To create the background on the base I first ink distress the edges, placed the sticky note punched leaves and butterflies masks along the border of the card, inked up with VersaMark and covered the panel with clear embossing powder, removed the masks and heat set the powder. The punches are from Martha Stewart.
The sentiment was computer generated, I use my photo program and first worked the word birthday and placed it, then did the same with happy. This way I can use two different fonts and sizes together. I try to size the canvas to the size of the card panel when working in the photo program.
Ink distressing was done pink and designer paper.
The butterfly was colored with Copic markers. I debossed areas on the front with a metal ball stylus, flipped it over and embossed with the stylus changing ball size according to the size of the area being embossed. I used a folded paper towel for cushion.
Sticky tape was applied to the body of the butterfly and clear micro mini beads were poured on and pressed into the tape.
The antennae is made of wire and held on by a very sticky tape which I layered and mounted the butterfly on.
This image is cut from a larger background image; itÂ’s another nice way to use the stamp.
The ribbon is weaved through the lace and both are wrapped to the back of the panel and taped down.
The buttons are from an EK Success button punch which I also embossed using Cuttlebug folders then ink distressed and sewed to the panel which also held the lace in place.
The designer paper with pink border is mounted on foam tape.
The stick pins are beaded straight pens and I attached two clear beads and one pearl, you can use a number of glues to hold them on but I prefer AleeneÂ’s Paper Glaze.
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Thu, Dec 29, 2011 @ 6:07 PM
Roxie, this is beautiful. I was shocked when I saw your stick pins, cause I used a stick pin too. They are so much fun, and I rarely use them, so this challenge was perfect. I love your use of the lace to. Beautiful card. Nice playing along side of you
------------------------------ "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever." Isaiah 40:8