My Other Creations: Winged Things

This week's theme at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog is "Winged Things."  The possibilities are endless!  Oh how I adore little flitting creatures and mythical beings that fly (mosquitoes and blood-sucking bats excluded)!  Since I've totally been in Spring-dreaming Mode, I decided to go with butterflies for this one:

I made this piece using a vintage Jello mold base which I wrapped wires around and attached butterflies to. I painted the tin using Gesso and acrylics, then I brushed on some Clear Rock Candy crackle paint here and there to give it a more aged look.  I also added some inks to the final piece for more depth.

I use my Martha Stewart butterfly punches all the time.  They definitely make my Top Three list of most frequently used hand punches.  I cut two of each size of butterflies, then glue the two sets together for a more dimensional effect.

I added some flowers along the edge of my tin, then filled the base with some colored yarn and fibers.  I finished it off with this fabulous sentiment that I cut out of a piece of Prima patterned paper.

I made this piece using these fine products, available at the Simon Says Stamp store:

*We R Memory Keepers CROP-A-DILE Eyelet and Snap Punch Pink	Faber-Castell GESSO White Opaque Paper Crafter Medium 3.3oz	Dina Wakley Gel Matte Medium	Crackle Paint - Rock Candy	Prima A4 Sunrise-Sunset Paper	Prima Divine Paper	Prima Lyric Collection Mini Roses
Prima Fairy Rhymes Mini Roses	Prima Lifetime Paper	Martha Stewart Classic Butterfly Punch	Martha Stewart Classic Butterfly 3 in 1 punch	Peacock Feathers - Distress Ink	Walnut Stain - Distress Ink	Wild Honey - Distress Ink

So how will you interpret the wonderfully broad theme of "Winged Things?'' I can't wait to see what you make!  Be sure to upload your creation to the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog for a chance to win a $50 voucher to the Simon Says Stamp store.