Earlier this week I hoped to add to the gallery at Freshly Made as they have a lovely, simple sketch. The week has been busy but a rainy Saturday gave me time to create. I was happy to be hunkered down at the craft table this afternoon!
I brought out one of my favorite sets lately, Butterflies in Bloom (Pinkfresh Studio). These flower stencils have large open spaces making it easy to vary the intensity of the inking for a shading effect.
I chose Altenew inks in soft Blush and added a pale yellow to the flower centers and a faint hint added to a couple of the blossoms on the outer edges. I am challenging myself to learn to use a lighter hand when I stencil. It's a work in progress!
Adding ink to white card stock, I created a background using mint green inks. For the leaves, I blended a yellow green with a blue-green. A gold pen supplied the butterfly body and the dotted flower centers.
Mustering all my momentary restraint - I did not add any embellishments. Aren't you proud of me? I'm thinking the simplicity of the sketch is just enough. The bling will come out another day.
Here's a look at the sketch!
I enjoyed the time to stamp just for fun today. I need to do it more often! I'm happy you came by for a visit too.
Be yourself
Have delight in your craft!
Make something beautiful!
Other supplies: Frame is from The Greetery; Sentiment is from Altenew
7 comments:
So pretty! Love those beautiful flowers and the frame! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!
Could there be anything more perfect to frame than your lovely flowers? Even that little flutterby couldn't resist their beauty!
Thanks so much for playing along at FMS this week Cindy!
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You're the best with pastels, Cindy. This is as fresh and gentle as a spring breeze. Your light touch with the stenciling has come through as a lovely floral creation. Rainy Saturdays make for good crafting!
So beautifully inked! I love the soft colors on the mint green background. Thank you for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.
Such a sweet take on the sketch with your pastel coloring, Cindy! Love that little butterfly too! Thanks so much for joining Freshly Made Sketches this week!
Delightful card! These ery soft colors are wonderful. Thanks for joining us at FMS this week.
This is gorgeous Cindy!
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