Butterfly birthday

In need of a last minute card (I know! You'd think I'd have loads knocking around, wouldn't you? As fast as I can make them, people nick them off me.  Or I'll make one I really like & then can't bring myself to part with it - anyone else do that?) I CASEd* this card from this month's Simply Cards & Papercraft magazine.

I used the basic grouping of the original card & substituted butterflies for flowers, as they were quick to stamp out & then punch with coordinating punches.

I used the 2013-15 in Colors which will retire in a couple of months - a real shame as I absolutely love this set. The Happy Birthday sentiment is from the Butterfly Basics stamp set (137154) - I forgot to add it to the links below.

Now, I best go write inside it before the temptation to squirrel it away with all my other precious makes takes hold!

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Butterfly Basics pop-up

I made this pretty and delicate card using Stampin' Up!'s new Butterfly Basics stamp set and coordinating Thinlit dies. (You can buy them together as a bundle and save 15%). Shabby chic is my favourite crafty style so I loved making it. 

 

And yes it does fold completely flat! The gorgeous floral trim is from the Artisan Embellishment Kit, which is full of bits and bobs to perk up a shabby chic card. You can order it or anything else from Stampin' Up! by clicking "Shop now" in the right hand side bar (p&p charges apply).

 

 

 

Pop up cards are so easy. The only cut I made for this was about 2cm, in the centre, then mounted the butterflies on it. I might do a class on pop-up cards in a couple of months.

 

Speaking of classes, this Thursday's card class is now fully booked. My next one is Thursday 26 February. Email me if you want to be notified of future classes. We're only a small group, but it's good fun, and you should leave with finished projects. Also, if you can gather a few friends together I'm always happy to hold extra classes at a time to suit :)

Here's what I used to make this card -

 

Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Bundle

£36.25

Artisan Embellishment Kit

£8.95

Sahara Sand 7/8" (2.2 Cm) Lace Trim

£6.25

Venetian Crochet Trim

£6.25

Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin' Pad

£4.95

Card Stock A4 Crisp Cantaloupe

£6.25

2013-2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack

£19.50

Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

£6.25

Finishing Touches Edgelits Dies

£8.95

Linen Thread

£3.95

Crisp Cantaloupe Thick Baker's Twine

£3.25

2013-2015 In Color Sequin Assortment

£4.50

Tea Lace Paper Doilies

£2.75

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