I combined two challenges. The color challenge is using the colors I listed and the teapot Tuesday challenge is for Jane who needs a bit of encouragement.
I chose to use an older embossing folder designed by Stephanie Bernard for Sizzix (when they worked together before the lawsuit). I watched a video with Dini about coloring the embossing folder. I used the only blender pen I own and colored each butterfly, then came back and added more color with the Crafter's Companion Sparkle Pen. I let it sit for a day, then added the greeting and butterflies. These butterflies were cut using a Scrapbook dot com butterfly set, Nesting Butterflies. I think it was free with purchase. I added gems to the body with rhinestones from my stash; purchased from the clearance rack when Pretty Peacock retired a few years ago. It is fun to find matching gems in my stash.
I will add something to the inside and the envelope then it will be out the door to Jane.
Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 GMT Views: 304
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Registered: February 19, 2011 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 15293
Wed, Oct 25, 2023 @ 1:14 PM
Sweet doesn't begin to describe this gem, but "Sweet" is the first word that popped into my head. I love that ef and the fun, whimsical shapes of the butterflies. I need to find that Dina video because I struggle to color embossed panels -- but you did great. Speaking of great -- great use of this week's colors too. They look happy, warm and upbeat on this. I'm glad you didn't color them all, though. Leaving the white really adds to its charm. Jane is sure to smile when she sees it. Fabulous card.
Registered: November 7, 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 39175
Wed, Oct 25, 2023 @ 10:24 PM
This is so pretty! Lovely embossed background with the pops of color here and there. Those two butterfly die cuts are lovely and perfectly finished with the bling.
Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 70680
Thu, Oct 26, 2023 @ 7:13 AM
Beautiful card, Lisa. Great job coloring the butterflies. The embossing adds nice texture. Terrific use of the challenge colors. Love those PP rhinestones. Wonderful card for Jane.
Registered: August 4, 2005 Location: Western PA Posts: 809
Thu, Oct 26, 2023 @ 8:01 AM
exquisite card... love the colors. I have played around with coloring the embossing folder too, but mine have never come out as great as this one.. Superb card
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