Buttterfly Clear Stamps in Card Making Crafts

Using clear stamps and metallic ink this butterfly was created one element at a time. The result being a custom designed butterfly image highlighted in this butterfly card making craft. The variety of clear stamps in the set used, will design several unique butterfly impressions.

Burnished Butterfly

Plastic Bag Inking Technique

PAPER DIMENSIONS

A 11” x 6” folded 5” from edge to make a 6” x 6” card
B 3/4" x 6”
C 4-1/8” x 3-1/8”
D 3-5/8” x 2-3/4”

MATERIALS NEEDED

Doodle Wings Clear Stamp Set
Dark Purple Cardstock (A)
Silver Paper (B & C)
White Paper (D)
Black, Gold, Bronze and Silver ink
Colored Markers for coloring butterfly
Chalks for background coloring
4 Silver Eyelets and eyelet setter
Plastic Shopping Bag
Embossing Stencil and Stylus if Desired
Glue

TO MAKE THIS CARD

1. Score cardstock A 5” from the center and fold giving you a 6" x 6" card. Cut papers B, C and D to size.

2. Take your embossing stencil and position the image of the back side of the card so that from the front your embossed image will be raised. If you do not wish to emboss, you may add an extra strip of silver paper to this area right down the center about 3/8” x 6” in size.

3. Twist the plastic shopping bag into a tight knot. Ink in the metallic inks and “sponge” onto the card front. When you are satisfied with the effect, throw the bag away. Rub the ink over the embossed area to highlight the design. Be sure to use all three metallic colors.

4. Glue B onto the edge of the card front (The area measuring 6” x 5”). Trim card edges for evenness.

5. Stamp your butterfly creation using the Doodle Wings Clear Stamp Set onto the white paper (D) in black ink. Color your butterfly as desired using the markers. Fill in the area around the butterfly with chalk, then using a thick brush or your finger remove any excess chalk.

6. Glue D onto C and Secure to the card front using four silver eyelets. Add a sentiment or thought inside your card or leave it blank for a finished project!