Design Team, Author at Ann Butler Designs

March 28, 2019 By Design Team Leave a Comment

Hi, Bev here today. Today I am showcasing Iridescents on Journal Page the background over stickers and also on chipboard accents.

I created this page celebrating my family with the bride and groom at a cottage wedding.

Here are a few close views to showcasing the details

Step 1:

These photos show the close ups so you can view better the details. I started with some stickers first.

Step 2:

I then brushed some iridescents over the stickers and in splatter type spots on the overall page.

Step 3:

Sheer gold pearl Iridescent is used to accent the chipboard accents. (this is my favour gold accent for chipboards as it matches so many colour options.)

Step 3:

Here are the 2 photos with the finished chipboard sections.

Step 4:

This photo shows the central section with a matted photo which is foam popped up to raise it above the section of chipboard.

Ann Butler Designs Products used:

Ann Butler’s Design Iridescents: Sheer Gold Pearl, Orchid, Limelight

Other Products:

- Journal Album
- Beads
- Creative Embellishments Chipboard
- Stickers
- Cardstock
- 3D foam
- Beacon 3-in-1 glue
- Paper trimmer
- Flowers

March 3, 2019 By Design Team Leave a Comment

I created these Wonderful Sports Journal Pages using lots of stamps, art screens and inks by Ann Butler Designs. They were so easy to mix and match patterns to create an amazing background in the journal book.

I created these super sports pages in a journal for my only Grandson who played many sports over the years. For these pages I started with stamping and stenciling and then added both washi tape and photos to the pages. Step by step instructions can be found on my blog here.

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Ann Butler Designs Products used:

Ann Butler Stamps by Unity Stamp Company: Picnic, Plaid

Ann Butler Background Basics Stamps

Ann Butler’s Crafter’s Ink by Clearsnap: Blueberry, Night

Ann Butler Stencil Girl Products: Flourish Alpahbet Uppercase

Other Products:

Journal Album
Washi Tape
Beacon 3-in-1 glue

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February 28, 2019 By Design Team Leave a Comment

Creating Easy Backgrounds

I has so much fun creating easy backgrounds and testing on chipboard using Ann Butler products. With so many products and color options creating is oh so easy.

I created this background for my card using soft elegant colors to compliment the papers.

Step 1:

These photos show the technique I used to create the finished look.
I stamped the colors i planned to use on a scrap… and added some water to thin it to where I could grab the colors from the paper with a paint brush.

Step 2:

This photo shows how i spread the colors over the main card base in about 3rds and then, blending together at the edges of color change.

Step 3:

After applying an accent border piece of paper I took the paint brush with lots of ink on it and flicked it onto the background using a mix of colors.

Step 3:

With the main background done I used 3D foam to pop up the print paper section with the bird ready to apply to center of the background.

Step 4:

With everything glued together I have an amazing card for any birthday and the background colors look amazing with the print images.

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Creating Easy Background using Ann Butler Iridescents is oh so fun… with a look metallic or pearlescent…. and colored chipboard with it too. What a rich elegant finish.

Step 1:

I put the medium on the baggie on my hand and then applied some water… I then scrunched it in my hand to spread it around on the baggie. It was then dabbed onto the tester paper.

Step 2:

After seeing the tester I then took the big jump and then I applied the same technique to this scrapbook page layered background. It looks awesome. With all the fun bright colors of paper the pearlized iridescents medium in Orchid was perfect.

Step 3:

While testing the iridescent medium on paper I decided to test it also on chipboard…. and OMG I love it… what a fabulous shimmer to add to make great accents for your projects.

Step 4:

Here is my project using lots of Iridescent medium on my scrapbook page.

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Ann Butler Designs Products used:

Ann Butler’s Crafter’s Ink by Clearsnap: Ocean Breeze, Berry, Evergreen
Ann Butler’s Iridescents: Orchid

Other Products

Card base
Print papers/accents
Cardstock
3D foam
Beacon 3-in-1 glue
Paper trimmer
Chipboard
Flowers

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February 26, 2019 By Design Team Leave a Comment

Textured Stenciled Journal Cover

Check out this beautiful Textured Stenciled Journal Cover created by Creative Team member Cathy Potosky. She used one of the StencilGirl® Stencils, Iridescents, Crafter’s Ink and Eileen Hull’s Passport die…

For complete instructions check out Cathy’s blog by clicking here.

