Monday, July 25, 2016

Butterfly Textures



Hello friends! It is still a little summer quiet here on the blog, but I have more posts coming soon. We have had such excellent weather, which doesn't happen here all the time, so we've been spending time at the sea and at lakes. 

It is Monday again, and this week at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog we have a Add Some Texture challenge. Just add any type of texture. 

Layers of ink - Butterfly Textures Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin
Texture is a favourite of mine and I rarely do projects without using different texture techniques. I love interesting textures, where the viewer wants to reach out and touch the surface. On this layout, there is a whole bunch, so that you can see how easy it is to create texture. You can use paint, ink, stamps, pastes, stencils, dies, embossing folders, etc., as well as different interesting surfaces. Almost anything can be used to create texture.

I found this photo from my own Christening on my desk and my mom looks so cute here, so the layout (the journaling is at the back), is mainly about her. You can see Leo being Christening in the same dress on this Misted Layout post.

I took a few step photos.

Layers of ink - Butterfly Textures Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin
I used a paper from Tim Holtz Dapper stash and smeared texture paste through two different stencils, Doily and Flourish. This takes a while, since you need to let the paste dry, before continuing.

Layers of ink - Butterfly Textures Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin
When the paste was dry, I painted it with Distress Paints. 

Layers of ink - Butterfly Textures Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin
When the paint is dry, stamp circles with Tiger Lily ink. Because of the paste, many of the circles will be incomplete, which is what I was aiming for. I also used one of my favourite script stamps and black ink. Finally, splatter some Black Soot paint on the background.

Layers of ink - Butterfly Textures Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin
The butterflies were done with Sizzix Inksheets and a fun resist technique. Check out this art journal tutorial for more information on the Inksheets. Start by die cutting the outline butterflies in the Detailed Butterflies set. Then use the intricate ones together with white Inksheets, on watercolour cardstock. Use this sandwich: Sizzix Multipurpose Platform Tab 2, Inksheets Transfer pad, paper, white Inksheet with matte side towards the paper, die facing down, Cutting Pad.

Layers of ink - Butterfly Textures Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin
Smear Distress Ink you a craft sheet, mist with water and press the butterflies into the ink. This step will reveal the white Inksheet pattern.

Layers of ink - Butterfly Textures Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin
Tim Holtz Doily and Doily 2 were die cut from Mixed Media cardstock. I used the Sizzix Die Brush, to remove all the bits of paper. Apply a little Distress Micro Glaze to the doilies.

Layers of ink - Butterfly Textures Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin
 Ink with an ink blending tool and Distress Ink. The glaze will resist the ink to create a great textured effect.

Layers of ink - Butterfly Textures Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin
The combination of the printed paper, texture paste, paint, stamping and splatters gives a great texture to the layout, without being overwhelming.

Layers of ink - Butterfly Textures Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin
Torn paper creates instant texture, and add an extra layer by tucking a small piece of paper underneath. I also used Stickles to add dots of glitter here and there, adding one more texture.

Layers of ink - Butterfly Textures Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin
The title banners were punched from burlap, which in itself is a very textured material. I die cut the letters from wool felt, to add another soft touch to the layout. The letters were die cut with the Simon Says Stamp Alphabet Blocks die. Wafer-thin dies easily cuts through felt.

Layers of ink - Butterfly Textures Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin
This circle was also die cut from wood felt, using the Simon Says Stamp Circle Loops die. The photo was layered on a piece of vellum which had been embossed in the Bubbles folder, with torn edges.

Layers of ink - Butterfly Textures Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin
With the Inksheet resist technique, you create textured butterflies in just one layer. In an upcoming post, I will show you a technique for making butterflies with several layers, using the same die set. The butterflies got some Stickles on their bodies.

Layers of ink - Butterfly Textures Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin
Here's the second butterfly, with more Stickles.

Layers of ink - Butterfly Textures Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin
I love the Tim Holtz Mirrored Hearts and Mirrored Stars. Here I added a remnant rub word to the larger of the two hearts. You can also easily colour these with alcohol ink - as on this Pistachio Wall-hanger tutorial.

Layers of ink - Butterfly Textures Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin
The small butterflies were punched from watercolour paper with the Small Butterfly punch, and coloured with the same inks as the big ones. I also added some Stickles to them.

Layers of ink - Butterfly Textures Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin
The sentiment was stamped with Tiger Lily ink and cut apart. I really love this sentiment stamp.

Layers of ink - Butterfly Textures Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin
Here's another look at the textures.

Layers of ink - Butterfly Textures Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin
You can also create texture by using different types of material and surfaces. Here you can see two piece of lace trim, dyed cheesecloth, a piece of sticky-back canvas, burlap and wool felt.

I hope you will join us in our Add Some Texture challenge. As every week, you have a chance to win a $50 gift voucher from Simon Says Stamp. You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.

If you want to, follow Simon Says Stamp on Instagram, they post great stuff daily. 


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Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

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18 comments:

  1. Its Beautiful ! Loved the pastel colors an lovely mix of textures !

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  2. You love for your Mamma shines through in this piece Anna-Karin. It's the perfect layout for such a special photo. I love the sentiment too!! Fantastic stamp. And the burlap banner with "Mamma" on it just squeezed my heart. Pinned! Hugs to you! Mary Elizabeth

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    1. Thank you so much Mary Elizabeth! When I happened to see that photo on my desk, I just had so scrap it right away. Hugs!

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  3. WONDERFUL Anna-Karin. Adore every inch of it. The colors are perfect. Xj.

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  4. I love all the fine texture details, Anna-Karin! Your layout is absolutely beautiful.

    Hugs,
    Cathie ♥

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  5. aww what a fabulous layout, the photo is gorgeous, you were such a cute baby and your Momma looks so proud, this is just precious. LOVE IT :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  6. A sweet, pretty page. I think you look like your mamma, too. The colors and layers are so happy.

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  7. What a wonderful layout! You know I don't make layout, this size is not for me, but your is incredible, your layouts are always so beautiful and full of sentiment and so rich of details!! Fantastic work! Barbara

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  8. So very beautiful, so many lovely layers of colour and texture I love it!! Karen x

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  9. Gorgeous page! It coordinates so well with your pretty Mom! You don't look so happy in this photo! LOL! :)

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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    1. Thank you Stephanie! I need to ask my Mom about that photo, and why I was so upset. :)

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  10. Such a beautiful layout and wonderful memory! I love that you are wearing the same christening dress that your son got to use. I must say, your mom looks really happy in the photo, Anna-Karin, but you, er, not so much. Gorgeous colors, and such a treasure trove of textures!!

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    1. No, I don't look very happy, Maura! I have some better Christening photos of myself somewhere else. :)

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  11. All the texture you created on the background is awesom, Anna-Karin. Such a fabulous layout! :)

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  12. beautiful layout Anna Karin...there is so much beautiful texture and love the soft colours you used...hugs kath xxx

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  13. I love this LO for the colors, amazing delicate texture done with stencils, stamps and dies. The picture is so pretty but you don't seem to be too happy on it :P Hugs, Marzena

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  14. What a beautiful use of texture on this gorgeous layout and I adore all the die cuts you've used around the photo, everything just works so well together! :)

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  15. That picture is THE BEST!! What a great tribute to motherhood! And I absolutely adore the pennant banner you made here! Gorgeous!

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