Today I wanted to share a project created using the beautiful Memory Box Maribelle and Selena Butterfly Dies, as well as the lovely Butterfly Delights Die. Having always loved butterflies these dies are ones I am having SO much fun creating with. Over the next few days I hope to share several other methods of creating using these dies, so be certain to stay tuned for more ideas --- I couldn't help myself :-D
Burnished Velvet is a technique that we have shared numerous posts here on our blogs. By using the search mechanism located in the upper right hand corner of the blog the following posts and typing in the words "burnished velvet" these posts came up to refresh your memory.
To begin today's project I covered Craft-a-Board with Be Creative Tape. These low profile dies will typically cut all the way through Craft-a-Board, but not when adding extra layers of adhesive or decorative paper. Using the Selena Die I ran it through my Vagabond first and then completed the cut with the Fiskars Fingertip Knife --- it was super easy to cut through the remaining thickness!
Cut out the Black Outline of the Maribelle Butterfly from Black Glossy cardstock.
Remove the tape backing, position the Maribelle Butterfly exactly over top the Selena Butterfly, and use the backing to press the outline firmly in to place.
Sprinkle Grasshopper glitter on to a portion of the wings and shake off excess.
Apply Peacock Blue glitter to the outside edges of the wings and shake off excess.
Next apply Ice Blue glitter over the remaining uncovered portion and remove.
I then came back over the Peacock Blue portion and a slight portion of the Ice Blue with more Peacock Blue glitter and burnished it in place. This allowed for some of the Peacock Blue to mix with the Ice Blue and help soften the line. I know with practice I would be able to get a better gradation between the colors, but this was my first attempt and I felt that it I should share some of my "imperfections" with you. This way you can see that I don't always get it right - LOL!
Repeat on the opposite side with the Grasshopper glitter.
I LOVE this beautiful sparkly butterfly!
To create the tag I first cut out my tag using the Tags and Bookmarks die from Tim Holtz. I then positioned the Butterfly Delights die atop the tag, holding it in place using tissue tape, and created the cut outs. I love the border dies that create tese fabulous cut outs - you can then use the little butterflies to flutter them about on another project or put them into your gift bag as confetti.
As I said earlier, stay tuned for more fun ways to create using these gorgeous butterfly dies!
paper: Memory Box Key Lime Distressed Dots, Glossy Black Cardstock, Craft-a-Board
accessories: Memory Box Dies - Selena, Maribelle, Butterfly Delights; Tim Holtz Tag and Bookplates Die, Maya Road Turquoise Ruffle Edge Trim and Sheer Scrolls Ribbon, Be Creative (Sookwang) Tape, Grasshopper, Ice Blue and Peacock Blue Glitter Ritz
