You know how I love my butterflies so I was so pleased to find this little technique using distress oxides to create these quite realistic looking creatures. If you missed my first experiments a while ago you can find them here and the project I used these on is here.
Begin by dipping a piece of card and drying into distress oxides several times - I used worn lipstick and spiced marmalade.
Punch or die-cut several so you have a stash of them when you've finished for other projects as well.
I have this little butterfly stamp that was free sometime ago on the Craft Stamper magazine, I love the markings it has on it and the clear veins.
I used the stamp with watering can archival ink and stamped over my punched butterfly as I wanted the detail to show up, but I was very disappointed with it. The contrast is much too harsh.
So I went back to my oxides and stamped using the same colours I had created the background with and the results were amazing.
These lovely little creatures look so soft and delicate, perfect for a shabby project.
See you on Friday for the beginning of a new challenge at A Vintage Journey and my CG project.
hugs Brenda xxx
A great result Brenda, they are so pretty
ReplyDeleteThey are really pretty!
ReplyDeleteValerija xx
You made some beautiful butterfies , I love them and they will be very pretty on your projects!!!
ReplyDeleteHave fun!!
Maria
Sometimes I scare myself with my psychic linkage.....guess what I was doing yesterday lol
ReplyDelete*making background card with overstamped butterflies and moths on* XXX
They are so pretty with the oxide stamping Brenda....beautiful elements all ready to flutter onto your gorgeous creations. 4 more sleeps...😊xxx
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and delicate. The Oxide stamping really makes a difference.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
Beautiful butterflies x
ReplyDeleteThey are so beautiful Brenda. Inspiring me to play again! Xx 😊
ReplyDeleteWow, fabulous!!! I love them!!!
ReplyDeleteI need to find time to play with my oxides....they are still wrapped! Maybe these beautiful butterflies will be the kicking I need....I NEED to make our anniversary card before next Friday!!!!
ReplyDeleteSally xx
So lovely Brenda, love them xXx
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing this Brenda, the oxides seem perfect for your butterflies! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteThe results definitely are amazing, the butterflies are gorgeous!! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteThey are fabulous Brenda !
ReplyDeleteCorrie x
Wow!! They look so amazing!! I love how you used the Distress Oxides!! Stunning butterflies!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Aren't these Oxides the best thing ever, wonderful little butterflies Brenda ;)
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Donna xx
Such beautiful butterflies Brenda.............now where are we going to see them pop up xx
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Hugs Annie xx
Beautiful butterflies and I love those colors together! Can't wait for the new challenge! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty Brenda, isn't it great when a plan comes together!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I need to buy me some Oxides, I think. Off to have a conversation with the Bank of Husband.
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely butterflies!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Brenda, I'm so behind in my blogging, but was so happy to see this post after Deb shouted you out in her Destination Inspiration post today. Your butterflies are simply amazing, and I'm delighted that you shared your technique! I'm so inspired to give this a try! Hugs!
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