Butterflies, or Flutterbies?

either way - they are moments of beauty

4/7/20242 min read

This card was created for the optional challenge over at 613 Avenue Create. The challenge this month is A Splash of Colour, but as always “anything goes” is also an option. Hop on over and check out the awesome entries - and while you’re there, feel free to share a card and grow the creativity!

Let’s get Started:

Card Base: 4.25 x 11, scored and folded at 5.5

Vellum: 4.25 x 7.5

Card Face: 4.25 x 5.5

Card Face:

I came across a background that I had created and tucked away in the “someday” binder. It was all multi-coloured bokeh, and perfect for this challenge.
I stamped the butterflies with Memento ink directly over the bokeh, positioning as shown.
I coloured the butterflies with alcohol markers.

Other:

I centered an oval die on the vellum and ran it through the Big Shot to create the opening.
I put the vellum into a brick wall embossing folder and ran it through the Big Shot.
I die-cut three butterflies from white cardstock.
I stamped the sentiment and cut it out with a circular die. I cut three more and glued them together behind the sentiment to provide depth.

Assembly:

I positioned the vellum on the card face so that the oval window was centered.
I folded the extra length around the card face on the top and bottom, securing it with scotch tape.
I added the butterflies as shown in the picture.
I added the small circular sentiment, securing on the right as shown.
I added a small gem to each of the butterflies to add a touch of sparkle.

Final Thoughts:

I was disappointed in the embossing of the vellum: it didn’t show up as much as I had hoped.

I like the contrast of the very colourful butterflies on the card face with the die cut white butterflies.

Supplies: (and links where possible)

I have listed which products I have used, and where they may be purchased. It's a huge marketplace and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.

Stamps: Deco-rations, Hero Arts (retired)

Dies:

Oval Nesting Dies, Hero Arts

Circular Nesting Dies, Hero Arts

Butterfly Bounty, Stampin’ Up! (retired)

Stamp Positioner: Misti, Spellbinders

Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com

Ink: Stampin’ Up!

Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!

Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

Memento Ink: Stampin’ Up!

Alcohol Markers: