Butterfly Chain Halo Card with Bleaching Effect

A project from our live show Stamping Techniques - Bleaching Effects - Colour Blending - Stamping Techniques 22ND Dec 21 · 12/22/2021 · watch it from 0:00

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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Step by step

1. Take a piece of white cardstock as your base. ▶ watch 0:45
2. Using a blending brush, apply purple ink to the centre of the card in a light, circular motion to create a halo effect. ▶ watch 0:45
3. Build up the colour gradually, working from the centre outwards and extending towards the top of the card. ▶ watch 1:00
4. Ink up the smaller butterfly chain stamp completely. ▶ watch 1:45
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. ▶ watch 2:00
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. ▶ watch 2:15
7. Ink up the large sentiment stamp in black ink. ▶ watch 2:45
8. Stamp the sentiment straight into the centre of the card. ▶ watch 3:00
9. Using a clean brush with water, add water splats across the design to create a bleaching effect that lifts colour from the cardstock. ▶ watch 3:15
10. Dry the card quickly with a heat gun, removing any excess water as you go. ▶ watch 3:45
11. Add sparkle or shimmer to the butterfly wings and floral elements so they catch the light. ▶ watch 4:00
12. Layer the finished design onto a matching aubergine-toned cardstock base and adhere it to complete the card. ▶ watch 4:30

Tips from the show

• You can use the stamp design half on and half off the page to be more creative rather than stamping the full image.
• You could create an ombre effect with several colours if you wanted to, rather than just using one colour for the halo.

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