Back again with another card we made in this month’s class with the Mixed Bunch stamp set and matching punch. In fact, I’m back with two!
I always want to show my ladies how to get the most out of their Stampin’ Up supplies so I had seen in blogland some cards creating butterflies from this set and punch.
I used Soft Suede for the card base, a much underused colour in my collection but one I will try again as I really like this combined with the Poppy Parade. Again these colours were selected to match the Everyday Enchantment papers. I gave two options for the strip across the card. They could either use the Lace Ribbon Border punch and have a go at ageing it with a sponge dauber and the Soft Suede ink.
Or they could layer the strip of Designer Paper on white card and create a faux stitched line using the Paper Piercer, Mat pack and White gel pen. This is a great technique and one I should definitely use more. It does also fit with the challenge at Less is More. I always check out this challenge blog as it’s theme fits in with my Stampin’ Up style – Clean and Simple (CAS). You should pop on over for some great inspiration, even better why not join in?
There were also two versions of butterflies which were given a two tone look by using markers rather than ink pads. Not sure which one I like best … what about you?
Off for a browse around the other entries to the Less is More challenge.
Hasta la próxima / until next time
Louise x
Supplies Used: (All Stampin Up! Unless Otherwise Stated)
- Card – Soft Suede, Whisper white,
- Papers – Everyday Enchantment Designer paper
- Stamps – Mixed Bunch, Teeny Tiny Wishes
- Embellishments – Adhesive Pearls
- Tools – Blossom Punch, Lace Ribbon Punch, Sponge Dauber, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer
- Mediums – Poppy Parade marker, Sof Suede ink and marker, White Gel Pen
Just gorgeous. Loving the colours and design. Hugs Desíre Digistamps4Joy DT Member Doing Life Tammys Scrapin Corner DT Member
Both cards are lovely Louise – I couldn’t make a choice between them! Jo x
That stamp makes a great butterfly… lovely card and super ‘sewing’!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
“Less is More”