Butterfly Easel Card

Hi everyone. I teach Paper Crafting and Card making at a local Joann's fabric here in Phoenix. Many that attend the classes are new card makers. Many new crafter's don't have all the tools or know some of the many techniques we have gathered and learned through the years.

I decided that Easel cards would be fun to create and are not too difficult. I was putting together my sample cards and I wanted to share with you one of them that I was really pleased with.

The die cut set I used is from Spellbinder and is called Wings of Hope. I have used the smaller butterfly on past cards, but had never used the bigger one. Well, I found a way to use it by just playing around.

I first cut the large butterfly, pushing the die cut up off the top of the crease so that I would have two that were connected.  I then scored the top layer (as you would do in an easel card and folded in half towards me.

Then I cut the smaller butterfly and attached it using my glue gun to the bottom half of the folded butterfly. This created the Easel butterfly. I then attached the bottom of the larger butterfly to a pink embossed base using 4 white brads, then attached that base to a 4"x 4" note card.

I embellished it with bling and it was done. I was so pleased with it that I made 3 more and am planning on making a matching card holder with my envelope punch. I think these will make cute little gifts.

Isn't it fun when you experiment?

Thanks for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

• Simon Says Wednesday - Anything goes 
• Inspiration Destination - #18 Anything goes
• Crafting By Designs -  Month long Anything Goes
• Crafting for all Seasons #94 Things with Wings (2nd Week)
• Crafty Gals Corner  #4 Try something new
• Wonderful Wednesdays -  Always Anything Goes 
• Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party by Craftin Desert Divas 3D Projects
• Craft Your Passion  Always Anything Goes
• Crafty Boots  Butterflies

Creative Bug Digitals - Midway Post #6

My year is passing me by so fast, I can't believe it is already mid October. I have been traveling so much, I have hardly had time to craft, but I did fortunately have time to put together a mid way post to inspire you over at  Creative Bug on the Loose.

Theme:  Goose Bumps

Now we have had 6 entries so far, which makes us very excited! we are so glad that you have stopped by to play along! We Love to see your wonderful creations! My inspiration for you this week is with a cute little image called Halloween Scene.

I decided to make a an easel card. I have not made one of these in a while, so I thought this was a great opportunity to showcase this fun image. 

Here are a few more close ups of my card.

I left some white space so that I could write a fun little sentiment. 

As a reminder, here are the prizes you could win:

• Five digital images from Creative Bug Digital SnapShots for a person chosen in a random draw based on all eligible entrants.
• An additional prize of three images will be presented to a random winner who has used a CBD image in their project.  In theory, that means that if you use a CBD image, you could win a total of eight images!
• A top three will also be chosen (as long as there are a minimum of seven people entering). Each person in the top three will also get to choose an image from the store.
• Additional prizes may be added, you just never know! 

So what are you waiting for? Hop on over to Creative Bug on the Loose . We would love to have you play along. 

I've Caught the Bug

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

• Cardz 4 Guyz - #40 Easel Card
• Digi Choosday Challenge - #41 Halloween
• Try It On Tuesday - Spooky (Week 1)
• Love to Scrap -  Anything Goes