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Ann Butler Products Used:

Ann Butler Iridescents by Earth Safe Finishes: Lilac, Sheer Silver

Ann Butler Crafters Ink by Clearsnap, Limelight

Ann Butler Stencil by StencilGirl®, L643

Other Products Used:

Eileen Hull Passport Journal
Texture Medium
Gel Medium

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February 7, 2019 By Design Team Leave a Comment

Art Journal Thoughts

Let’s always think positive thoughts. Which is the start of many journal pages for Creative Team Member Cathy. To see the steps and how to create this beautiful background using the Ann Butler Crafter’s Ink from Clearsnap you can head on over to Cathy’s blog HERE

Believe In Yourself

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Ann Butler Designs Products Used:

Ann Butler Stamp Set by Unity: Stripes, Dots, Hearts

Ann Butler Color Box Crafter’s Ink: Aquamarine, Ocean Breeze, Desert Sand, Canyon

Ann Butler Iridescents, Sheer Bronze

Partner Products:

Tombow Xtreme Permanent Adhesive

Other Products:

Eileen Hull Trinket Box Die by Sizzix
Distress Collage Medium in Vintage
Collage Words

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February 5, 2019 By Design Team 1 Comment

Amazing Journal Page

Creating this Amazing Journal Page using lots of stamps, art screens and inks by Ann Butler. They were so easy to mix and match patterns to create an amazing background in the journal book.

This Journal Book is being put together for my only Grandson who is playing Hockey and going to school about 5 hours away from home. This is his first adventure away on his own and I thought a journal to compile some memories he left back home, some inspiring quotes to make his day when he is down and also to add his own notes etc to have memories of his time there.

Video for your viewing:

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Sure hope you enjoyed the video … and maybe I gave you some ideas of what to do to create your own journal to send to those loved ones that are on their own for the first time.

Here are a few close views to showcase some details.

Step 1:

This photo shows the full double page from journal book after I finished stamping, stenciling and inking the complete background.

Step 2:

After the background is done and dries… you are now ready to mat the photos, die cut the hearts and “Smile” title and place them on the pages. Photos were cut down so finished size wouldn’t cover the whole page/ or background.

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Ann Butler Designs Products used:

Ann Butler Stamps by Unity Stamp Company,Dots 1″ square

Ann Butler’s Crafter’s Ink by Clearsnap: Sunshine, Ocean Breeze, Blueberry, Night

Ann Butler’s Art Screens: Lattice, Waves, Circles

Ann Butler’s Background Basics: Double Diamonds Triangle, Checks Square

Other Products:

Journal Album
Whisker Graphics tags
Cardstock
Dies

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December 27, 2018 By Design Team Leave a Comment

Amazing Inks Makes Stamping Easy

Amazing Inks Makes Stamping Easy. It may be past Christmas, but not to late to whip a few quick cards like the ones Bev Code did here

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Ann Butler Designs Products used:

Ann Butler Crafters Ink by Clearsnap: Night, Evergreen
Ann Butler Digi Christmas Sentiment

Other Products:

Card base/ envelope
Tattered Lace Church Die set
Trimcraft Sentiments Dies
Gel pen, White
Micron pen, Black
Beacon 3-in-1 glue
Stamping Platform
Die cutting machine
Tool Set, mini
Paper Trimmer

Check out the full instructions by clicking on the photo above or here!

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November 20, 2018 By Design Team Leave a Comment

Watercolor Moments Card For Any Occasion

Here is a Quick and Easy Watercolor Card for any occasion!

Easily create this quick and easy Watercolor Moments Card For Any Occasion!

Step 1:

Take your inks and smoosh them onto palette paper or your media mat, spritz once with water. If you spritz more than once the colors are more faded. For a smoother finish, run your finger through the ink before placing your paper on it. For a more mottled look, just tap your paper into the watered ink.

