Four Butterflies

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Two cards in one day?  Yes, I’ve been creating!  I hope you’re off to a good weekend – I wanted to hop in and share something that popped into my mind for a simple Thank You card.   Earlier in the week I made a card using the new Spellbinders™ Les Papillion and since I had not used the dies before, I cut all four butterflies at once.  It left me with a sheet with four negative holes and I thought hmmmm, I wonder if that will make a good card front.  Well I did go back and tidy things up to give it a try.  Yep, this is simple.  To keep things straight and tidy, I cut my square layers using Spellbinders™ Grand Squares then cut the butterflies next. I then tied a center crossing bow and I finished off by hanging a tiny tag from the bow using Spellbinders™  S4-367 Back to Basics Tags.  

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Thank You Sentiments
Paper: Graphic 45, Bazzill
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Spellbinders™ Les Papillion (new), Spellbinders™  S4-367 Back to Basics Tags (new), Recollections Rhinestone Stickers, ribbon, linen thread

Enjoy your weekend!!  Thanks for stopping by, see you soon!!

Posted in Our Daily Bread, Spellbinders Die Templates, Stamping

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  • Angie CrockettJune 30, 2012 - 5:39 am

    Wow!! What a way to start my Saturday!!! This is such a clever and gorgeous design! Love the papers you chose for this negative effect….just beautiful! Have a beautiful weekend!! Blessings, AngieReplyCancel

  • JoannJune 30, 2012 - 5:42 am

    This is so neat! I love that you used the negative for this card and it’s beautiful!!! Love it ! Have a wonderful weekend Becca!!

    Hugs,
    JoReplyCancel

  • lizJune 30, 2012 - 5:58 am

    Very outside the box,Love it can’t wait to get started on a fun saturday ,thanks for the double post this morningReplyCancel

  • Nan GJune 30, 2012 - 6:02 am

    Wow! Is right! Love the black and dark yellow color combo. I love using the negatives of die cuts. Thanks for more inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • kathy/NorthCarolinaJune 30, 2012 - 6:05 am

    Hi, Becca….love the way your mind works! This is a nifty idea…and I love the bow in the center. Looks like a box of chocolates!ReplyCancel

  • MaryannJune 30, 2012 - 6:12 am

    So beautiful card here too Becca. I too love to use the negative parts of my die cuts too, and they often makes really great cardsfronts too as yours do here, it´s really great work and the colors are so well together. It looks amazing as everything else you ever do hun.ReplyCancel

  • ANN ROBBINSJune 30, 2012 - 6:13 am

    Oh My, How Pretty, how simple ~ beautiful. Love the black, lines, polka dots and the tie, absolutely beautiful, Becca!!!
    Mstgane
    AnnReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJune 30, 2012 - 6:36 am

    VERY NICE Becca! LOVE IT!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Sherry kJune 30, 2012 - 6:56 am

    Lovely card and idea. For sure I will CAS this one. Always a easier viewing your creations and hearing about your days.ReplyCancel

  • Margaret CrawfordJune 30, 2012 - 7:04 am

    Love them both, but….oh! the butterfly card is just stunning. Just a litle ‘light bulb moment’ and this emerges! Love it! Thanks Becca for sharing your inspiration. Will now look at the negative images more closely.
    Regards
    MargaretReplyCancel

  • Dianne CJune 30, 2012 - 7:04 am

    What a different idea and so lovely. You are creative, thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Robin ParkerJune 30, 2012 - 7:13 am

    Just beautiful! Love it! Thank you for sharing. RobinReplyCancel

  • SoniaJune 30, 2012 - 7:55 am

    Beautiful! Love the colors you chose, the papers you used- and of course I love the butterflies! So neat to be able to make something beautiful out of the negative space.ReplyCancel

  • Dottie DavisJune 30, 2012 - 8:21 am

    I love the idea of making a gorgeous card simply. I noticed that you outlined the butterflies while the die was still in the paper. GREAT idea. The paper combination makes the butterflies POP and the bow ties it all up together for a beautiful Thank You card.ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJune 30, 2012 - 8:27 am

    Very nice card. Thanks for sharing all the tips. Enjoy your weekend. God bless.ReplyCancel

  • Karen M RothJune 30, 2012 - 8:32 am

    Honey, your work is always so fantabulous!

    The bows are always so perfect and your heart really shows through in the cards you make. I really love the butterflies, they really make the card seem light and airy!

