Quick Inked Butterfly Collage Card

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT LIVE - Join Helen Kirkham - broadcast 8th April - show 1 · 08/04/2022 · watch it from 53:00

A fast, fun card made by pressing ink cubes directly onto card to create a colourful background, then layering die-cut butterflies and embellishments. This technique creates a playful, contemporary look with minimal effort.

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Step by step

1. Push three Isaac dye ink cubes directly onto white card in a random pattern to create a coloured background. ▶ watch 53:00
2. Die-cut butterfly shapes from the coordinating die set. ▶ watch 53:30
3. Glue the die-cut butterflies onto the inked background in an arranged composition. ▶ watch 54:00
4. Use the pokey tool to pick up small beads or gems and place them precisely onto the butterfly wings for embellishment. ▶ watch 54:30

Tips from the show

• The pokey tool with its wax tip allows you to pick up gems and beads easily and place them exactly where you need them.

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