Step 2:

When your paper has dried (air dry or use a heat tool), grab your stencil and dauber and the same colors of ink you used for the watercolor. Pounce your inked up dauber through the stencil. Below is the finished card base. You can let this air dry, but I used my heat tool to set the ink and so I didn’t have to wait long to finish my card!

Step 3:

Take a stamp , ink it in one of the colors to match and stamp a row of the design. Dry the ink and then run the paper and die through your machine. It adds just a touch of texture on your die cut word.

Step 4:

Attach the word to a backing strip of black burlap (or any material you have). I then made the X’s on the ends with some trimming and taped them on the back. I then attached the word strip to the card base.

Enjoy your Watercolor Moments Card For Any Occasion!

Ann Butler Products Used

Ann Butler Stamps by Unity, Diamonds, 1″ square

Ann Butler StencilGirl Stencil, Squares and Tris Set 2

Ann Butler Crafters Ink by Clearsnap: Aquamarine, Limelight

Partner Products:

Tombow Xtreme Permanent Adhesive Runner
Kreinik Metallic Thread

Other Products:

Eileen Hull Floral Arch & Words Die Set

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Thanks for stopping by to have a look at my quick and easy card and have a great day!

Cathy

October 24, 2018 By Design Team Leave a Comment

Inked n Stamped Stretched Hanging Canvas

Create this Amazing Ink n Stamped Hanging Canvas for yourself or as a gift for that special friend. Ink Stamping makes creating so easy and mix and match stamps make creating patterns so fabulous.

This small cute hanging canvas showcases lots of the different stamp sizes and some of the amazing Ink colors that are available.

Step 1:

Gather all of your supplies and start with a bunch of stamps you would like to use and lay them out in a proposed pattern…. for estimated positioning that fit the small stretched canvas sizes.

Step 2:

Using a single stamp in the center and then add 2 small diamond prints in the outer corners… using Evergreen ink color from the fabulous Color Box Ann Butler’s inks for Fabric, Wood and More.

Step 3:

Continue the stamping in the proposed design. Use a center block again then do the fun tipped smaller stamp designs on the outer edge of block. And I used Canyon ink on this one.

Step 4:

For the last one the central piece is a single block, outlined with one of the Background Basics Stitch Stamps. I used one Aquamarine on this one.

Step 5:

When it’s all stamped using different stamped designs in different colors I used the heat gun on it to help set and dry the ink.

That’s it, you’re done! Your Inked n Stamped Stretched Hanging Canvas is ready to hang on the wall for a fabulous fun stretched canvas piece.

Ann Butler Products Used:

Ann Butler Color box Background Basics Stamps: Checks 1, Diamond 1, Picnic 1, Picnic 2

Ann Butler’s Faux Quilting Stamps by Unity Stamp Company: Assorted 1″ and 2″ Squares and Triangleshttps://www.unitystampco.com/shop-stamps/shop-by-artist/ann-butler/

Ann Butler Crafter’s Ink by Clearsnap: Evergreen, Canyon, Aquamarine

Other Products:

Canvas Hanging Tiles
Heat Gun

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October 11, 2018 By Design Team Leave a Comment

Happy Fall Y’all Canvas Banner

Welcome fall and all the rich colors that come with you with this Happy Fall Y’all Canvas Banner.

This is a a quick and easy fall banner to decorate your home.

Step 1:

These are canvas banner pieces I had in my stash. Paint the banners with Iridescents paints and let dry. I used Tangelo and Sheer Bronze. I used my heat gun to help them dry more quickly.

Step 2:

Once the paint is dry I stenciled over the banners with Crafter’s Ink in Canyon and Bark. I heat set the ink with my heat tool and set the banners aside.

Step 3:

I found some pretty white flowers in my stash and colored them to match with the Crafter’s Ink and a waterbrush. I moved these to the side to let them dry as I was a bit heavy with the water while painting them.

Step 4:

I used cream colored cardstock and drew a rough circle using a little plastic container, then stenciled the letters to spell “fall” in the circles. Heat set the ink. Cut out the circles and edge in a permanent ink.