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Botanical Butterfly DSP

Happy Birthday (Botanical Butterflies DSP)

by Kylie March 27, 2019

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, I recently shared two cards inspired by a project on page 9 of the first Sale-A-Bration catalogue. The catalogue sample featured a clear acetate box filled with Coastal Cabana cards and secured by a belly band of the super cute butterflies which had been cut out from the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper. It was so pretty.

At the time I mentioned how I thought you could select any colour from the patterned paper to use as your base card and then make a set of cards. I thought they’d look so lovely. One of my friends suggested I should do this and so today I am sharing another couple of cards based on the original design. This project illustrates so perfectly one of the things I love about Stampin’ Up! – the way everything coordinates so beautifully! It really takes out half the guesswork, especially if you don’t feel confident with your colours.

The first card features Grapefruit Grove.

Here’s the card…

Isn’t it lovely! Next up was Highland Heather.

Here’s the Card…

Aren’t they beautiful! The only change I made with this card is that I used the Subtle embossing folder to add some more texture to the base card. I totally love this look and now I have a cute set of cards to gift!

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set comes in different types (such as clear mount and wood mount) or as a bundle, I link to all.

March 27, 2019 2 comments

Amazing Life Botanical Butterfly DSP Butterfly Gala CASE the Catalogue Sale-A-Bration

I believe in you (Botanical Butterflies DSP / Amazing Life)

by Kylie March 24, 2019

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, you’ve often heard me talk about how fantastic the catalogue is for providing inspiration. I think the samples are AMAZING! Sometimes the sample I love is a 3D project and I rarely do them. So instead of thinking I can’t (or won’t) make that project, I think about how I might be able to convert it to a card. Sometimes that is a very easy process – like today’s cards. Other times, it is a little more complicated.

I was inspired by a project on page 9 of the first Sale-A-Bration catalogue. It features a clear acetate box filled with Coastal Cabana cards and secured by a belly band of the super cute butterflies which had been cut out from the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper. It looks good.

Here’s the Inspiration Piece…

I had to give it a try. The fiddliest part is cutting out the butterflies but even that doesn’t take too long. I didn’t worry about saving the antenna either. I stamped them on later using the Butterfly Gala stamp set. You could also draw them on with a black marker if you wanted. I used Wink of Stella to add a bit more sparkle to the butterflies. It really gave them a lift!

Here’s the Card…

After making the above card, I had to make another one but this time chose Pool Party as my base. So pretty.

Here’s the Card…

Seriously, isn’t this the cutest! I think you could pick out any of the colours in the patterned paper and use that as your base. Pick up a spool of the Whisper White 1/8″ Sheer Ribbon and you can colour it to match any of the backgrounds you like. So effective!

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set comes in different types (such as clear mount and wood mount) or as a bundle, I link to all.

March 24, 2019 0 comment

Botanical Butterfly DSP Butterfly Gala Sale-A-Bration Technique

A Little Note (Botanical Butterfly DSP / Butterfly Gala)

by Kylie March 21, 2019

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, I’ve shared a couple of cards showcasing the Spotlight Technique featuring the Botanical Butterfly DSP recently. It is such a fun technique and the Botanical Butterfly DSP is perfect to create cards which WOW!

Take a sheet of the black and white illustrated paper from the Botanical Butterfly DSP. Select the area which you want to spotlight. Once you have identified it, use a post-it note to hold the die in place. Trim the paper to fit the black card base. This panel is then run through the Big Shot to cut out the rectangle you are going to spotlight.

I coloured in the panel with my Stampin’ Blends (you can any colouring medium you prefer).

Once the panel is coloured, mat it on black cardstock. I added some Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the panel and then positioned it in place on the card being careful to align it perfectly.

Here’s the Card…

And here is a look at the trio of cards featuring the Spotlight Technique…

Don’t the cards look fantastic? I LOVE this technique. I also think this would make a great gift set. The Botanical Butterfly DSP is only available as a FREE item with qualifying orders during Sale-A-Bration. Sale-A-Bration ends at the end of the month. So, please, don’t delay if you like this paper, or indeed, any of the Sale-A-Bration freebies.

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set comes in different types (such as clear mount and wood mount) or as a bundle, I link to all.

