BUTTERFLIES & BLOOMS

Around the world the butterfly is seen as a symbol of life, hope, endurance, and change. This week will be ‘butterfly’ week. And today is Butterflies & Blooms. I paired a little butterfly with the images from the Bloom & Grow bundle.

This world is your best teacher. There is a lesson in everything. There is a lesson in each experience. Learn it and become wise. Every failure is a stepping stone to success. Every difficulty or disappointment is a trial of your faith. Every unpleasant incident or temptation is a test of your inner strength. Therefore nil desperandum. March forward hero! — Swami Sivananda

So after that philosophical moment, here is my card.

Thick Whisper White cardstock:
- 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″
- 4″ x 4-1/2″ card panel to be cut diagonally
- 4-1/4 x 5-1/2″ for stamping all the images
Basic Black cardstock: scrap for a small sentiment

Cut the 4″ x 4-1/2″ panel diagonally. Line up 2 opposite corners on your Stampin’ Trimmer with the top left corner at 1-1/2″ and the lower right corner at 1″ (as shown)

Stamp the images from the Bloom & Grow stamp set using the Stamparatus and Memento Tuxedo Black ink. TIP: If you stamp and die-cut 2 sets then you will have plenty of options for customizing your inside message panel and the envelope.

Trim the sentiment close (about a 1/2″ strip).
Die-cut the remaining stamped images. TIP: Cut the images apart and you can die-cut everything at once.
Stamp and punch the small butterfly using the Butterfly Gala stamp set and Duet Butterfly punch.
Use Wink of Stella to pull the color from the stamped lines onto the inside wing.
Stamp the ‘many thanks’ from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set with White Craft ink and heat emboss with white embossing powder. Trim.

ASSEMBLY

Adhere the top and bottom angle-cut card panel pieces to the card base as shown.
Line up the sentiment strip in the 3/4″ opening and make 2 light pencil tickmarks on the top and bottom of each side. Trim at the angle indicated by your tickmarks.
Adhere large flower cluster along top diagonal. TIP: Use liquid glue for a little wiggle time!
Use Dimensionals behind the sentiment strip. TIP: Use black mini-Dimensionals behind black cardstock.
Tuck extra leaves and berry die-cuts under the sentiment.
Add butterfly using rolled up glue dot.

I like the look of a line drawing with a pop of color. It feels so clean and modern. I hope you enjoyed this card and if you do not currently have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would love to become your Creative Coach.

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