Hi All!
I’m going for a change of pace today… a spring-like butterfly card. My goal was to just watercolor a small area behind the butterflies. But, I didn’t want to paint on the color – that’s too easy and purposeful. I wanted to create something a little messier-looking. As you know, that is very uncomfortable for me. 🙂
The butterflies have a thick layer of clear embossing powder on them, so they look like an enamel sticker. I added some faint stamped butterflies in the background. Here is a close-up:
Enjoy the video and have a great weekend!
Card Measurements:
| Element | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Watercolor panel | 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 inches | 10.5 x 13.7 cm |
| Card base | 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches | 10.8 x 14 cm |
Supplies:
 49 and Market Butterflies |
 Altenew Sketchy Rose S.COM|SSS |
 Versamarker Pen EH|SSS |
 Squeezed Lemonade EH|SSS |
 Ripe Persimmon EH|SSS |
 Picked Raspberry EH|SSS |
 Versafine Black Ink EH|SSS |
 Ultra Fine Clear Powder |
 Canson Mix Media Paper |
 Hero Arts Black Notecards |
 MISTI EH|S.COM |
 Tombow Mono Multi Glue EH|SSS |
Jan
I love the color choices Darlene. Yes, a nice break from the holiday cards. 🙂 The butterflies are beautiful.
Cheryl
Very pretty card Darlene! I love the way you embossed the butterflies. I also have a hard time with creating a “messy” background but I love the way they look. Maybe next year I’ll venture out and try some.
thepegster
A beautiful card Darlene…love it! Color choices are great and butterflies are perfect for any card!
Andrea
I think your messy inking/watercolor came out beautiful, Darlene! I really like the addition of the Picked Raspberry & Ripe Persimmon stamped butterflies, too. Just gives added interest, while still being subtle and staying with the “artsy” look of the background. Thank you for sharing, and hope you don’t get too glum on this rainy weekend. I know this weather isn’t helping me any. But sunny days are coming again soon! (At least, that’s what Weatherbug says. LOL) Take care! 🐱 ~ Andrea
darlene
I sure hope so, Andrea. Both of my kids play soccer and it’s really not enjoyable in this weather. Unbelievably, they play… cold and rainy… as long as there is no lightning. They were freezing and soaking wet after the game on Thursday. A little over the top for middle school I must say.
Carol Mac
I like the way you used the versa marker to do the inside…it really looks like a sticker! I am very nervous about watercolour backgrounds and tend to stay away from them, but I am finished making Xmas cards so this is a good distraction! 😎
jomorgan
You’re very brave. It’s a lovely card. Thank you for the hint to versamark the butterflies before applying the distress inks. Very handy. Have a lovely weekend.
Connie
Great butterfly card, Darlene. Love that stamp set. Bought it after you recently used it and am glad I did. You can never have enough butterfly stamps! LOL! The faded butterflies stamped after you finished your background was a good idea. Also just the simple Hugs sentiment seemed sufficient. You are a true minimalist which I especially like!
swimbikerunat60
Oh, Darlene, I’m always jealous of anyone who can achieve these kinds of gorgeous watercolor washes as backgrounds, when I’ve tried, I always end up with a muddy mess so I stay away from this technique.
You make it look so darn easy so I guess it’s one of those things that you must try and try until you get it right.
And what a fabulous array of lovely butterflies, love the way they glisten with all that Versafine ink.
The small sentiment is all it’s needed on this amazing card.
Thank you for sharing.
XO
Maria Rodriguez.
Jenny Chilton
I love this Darlene. I am going to try it out today. I can see I am going to have to get the new Stampin’ Up! Butterfly Stamp set.
You must feel so much better now that you have taken a load off your mind.
Thank you for still allowing us to see your beautiful creations.
Mjvinski
Simply beautiful!
Glenismaree
Love, love, love it Darlene. The colours are gorgeous and that small sentiment just gives the card that finishing touch.
Liz Bailey
Darlene I love this card, I have to admit I would be more nervous than you doing the inking, but I love this treatment. I also never thought to use my versa pen to cover something totally as you did with the butterflies. Thanks for the ideas and God b less you in your new endeavors.
Karen L K
What a pretty background for your pretty butterflies!