So Many Smiles...

I love being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator!  I just passed my 3 year anniversary as a demo, and as I look back, I am so thankful that I decided to join.  At first I just wanted the discount, but after I had a taste of sharing my new hobby with others, I was hooked!  After all, what's not to love?  Quality products that coordinate, never-ending ideas, and wonderful support.  I have met so many wonderful women that I would not have had the opportunity to know.  Several have become good friends, and who doesn't like new friends?

Having a creative outlet and sharing it with others has been very healing durning a difficult year.  I dare say has even helped me keep my sanity.  This card is similar to one I made for one of these friends spoken of above that has become a source of encouragement as well as a good listener.

The Big Shot took center stage here.  I used the Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die to easily cut out these layered beauties, and ran the Very Vanilla card stock through in the Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder to make the textured background.  The brad is from the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad Pack, a free item in the sale-a-bration brochure (Hurry! ends 3/31).

Stamps:  Petite Pairs (122495[W]; 122497[C])
Ink:  Poppy Parade
Paper:  Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Everyday Enchantment DSP (SAB)
Accessories:  Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad Pack (SAB), Pool 1/2" Seam Binding (125582), Basic Rhinestones (119246)
Tools:  Big Shot, Beautiful Butterflies Die (114507), Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder (115964), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), Large Oval Punch (119855), Boho Blossoms Punch (119858), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309).

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Take time for yourself today and Create Something Fun!

Renae

Butterfly Easel Love Note

These butterfly easel cards have been floating around the internet.  A stamping friend saw one and requested it as a project for a class.  I think it turned out darling, and they were a hit with everyone who attended my class!

It may look a bit tricky to put together, but basically the back & bottom butterflies are a made from a piece of card stock, folded and run through the big shot, except the fold sits just below the top edge of the wing tips, so that the two butterflies remain attached.  Another full butterfly of the same size is attached to the front at the base (lower wings folded under) so that the front one is free to sit up.  A smaller butterfly is layered on top after embossing both front butterflies with the Finial Press embossing folder.

Stamps:  Tiny Tags (118091 [W]; 118592 [C] )
Ink:  Concord Crush, Wisteria Wonder
Paper:  Concord Crush, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White
Accessories:  Baker's Twine
Tools:  Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die (114507), Finial Press Embossing Folder (115963), Jewelry Tag (117190), 1/16" Circle Punch (101227)

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Take time for yourself and create something fun today!

Renae