WCMD part 4 - Papertreyink

This is my entry for Papertreyink's WCMD challenge #1: Japan.

My Japanese elements: Gold, Shibori design, Cho-Cho (butterfly), Mon (family crest), Sakura flowers

I used the background medallions because they reminded me of Japanese Mon, which is basically a family crest. The medallions are from the first PTI free exclusive anniversary set. To learn how to qualify for one of these sets go here. There's a new set each year.

I made the butterflies with one of my all time favorite PTI sets: Butterfly Kisses
First I made my die cut butterflies, then I stamped various butterflies from the set on them with my Versamark, then embossed with a very light EP, then I glimmer misted them, and then I outlined them with a Krylon gold leafing pen.

I wanted the butterflies to look like Shibori, which is a wonderful Japanese technique much like our tie-dying.
See some fabulous scarves done in the shibori technique here.


Supplies:
Papertreyink: Butterfly Kisses, Anniversary Set 1
Papertreyink cardstock: True Black
Tattered Angels glimmer mist and Stamp Zia color wash
Cuttlebug butterfly die
Versamark
Lindy's Stamp Gang EP: Angel Wings Sapphire
Krylon gold metallic leafing pen
Maya Road chipboard: Cherry Blossoms & Birds

Experiments.....