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Oct 16, 2008

Batik Butterfly

Here's a card I never shared with you and in truth I wasn't totally thrilled with it but that was because the colors aren't really moving me - lol! I made this card a couple of weeks ago for the Technique Lover's Challenge over at SCS.

Lynn challenge was very cool - Colorwash Batik - and she gave great instructions on how to do it. I thought since Batik is sometimes done with several layers that I could try it with my Kitchen Sink Stamps multi-step stamps. The only trick here that you have to stamp the image backwards. I decided to use 3 Step Butterflies because I thought they would work well with the batik look and just because I love them!! I first stamped and embossed the Step 3 stamp, then spritzed on some So Saffron colored water. Then I ironed off the embossing as the instructions explain. Next I took Step 2 stamp and embossed that over the first one and spritzed on Cranberry Crisp colored water. Finally, I ironed off the embossing again and finished up my card. I added a little bit of "cross stitching" with linen thread to add a bit of interest.

I think I might have spritzed a bit too much with the colored waters since I ended up with more a blend rather than blotches of color and I wish that I had had some different reinkers to try (I really wanted more of a red & yellow mix to make touches of orange). But I really do like the technique and think I'll have to try it again sometime!

Only 3 more sleeps until I leave for the cruise - can you say EXCITED!!! Yikes!! Let's hope this head cold goes away fast!! :) Have a great day everyone!

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Watercolor paper (SU!), Patterned Paper: Afternoon Tea (SU!), Stamps: 3 Step Butterflies, Vintage Words (Kitchen Sink Stamps), Ink: Versamark, Chocolate Chip (SU!), Accessories: Cream ribbon (SU!), brads & hardware (WRMK), Linen Thread, Corner Rounder, Clear EP (SU!)

9 comments:

  1. Beautiful card, Jules! Another way to show the versatility of KSS stamps.

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  2. WOW! This is amazing!!! I am SOOOO envious of you cruisers LOL! next year, if they do it, I'm TOTALLY going!!!

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  3. this is beautiful!! I happen to love the colors you used on this.

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  4. Beautiful! I love the stitching detail on the bottom!

    Have a wonderful time on the cruise! I am so jealous!! :) :) Enjoy it!!

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  5. Gorgeous card!!! Beautiful colors ... lovely technique! :D

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  6. What a pretty card and the linen thread details are just perfect!

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  7. WOW Julie...what an amazing card! I have never tried that technique...but the result is amazing. The stitches are definitely the perfect finish...love this card!

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  8. This is very pretty, Julie!! I'm glad you changed you mind about sharing this!!

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