Jul 02 2009
heartfelt thanks
It’s time again for some sneak peeks of new stamps that will be released at All That Scraps! The previews started yesterday with a new set by a new illustrator at ATS. You can see the DT cards and read all about the new designer here on the ATS blog.
Today we are previewing a new set by Amy called AmyR Butterfly. I also used Amy’s Thank You Sentiments set on this card.
This did not turn out how I envisioned it but it was fun anyway and not too far off from the thought I had. I just wasn’t completely satisfied until I finished and made a complete mess of it. LOL. This is the kind of stamping I used to enjoy and sort of got away from. So it was fun to see how the card evolved.
For the background, I started with a piece of regular white cardstock (not glossy) and embossed the butterflies with clear ep. Then I sponged red, orange and blue ink over them and buffed with a tissue. Next I spritzed the entire piece with a black marker and the Inkworx air art tool. This is where I originally thought I’d be finished but it looked pretty unfinished to me. LOL. So I distressed it by crumpling the whole piece into a ball, smoothing it out and crumpling again. Next I watercolored around the butterflies with yellow ink and a waterbrush. When that was dry, I stamped the words all over the background with orange ink and sponged around the edges. Then to finish, I brushed some Angel Wings Shimmerz over the entire piece. I wish the photo would have picked up the shimmer!
You can see more samples of Amy’s set on the ATS blog and be sure to check back each day for a new set preview and chance to win! (My new set will preview on Sunday) :-) Have a great day!
stamps- AmyR Butterfly and Thank You Sentiments; paper- White, Tangerine Tango; ink- Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, Riding Hood Red, Basic Black marker, Summer Sun, Versamark, Memento Black; accessories- waterbrush, sponges, clear embossing powder, Inkworx Air Art tool, Angel Wings Shimmerz, SU! Key Tag punch, buttons, pop dots.























