Julia is our hostess for the new challenge theme over at Stamps and Stencils,
it is called --'Small is Beautiful'.
One of the suggestions was an ATC and as its a while since I made one of these small cards, I just had to give it a go . You can find all the details here and I hope you will pop over to see what we all made.
The ATC blank was given a wash using watercolour paints, before adding a small flower stencil using modeling paste.
Next a stencil for the background.
Then giving a bit extra colour to the flowers using Weathered Wood distress ink, then a light cover using White Fire Treasure Gold
The butterfly is one of Tim Holz new stamps from the water colour set, water coloured then given a coat of glossy accents.
I smeared a few patched of DecoArt crackle paste and then patiently waited for it all to dry.
This made the colours of stencil bleed a little into the background
A little extra colour round the edges and bit of trimming and all it needed was a little trimming. with some ribbon from my stash.
Thank you for stopping by to take a look, the comments you leave for me
are always very much appreciated.
What a gorgeous ATC, love the delicate colours, too. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteStunning ATC. Love the colours and textures.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
This really is a little beauty Yvonne! So many gorgeous layers for one so small. I really love the effect of the crackle glaze on the background too! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! So much lovelyness on an ATC.
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Amanda x
Brilliant ATC something I could not do, too small but love what you have designed...xxx{aNNie My Personal Blog}
ReplyDeleteAn amazing project Yvonne! Love to see the steps as well!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
oxo
Susi
This ATC looks gorgeous. The butterfly looks so real.
ReplyDeleteLovely frech green color. Beautiful background.
A gorgeous ATC, I love the super background and the butterfly is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteJean x
So much beauty on a small scale! Love your ATC and the butterfly is wonderful! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ATC Yvonne, I just love the greens with the touch of brown. hugs :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ATC with a wonderful background
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVal x
Gorgeous ATC and lovely colours, Yvonne!. Love the flower stencil and the beautiful butterfly.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Mar
Beautifu ATC Yvonne ! Love the layering and the stencilling and the shade of green is gorgeous! Sue C x
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty colours Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteSally
A pure delight of an ATC! Gorgeous colours Yvonne, just fabulous. Ruth x
ReplyDeleteReally lovely and cleverly made using just greens.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading the details of how you made it and the butterfly is amazing.
This is so pretty, love the colors you've used too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Yvonne, Small isnt easy but you have done this perfectly. Nxx
ReplyDeleteIt seems a long time ago since I visited you on your blog, and you really made a lot of gorgious stuff!! I still love your art, and will follow you, bewause I can really injoy your amazing work!!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Maria