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Butterfly Chain Halo Card with Bleaching Effect

A project from our live show Stamping Techniques - Bleaching Effects - Colour Blending - Stamping Techniques 22ND Dec 21 · 22/12/2021

Create a striking card using the Butterfly Chain stamp set with a purple halo background, stamped design elements positioned half on and half off the page, and a bleaching water effect for texture. The finished card features layered cardstock and sparkle accents for a shimmery, dimensional look.

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  1. 1

    Take a piece of white cardstock as your base.

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  2. 2

    Using a blending brush, apply purple ink to the centre of the card in a light, circular motion to create a halo effect.

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  3. 3

    Build up the colour gradually, working from the centre outwards and extending towards the top of the card.

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  4. 4

    Ink up the smaller butterfly chain stamp completely.

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  5. 5

    Position the stamp so it sits half on the card and half off the edge, then press down firmly to create the design on the corner.

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  6. 6

    Re-ink the stamp and repeat the half on, half off technique down the other side of the card, catching more of the design this time.

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  7. 7

    Ink up the large sentiment stamp in black ink.

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  8. 8

    Stamp the sentiment straight into the centre of the card.

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  9. 9

    Using a clean brush with water, add water splats across the design to create a bleaching effect that lifts colour from the cardstock.

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  10. 10

    Dry the card quickly with a heat gun, removing any excess water as you go.

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  11. 11

    Add sparkle or shimmer to the butterfly wings and floral elements so they catch the light.

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  12. 12

    Layer the finished design onto a matching aubergine-toned cardstock base and adhere it to complete the card.

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