    I pray that your day is going well {{{hugz}}}ReplyCancel

  • LageneJune 30, 2012 - 8:43 am

    What a great idea! Lovely card!!!ReplyCancel

  • EileenJune 30, 2012 - 8:51 am

    What a lovely idea and cost effective too LOL Lovely colour combination of the paper and card.
    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • PammyJune 30, 2012 - 9:21 am

    This card is beautiful yet looks super easy to make!ReplyCancel

  • MarilynJune 30, 2012 - 9:31 am

    Beautiful card! Great way to make a terrific card but simple . . .simply ~ adorable! Love the font on your quote, just might have to get me a set of those.
    Hope you are enjoying your weekend too!ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJune 30, 2012 - 9:35 am

    What a great idea, and yes it does make for a beautiful card.Love the paper.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJune 30, 2012 - 9:52 am

    Oh my goodness all the cards are beautiful! You have been creating. I love the negative of the butterfiles, so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Peggy H.June 30, 2012 - 9:54 am

    What a great idea and so pretty!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJune 30, 2012 - 10:00 am

    Such a pretty card Becca. Love the use of the negative space. The way you have tied the bow it looks like a pretty package. Beautiful work. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Lisa SackettJune 30, 2012 - 10:04 am

    Gorgeous. The variance of the design elements really make it stand out.ReplyCancel

  • Jackie A.June 30, 2012 - 10:33 am

    This is great and masculine also. Thanks!!!ReplyCancel

  • Sarah CostelloJune 30, 2012 - 10:39 am

    I love your card…I love butterflies too!!
    I’ve got some similar dies so I will try this…hope you don’t mind if I use your idea for inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • MarisaJune 30, 2012 - 11:01 am

    Love it :)ReplyCancel

  • Camille M. RussellJune 30, 2012 - 11:10 am

    God made some great creatures that inspire us to create more beauty for the world, didn’t He? The grace and fragility of a butterfly has me loving them as a favorite creature!ReplyCancel

  • GenaJune 30, 2012 - 12:01 pm

    Omigosh! The butterfly card is fabulous! How did you do the outline of the butterflies around the negative space? Or did that just happen with the dies?ReplyCancel

  • AnneJune 30, 2012 - 12:05 pm

    What a fabulous idea – executed to perfection as always!
    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • Jan CastleJune 30, 2012 - 12:32 pm

    This is a terrific idea and looks elegant…want not, waste not! You are a God-gifted genius Becca….thank you for sharing this ‘Becca Bit’!
    Paper Hugs,
    JanReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtJune 30, 2012 - 12:52 pm

    great card. when my arm heals i will have to try that
    vivkyReplyCancel

  • LageneJune 30, 2012 - 1:09 pm

    I love your Christmas tag! igt is Gorgeous! i couldn’t post below the tag, so added it here.ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)June 30, 2012 - 1:59 pm

    Wow! That’s very effective and different. I like it. A lot.ReplyCancel

  • Charlotte ZweigoronJune 30, 2012 - 2:18 pm

    This card evokes a sense of drama… I love the color combination, so rich!ReplyCancel

  • TrishJune 30, 2012 - 3:59 pm

    Very simple and yes so elegant. thank you for this idea.
    Hugs Trish.ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJune 30, 2012 - 4:00 pm

    That is gorgeous. I know I say that about all of your cards, but what else can I say? The adjectives are limited. Anyway, I love how you used the negative paper from a die cut. I always say I’m going to do it, but I never do. Thank you for the inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • AlisonJune 30, 2012 - 4:22 pm

    What a marvelous idea! I love how yours has turned out Simple idea but makes an elegant card Thanks for the inspirationReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterJune 30, 2012 - 4:32 pm

    Lovely design, the stripes look great behind the butterflies!ReplyCancel

  • Jean HempelJune 30, 2012 - 5:12 pm

    OH WOW!! Just simply beautiful Becca… Love the tan and black polka dots with the 4 butterflies, so stunning and adore the stripes showing from the bottom layer… the black ribbon is just great.. you really created a stunning card with this one…. congratulations and Thank You!!!
    Hugs, JeanReplyCancel

  • Dorina DJune 30, 2012 - 7:52 pm

    Very nice. Great reminder to use our dies and their negatives. Gorgeous colors and card.ReplyCancel

  • Laura with Layers of ColorJune 30, 2012 - 10:24 pm

    LOVE this Becca! It’s great that you shared that it was an inspiration from a piece that may have been discarded by someone else, but you saw it’s potential. I love that positive and creative quality in you!

    Your paper and color choices are dynamic!

    Blessings and Hugs!ReplyCancel

  • Lynn NoeJuly 1, 2012 - 4:26 pm

    Beatiful! I love all the stripes and dots.ReplyCancel

  • GloriaJuly 3, 2012 - 4:36 pm

    Hi Becca,
    Your cards are the most beautiful that I have ever seen! Thank you for sharing your God given talent!
    I have not had an email from Amazing Paper Grace for many months and I wondered what ever happened to Becca! So miss those notifications!
    So happy when I found you in my favourites tonight!
    Thanks so much
    GloriaReplyCancel

  • Roula FazioJuly 4, 2012 - 8:43 pm

    Hi Becca,
    Amazing Work.
    Your card is gorgeous and so elegant.
    You are a blessing.
    Roula.ReplyCancel
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