Thursday Dream Schemes--Color Challenge Yellow and Teal

Kristi chose our yellow and teal challenge this week. One thing you should know about Kristi, is she LOVES her bling--I daresay, ALMOST as much as I do, but that is something up for personal interpretation. With all this sparkle love, though, I felt absolutely compelled to do something glittery again this week.

On this project, I used three different stencils--two butterflies and the dot stencil. The dots were dry embossed and lightly colored with Distress Inks.

The main technique this week is actually the same double glitter technique as last week--but with a different twist. I developed this 3D technique when I was entering for a magazine publication. That first card I did like this is on page 20 of April 2011 Scrap & Stamp Arts Magazine. It includes only one butterfly. Ever since I created that one, I have been dying to try it again. It really only works well with a symmetrical stencil--so butterflies are perfect. I was looking for the right opportunity, when I saw this stamp. I just loved the phrase, and, of course, it would be wonderful with butterflies. I looked through our challenges and knew Kristi's color challenge would be my chance.

As you can see in this picture, the butterflies are all raised from the page. It is super simple. I used the double glitter technique that I explained last week, only right after I removed the adhesive paper from the stencil, I trimmed around the image. Then, I added the black glitter.

Next, I removed the backing and put the back side of the butterfly on the stencil. I then repeated the double glitter technique. You can see why it had to be a symmetrical stencil. When I was done, I had a butterfly that was glittered and detailed on the front and the back.

After I finished the rest of the card assembly, I organized the butterflies. Then, I folded each butterfly in the center, put a Glue Dot under the body, and glued it into place. I then took black 3D foam and positioned it under the wing and close to the body. I did not choose to use the foam under every wing, because I thought it would look more natural to have the wings at different levels.

I hope you give this one a try. Remember, it is really simple--I promise from the bottom of my glitter filled heart!