It's our moments of struggle that define us...

Hello again

During these uncertain times, rainbows have been a symbol of hope and strength.  My blog post today is based upon all the vibrant colours of the rainbow and Lisa's stamps namely the "Majestic Butterflies" 

 You will also need:

1 x 5" x 7" card blank

1 x 5" x 7" piece of white card

Lisa Horton Crafts -Majestic Butterflies stamp set

Lisa Horton Crafts - Bubblewrap Stencil

Lisa Horton Crafts - In the Loop DL stamp set (Currently sold out)

Lisa Horton Crafts - black embossing powder

Embossing ink pad

Black Versafine ink pad

Coloured pens

Coloured stamp pads _ I used Distress Oxides

Lisa Horton Crafts - Wordage sentiments

Coloured sequins

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How to create this card:

1.  Using embossing ink and black embossing powder - heat emboss your chosen Majestic butterfly, onto the 5" x 7" piece of white card.  Try and place at a jaunty angle in the centre of the card.

2.    For this particular card you are using the stencil as the main design.  Take the Bubblewrap stencil and place it centrally over the butterfly image. Seal it down carefully so that there is no risk of movement. Gather together your inks which cover all the colours of the rainbow.  I added mine with egg blending tools.

3.  Work from one side of the stencil to the other and add the stripes of the the rainbow.  Blending as you go.

4.  Now, use the same colours to edge the piece of card.  Match the red edge to the same area as marked on the stencil.  Repeat the process for each colour.

5.  To bring back the image of the butterfly - buff it up using a dry piece of kitchen roll.

6.  Now - highlight the areas of the butterfly wings with your chosen colouring pens.  Stick to the bands of colour that have been inked through the stencil.  For example - use a blue pen to colour the parts of the wings that have blue ink on them.  Your aim is to keep the bands of colour intact.

7.  Finish the card by adding two or three additional details, such as the circle stamps from "In the Loop" / coloured sequins and a Wordage sentiment of your choice.

I think a card like this would be perfect to send to a friend in isolation as "It's our moments of struggle that define us"

Alternatively, why not make a card with a butterfly theme to enter into our Facebook Group Challenge.  Full details can be found pinned in the announcements at Crafting with Lisa Horton:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/468312444069507/

Stay safe - stay strong - happy crafting!

Until next time

Elisabeth xx