Patricia Preston
peeapreston@gmail.com |
2019 SAB Butterfly Projects |
Lots of inspiration from Erica Cerwin, Patty Bennett, Mary Fish and Sam Hammond. Thanks ladies!
Inspired by Erica Cerwin
Coastal Cabana Part of My Story card:
Measurements (imperial):
Coastal Cabana cs 11 x 4 1/4, scored at 5 1/2
Tea Room DSP 3 x 4 1/4
Tea Room DSP (2) 1 x 4/14
Rich Razzleberry cs 2 x 3
Blackberry Bliss cs 2 x 3
Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet 2 x 3
Stamp cardbase with background image from Beauty Abounds stamp set using Coastal Cabana ink.
Adhere Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet over the Blackberry Bliss cs.
Using the Big Shot and the Butterfly Beauty Thinlits Dies cut the butterfly as shown in the picture.
Blackberry Bliss - use the thiner die (top layer)
Rich Razzleberry - use the thicker die (bottom layer)
Snip away extra pieces from adjacent butterflies.
Remove the adhesive backing from the Blackberry Bliss layer and layer over the Rich Razzleberry butterfly.
Adhere one strip of Tea Room DSP to the top of the larger piece of Tea Room DSP, creating a small border, using Snail.
Adhere the other strip of Tea Room DSP to the bottom piece of Tea Room DSP, creating a small border, using Snail.
Adhere this layer to the Coastal Cabana cs layer with Snail.
Stamp sentiment from Part of My Story stamp set on Whisper White scrap and punch out using the Story Label punch.
Punch again from Blackberry Bliss scrap to create a border.
Cut the Blackberry Bliss label in half lengthwise and adhere half to the top of the white label and half to the bottom of the white label creating an extended border, using Snail.
Add dimensionals and adhere to the Tea Room DSP layer.
Add mini glue dots to the back of the butterfly cutout in strategic places along the edges and adhere to the Tea Room DSP layer as desired.
Add Faceted Dots as desired.
Wrap Blackberry Bliss Nature's Twine around the crease of the cardbase (about 14") and tie a bow.
Inspired by Erica Cerwin
Coastal Cabana Gift Box:
Measurements (imperial):
Grapefruit Grove cs (box bottom) 9x8
Scored on long side at 2 1/2, 6 1/2
Scored on the short side at 2 1/2 and 5 1/2
Coastal Cabana cs 6 x 5 (box top)
Using 5 post it note wedge on Simply Scored
score board.
Scored at 1 on all four sides
Tea Room DSP 3 x 4
Score and burnish cardstock.
Cut off corners from score line to score line at a diagonal.
Cut up score lines on the short side to create the inside flaps.
Use Tear N Tape to adhere flaps to the base.
Repeat steps for the lid.
Add Tea Room DSP to the lid with Snail.
Wrap Polka Dot Tulle (24") around box and tie a bow.
Add Butterfly Elements and Faceted Dots as desired.
Inspired by Erica Cerwin
Mango Melody Butterfly Gift Box:
Measurements (imperial):
Mango Melody cs (box bottom) 9x8
Scored on long side at 2 1/2, 6 1/2
Scored on the short side at 2 1/2 and 5 1/2
Botanical Butterfly DSP 6 x 5 (box top)
Using 5 post it note wedge on Simply Scored
score board.
Scored at 1 on all four sides
Botanical Butterfly DSP 1 x 4
Score and burnish cardstock.
Cut off corners from score line to score line at a diagonal.
Cut up score lines on the short side to create the inside flaps.
Use Tear N Tape to adhere flaps to the base.
Repeat steps for the lid.
Add Botanical Butterfly strip to the lid with Snail.
Cut one of each color (Grapefruit Grove, Mango Melody, Grapefruit Grove Foil, Calypso Coral) from thicker butterfly thinlet (center butterfly).
Cut one Vellum butterfly from thinner butterfly thinlet (center butterfly).
Layer together using mini dimensionals. From bottom to top:
Calypso Coral
Mango Melody
Grapefruit Grove
Grapefruit Grove Foil
Vellum
Adhere stacked butterfly to the box lid with glue dots.
Tie baker's twine bow and adhere to center of butterfly with glue dot.
