Best Butterflies

CCM Saturday Blog Hop – Look like Christmas

November 26, 2022 By Connie | Leave a Comment

This week’s CCM Saturday Blog Hop theme is “It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas!”. And one of the exciting things about Christmas is wrapping and opening gifts, right? So, I created a gift package from DSP. Can you tell what I used for the bow?

COTTAGE WREATHS

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Pool Party cardstock is embossed with the Whimsical Woodlands Embossing Folder and added to the front.
A 3/4 x 5-1/4 strip of Sweetest Christmas polka dot print along the bottom.
I cut a 2-1/4 x 2-1/2 striped Sweetest Christmas DSP for the gift.
I added two cross strips of 1/4″ Red Glimmer Paper and added the gift to the front.
The background of the bow was cut from Poppy Parade cardstock using the Build A Butterfly Dies and the striped detail cut from Red Glimmer Paper with the Dies. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals at the top of the present.
Merry Christmas from Cottage Wreaths stamp set was stamped with Garden Green Ink on 1/2 x 2-1/2 strip of Basic White cardstock, then cut with a flag end. It was added with Stampin’ Dimensionals to the gift.
Three Iridescent Rhinestones were added to the background for a little bling and one to the center of the bow.

OK, next up on our blog hop is our Create with Connie and Mary website, then on to creative Mary Brown, or head backwards to see Melissa Davies’ fabulous project and see what everyone did with this challenge!

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Sets: Cottage Wreaths
Inks: Garden Green
C/S: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Pool Party, Red/White Glimmer Paper, Sweetest Christmas DSP
Accessories: Build a Butterfly Dies, Whimsical Woodland EF, Iridescent Rhinestones, Adhesives

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Creatively Simple 47 – Best Butterflies

July 26, 2022 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome to Create with Connie and Mary’s Creatively Simple Challenge! Each month Mary and I will pick a theme…this month it is “THINGS THAT FLY”, and we each create a simple card every Tuesday using that theme!

Here’s a simple card that allows the Fern Embossing Folder and small swatch of Wonderful World Designer Paper to accessorize the Best Butterfly image!

BEST BUTTERFLIES

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was embossed with the Fern Embossing Folder and added to the front of the base card.
A 1-1/4 x 4 piece of Wonderful World Designer Paper (a FREE Sale-A-Bration product) was added towards the bottom with a 1/4 x 4 piece of Polished Pink cardstock at the bottom.
The butterfly was stamped with Daffodil Delight Ink and Polished Pink Ink and the body with Memento Black Ink and all were cut with the Build a Butterfly Dies. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Two large Iridescent Rhinestones were added to the body.
The greeting From Happiness Abounds was stamped with Memento Black Ink on 1/2 x 2-1/2 Basic White cardstock and cut the end at an angle. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I love that Fern embossed background…it is hard to photograph but is really detailed! OK, check out what Mary did with this week’s Creatively Simple Things That Fly Theme over on Create with Connie and Mary!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Best Butterflies
Inks: Daffodil Delight, Polished Pink, Memento Black
Cardstock: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Polished Pink
Accessories: Build a Butterfly Dies, Wonderful World Designer Paper, Fern Embossing Folder, Iridescent Rhinestones, Adhesives

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IM238 – Best Butterflies

July 25, 2022 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge! Love these bright and colorful butterfly cookies!

BEST BUTTERFLIES

Of course, it was easy to choose a Stamp set this week…Best Butterflies for the win! I also paired it with the Split Textures Dies…LOVE those!

Stampin’ Details:

- The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Polished Pink cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
- A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic Black cardstock was added on top.
- The 3-7/8 x 5-1/8 piece of Basic White cardstock was cut with the Split Texture Die and added to the Basic Black.
- One butterfly was cut from Polished Pink cardstock and the smaller one from Daffodil Delight cardstock with the Build a Butterfly Dies, then a little surgery was done. I cut them in half and cut off the antennas, then placed one of each color together and secured it with the large and small butterfly bodies cut from Basic Black cardstock with the Dies. They were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Happy Birthday from Happiness Abounds was stamped with Memento Black Ink on 1/2 x 3 piece of Polished Pink and added to the front.
- Two In Color Opal Rounds were added next to the greeting.

SO happy with how this card turned out! OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

SUPPLIES:

Stamps: Best Butterflies
Inks: Memento Black
Cardstock: Basic White, Basic Black, Polished Pink, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Build a Butterfly Dies, Split Textures Dies, In Color Opal Rounds, Adhesives

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Creatively Simple 44 – Best Butterflies

July 5, 2022 By Connie | Leave a Comment

There is very little stamping on my card this week…just the greeting a couple times! The Butterfly Kisses Designer Paper does all the work!

BEST BUTTERFLIES

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Starry Sky cardstock was embossed with the Hive Embossing Folder and added to the front.
A 1-1/2 x 5-1/4 strip of Butterfly Kisses DSP was added to the front towards the left side.
Three 1 x 3-1/4 strips of Basic White cardstock were added down the left side with Stampin’ Dimensionals
There small butterflies were cut from the Butterfly Kisses DSP and added to the strips with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Hey Hey was stamped with Starry Sky Ink on the middle strip.
Some Fun Flowers Resin Shapes were added to each strip.

