Shimmering Steampunk Butterfly card with Joanne

Hello there - Joanne back again here for Couture Creations,

This card is made using Couture Creations "Cut and Create" dies, and "Cut, Foil and Emboss" dies. These all work in the same way, and can be used to foil, using a hot foil platform such as the GoPress & Foil, or they can be inked and die cut, or just die cut and then gilding polishes, waxes or inks can be used to highlight the textured pattern on them.

I've used the Couture Creations Magnolia Frames Cut, Foil and Emboss die set to foil the centre frame and flower - I've used some dark purple pearl card and Muted Pink foil. I've used an oval nesting die to cut the middle out of the frame.

For the background and the Steampunk Butterfly I've used some craft mica powders to create a shimmering watercolour background and done the same on the card the card the butterfly is made from. I've used some plain, white 300gsm card for this - I just squiggle areas of colour onto the card using a water brush - see my video. The gold foil contrasts against the colours and the texture of the mica powders to highlight the beautiful design.