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March 21, 2012

Patterned Paper Butterflies


I'm still on a mission to use up my stash of patterned paper. Have you taken my challenge yet?  You could win a handmade art journal!

I recently organized a twinchie swap and wanted to include a little card with each package, but there were lots to make.  So, I created a bunch of really simple, but really cute (I think) 3" x 3" cards.

I die cut butterflies from pretty patterned paper that I'd been hoarding!  I stamped them with a script image and the sponged the edges.


The 3" x 3" bases are left over strips of watercolor paper from making my custom photo albums.


I adhered the butterflies to the bases and embellished their centres with a pearl, rhinestone or button.



Here's the finished batch.

 
I hope you'll take my patterned paper stash challenge and lighten the load in your craft room!

Happy creating!

Ali

14 comments:

  1. Oh boy, I'm a sucker for butterflies. Simple cards but so lovely

    Chris x

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  2. I totally recognize these little cards!!! Is it naughty that I wanna pop that little butterfly off and use it on something else??

    :)

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  3. Now I have to buy a butterfly die cut............after seeing your beautiful ones.........more expense........lol x

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  4. Gorgeous Ali! I can't resist butterflies these days! Too cute, I agree!

    Debbie
    ^..^

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  5. I have one of these and I LOVE it. Thank you, Ali.

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  6. Just beautiful Ali - simple but really stunning!!! I like that Butterfly Die cut.

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  7. You really are the queen of CAS- I have one of these and it is fabulous!

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  8. OoOh! your cards are so pretty. What a clever idea. I'm not sure I am brave enough to cut into my paper..hehe.xx

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  9. what a great idea--and these little notes are so lovely!

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  10. Ali, this really is not only a clever way to use up those papers, but so gorgeous! Love this!

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  11. Wow Ali ... these are so lovely. Beautifully simple and totally gorgeous. x

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  12. I think these are absoluteloy lovely, Ali! (and thrilled that I received one)

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  13. I was one of the lucky ones to receive one of these, I ooooh and aaahed for quite awhile, as I too am a butterfly lover! Thank you Ali

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  14. Fantastic and effective idea. Simple yet so eye catching!

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