The Monarch is basically Black and Orange with a little white, so, it also seemed like a perfect choice to create using the Ink Floating Technique.
I used Black Embossing Powder for the large image from Sketched Butterflies and then floated Pumpkin Pie ink on the wings.
If you are not familiar with the Ink Floating Technique, you can watch my Learning with Friends video to see how it is done. It is a very easy technique!
The Pool Party background around the butterfly was also created using the Ink Floating Technique.
With this technique you basically make a little puddle of water on your cardstock and then add some ink to the puddle. Letting the "puddle" dry naturally gives you the variegated color. You have less "control" than normal watercoloring, but the result is always unique.
In the photos, the variation shows more in the background than on the butterfly, but believe me, it is there on the wings also. My photography "skills" or lack thereof, just don't do it justice.
I used the So Swirly Embossing Folder for my background as I thought swirls seemed very appropriate for my butterfly!
I added an embossed So Swirly strip at the bottom of the inside also. The sentiment is one from the Sketched Butterflies stamp set.
Use this link to download a detailed tutorial which also includes a link to the video.
A list of products used is shown below.
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