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Welcome! It's that time again - MFT teaser week is starting!
Today I have two cards to share, using the new Blissful Butterflies stamps and Die-namics.
I wanted to pair my butterflies with some rainbows - I went for a tradtional look with one card, and more of a deconstructed rainbow on the other.
I started my deconstructed rainbow card by stenciling with the Graduated Hexagons stencil. I over stamped the text from Art Expression Text. I anchored the text by masking off with a torn piece of paper and sponging on some kraft ink. I also used Abstract Art to add some Kraft brush strokes to the card front.
The gorgeous butterflies were die cut then stamped and I added a pop of red with some rhinestones.
I wanted to go with the deconstructed rainbow feel on the inside of the card as well. I used the butterfly as a stencil, sponging in the colour, then over stamping the text.
This card uses a more traditional rainbow for the background. I created a rectangle mask, sponged the edges, stamped the text from Art Expression Text then removed the mask and stamped the brush strokes. The text has more of a watercolour, blurry feel where it interacted with the brush strokes which I really liked - it reminded me of looking through a prism or water to see a rainbow! I love unexpected things like that when I'm stamping! (if you want a crisp look, try stamping the background first with a permanent ink that won't blur with a water based ink stamped overtop)
I think this is my fave butterfly of all the different designs in this set, it's so bold!
Inside my card I stamped the text again, and let my butterfly "fly" half off the card. I love those paint splatters, aren't they fun?!
Here are the wonderful My Favorite Things goodies I've used today:
Stamps: Blissful Butterflies, Art Expression Text, Abstract Art (MFT Stamps) Paper: Primitive White, Smooth White (MFT Cardstock) Ink: Premium Dye Ink in Red Hot, Grape Jelly, Orange Fizz, Lemon Drop, Sno Cone, Sour Apple, Black Licorice, Kraft (MFT Stamps) Dies: MFT Die-namics - Blissful Butterflies (MFT Stamps) Other: Graduated Hexagons Stencil (MFT) Rhinestones
Your backgrounds on the cards are so pretty. Gorgeous cards.
ReplyDeleteLove your bright and bold cards.
ReplyDeleteYou coloured our world with these fantastic projects Sarah.Love the script back grounds!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, I am loving the abstract art
ReplyDeletesuch fun, pretty artsy cards, Sarah! love the brushstrokes with the text and butterflies.
ReplyDeletefantastic cards, lovin the new brushstrokes and mixed media sets
ReplyDeletefabulous design, love this
ReplyDeleteOh Sarah! I adore that card with the rainbow and butterfly! GORGEOUS!!
ReplyDeleteTricia
These are AWESOME Sarah! LOVE the CAS designs on these beauties! FAB!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are awesome!!! Love the abstract but clean look!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your cards, loving those butterflys!
ReplyDeletethey are both beautiful, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteLove our abstract cards and backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteLOVE both of your cards! That deconstructed rainbow is SOOO pretty!! I really love how you showcased the Abstract Art stamp set & butterflies on both of these cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the rainbow effect on the one card. The dark butterfly really makes it pop.
ReplyDeleteTwo terrific cards! Like the subtle and the bold rainbow. Nice designs. :)
ReplyDeleteOh these are gorgeous! Looks like you'd lots of fun playing with your new goodies :)
ReplyDeleteWOW!! What gorgeous and stunning cards!!
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