Sneak Peak - Butterfly Bliss...

I am in the midst of butterfly bliss :D There are a lot of butterflies available to rubber stamping fans and many of them that I love, but there are none like the ones that will be released soon from Lockhart Stamp Company. I am thrilled to give you a sneak peak of one of the new butterfly images tonight. Think chintz and plaids, stripes and checkers - these little goodies are going to flutter to many new homes I do believe :D

I have had SO MANY new toys to play with and NO TIME!!! Talk about frustrating - well tonight when JJ and I finished up packing the last of the boxes from today's orders I was determined to finish at least ONE card before heading to bed. So here I sit - pleased as punch with my little effort for the night. Awww - it feels good to stamp! Even if it is simple stamping.

If you haven't seen the Arturo note cards yet, you are truly missing out. This is the soft blue - I may try and retake the picture during daylight hours tomorrow so that you can see the soft blue a little better. To complete this card I stamped the butterfly image with Palette Noir ink. I then used my brand spankin' new COPIC MARKERS to color the image in. (OK - can you tell I am excited?!?) I can hardly wait to share all the amazing information I am compiling about these AWESOME markers with you. I will share coordinating colors to the Stampin' Up! ink colors, along with a step by step tutorial on completing some of these little projects. These markers ROCK!

As with everything, I do believe that practice makes perfect, but holy cow ladies - this is the first image I have colored!!!! Being that I don't have a ton of colors I highlighted and added "drama" with a little color pencil work. WHAT A COMBO! I truly wish that this card could jump through the screen to you so that you could see the beauty; the intensity of the colors! Friday I am attending a convention where the Copic markers will be demonstrated. I can hardly wait to share with you girls - I think you are going to get a giggle out of some of the "artwork" I'm going to share. It is only in my imagination right now, but... it's going to be GOOD! :D :D :D

So without further ado...

The little trail was pierced using one of my fav little tools - a piercing stencil. When using these stencils you don't have to use the entire stencil! I love to just choose a little segment of the design to add additional texture to my project. I could have added some pearls or twinkles, but the simplicity of this design screamed at me to just "leave it alone".

I am going to try and share new images each day with you - the upcoming Lockhart Stamp Company release has such fun new designs!!! I can hardly wait to share them all with you. Giddy - yep, that's me - new stamps, new tools, new toys - they truly make me happy :D :D :D

Comments

[Roberta]

I'm inspired by your tutorial to try watercoloring!

Ok, here I am (am I at the right place?) to enter you drawing!
I live in Western PA
My stamping time right now is a bit limited, but I'm looking forward to carving out more stamping time.
I stamp by myself, but teach classes and treasure the time I get to spend with stamping friends.

[Juanita]

Oh, Ellen, your butterfly is EXCEPTIONAL, wonderful colors, papers, and design...I could die a "real happy" woman right now: however, I have to stick around for all the new "STUFF"!!! LOL.

[kathynruss]

I'm a big fan of realistic butterfly stamps, but these little guys are tempting me! So precious! Arturo's are starting to get to me, too. One of these days, I'll have spare cash laying around!

[Linda]

Very elegant & such gorgeous colors!

[Linda Beeson]

Well, I think that those colors did jumpt through the computer - wonderful detail and I'm loving the pierced design.

[Karen]

Just beautiful, Ellen. Are there any dragonflies darting my way? WHEN do we get to see the new stamps? Now I have to hold off on ordering!

[asela]

Thanks for the sneak peak. You know one of my favorite illustrators Mary E. using prismacolors and markers to do her illustrations, such a great combo! Love how your's turned out.

[Angie DiMeglio]

Ellen, what a beautiful card. Can't wait to see the new Lockhart stamps. Love the Copic markers too.

[Otter]

Oh...you know I am a sucker for butterflies!!! Did ya get my email?

[Linda (LSN on SCS)]

Ohhh...I'm a sucker for butterflies. Absolutely gorgeous Ellen! I swear I need a part time job to keep up with all the fabulous enabling all of my favorite stampers do.

Linda

[janice]

{ouch} that was my wallet squealing in pain from all the use it has been getting LOL! i am in love with the pearls i purchased and my new arturo note cards, now these gorgeous stamps coming! wow woman, i am panting from trying to keep up LOL!
love the tutorials and introductions to all these fun and cutting edge products! off to work so i can buy more, maybe i should just have my check direct deposited into your store! *wink*
love it thanks!

[Joan B]

Gorgeous. No, I cannot start buying Copic markers too. You amazing gals are the worst enablers!! Ok, I'll try some!

[Michele]

This is a truly stunning card! I sure hope you tell us about those Copic markers. I have been pleased as punch to use my "new" Prisma colored pencils! I'm always a little late on these things! I have been coloring those cute stamps you created with the vegetable dresses!! I will be posting those beauties later on my blog. YOU are so talented!

[Kim]

OOOH! I can't wait to hear all about 'em! I have the Ciao's and am loving them tremendously!!! This card is simply beautiful!