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Color blending and butterflies

I have been attempting some improved color blending....I am still not there but I am getting better thanks to tips from friends and a few videos.  Today's colors are from the GDP13 (Global Design Project 193; #GDP193)

 and my technique is from Splitcoaststampers.com - TLC746 - use ink blending on a project.

I did two panels of ink blending using the GDP colors.  I then stamped on a sentiment from the SU! set Rooted in Nature.  I die cut my butterflies from an old SU! Butterfly Thinlet (using the other panel I made.  A few glitter glue dots to show the butterfly flight patterns and it was done.

I plan to continue my ink blending adventure.  It is the darker colors that are getting me (along with my impatience).

Hope you have a great week!

Hugz, Nancy


Comments

  1. jimlynnJune 10, 2019 at 4:44 PM

    Your blending is perfect to me. LOVE your card and those butterflies.
    Lynn

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  2. ChristineJune 10, 2019 at 8:35 PM

    Beautiful ink blending Nancy and I love those little butterfly tracks :)

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  3. cotnobJune 11, 2019 at 11:41 AM

    This is gorgeous Nancy, great blending and fabulous colours.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  4. StampinwiththebeesJune 12, 2019 at 8:23 AM

    Gorgeous Card!!

    Annette

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  5. Carol LJune 20, 2019 at 3:18 AM

    Beautiful take on the color challenge with this blended card! Love the colors and especially those butterflies - I just used that beloved old die a couple days ago too :)

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