4A567 Encouragement card hosted by Shirley: I am always encouraged if someone takes the time to tell me that they are thinking of me and keeping me in their prayers.
WCW031 Mottling Watercolour hosted by Kia and quest host, Becky: With this card I fulfilled two New Year's crafting goals: use older stamps and try something new. I used Lydias video tutorial on Mottling Watercolor as introduced in the challenge. This technique was very new to me but very cool.
For the background, I stamped the sentiment and masked with a torn post-it note; and then stamped in a soft color with a large wispy background stamp. I wanted to keep the focus on the butterfly so I used cardstock for the mats in slightly darker colors. Sequins and shimmer pen on the butterfly for sparkle. I fussy cut out the butterfly and glued only under the body, popping up the wings and shaping them a bit.
Thank you for looking. Happy New Year!
Thanks to the hostesses for the challenges.
Date: Friday, January 1, 2021 GMT Views: 498
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Registered: March 30, 2008 Location: Somewhere between the Shire & Mordor! Posts: 4642
Fri, Jan 01, 2021 @ 3:50 PM
OH MY, Diane! This is GORGEOUS! LOVE how you used the mottling on the butterfly! (I'll HAVE TO REMEMBER THIS! OF COURSE, placing this in my FAV'S LIST!) ;) SO GLAD you played along & came over to visit, leaving me SUCH A SWEET COMMENT!!! BIG HUGS DEAR LADY!!! ;)<3
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Registered: April 4, 2006 Location: Boxertown USA, IL Posts: 67309
Sat, Jan 02, 2021 @ 6:51 AM
Very beautiful. Love the colrs you chose for the lovely butterfly. It is always encouraging to know someone is thinking of us and sending up prayers on our behalf.
Registered: November 17, 2006 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Posts: 52798
Sat, Jan 02, 2021 @ 8:04 AM
Love how you water coloured your butterfly using the mottling technique. The bright butterfly really pops against the grey background. Love this.
Hugs.. and Happy New Year.
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74834
Sat, Jan 02, 2021 @ 3:07 PM
Beautiful butterfly and I love how you did the sentiment. Good job with the masking. Thanks for joining the WCW this week. It's good when we try new things...and fun.
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