BUTTERFLIES & DAISIES

There are times when you just look at the beautiful Designer Series Papers (DSP) from Stampin’ UP! and marvel. I love the freshness of daisies. And I could hardly wait to use the Ornate Garden Specialty DSP with the Daisy Punch and some butterflies.

Take a look at the gorgeous designs in this patterned paper. It has summer written all over it.

And here is my butterflies & daisies card.

Thick Whisper White cardstock:
- 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″
- scraps for punching daisies – need 3
Vellum cardstock: scraps for butterflies
Terracotta Tile cardstock: 3-1/4″ x 4-1/2″
DSP: 3″ x 4-1/4 “
Soft Sea Foam cardstock: for smooching technique leaves
Old Olive Vellum: retired Perennial Essence
Linen Thread: about 12″

BACKGROUND PANEL

Emboss the DSP panel using the Parisian Flourish 3D embossing folder.
Distress edged of DSP with Daffodil Delight ink and a sponge wedge. TIP: ALWAYS begin distressing off the DSP and drag the ink onto the DSP.

BUTTERFLIES

Stamp butterflies from Butterfly Gala stamp set with White Craft Ink onto Vellum.
Heat emboss butterflies with white embossing powder.
Punch butterflies using Duet Butterfly Punch.

DAISY

Punch 3 daisies using the Medium Daisy Punch.
Gently curl up the daisy petals using a bone folder.
Assemble daisy using 3 Whisper White daisies with mini dimensional between each layer.
Add a matte resin dot from Playing with Patterns embellishments. HINT: These resin dots are matte finished flat adhesive-backed. They are perfect when you just want a little extra.

LEAVES

Create inked Soft Sea Foam cardstock for leaves using the smooshing technique. SEE TECHNIQUE INSTRUCTIONS HERE.
Punch or die-cut leaves. TIP: Use any leave die or punch. There are several in the Annual 2020-2021 catalog that will work. They are found on pages 173-183.
Die-cut large leafy branch from vellum using the Forever Flourishing dies.
Use Old Olive Stampin’ Blends to color backside of plain vellum if you do not have the retired Perennial Essence Old Olive Vellum.

ASSEMBLY

Layer DSP on Terracotta Tile panel.
Wrap stacked panel with linen thread and tie a bow. TIP: I used retired Old Olive Linen Thread. You can create your own by coloring it with the Dark Old Olive Stampin’ Blend.
Add leaves to the back of the daisy stack.
Adhere daisy stack to the card panel.
Layer as shown.
Add a couple white embossed vellum butterflies near daisy. TIP: Attach butterflies with a rolled-up glue dot.
Add DSP to envelope flap and customize a message insert if desired.

I can’t help smile when I see daisies. Add some butterflies and ya’ll should be swooning. This is a perfect summer Birthday card, Get Well card, Thinking of You card, or Just a Note card.

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