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Wednesday, January 15

Sweet 'n Sassy January Release Day 5: Majestic Monarchs Dies

Welcome to day 5 of our January feature Blog Hops!  
 
Today we're featuring "Monarch Dies" set, this coordinates with Majestic Monarch Stamp Set
 


  • Die set includes 6 dies
  • Dies range from approximately 3/4" x 1" to approximately 2.25" x 2.75"
  • Dies coordinate with the Majestic Monarchs Clear Stamp Set
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Die set - $14.75
This is a mini canvas, size 3" x 3"! I enjoyed creating this little piece of mixed media. Actually, this mini canvas was a "bad piece" I made few months ago, I was getting ready to toss it, glad I didn't.

Here are the details:
  • Cover your canvas with a layer or two of gesso.
  • After it dried, paint it with Pool Acrylic Paint (Ranger), set aside to dry.
  • Stamp butterflies in Coffee and Sepia Archival ink.
  • Stencil your piece with gold and white paint, here I used Mini Chicken Wire stencil.
  • Add a piece of Adhesive Lace.
  • Die-cut butterflies, stamp coordinated butterflies in Coffee Archival Ink, stamp sayings from Vintage Seed Packet set in Sepia Archival Ink, then sponge butterflies with Distress Inks (Antique Linen,  Mustard Seed, Wild Honey).
  • Cover your butterflies with VersaMark Ink, and add at least 3 layers of UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel), you are going to get a very nice glossy and smooth result. Love it!!
  • Add butterflies to canvas (I used my heat glue gun).
  • Stamp sentiment from "God is Bigger" set, cut sides, ink all edges and adhere it to canvas. 

Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.
 
Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away (5) $15 store credits (1 winner will be chosen from each of the 5 blog hops).
 
The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, January 17th. The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, January, 20th.
 
Thanks so much for joining us!
 
 Enjoy the hop!

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28 comments:

  1. merrymstamperJanuary 15, 2014 at 7:21 AM

    This is Gorgeous! I love 3d works of art!

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  2. Sharon RoselliJanuary 15, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    So clever! Love the colors!

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  3. Patti JJanuary 15, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    Beautifully done!!! Congrats on your newest DT!

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  4. CynthiaJanuary 15, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    Beautiful canvas, Giovana! Thanks for the "instruction".

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    this is beautiful. It's good to see something spring-like after a foot of snow last week. Keep forgetting about using a small canvas to decorate. Fast and easy - and can be changed when you get tired of it without costing a lot of money
    thanks for the reminder.

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  6. brenda trimmerJanuary 15, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    the butterflies are very life-like! beautiful card

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  7. HeatherJanuary 15, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    This is so pretty; glad you didn't throw it out! And, boy, are those butterflies glossy!!

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  8. Scrappin' DivaJanuary 15, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    Fantastic mixed media piece! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  9. UnknownJanuary 15, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    What a beautiful addition to any home decor! Butterflies -- can't wait til spring! Got to buy now!

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  10. Teresa Godines #6857January 15, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    Yes I can.... You have inspired me to make my own canvas pieces. Love your butterflies. TFS

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  11. PatiJanuary 15, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    Cool mixed media canvas, love your butterflies with the layers of UTEE!

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  12. BirgitJanuary 15, 2014 at 4:40 PM

    So pretty! Great idea using the canvas too!

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  13. craftymom205January 15, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    Love the card.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  14. UnknownJanuary 15, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    This is beautiful!

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  15. Mary KJanuary 15, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    Giovana, what a great card! It is so life like.

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  16. Indy's DesignsJanuary 15, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    This is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous!
    Hugs, Debbie!

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  17. Mary-Anne VJanuary 16, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    What a great canvas piece.

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  18. UnknownJanuary 16, 2014 at 5:48 AM

    You always do such fabulous work!

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  19. BeckyJanuary 16, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    Those butterflies are stunning.

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  20. Monika/BuzsyJanuary 16, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    GORGEOUS! I can't seem to stop looking at this altered canvas Giovana. So pretty! I will have to make some of those butterflies with UTEE!

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  21. Graciellie DesignJanuary 16, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    I need to get that ultra thick embossing enamel! I've seen a few projects using it lately, and the results are stunning!

    Very Nice! Thanks for sharing all the details!

    http://gracielliedesign.blogspot.com/

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  22. Karen LetchworthJanuary 16, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    Hi Giovanna! I am SO delighted to be on the Top Dog Dies DT with you. I just became your blog follower, and would LOVE to have you stop by to follow me. I also have a Christian challenge blog if you'd like to share your creations with us. It's always Anything Goes (family friendly) and we offer lovely prizes. I hope you will fellowship with us. I look forward to getting to know you better.
    Blessings,
    Karen
    www.karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com - My Personal Blog
    www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com - My Challenge Blog

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  23. robinann17January 16, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    Your canvas is very beautiful! I love the way the butterflies pop off the canvas and look to be flying away! It's beautiful! Robin

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  24. Sue DJanuary 16, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    Beautiful canvas--love the butterflies.

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  25. ZellaJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:59 AM

    So pretty!! Love how the butterflies come right off the page.

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  26. ionabunnyJanuary 17, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    Love your mini canvas. Those butterflies look almost real

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  27. NatalieJanuary 17, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    I love working with the mini canvases, this is just beautiful!! I'm inspired!

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  28. PattyJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    Very pretty!! I've been wanting to try canvas...thanks so much for the wonderful inspiration!

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