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Sketched Butterflies

CSF853 – Sketched Butterflies

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It’s Thursday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends challenge!  This week is a fun sketch challenge…looks like a pocket card to me!

SKETCHED BUTTERFLIES

I’ve had this Sketched Butterflies Bundle for a while and think I only used it one time!  It worked out pretty well to combine the butterflies with the FREE Sale-A-Bration 12×12 Bloom Inspirations Designer Paper!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Highland Heather cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • I used the small butterfly cluster image to randomly stamp them with Highland Heather Ink around the top portion of the base card.
  • The Bloom Inspirations DSP was cut to 4-1/4 x 5-1/2, then cut on the diagonal (save the other piece for another card!)  It was adhered to the front of the base card with Tear & Tape on the two sides and bottom creating a pocket.
  • A 3/4 x 4-1/4 strip of coordinating Bloom Inspirations DSP was added across the bottom.
  • For my pocket pieces, I cut 2-1/4 x 4-1/4 pieces of Flirty Flamingo and Melon Mambo cardstock.
  • Next, I cut a 2 x 4 piece of the coordinating DSP and added it to the Melon Mambo one.  Then cut a 2 x 4 piece of Basic White cardstock and stamped the greeting along the top in Highland Heather Ink.  I also stamped a small butterfly in Memento Black towards the bottom and colored it with Peach Pie and Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends.  It was added to the Flirty Flamingo cardstock.
  • The medium, side and small sized butterflies were stamped with Memento Black Ink on scrap Basic White and colored with Stampin’ Blends.  They were cut with the dies and added to the front and the pocket pieces with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The medium and small detail butterflies were cut with the dies from Peach Pie cardstock and adhered at the bottom of the DSP pocket piece.

 

  • Some Two-Toned Sparkle Gems were added to the bodies of each butterfly.
  • Tuck the pocket pieces inside the pocket with the butterfly wings slightly hanging over the edge as shown.

 

 

This designer paper is SO pretty and the butterflies coordinated so well with it!  OK, go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Stamping Friends.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Sketched Butterflies (Online Exclusive)
Ink: Highland Heather, Memento Black
Blends:  Peach Pie, Shy Shamrock, Petunia Pop, Fresh Freesia, Flirty Flamingo
Cardstock:  Basic White, Highland Heather, Peach Pie, Flirty Flamingo, Melon Mambo, Bloom Impressions 12×12 Designer Paper (SAB)
Accessories: Sketched Butterflies Dies (Online Exclusive), Two-Tone Sparkle Gems, Adhesives

Create beautiful sailboat scenes with a moving ocean and textured sky using Stampin' Up!'s SUNRISE SAILING STAMP SET, DIES, AND HYBRID EMBOSSING FOLDER!  You can fill your hand-made projects with waves, clouds, seagulls and different sized sailboats.  We are also showcasing FOUR card techniques to use with the SUNRISE SAILING BUNDLE...we know you'll have a blast making them! Our SUNRISE SAILING COLLECTION has EIGHT new card projects.  We've paired the SUNRISE SAILING BUNDLE with the THOUGHTFUL JOURNEY 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a variety of gorgeous sky and water looks.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT cards...four using special techniques...that will be so fun to teach in your classes or make on your own!  See more details HERE!

Use the two-step stamps to create stunning floral theme cards and projects!  Stampin' Up!'s IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM STAMP SET AND DIES contain flowers, greenery and heartfelt sentiments perfect for any occasion.  Plus, use the solid oval or oval ring dies in the background to add a timeless look of sophistication. Our IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM COLLECTION has SIX new projects.  We've paired the IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM BUNDLE with the FLORAL IMPRESSIONS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for a bright summery look!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small 3d projects that are OH SO FUN for gifts or making in your classes!  See more details HERE!

Use Stampin' Up!'s CHEERS & SIPS STAMP SET AND DIES to create your own fun mixed drinks, fruit punches, fizzy sodas, or energy chillers...made to your version of perfection!  The two-step stamping allows you to build your image with a variety of fruit or savory garnishes!  Our CHEERS & SIPS COLLECTION features the new 2025-27 In Colors and we have SIX new projects using them.  We've paired the CHEERS & SIPS BUNDLE with the pretty CELEBRATORY SIPS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for all FOUR cards and TWO favors that are OH SO CUTE and perfect for your upcoming classes!  See more details HERE!

CSF829 – Sketched Butterflies

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It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Stamping Friends Thursday Challenge.  It’s a fun sketch challenge this week!

SKETCHED BUTTERFLIES

I sure wish we had a set of large oval dies in Stampin’ Up!’s lineup!  I miss them!  I’ve kept the retired set for personal use…I just love that shape!  But I figured the Nested Essentials Dies would work in this case!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Pumpkin Pie cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Daffodil Delight was stamped across the top with the small butterflies in Daffodil Delight Ink randomly.
  • A 3 x 5-1/4 piece of Full of Life Designer Paper was cut on the diagonal and added to the bottom of the Daffodil Delight cardtsock.
  • A sliver of Basic Black cardstock was added cross the seam and trimmed to fit.
  • Some Basic White cardstock was cut with the second from largest Nested Essentials Die and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The greeting was stamped with Memento Black Ink on a 1/2 x 3 piece of Pumpkin Pie cardstock and the end flag cut.  It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • I had the butterflies finished on my desk.  They were stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock.  Blending Brushes were used to add Berry Burst, Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight Inks to them, then cut with the Sketched Butterflies Dies.  The Stampin’ Dimensionals were placed just under the body portion and added to the front of the card.
  • Some pink Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio were added to the background and one large green to the large butterfly body and one small green to the smaller butterfly body.
  • Some black Essentials Baker’s Twine was tied in a bow and added to the large butterfly body with a Mini Glue Dot.

