Butterflies, Colors and Textures by Jean Okimoto

Delicate details of the May Collection's new Stella and Intricate Mini Butterflies shimmer against a matte ink-blended background. A gold Ring Stack diecut adds a bright shine and loopy oval accents. Hi, Jean Okimoto here with another design from our latest release.

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Blend loose overlapping layers of Distress Oxides on the smoother side of watercolor paper. Colors used here are peacock feathers, shaded lilac, wilted violet, twisted citron and cracked pistachio. Add a light spritz of water from about 12" away, then let it airdry. Cut it with the 1-⅜" x 6-⅜" Slim Basic Rectangle Layers die.

Cut the Stella Butterfly background from a dark teal 6x6 in the Fresh Aqua Collection. Cut the detailed butterfly from a turquoise Polished Foil Pad sheet. Cut the antennae/center section from a gold Polished Foil Pad sheet.

Cut Ring Stack from a light gold Polished Foil Pad sheet.

Cut some Intricate Mini Butterflies from pale aqua, mint green and violet sheets in the 6x6 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad.

Attach the ink-blended background to a white slimline card (3-½" x 8-½"). Lay the Ring Stack over it without applying any adhesive. Attach the butterflies with bits of foamtape - place them where they'll help adhere the delicate Ring Stack.

Add Winter Fantasy Fairy Gemstones.

Cut a slimline-sized piece of cardstock to protect the card front if you're mailing the card.