Sunday, 31 January 2016

Flutter By, Butterflies - by Alison

Hello all.  It's Alison here again, this time with a pair of tags using some of the fabulous PaperArtsy Hot Picks stamps.


I love these collage stamps - with great images combined with text.  You can use all or part of the stamp which makes them very versatile.


I started by gluing some book page scraps to my tags, and using tape to lift some of the text away, distressing the look of it.  Then I gesso'd lightly and stamped my butterflies in Archival ink.


I love using the PaperArtsy translucent Fresco paints in watery washes to build up layers of colour.


You won't be surprised to see my colour choices - all those lovely blues and greens!


You'll find the colours I've used in the ingredients list at the end of the post.


I use a water brush, as well as spritzing water on to my craft mat next to the blobs of paint...


... and then I just layer and dab to my heart's content.  I also used a watery wash of the Glass Blue to create a blue sky for the butterflies to flutter in.


A couple of Idea-ology metal pieces remind the butterflies of the limited time they have to to spend here...


... and help them choose in which direction to go.


The wonderful Small Talk stickers provide the words...


They're more for us than for the butterflies!


Some simple twine finishes them off.  I hope you like them, and I hope you're enjoying a lovely weekend.

Alison x
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19 comments:

  1. froebelsternchen31 January 2016 at 07:05

    Just BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

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  2. Lauren Hatwell31 January 2016 at 09:24

    So pretty Alison. Lx

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  3. Helen31 January 2016 at 09:26

    always such beautiful tags, Alison!

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  4. Astrid Maclean31 January 2016 at 10:18

    Wonderful set!

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  5. Brenda Brown31 January 2016 at 14:01

    Bautiful tags Alison. xxx

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  6. Jennie Atkinson31 January 2016 at 14:22

    Beautiful tags Alison and such a wonderful way to use the PA stamps and Frescos. Jennie x

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  7. maj.31 January 2016 at 15:24

    A really gorgeous tags Alison!!!

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  8. experiments in paper31 January 2016 at 15:53

    Fabulous use of those incredible stamps, Alison!! The Ideology bits are the perfect touch to these magnificent tags...your painting is always so stunning!! xxx Lynn

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  9. Inky and Quirky Designs31 January 2016 at 16:15

    A pair of stunning tags, beautifully created as always
    Hugs
    Donna xxx

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  10. Sandy31 January 2016 at 16:45

    I am fluttering by to see what you did - I know whatever you do is designed so well and is quite creative. As you know Alison, I always appreciate your "how to do this" list.
    sandy xx

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  11. Redanne31 January 2016 at 20:03

    Stunning tags Alison, the colours on the butterflies are simply gorgeous. Anne xx

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  12. pearshapedcrafting31 January 2016 at 23:39

    Beautiful - just love those colours! Chrisx

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  13. Deb1 February 2016 at 06:36

    Beautiful Alison, love the book page substrate and the lovingly painted butterflies! Deb xo

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  14. Lucy Edmondson1 February 2016 at 10:44

    So gorgeous, Alison! I love the blue and green on the butterflies,

    Lucy x

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  15. Princess Judy Palmer1 February 2016 at 15:57

    Yes, blues, browns and greens are not unusual for you but these seem so much brighter than your usual fare. I really like them though. I like that book text background with some words taken out with tape. It's all wonderful!

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  16. SewPaperPaint1 February 2016 at 19:38

    These are stunning Alison! I love the butterflies colored in brown. Fabulous tags! Hugs, Autumn

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  17. Kay Wallace2 February 2016 at 17:13

    Love the softness of the butterflies paired with the metal element! Beautiful tags, my friend!

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  18. sarascloset3 February 2016 at 00:18

    Oh! My Oh, my! Here we are back at those sweet butterflies and those marvelous blues and greens! These lovely tags make me want to go plant some annuals, so your butterflies will come visit my garden! So pretty and I love that watery background. I'm so inspired by your beautiful work! Hugs!

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  19. Kirsten3 February 2016 at 21:30

    Beautiful tags!

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