Stampin' Up!Technique: Spotlighting with the Swallowtail!
March 08, 2013
Happy Friday Stampers! Today I want to show you the second card for the Techniques part of my class tomorrow. This card uses the Swallowtail single "background" sized stamp and the butterfly punches to create the "spotlighting" effect:
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013
While the Spotlghting technique is not new, I have never seen anyone use a punch other than a cirlce or a square. Truth be told, this is a technique that I actually woke up thinking about a few weeks ago, so I'm very glad to have a chance to get this idea down on paper! I used the Elegant Butterfly and the Bitty Butterfly punches to achieve this effect.
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013
I finished off the inside with the butterfly stamp in the Sale-a-bration set, Bloomin' Marvelous, and a phrase from You are Loved.
Seems my stamping lately has been dominated by Island Indigo, but I love this color! I'm definitely going to miss it when Stampin' Up! retires this color at the end of May.
That's all for today! See you tomorrow for another Stampingrox! day!
All supplies for this card can be ordered in my Online Store:
Products used:
| Swallowtail Clear-Mount Stamp | #129216 |
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Price: $13.95 Also available in Wood-Mount |
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This gorgeous, plus-size butterfly will provide a breathtaking focal point for scrapbook pages and oversized cards. Or sprinkle it with adhesive and Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter, then turn it into a one-of-a-kind tag for an extra-special gift. Set Quantity: 1
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| Bitty Butterfly Punch | 129406 |
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Aw, cute . . . a little butterfly. Coordinates with the Elegant Butterfly Punch and butterfly images in the Papillon Potpourri Stamp Set. |
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| Elegant Butterfly Punch | #127526 |
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Use this punch with the elegant Papillon Potpourri Stamp Set for perfect coordination! |
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I cut the paper in half lengthwise, then punched the butterflies out of it from there.
Hope this helps!
Posted by: Carol Payne | April 07, 2013 at 08:35 PM
Carol,
I love this, I have all the supplies already, but I am trying to figure out what size you cut your paper too.
Posted by: Amanda Lockhart | April 07, 2013 at 07:57 PM
Thanks, Carol! It was an idea that just had to be tried! I'm pleased with the result. Thank you so much for your continued support and encouragement!
Posted by: Carol Payne | March 08, 2013 at 12:08 PM
Really pretty...great idea to use the small butterflies...you are on to something special!
Posted by: Carol Carriveau | March 08, 2013 at 10:23 AM