March 21, 2019 2 comments

Amazing Life Botanical Butterfly DSP Sale-A-Bration Technique

You Are Amazing (Amazing Life / Botanical Butterfly DSP)

by Kylie March 13, 2019

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, I had such a great response to the Spotlight Technique featuring the Botanical Butterfly DSP card I recently featured that I decided to make another one. I’ve used nearly all the same supplies, except this time, I am using the Layering Circle Framelits Dies and a new stamp set – Amazing Life.

To begin with, take the black and white illustrated paper from the Botanical Butterfly DSP. Select the area which you want to spotlight. Once you have identified it, I use a post-it note to hold the circle die in place. I then trim the paper to fit my black card base. This panel is then run through the Big Shot to cut out the circle you are going to spotlight. Whilst the Big Shot was out, I also cut out a scalloped circle to frame the spotlight panel.

Of course, I did use the Stampin’ Blends to colour in the panel but you can any colouring medium you prefer. Just keep in mind that it is not designed for colouring with blends so the ink won’t blend as easily as it does on Whisper White cardstock.

Once the panel is coloured, I matted it on black cardstock. I added some Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the panel and then positioned it in place on the card being careful to align it perfectly.

Here’s the Card…

I LOVE this technique. It really is quick and easy and has that WOW factor! I hope you’ll give it a try soon. Don’t forget the Botanical Butterfly DSP is only available as a FREE item with qualifying orders during Sale-A-Bration. Sadly, Sale-A-Bration ends at the end of the month. So, please, don’t delay if you like this paper, or indeed, any of the Sale-A-Bration freebies.

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set comes in different types (such as clear mount and wood mount) or as a bundle, I link to all.

March 13, 2019 0 comment

Botanical Butterfly DSP Painted Seasons Thank you Well Written

Thank You (Painted Seasons / Well Written)

by Kylie March 12, 2019

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, when I was making my Brother-In-Law’s birthday card (which you can see here), my partner was offering me creative suggestions and one of them was to create a frame and have the beer bottles pop through. Whilst I didn’t end up using that idea at the time, it stuck with me and I really wanted to use it on another card.

To create the gingham frame, I used the new Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies on the Botanical Butterflies DSP. I picked out the largest and the third largest of the dies and held them in position with some post-it note tape as I didn’t want the dies to shift as I ran them through the Big Shot. Doesn’t it look effective? I kept the centre panel which was cut out for use on another card project.

While the Big Shot was out I also ran through the “thanks” and the “you” dies from the Well Written Die Set. When diecutting intricate dies I like to make sure I apply Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets to the cardstock before I die cut. This makes it so much easier to adhere the die cut pieces, especially when layering them as I did for the sentiment.

Here’s the Card…

I used the Painted Seasons stamp set (which you can earn for free with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration). I actually fussy cut out the images but there are now coordinating dies!! YAY! That would have saved me quite a bit of time.

I love the colour combination. The Melon Mambo with the Granny Apple Green really pops against the gingham background. I love this look so much and will definitely be returning to it in the future!

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set comes in different types (such as clear mount and wood mount) or as a bundle, I link to all.

March 12, 2019 3 comments

Botanical Butterfly DSP Bouquet Blooms Sale-A-Bration Technique

Thanks (Botanical Butterfly DSP / Bouquet Blooms)

by Kylie March 2, 2019

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, today’s card is SO easy but I think you’ll agree it packs a bit of a punch. I pulled out the most beautiful black and white illustrated paper from the Botanical Butterfly DSP as I thought it would be so fun to colour. The paper is one you could select as your freebie with any qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration. It’s a beautiful paper pack.

For this card, I decided to do the Spotlight Technique. This means I needed to find a part of the design which would really pop when I coloured it. I’m not sure I did it the easiest way but it worked for me. I moved my Rectangle Stitched Framelits over the paper to see what looked best to my eye. When I found the perfect spot, I held the die in position with a post-it note. Next up I used the card base and positioned it over the die and drew around it with a pencil before cutting it out. I also then die cut the Rectangle Stitched Framelits die from the centre. The larger panel was adhered to the card base.

To colour this rectangular panel I used my Stampin’ Blends but you could any colouring medium you prefer. Just keep in mind that it is not designed for colouring with blends so the ink won’t blend as easily as it does on Whisper White cardstock.

Here’s the Card…

Do you like this technique? Have you given it a try? I love it and I cannot wait to try it again, perhaps with stamps next time, very soon.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you have a great day!

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set comes in different types (such as clear mount and wood mount) or as a bundle, I link to all.

March 2, 2019 0 comment