That’s it! SUPER simple! Check out what Mary did with this week’s Creatively Simple Things that Fly Theme over on Create with Connie and Mary!

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Achievers Blog Hop – June 2022

June 20, 2022 By Connie | 3 Comments

Our Stampin’ Up! Incentive Trip Achievers get together each month for a Blog Hop! I’m blessed with great customers and downline who helped me achieve this year’s Incentive Trip Reward and I am happy to have joined the top 1% of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators who have or will earn the Norway Cruise Incentive Trip for next year! Our blog hop theme this month is ANYTHING CURRENT!

BEST BUTTERFLIES

I wanted to use the butterfly wings a little different way, so I created a flower out of them!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Fresh Freesia cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 4 x 4 piece of Butterfly Kisses Designer Paper was torn across diagonally.
The DSP was adhered to a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock and added to the front of the base card.
The greeting from Best Butterflies stamp set was stamped with Starry Sky Ink.
The chevron butterfly wings were cut three times from Fresh Freesia cardstock. The outlines of the wings were cut three times from Daffodil Delight cardstock. They were adhered together, then each “wing” was cut apart for the petals.
The smallest Stylish Shapes circle was cut TWICE from Daffodil Delight cardstsock. On one, the petals were individually adhered to support them. The other covered the front of the petals for the center of the flower.
The diamond wings were stamped with Parakeet Party Ink on Parakeet Party cardstock, then cut with the wing outline, to make the leaves.
The flower and leaves were added to the front of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
An orange Fun Flower was added to the center of the flower.

Isn’t that SO cute? If you need any supplies to recreate this project, I’ll be happy to place the order for you in the United States or click here to go to my Online Store! This month, please use my current Host code for orders under $150. $150 or more, keep the host rewards for yourself!

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OK…you are here at my blog, Connie Babbert, click on the name below mine to continue on the Achievers Blog Hop! Enjoy!

BEST BUTTERFLIES BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$47.50

BEST BUTTERFLIES PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$22.00

BUILD A BUTTERFLY DIES
$31.00

STYLISH SHAPES DIES
$30.00

BUTTERFLY KISSES 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$12.00

BASIC WHITE 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$10.25

FRESH FREESIA 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$9.25

DAFFODIL DELIGHT 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$9.25

PARAKEET PARTY 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$9.25

PARAKEET PARTY CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$8.00

STARRY SKY CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$8.00

FUN FLOWERS RESIN SHAPES
$8.00

STAMPIN’ DIMENSIONALS
$4.25

STAMPIN’ SEAL
$8.00

PAPER SNIPS SCISSORS
$11.00

STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE
$125.00

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CCMC720 – Best Butterflies

June 16, 2022 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge. This week is a color combination. .

BEST BUTTERFLIES

I don’t know why, but I really struggled with this challenge. Not sure why! I tried a couple cards and ended up with this Best Butterflies one, but I used the greeting from Charming Sentiments! I love that we have DIES that cut out the sentiments!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Night of Navy cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 3 x 4 piece of diagonal wood print from Heart & Home Designer Paper (retiring soon!) was added to the bottom of a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White.
The 1/8 x 4 piece of Pale Papaya cardstock hides the seam.
The butterfly wings were stamped with Sweet Sorbet and Pale Papaya Ink, the body with Night of Navy Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut with the Build a Butterfly Dies. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I molded the dashed lines into a squiggle and stamped with Night of Navy Ink under the bottom of the butterfly on the DSP to show the “trail” of the butterfly.
Good Luck from Charming Sentiments was stamped with Night of Navy Ink on Basic White cardstock, then cut with the Sentiments Dies. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Four of the Papaya Polished Dots were added to the background for a little bling!

Super cute! The navy really tones down those brighter colors! OK, go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

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Saturday Blog Hop – Parakeet Party & Tahitian Tide

May 14, 2022 By Connie | Leave a Comment

This week’s Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop theme is a new In Color combination…Parakeet Party and Tahitian Tide! I think these are my top 2 favorites of the In Colors with Orchid Oasis not too far behind!

BEST BUTTERFLIES

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Parakeet Party cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was embossed with the Into The Clouds Embossing Folder…it is a very subtle look!
A 2-1/2 x 4-3/4 piece of floral Tahitian Tide In Color DSP was added to the right side with a 2 x 4 piece of Parakeet Party plaid In Color DSP on top.
The 3/4 x 4 strip of Parakeet Party cardstock was stamped with the Best Butterflies greeting in Memento Black Ink, then adhered across the front.
The larger butterfly wings were stamped with Parakeet Party Ink and the smaller ones with Tahitian Tide Ink, the body with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock, then cut with the Build A Butterfly Dies. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of Tahitian Tide Matte In Color Dots were added to the background.

So bright and cheerful, isn’t it? OK, next up on our blog hop is our Create with Connie and Mary website, then on to creative Mary Brown, or head backwards to see Melissa Davies’ fabulous project and see what everyone did with this challenge!