I was going to do a WOW (white on white) but wasn't feeling it today, maybe tomorrow.
I started with a small black canvas and my inspiration was the butterfly ($1.00 bin score!) and my FolkArt Metallic paints.
I used my new BoBunny stamp and Very Berry chalking ink to stamp the purple hash marks (don't forget the sides!) Then another BoBunny stamp and the Blue Topaz FolkArt paint to add the corner stamp.
While that was drying I worked on my sentiment "Off the Beaten Path" that is another new stamp. I used the Amethyst FolkArt paint on that stamp. I tore the paper down to the size I wanted, then used a clear embossing powder over the sentiment to give it a glossy appearance. Shiny!
Lastly I added some cheesecloth and the butterfly. I shaped the butterfly with my fingers to make the wings stand off the canvas.
Here is another close up, the light is reflecting off the butterfly and it makes it look like there are yellows and reds but that isn't true. The butterfly is all purple and blue. The color spectrum is a wonderful thing!
Thank you for stopping by and leaving your lovely comments. It brightens my day! Carpe Diem!
This project will be shared with the following:
Frilly and Funkie-Anything Goes. HERE This is a frilly and Funkie piece for me and not my usual.
Inspiration Emporium Inspiration Journal-Fresh Start HERE So perfect for where I am right now on the new path and hopefully a totally fresh start
Sweet Stampin-Girly but no Pink! HERE This piece is what I would call-Elegant Girly.
Through the Craft Room Door-Anything Goes HERE
Just gorgeous Doc! Love the metallic paints on the black background, and that butterfly is just stunning! Fabulous canvas!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie for our 'Anything Goes' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)
Bahaha! Hello again Pamellia! The butterfly was a sweet find in the clearance section, love that aisle! Thanks for stopping by. ~Niki
DeleteBeautiful I love it
ReplyDeleteThank you Elaine.
DeleteAm drooling over your creation! As well as the gorgeous goodies you used to create it. Will follow you because I love the look of what you are creating. Thank you so much for the lovely comment on my blog too - it's the first time I have really pushed myself to try something so different and positive comments help a lot lol! Karen x
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen. I know what it is like to start something new and sometimes it is overwhelming until you take that first big leap of faith. Everything works out how it is supposed to and if not you can fix it or cover it up (mixed media makes that easy to do! Haha!) ~Niki
DeleteI love working with different mediums and I love what you have done, very creative.Thank so much for joining us at Though the Craft room Door challenge.
ReplyDeleteFabulous ideas and great inspiration.
Hugz from Wisconsin, Patricia
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Thank you Patricia! Couldn't have done it without my stamps. Hehe! Hugs to you! ~Niki
DeleteWonderful project. Love the shimmer your metallic paints give to the stamping - it almost gives your background a cross stitch look. The butterfly is fabulous and makes a great focal point. Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Cec
Thank you Cec! The cross hatch stamp worked perfectly and signifies the crossroad that I was at and the butterfly signifies new beginnings for me.
DeleteLOVE that you've taken the leap to try something new and what a great result! Love the way the black base really makes those colours pop. Thank you for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteThank you Jenny! First time I have ever worked on a black canvas and boy does it make the colors POP!
DeleteLoved seeing your materials and reading how you made this marvellous sparkly piece. I very much enjoyed reading how you made it, it makes such a difference to the appreciation of the final artwork. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sheila! I am happy you found the process informative and you are so correct about appreciating it more knowing the steps. ~Niki
DeleteSo gorgeous - love the techniques and fabulous striking colours.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along at Sweet Stampin' this week.
Good luck.
Debs xx
Thank you Debs! Metallic paints on black are becoming a new fave for me.
DeleteSuper creation. Really gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at Sweet Stampin'.
Susan
Thank you Susan! Girly but not pink. :)
DeleteThis is really lovely! Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week. Sammy-x
ReplyDeleteThank you Sanmy! Just found Sweet Stampin the other day. :)
DeleteBeautiful, I love how the metallics really pop off the black canvas!Thanks so much for sharing with us at Inspiration Emporium! ~ Bobbi
ReplyDeleteMe too Bobbi! Next time I plan on a larger canvas. :)
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