#48 Butterflies + S is for Stamping and/or Sapphire

Welcome back to my Butterfly Challenge.

Winners results for #47  are in the post below.

My Butterfly Challenge is 2yrs old today!!

Where did all that time go to.

Thankyou all so much for continuing 

to play along with me.

We have used up all the letters of the 

Alphabet so it's time to dust of the cobwebs

and start a brand new set of letters and themes.

I'm introducing a new mix into the challenge too!!

 Each challenge will be a different letter of the Alphabet.

It will always be Butterflies but with the addition

of an item/theme beginning with a chosen letter.

Along with this letter will be a corresponding  colour.

You may choose to use just the letter /theme + butterfly

or use the colour + butterfly.

If you make your project 

using both the letter and the colour + butterfly

you will be eligible for going into a second draw to win 

an additional prize.

So that's 2 chances to win  on each challenge.  

The twist is that my Guest Designers

will choose which letter goes next and I will supply the theme.

They will also be commenting on your entries.  

I'm  delighted to introduce you  to my next Guest Designer

Please Welcome

Alison C.

(winner #44)

'It  is nearly four years since I bought my first set of stamps. As I have said before, they should have come with a warning that they are highly addictive! I bought one set of Inkylicious stamps, two ink pads and an acrylic block. You can imagine how my collection has grown since then.  It was a while before I was brave enough to create a blog and enter any challenges but I have had so much fun and learnt so much from reading other peoples posts.

When I'm not stamping I'm happiest in my wellies sowing and growing. I find plants as addictive as stamps.
I'm excited to be asked as guest designer here at the Butterfly Challenge and also somewhat nervous. I'm so looking forward to seeing all the creations and embarking on another fluttery year. '

Alison has chosen 

#48  Butterflies + S is for Stamping

with the additional option of  S is for the colour Sapphire.

So I would like to see stamping of some sort on your project 

along with your Butterfly/ies of course.

If you would like to use the additional option

then here is a paint chip to give you an idea of the colour. 

Alison has made two Gorgeous cards

to help get your ideas flowing. 

Alison says

Embossed card:

'I stamped the  flowers one at a time in Versamark then embossed in bronze. I wanted it to be covered in flowers so when each one was heat set I masked it and stamped the next one. Some patience was required but it didn't take too long. Then I coloured in shades of blue with green for the background. I embossed the frame as well by pressing it into the Versamark pad. '

'The way I have made these cards is by stamping the flowers and then painting in the colour using a brush, ink and water. I use a Big and Juicy ink pad squished onto an acrylic block for this as the colours blend so well. I mix with water to get darker and lighter shades.
I cut out the circle with a die and then made narrow frame using two dies together to finish off each circle.'

Absolutely gorgeous makes Alison.

Please visit Alison on her blog to see them in detail.

Thank you  for being my Guest Designer

for #48.

Please take your New Guest Designer badge

from the side bar.

Here is my inspiration for you.

I'm back on an acetate trip again!

 You can see more details over on my blog.

The Winner may choose one item from the following prizes.

Hessian goody bag

containing either

A) Green selection 

or

(b)  Purple  selection 

or 

$10 gift certificate from

D A I S I E company

The additional prize available if

using both Stamping and the colour Sapphire

+your butterfly

is 

Sizzix Thinlits Die  660097

Please be sure to read all the rules on the tab above

and enter your creations in 

Mr Linky below.

Happy crafting .

See you soon.

ValeryAnne.