Butterflies

I enjoyed having a play with some new favourites from the Occasions Catalogue and some Saleabration freebies too.  Butterfly products always make their way into my shopping cart.  

Base: Whisper White Thick.  This and shimmery white are my two favourite cardstocks I think.   The smaller white layer is embossed with the beautiful new Lacy Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder.  One of the thick ones so you only need one acrylic plate when embossing.  I’ve matted it with the coordinating colour Grapefruit Grove to tie in with the colours in the butterflies.  

I’ve punched the butterflies from the Saleabration Botanical Butterfly DSP using the Butterfly Duet Punch.  Several of the sheets have butterflies that punch out using this punch – quite handy.  Especially on hot days like this when I’m looking for a few shortcuts.  There is a beautiful butterfly stamp set that coordinates with this punch too.  It looks nice if you curl the wings a little.  A bone folder would work but I just used my thumbnail. 

The wooden elements are from Butterfly Elements – another one of your freebie choices with a $90 purchase.  I love these – it has butterflies, flowers and leaves.  Be careful with the leaves – they’re delicate so a nice gentle touch helps.  (Ask me how I know – ha ha.)  I’ve used glue dots for the wooden bits and punched butterflies.  

For a little added sparkle I’ve popped on some of the self adhesive gingham gala sequins.  I’ve been using sequins much more since we’ve started carrying adhesive backed ones – makes it much easier.  

I decided to leave off a greeting so it can be an all occasion card.  I think I’ll add a greeting inside when I send it to someone.  

Happy creating, Sue