Inspired by Mary Fish
Mango Melody/Gray Granite Butterfly card:
Measurements (imperial):
Gray Granite cs 11 x 4 1/4, scored at 5 1/2
Mango Melody 2 1/2 x 3 3/4
Whisper White 5 x 3 3/4
Basic Black 5 1/2 x 4 1/2
Multipurpose Adhesive sheet 5 1/2 x 4 1/2
Vellum 5 1/2 x 4 1/2
Gray Granite 1 x 2
Adhere Mango Melody cs to Whisper White using Snail and adhere this layer to Gray Granite cardbase.
Adhere Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet to the Basic Black cs.
Using the Big Shot and the Butterfly Beauty Thinlits Dies cut the entire die as shown in the picture.
Basic Black - use the thiner die (top layer)
Vellum - use the thicker die (bottom layer)
Remove the backing from the Basic Black layer and adhere over the Vellum layer.
Place mini dimensionals in strategic places on the edges and adhere to the card.
Stamp sentiment from Beauty Abounds stamp set in Gray Granite onto Gray Granite cs and adhere to card with dimensionals.
Brush black layer of butterflies with Clear Wink of Stella Glitter brush and let dry.
Inspired by Patty Bennett:
Square Botanical Butterfly cards (2):
Measurements (imperial):
Card 1:
Thick Whisper White cs 8 1/2 x 4 1/4, scored at 4 1/2
Gorgeous Grape cs 4 1/8 x 4 1/8
Botanical Butterfly DSP 4 x 4
Highland Heather cs 3 1/4 x 3 1/4
14" Highland Heather Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack
Botanical Butterfly DSP for fussy cut butterflies
Card 2:
Thick Whisper White cs 8 1/2 x 4 1/4, scored at 4 1/2
Lemon Lime Twist cs 4 1/8 x 4 1/8
Botanical Butterfly DSP 4 x 4
Daffodil Delight cs 3 1/4 x 3 1/4
Botanical Butterfly DSP for butterflies cut using Butterfly Duet punch
14" Lemon Lime Twist Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack
Put Highland Heather/Daffodil Delight cs in Country Floral Dynamic Embossing folder and run through Big Shot.
Adhere embossed layer to DSP layer; adhere this layer to Gorgeous Grape/Lemon Lime Twist cs using Snail.
Wrap Organdy Ribbon around layers and tie a knot.
Adhere this layer to cardbase using Snail.
Stamp sentiment from Beautiful Promenade/Butterfly Gala stamp set on to desired Sweet Tag, using coordinated ink (Lemon Lime Twist/Gorgeous Grape).
Add dimensionals and adhere to card.
Adhere Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins to each tag.
Card 1: Fussy cut 2 big butterflies from Botanical Butterfly DSP and add a dimensional to center back and adhere to card.
Card 2: Use Butterfly Duet punch to cut 2 large butterflies from Botanical Butterfly DSP (calypso coral background piece) and add a dimensional to center back and adhere to card.
* Adhere the butterflies strategically over tag to cover the hole in the tag.
Inspired by Sam Hammond "Pootles"
Tea Light Box
Measurements (imperial):
Gorgeous Grape cs 5 1/2 x 3 1/8
Scored on long side 3/4, 2 3/8, 3 1/8, 4 3/4
Scored on short side 3/4, 2 3/8
Botanical Butterfly DSP 1 1/2 x 1 1/2
Silver Metallic Edge ribbon 12"
Cut, score and burnish box Gorgeous Grape.
On the long side, wedge into squares and cut up the score line of the rectangles.
Use Tear-n-Tape on each square.
Fold up each tab to form the box.
Adhere the DSP square to top of box.
Punch 1 3/8" Scalloped Circle from Gorgeous Grape
Punch 1 1/4" Circle from Botanical Butterfly DSP
Punch 1" Circle from Sparkle Glimmer paper
Punch Duet Butterfly (small butterfly) from Gorgeous Grape. Use 1" Circle punch to punch around the negative punched out butterfly.
Adhere layers together using Snail except the top layer (butterfly cutout).
Cut a dimensional in half - flat side to flat side and adhere one half over the top of the butterfly cutout layer and the other half below the cutout butterfly. Adhere this layer on top of the Sparkle Glimmer paper layer.
Add a dimensional to the bottom of the stack and set aside.
Close the box and wrap 12" of Silver Metallic Edge ribbon around and tie a bow.
Slide bow off to onside.
Adhere the circle stack to the ribbon (not DSP) so that the ribbon can be slide off the box.