Butterfly Brilliance for As You See It Challenge #294 - Spring Clean your Stash

I have an unusual challenge for you today from As You See It Challenges today! It's called Spring Clean your Stash, and it's a Theme Challenge! Take a look at the Challenge Banner:

I had no idea what I was going to do, until I opened my craft stash and had a look at what scraps were in there. But inspiration struck as soon as I saw several butterflies embossed in white on crumb cake and then white washed with the White Craft Ink and water. These had been prepared earlier for a different project and then, due to a change of direction, not used! They were prepared for the whitewash technique, where, after the whitewash stage dries, you add coloured inks to the images with a Blender Pen and it mixes with the white craft ink for a beautiful muted tone.

• I started with a card base of Crumb Cake, which was one that I had in my stash from unpackaging dozens of left over card packs that weren't used from classes in the past. As I down size my craft room in preparation for my move on Apr. 26th, I'm finally dealing with these problem piles!
• On that is a 5" x 3 3/4" sheet of Basic White, again, from that same source, and on that is a piece of Petal Pink laser cut framework, I believe from the retired Beautifully Detailed Laser Cut Specialty Paper.
• On the three butterflies, I added Petal Pink, Mint Macaron, and Highland Heather ink, using a Blender Pen, which mixes the ink with the White Craft ink that they had been whitewashed with previously, to give a really muted tone. When they were dry, a coat of Wink of Stella was added.
• Each butterfly also had a die cut outline in vellum, also from my stash. I adhered each on the card front, where I wanted each butterfly, and then curled the wings of the butterflies slightly, carefully using the bone folder. I added them a little offset on the vellum outlines so the vellum could be seen, using Mini Dimensionals.
• The sentiment is from the retired bundle, Many Messages, and I had it in my craft stash as well.
• Finally, I had some opalescent pearl embellishments left over from a Paper Pumpkin kit, and added 1 to each butterfly's head.

In a new policy on product release strategies, Stampin' Up! will begin to release new sets of product online only 3 times a year and the first time is in March. To find these products, go to my Online Store and click on Online Exclusives and what you see is what is available for purchase. If you don't see it, it's gone for good. If you see it, but it says currently unavailable, that means that SU will be ordering more. Otherwise, go ahead and order! Don't wait too long, though, because some items will sell out! Click HERE to see the new products! 

If you live in Canada, and don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator,  I'd love to be yours. I can help you with ideas, get you catalogues and provide you with Stampin' Up products. You can leave a message in the comments or contact me using any of the methods listed in the right side bar at the top of the page. You can shop with me from anywhere in Canada by clicking on the SHOP NOW button in the top menu or clicking on any of products below from my Online Store.

Product List

Butterfly Brilliance Bundle [155821] $74.50	Butterfly Brilliance Cling Stamp Set [155092] $25.00	**Many Messages Bundle [156272] $68.25	**Many Messages Cling Stamp Set [154510] $30.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] $12.75
**Beautifully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper [148812] $19.00	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101856] $13.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $14.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00	Basics Embossing Powders [155554] $25.00
Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill [147277] $13.00	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147108] $11.00	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [147106] $11.00	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] $11.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $11.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $41.00	Water Painters [151298] $18.00	Blender Pens [102845] $16.50	Brilliant Wings Dies [155523] $60.00	**Messages Die [154422] $46.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $170.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $6.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $11.00

** Retired Products - no longer available

Calming Camellia for As You See It Challenges

Welcome to another As You See It Challenge Friday, where I share my Design Team samples with you. This week, the challenge, courtesy of team member Jan, is asking us to share what our favourite technique is via a Fill In The Blank Challenge. Here's the Challenge Banner:

I thought about what constitutes a technique, and in my mind, it's some process outside of normal card making that adds an extra touch or effect to a card. One technique that I love the look of and that I always have fun doing is the Whitewash Technique. I thought I'd try the technique out using the Calming Camellia stamp set that is a special gift for Hosts whose Stampin' Up! parties reach sales of $375 or more during Sale-A-Bration, which ends at the end of this month!!

• The process works like this: You stamp your image in Versamark ink on Crumb Cake (or kraft paper). You emboss it with White Embossing powder which is available in the Basics Assortment of Stampin' Emboss Powders, and heat set it with the Heat Tool.
• You then take the areas that are free of embossing powder and paint them in using a Water Painter and a watery mix of Whisper White Craft Ink.
• After that coat has thoroughly dried, use a Blender Pen to add some ink from Stampin' Up! Classic Ink Pads or the Refills with a little bit squeezed into the lids. Add it to the areas that you have covered with the white kraft ink. It will blend with the white kraft in to make a lovely pastel shade. That's all there is to it!!
• The base of this card is Basic Black cardstock, on which I added some Flirty Flamingo Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper. Basic Black cardstock provides a backing for my front panel. The sentiment and swirl are from the Calming Camellia set as well.

It's been a long time since Stampin' Up! came out with some great Home Decor and this Magnet Board Kit is a cute a they come as well as being super useful! The latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! is a fun one! With the Celebrate Today Magnet Board Kit, you can create and customize your very own magnet board with included stickers to organize daily tasks and sentiments of positive affirmations. Since when have daily chores looked so cute?  

If you'd like to order this kit go straight to my Online Store to the Kits Collection section to find it. I wouldn't wait...this one is going to go fast!

And while we're on the topic of things going fast...
 

Sale-A-Bration is flying by! Have you earned all the rewards you want yet? if not, it's time to get moving on it! All you need to do to is order $60 or more out of the beautiful new 2022 Jan/Jun Mini Catalogue and you'll earn your choice of free items from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure. 

If your wish list is as long as your arm, why not invite some friends to have a party - in person or on-line - I'll do both! Then you can get Stampin' Rewards as well as have a chance to earn the beautiful Calming Camellia stamp set I featured today.

If your wish list is endless, then you should get the Starter Kit and join my team. You don't have to sell if you don't want to. I have many hobby demos on my team and you get $165 worth of your choice of Stampin' Up! products for only $135 with free shipping! Plus during Sale-A-Bration, you get two free stamp sets (of your choice) for joining and that could add up to very big savings depending on your choices! And don't forget the 20% demo discount on all your purchases after that while you retain your demo status!

But Sale-A-Bration ends at the end of February so time is running out! Don't wait a minute longer!

If you live in Canada, and don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I'd love to be yours. I can help you with ideas, get you catalogues and provide you with Stampin' Up products. You can leave a message in the comments or contact me using any of the methods listed in the right side bar at the top of the page. You can shop with me from anywhere in Canada by clicking on the SHOP NOW button in the top menu or clicking on any of products below from my Online Store.

Product List

Calming Camellia Host Cling Stamp Set (English) [158117] $33.00	Simply Marbleous 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158128] $0.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $12.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] $12.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00
Basics Embossing Powders [155554] $24.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25	Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill [147277] $13.00	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052] $10.25	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089] $10.25
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $41.00	Water Painters [151298] $16.25	Blender Pens [102845] $16.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50