That is bright and cheerful card, isn’t it?  OK, go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Stamping Friends.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Sketched Butterflies
Ink: Berry Burst, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Memento Black
Cardstock:  Basic White, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Full of Life 6×6 DSP
Accessories:  Sketched Butterflies Dies, Nested Essentials Dies, Adhesive Sequins Trio, Essentials Baker’s Twine Pack, Adhesives

Create beautiful sailboat scenes with a moving ocean and textured sky using Stampin' Up!'s SUNRISE SAILING STAMP SET, DIES, AND HYBRID EMBOSSING FOLDER!  You can fill your hand-made projects with waves, clouds, seagulls and different sized sailboats.  We are also showcasing FOUR card techniques to use with the SUNRISE SAILING BUNDLE...we know you'll have a blast making them! Our SUNRISE SAILING COLLECTION has EIGHT new card projects.  We've paired the SUNRISE SAILING BUNDLE with the THOUGHTFUL JOURNEY 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a variety of gorgeous sky and water looks.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT cards...four using special techniques...that will be so fun to teach in your classes or make on your own!  See more details HERE!

Use the two-step stamps to create stunning floral theme cards and projects!  Stampin' Up!'s IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM STAMP SET AND DIES contain flowers, greenery and heartfelt sentiments perfect for any occasion.  Plus, use the solid oval or oval ring dies in the background to add a timeless look of sophistication. Our IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM COLLECTION has SIX new projects.  We've paired the IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM BUNDLE with the FLORAL IMPRESSIONS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for a bright summery look!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small 3d projects that are OH SO FUN for gifts or making in your classes!  See more details HERE!

Use Stampin' Up!'s CHEERS & SIPS STAMP SET AND DIES to create your own fun mixed drinks, fruit punches, fizzy sodas, or energy chillers...made to your version of perfection!  The two-step stamping allows you to build your image with a variety of fruit or savory garnishes!  Our CHEERS & SIPS COLLECTION features the new 2025-27 In Colors and we have SIX new projects using them.  We've paired the CHEERS & SIPS BUNDLE with the pretty CELEBRATORY SIPS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for all FOUR cards and TWO favors that are OH SO CUTE and perfect for your upcoming classes!  See more details HERE!

IM342 – Sketched Butterflies

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Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges.  This week’s inspiration challenge is a pretty butterfly art print!

 

SKETCHED BUTTERFLIES

I just got this bundle on my order and had to use it on today’s Inspirational Monday challenge!  Worked great!  I haven’t done a vintage card in a LONG time!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Early Expresso cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic Beige cardstock was torn along the top and bottom.  It was embossed with the Exposed Brick Embossing Folder.
  • The edges were brushed with Pecan Pie Ink using a Blending Brush.  Some Boho Blue was lightly added in the center.  It was added to the front of the base card.
  • Two butterflies from Sketched Butterflies stamps set were stamped with Early Espresso Ink on Basic White cardstock, brushed with Pecan Pie and Boho Blue Inks, and cut with the Sketched Butterflies Dies.  They were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The greeting from Sketched Butterflies was stamped with Early Espresso Ink on 1 x 2 piece of Crumb Cake cardstock and the edges torn.  It was brushed with Pecan Pie Ink around the edges.
  • Some Linen Thread was wrapped several times and added to the front with a Stampin’ Dimensional.  The greeting was added over the Linen Thread.
  • A trio of Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins were added in the background.

 

 

So pretty!  Love how it turned out!  OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

 

 

 

 

Supplies:
Stamps: Sketched Butterflies
Inks:  Early Espresso, Pecan Pie, Boho Blue
Cardstock:  Basic White, Basic Beige, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Accessories: Sketched Butterflies Dies, Exposed Brick Embossing Folder, Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins, Linen Thread, Blending Brushes, Adhesives

Create beautiful sailboat scenes with a moving ocean and textured sky using Stampin' Up!'s SUNRISE SAILING STAMP SET, DIES, AND HYBRID EMBOSSING FOLDER!  You can fill your hand-made projects with waves, clouds, seagulls and different sized sailboats.  We are also showcasing FOUR card techniques to use with the SUNRISE SAILING BUNDLE...we know you'll have a blast making them! Our SUNRISE SAILING COLLECTION has EIGHT new card projects.  We've paired the SUNRISE SAILING BUNDLE with the THOUGHTFUL JOURNEY 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a variety of gorgeous sky and water looks.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT cards...four using special techniques...that will be so fun to teach in your classes or make on your own!  See more details HERE!

Use the two-step stamps to create stunning floral theme cards and projects!  Stampin' Up!'s IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM STAMP SET AND DIES contain flowers, greenery and heartfelt sentiments perfect for any occasion.  Plus, use the solid oval or oval ring dies in the background to add a timeless look of sophistication. Our IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM COLLECTION has SIX new projects.  We've paired the IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM BUNDLE with the FLORAL IMPRESSIONS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for a bright summery look!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small 3d projects that are OH SO FUN for gifts or making in your classes!  See more details HERE!

Use Stampin' Up!'s CHEERS & SIPS STAMP SET AND DIES to create your own fun mixed drinks, fruit punches, fizzy sodas, or energy chillers...made to your version of perfection!  The two-step stamping allows you to build your image with a variety of fruit or savory garnishes!  Our CHEERS & SIPS COLLECTION features the new 2025-27 In Colors and we have SIX new projects using them.  We've paired the CHEERS & SIPS BUNDLE with the pretty CELEBRATORY SIPS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for all FOUR cards and TWO favors that are OH SO CUTE and perfect for your upcoming classes!  See more details HERE!

 

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