Hi All!
Doubling up your die-cutting is a great way to stretch your dies. For this card, I die-cut the Petite Butterflies from Woodgrain cardstock. Then, I took a couple of PoppyStamps Ashby Corner die-cuts and laid them underneath.
My watercolor is just the simple age-old “distress ink on your craft mat with water” technique. An oldie but a goodie that can sometimes be forgotten. I decided afterwards to spritz it with a Perfect Pearls mist. Here is a close-up:
Enjoy the video and have a great weekend!
Supplies:
To purchase at Ellen Hutson, click the EH link. To purchase at Simon Says Stamp, click the SSS link.
 SSS Petite Butterflies |
 Ashby Corner Die EH|SSS |
 Altenew Bejeweled EH|SSS |
 SSS White Woodgrain |
 Wild Honey EH|SSS |
 Ripe Persimmon EH|SSS |
 Picked Raspberry EH|SSS |
 Versamark Ink EH|SSS |
 Hero Arts EH|SSS |
 Watercolor Paper |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Black Cardstock |
 Mini Mister EH|SSS |
 Perfect Pearls EH|SSS |
 Paper Piercer |
 T-Square Ruler |
 Thin Paper Tape |
 Stampin’ Up! Craft Scissors |
 Sizzix Big Shot EH|SSS |
 Magnetic Platform EH|SSS |
 Precision Plate EH|SSS |
 Sizzix Mylar Shim |
 Scotch Foam Tape |
 ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS |
ben9903
Very lovely. I would have never thought to use that corner die cut in that way. Love the colors you used. Reminds me of the beach! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!!
mary w
Simply gorgeous!
Diana Trout
so pretty! I love the lacy look
mjs1033
What a great idea. Now I am going to look at all my dies and see which ones I can use this technique with
Joyce Mangels
The card is really pretty. I just love the technique. You are to clever for words.
Andrea
Neat effect with the floral die cuts behind the butterflies. Love the colors you used for the background, too. Btw, the Sizzix mylar shims are no longer available at the link you provided. You can find them at Amazon here, though: http://amzn.to/1MNoTnP. Thanks so much for the wonderful inspiration! 🙂 ~ Andrea
Darlene DeVries
Thanks Andrea! I made the correction to the supply link.
Irene
Great idea to use those intricate dies! I have a cover die that isn’t what I thought it would be, so wasn’t sure how to use it. This is perfect. Thanks!!
samanthad
Really enjoyed this card, simply, elegant, but looks wonderful
Becka
I know I say Wow! a lot, but you make such Wow-ful cards!! Wow!
Cpc
What a fabulous way to use dies! I can’t wait to try your technique . Love your card.
melegere
Love the layered die cuts and the beautiful color background. I won’t live long enough to use all your ideas! lol
Elaine (melegere)
gramsMJ
Love this beautiful card, glad it’s not as hard as it looks!
Suzanne
Very nice, Darlene!! I love seeing the flowers under the butterflies!!
Elyse
Oh, so beautiful!
Susan Berry
What a beautiful card. Like the intricate dies cuts behind the butterflies. Love the colors behind the butterfly., was that on watercolor paper?
Darlene DeVries
Hi Susan, yes the colors are on Strathmore 90 lb watercolor paper.
jennyjo88
Gorgeous!
Glenismaree
Very pretty card and can be used for heaps of occasions.
Vee
Oooooh, this is so lovely!!
And so my style too!
Thanks, Darlene, really enjoyed this card today.
Hugs from a VERY hot South Africa!
Almadirpaul
I don’t have that die but I am going to look thru my dies and find something that will work. Beautiful card, Darlene.
Diana
This was a double treat! Thank you for sharing.