The Best

This was a good opportunity to use a wonderful stitched frame die that I got on the cheap from Amazon . . .

The delightful little butterflies came from the same source.  In addition to my 'stenciling with stencil paste addiction' of late, I am also drawn once again to spattering.  I absolutely love how it grounds an image (or a die cut) and makes a great transition/connection to its background. 

My favorite tool to use is a Kemper Spatter Brush - available practically everywhere - and my most-used medium is gesso:  I thin it with water only slightly; this results in spatters that are raised, providing some nice texture. I use a cut down cardboard box with one open end as a spray booth and this contains any potential mess beautifully.  A quick rinse right after spattering is all you need to keep things ship shape.

Cardstock:   Bazzill Purple, Strathmore Soft White, Generic scraps Black

Stamps:       Judikins Origami Background, All Night Media Foxglove, Simon

                       Says Tilted Banner Sayings: “Wishing you the best”

Inks:            Distress Mowed Lawn, Dusty Concord, Chipped Sapphire,

                       ColorBox Black

Watercolors:   Lyra Aquacolor Crayons 13067, 13074, 13037, 13048

Emb Powder:   Judikins Detail Black

Dies:            White Lotus Metal Frame, Simon Says Tilted Banners,  

                       Butterflies from the We-Buys Cute Chrysanthemum Set

Punches:     Various leaf shapes by Family Treasures, Punch Bunch

Doo Dads:    Studio Gesso Black