Butterfly Landing - on Antique Roses

Butterfly landings are special events that may seem small scale to most people. But to butterfly lovers, it's a big deal to have a butterfly land nearby. Butterflies are some of nature's most beautiful creatures and their fragility and lightness add to their mystique. Antique Roses stamp set celebrates its own resident butterfly. Enjoy!

 

(Of course you have to keep scrolling to see the butterfly!)

Stamps -

Antique Rose Stamp Set

"Forever" stamp set

"Dream" mini stamp

Branch stamp from Cherry Blossoms set

PAPERS -

Purple card stock half-sheet, folded

Purple card stock scrap

Light Green designer paper- 2 x 5.5 inches

Black card stock piece - 1 x 5.5 inches

White card stock scraps

Coral card stock (for the Round centerpiece)

Grass Green card stock (for the Rectangular medallion)

INKS - Versacolor Grape, Old Rose, Split Pea, Hyacinth, Khaki, Sage, Olive, Pinecone and Bamboo;
Memories Soft Wheat

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES - 

Cuttlebug embossing folder - "Swiss Dots" and "Tiny Bubbles"

Round die - I used Spellbinders Standard Circles Large - (# S2-114)

Embellishments -Paper flower

INSTRUCTIONS -

Run the Purple card stock half-sheet through the "Swiss Dots" embossing folder and set aside. Then run the Light Green card stock piece through the "Tiny Bubbles" embossing folder. Smudge with Bamboo ink. glue the Black card stock behind the Green piece and then glue the resulting ensemble to the Purple card base, with the black strip up.

Make the Centerpiece -
Cut a circle out of the White card stock using the Round Die.

Stamp the Antique Rose in Grape.

Stamp the Antique Rose again in Old Rose ink.

Stamp the Bracken Fern in Sage...

...and then again in Olive.

Stamp the Dot Flowers in Bamboo ink...

...and then again in Hyacinth ink.

Stamp the Curly Sprig in Grape.

Edge the Round Medallion with Hyacinth ink. Set aside for a moment.

Use the Round Dies for the next steps. Make a circle of Purple paper slightly larger than the stamped White card stock and glue the pieces together. Then make a slightly larger Coral circle and glue behind the ensemble. Glue the medallion to the card base.

On a separate piece of White card stock, stamp the Stitched Butterfly first in Split Pea ink and then again in Grape. (Note: For the Split Pea butterfly, I inked the stamp in Split Pea and then edged it in Grape before stamping on the paper).

Cut out both of the butterflies. Glue down the Split Pea butterfly. Then fold the Grape butterfly at the wings and glue it on top of the Split Pea one so it looks like just landed.

Make Small Medallions -

On a strip of White card stock, use the Branch stamp from the Cherry Blossoms set and Memories Soft Wheat ink to create a background. Then stamp in Grape ink with the "Dream" stamp over and over, layering the text (I stamped several impressions without re-inking). Trim the paper to the shape you want and first edge it with the Khaki ink, then again with Grape ink. Set aside.

On another scrap of White card stock, stamp "forever" and Dream" in Grape ink. Trim the paper to a small rectangle. Then stamp the Antique Rose in Old Rose ink; the Dot Flowers in Grape ink; and the Curly Sprig in Grape ink. Edge the paper with the Gold Paint Pen. Glue to a slightly larger piece of Grass Green card stock and set aside for now.

Assemble the Pieces -
Entwine the paper flower around the "Dream" strip and glue to the card base. Then position and attach the "forever Dream" sentiment. Add the butterfly and a touch of glitter glue if you wish, and you're all done!

So what do you think? Just enter your comment in the comment section below for a chance to win the Antique Rose stamp set. Today's winner is Sarah from Missouri, who will be receiving Boxes and Bows stamp set from last week's blog. Congratulations Sarah!

Comments

[Judi Graham]

that is really pretty!! Love the colors!

[Anna Matthews]

What a great card. I love the layout and the way you put together the butterfly.

[Connie Blackburne]

thank you, I Love all your cards.

[Debbie]

Another beautiful card!

[Debbie from Missouri]

Way to go Sarah! Just need a Mary!
This card is spectacular. Just love it!

[CindyL.]

Another pretty card! Congratulations Sarah!

[Sarah from Missouri]

Thank you, thank you!!!! I can't to get busy stamping with my new set!!!!!

[sue wisniewski]

Lovely card with the old fashion type roses. The 3D butterfly is a great addition to the card. stamping sue

[Margaret McGlaun]

Beautifully done. I like the 3-D butterfly!

[Catharine]

Really rich colours - lovely. The ideas you show in all your samples are truly inspirational.

[Ink-Pattie]

what a lovely card!

[Sue D]

Beautiful card and layout--love the flower and the butterfly.

[Phyllis M.]

Beautiful card and wonderful tut also. Love how you did the butterfly so it looks like its landing and the pretty rose. Thanks for sharing.

[Freida F]

YAY Sarah! :)
This week's card is GORGEOUS! All the texture from the embossing really makes these FABULOUS stamps pop! Love this design! :)

[jo]

What a talent! You always make it look so easy!

[Sarah B]

The dimensional elements of this card really elevate it to an artistic level, and you've shown us how easy it is for us to do the same thing. Thanks again for the inspirations!

[Elaine Allen]

Susan -

Another gorgeous card! Thank you so much for the instructions on the butterfly, just love it!

Elaine Allen

[Mary Lou Knapke]

Lovely butterfly and quite
good instructions all the way around!!!
Thanks

Mary Lou Knapke

[Audrey]

Congrats to Sarah! Love the card. As always AMAZING!!

[carolyn]

This is a beautiful card! I love what you did with the butterfly, it gives it depth and adds shadow. Your cards are a work of art, every detail is unique.

[carolyn]

My son just came over to see what I was doing on the computer. He looked at your card and said,"wow! that is a pretty card."

[Dixie]

Love what you did with this card. You always have such good ideas.

[Audsrey Johansen]

I love this card! Everything is so artistic. Thanks for the wonderful card.

[Linda w]

This card has beautiful texture, shape and color. The combination makes the butterfly so happy.

stamp on...

[NWFlamingo]

I love your repeated use of the Dream stamp. Using words as you do the floral elements over and over in different colors is brilliant!