Hi All!
Today I used some sequins in the shape of a flower to fill my butterfly die cuts. I didn’t realize these flowers were actually “sequins” until after I recorded the video, so I kept calling them different things because I didn’t know what to call them, lol! Here’s what they look like up close:
I watercolored the stripes with silver distress paint (it’s actually called “brushed pewter”, but to me it’s silver). I first tried it with straight paint, but it was too dark and distracting. Adding the water made it a nice, subtle background.
I love how the “I Love You” sentiment is all spaced out. I got it from the Love Languages set, which I also used on this card.
I added the bow on the right to balance out the rest of the card, which was heavily skewed left.
Enjoy and see you Friday! 🙂
Supplies:
To purchase at Ellen Hutson, click the EH link. To purchase at Simon Says Stamp, click the SSS link.
 SSS Petite Butterflies |
 Flower Sequins |
 Pewter Distress Paint EH|SSS |
 Love Languages |
 Ranger Watercolor Paper EH|SSS |
 Glossy Accents EH|SSS |
 Versafine Black Ink EH|SSS |
 Thin Paper Tape |
 Tweezers EH|SSS |
 Black Beetle Twine EH|SSS |
 Sizzix Big Shot EH|SSS |
 Magnetic Platform EH|SSS |
 Mini Glue Dots |
 Dimensionals |
 ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS |
Natgodfrey
Really cute card I love how you used the flower sequins to give it pop!!
ben9903
I like the idea of gluing the flowers in place. Faux shaker card? 🙂 Thanks for the idea!
Darlene DeVries
Interestingly enough, I started out wanting to make it a shaker with the flowers but decided full coverage with glue would be better. 🙂
Rojoscafe
Such a pretty card! You just crack me up, Darlene! Your comment about your gross cutting plate made me giggle. Fantastic vid as always.
swimbikerunat60
Oh Darlene, what a beautiful and colorful card, very Spring like with those lovely butterflies. If this tiny flowers have a hole in the middle then they are sequences, but what ever you call them, they are beautiful.
Now, my cutting plates look just as “loved” as yours. I soaked them in some warm water for a while and then, I just scrub them with an old tooth brush, almost all the paper imbedded in the cuts came out. You must let them dry completely before using them again.
Thank you for another delightful video, I love the fact you encourage us to try new products and techniques to really expand our crafting horizons.
SandraMaria
Darlene, you are so funny!! That is probably exactly what I would have said about the cutting plate! HAHA They do get icky really fast…it’s good, though because you are making great use of them! Love the card and how you always manage to do something unique and all your own. That is what sets you aside from the rest and why I follow you. Thanks for another fantastic card and sharing your creations. =)
Brenda West
I got a 503 services unavailable for my video. I’ve been watching you other videos, even went to another from the other day. So I’m wondering what happened. The card is beautiful, by the way. (o;
Brenda West
Well, right after sending the last comment, I scrolled up and there it was. Yippee!
Kelster
Lovely card! I would be interested to hear your thoughts/opinions on distress paint vs distress inks. You make the paint look very easy and mess free 🙂
Darlene DeVries
I really love distress paints. To me, they are a very juicy pigment ink pad and not like dye inks at all. You can apply them directly to your stamps before you stamp them (but be careful because too much paint and you’ll get mush), like I did on this card. Plus, they can be watered down for a pretty effect. Just another medium to add to your collection. 🙂
cgraulau
Love those tiny sequins and they look so beautiful in the butterflies.
Barb M.
What a wonderful idea!! I need to make 3 birthday cards this week and could not come up with any unique ideas, sooooo I am going to snitch this one! TFS!! 🙂
conil
Sweet. The sequins really add zing to your design.
mamandine
I love it!!!
Elyse
This is a wonderful card, and I look forward to making it soon. Thanks once again!
Kylie Adams
Lovely card… I love the bright colorful butterflies!!
Mrs_docko
What a great idea for using up those little “bits” you collect in your stash that you never quite know what to do with. Might have to have a play and see what I can come up with. Thanks for sharing, Darlene.
Annette
I love the whole design of this card Darlene. Adhering the sequins in the die cut shape is so effective. Thanks for the inspiration.
Beau
This is a very cool card I absolutely love it! It is so different and the butterflies with those little flowers go together so well! TFS!
Nicole
I love your card style,… the new website is great too! What program/website do you use to create your supply list? A friend is a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Canada and she is new to blogging. I think she would like that feature 🙂
Darlene DeVries
Hi Nicole, actually I create it by hand using an html table. I go get the product images myself and store my supply links in an Excel spreadsheet. I cut and paste the ones I’ve used before. It’s kind of time consuming, but I wasn’t happy with the solutions that were out there.
Cynergy
Very clever and a joy to look at.
Thanx, Cyn
bboline
Learning new ideas and techniques from you is one of the things I love about your videos. Plus it’s relaxing listening to your ‘calm’ explanations, and your go-with-the-flow personality shines through. So very glad I discovered your blog several years ago, and now I am more than happy to support your livelovecards venture.
Diana
Darlene – another great card! I purchased new plates last fall and vowed to keep one of them smooth. Ha ha. Like that was going to happen. Any hints on how to store glossy accents? So often I have trouble getting it out of the bottle. A friend tried using a baby bottle nipple and that didn’t work, either. I love it but find I need to buy new bottles too often. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Stamp on!!
Darlene DeVries
I’m still on my first bottle from several years ago, so I’m not sure what you mean. I store mine upright. Sometimes the opening gets stopped up with dry glossy accents, but I just use a pin to clear it. Why are you buying new bottles?
SIMPLYCRAFTYFRENCH
So so beautiful card and I love the faux shaker, I will try it for sure !
jeanie king
Hi, when ever I try to watch your video, it start to play then NO sound. What is wrong
Thanks
Darlene DeVries
Hi Jeanie. I’m sorry you’re having trouble. Please visit my Help page for troubleshooting. If none of those things work for you, please email me.