Double the Fun - Two Butterfly Cards!

It's a cloudy, rainy day here in Central Illinois - a perfect day for working in my studio.  I've been cleaning and straightening up around the house off and on for a week or more now, so I decided I'd spend most of today in my studio.  Yay!  Let the fun begin.

Before I go get busy creating, I have not one, but two beautiful butterfly cards to share with you today.  I love these beautiful, soft colors. I embossed the DSP layer of each card with our Brick and Mortar embossing folder.  I added Wink of Stella to the butterfly wings for some beautiful sparkle.

You have until the end of June to order from the Spring Mini Catalog.

I have several May/June ordering specials going on right now.

- My May/June ordering specials - - -  

    Orders of $50.00 or more will receive:  

     - 2 tokens instead of 1.  

     - a binder ring with samples of embossing folders for 2021-22 annual catalog. 

     - a surprise free stamp set. 

- If you need a free annual catalog, please contract me.  I have plenty. 

- I will be holding a summer garage sale - date TBA.

- My next class will be (in person) July 12 / pay to register by July 5 / $20.00 

Come back soon for more creative inspiration!

HAPPY STAMPING!

Surprise Pop-Up Butterfly Card

I have a pretty card for you today and here's how to make it. Notice I used the next larger size of scalloped die cut to this card. They’re from the Stitched So Sweetly dies. The embossed bricks add so much to the design. I love this embossing folder! I attached the large, yellow butterfly the same way I did the smaller ones on the butterfly box in my previous post. (You can add Wink of Stella to this butterfly, too.) Attach the top layers of the card with dimensionals, for added interest.

As if this card wasn’t already a winner, I decided to make it into a surprise pop-up card. Making this design is easy as can be. Score the square horizontally and vertically down the middle and then corner to corner on ONE diagonal. Place it inside your card with the point at the fold of the card. Be sure the point of the pop-up piece is as close to the card fold as possible. Attach by gluing the back square of the DSP. Press down well. Now, add glue to the top square of the DSP, close your card and press down. Once it’s dry, it will pop up every time you open your card. (Studying the photo will help you be sure you get the idea.). I added 2 little white square pieces, so you can stamp and/or write something on the inside of your card. For the pop-up piece, I cut a 6 X 6" square of DSP down to a 5 3/4" square, to be sure it fit completely inside the card. You could use a full 6" square, but I worried that it would show a teeny, tiny bit and I didn't want that.

I hope you love this card as much as I do.

Come back soon for more creative inspiration!

HAPPY STAMPING!

A Trio of Butterfly Projects

Let's dive into some really fun Spring projects today with a trio of butterfly creations.  Enjoy!

I made a card, a gift box and a gift bag.  If you have a special someone who would love some beautiful gift packaging with a coordinating card, this is it. 

 

By the way, our butterfly papers are all sold out, but if you still have some, please note that I die cut the butterflies for all 3 projects from just one sheet.

I actually made several versions of butterfly cards, so be sure to check back to see those, too.

Come back soon for more creative inspiration!

HAPPY STAMPING!

Embossed Brick Birthday Card

Would you like an idea for a card that would work well for a male or female?  I have one for you today.  Enjoy!

I used various leaves and sprigs from my die collection to fill my milk can.  I love the milk can stamp and enjoy a big red one on my front porch.  If you scroll all the way to the end today, you can see it.  I used White Craft Ink and a little Smoky Slate ink to randomly sponge over the embossed bricks to 'age' them a bit.

I decided to add a torn edge to the embossed layer, for added interest.  I love how this one turned out.

The Country Home stamps make for a nice image to use on the coordinating envelope, as well.  This is one of my favorite stamp sets.  I feel like there's a lot more yet I can do with it.

THREE UPCOMING DEADLINES:
ONE...
You have through July 31 to take advantage of our Stampin' Up! Bonus Days.

TWO...
You need to pay to register by August 5 to attend our August 12 Scraps and Prayers class. 

THREE...
Sign up by August 10 to subscribe to our next Paper Pumpkin.  You can also order an add-on kit, beginning August 1, to go with the August kit --- while supplies last.

OTHER EXCITING NEWS...
I am getting ready to post a series of cards and projects using our Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Papers.  Be sure to check back and see what I've been creating in my studio.

WHAT'S UP NEXT:

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00

August 12 / Pay to register by August 5.

We’ll be decorating a Pressed Petals Journal cover.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLASS / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

August 20 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00

September 9 / Pay to register by September 2.

We’ll be making a home décor sampler.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLASS / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

September 17 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

CHRISTMAS CARDS RETREAT / 1:00-5:00 / $35.00

Sunday, October 6

Pay to register by September 27.

Fee includes snacks and all your supplies.

We’ll be using several card designs, using fun new holiday products.

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00

October 14 / Pay to register by October 7.

We’ll be decorating a beautiful Copper Tea Tin for the season.

We’ll also be celebrating our Scraps and Prayers 10^th Anniversary.

Expect some special surprises at this class!

PAPER PUMPKIN CLASS / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

October 22 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE PARTY / 2:00-5:00 / RSVP REQUESTED

Sunday, November 3

Come enjoy holiday displays, inspirations, projects and more!

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00

November 11 / Pay to register by November 4

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards or a Christmas project.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLASS / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

November 19 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00

December 9 / Pay to register by December 2.

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLASS / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

December 17 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

BONUS NEWS:
The 2019 Holiday Catalog goes live September 4.  My regular customers will be getting one in the mail in August.  They'll ship on August 5.  I'll also have extra copies here in my studio. 

That's it for now.  Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.  Have a beautiful day!