Gala Thanks

This is a wonderful layout to use those 1/4" strips of cardstock that fill up our scrap boxes. You can add any of the colors found on the designer series paper panel. I chose Basic Black Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Butterfly Gala

Paper:

   Basic White A-2, 2 x 3, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Botanical Butterfly DSP 2 x 5-1/2

   Basic Black 1/4 x 5-1/2 (2)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Dry Embossing

Accessories:

   Stitched Shapes Framelits

   Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder

   Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I dry embossed the Basic White card front, using the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder.

I then adhered the Botanical Butterfly DSP panel onto the center of the card front. 

Next, I added a 1/4" strip of Basic Black to each side of the designer series paper panel.

I then stamped and die cut the sentiment, using the Stitched Shapes Framelits and Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Next, I attached the sentiment toward the bottom of the card front, using dimensionals. You can place the sentiment anywhere on the card front, and change it to suit your current need.

Lastly, I added a few sequins and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Much Affection

Sometimes all you need is a different kind of layout to draw interest to your card. Plus, you don't want to forget to fussy cut images from the tiny scraps of designer series paper that you might toss in the trash bin. What do you think of this one? 

Stamps:

   Butterfly Gala

Paper:

   Night of Navy A-2

   Affectionately Yours DSP 9/16 x 2-1/8, 11/16 x 2-1/2, 3/4 x 2-7/8, 3/4 x 3-1/4, 1-1/2 x 4-7/8

   Basic White 2 x 3, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Night of Navy

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Fussy Cutting

Accessories:

   Stitched Shapes Framelits

   Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the large DSP rectangle to the top of the Night of Navy card front.

I then added the strips of DSP from the shortest to the longest strip. I spaced them as evenly as I could. Note: these can be left-over strips from the DSP, just make sure they are each cut a bit longer than the previous one.

Next, I stamped and die cut the sentiment.

I attached the sentiment, using dimensionals.

I then fussy cut a flower that was on a tiny square of DSP and adhered it to the top of the sentiment oval.

Lastly, I added sequins to the card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Corners

 These corner stamps decorate a card front all by themselves. You can choose to use only one stamp on one corner or stamp it on each corner. What do you think?

Corners

Corners Too

Stamps:

   Corner Bouquet

   Butterfly Gala

Paper:

   Merry Merlot A-2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Shaded Spruce

   Merry Merlot

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

Both cards use the same supplies listed here. The sentiment is from the Butterfly Gala stamp set. The flower bouquets are from the Corner Bouquet. 

I'm thinking that my next card with this stamp set might include a bit of washi tape on the front of the card. What do you think?

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Black & White Butterfly Note

 I made this background by adding drops of alcohol inks to glossy white paper. The purple does overpower the other colors, but the black and white images look great against it. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Butterfly Gala

Paper:

   Taken With Teal A-2

   Glossy White 5-1/4 x 4

   Whisper White 3-1/4 x 4 (2), 3/4 x 2-1/2, 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks

Technique:

   Alcohol Ink Drops

   Punching

Accessories:

   Butterfly Duet Punch

   Modern Label Punch

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I made the background and set it aside to dry. It does not take long at all.

In the meantime, I stamped my butterflies and sentiment. I used my punches to cut them out. The sentiment is attached with dimensionals, and the butterflies are adhered with glue dots.

I then adhered the panel to the card base, and the Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

I had another background, so I added a daisy with a button for the center. I also brought out the yellow in the background by changing the card base. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Daisy Delight

   Butterfly Gala

Paper:

   Yo Yo Yellow A-2

   Glossy White 5-1/4 x 4

   Whisper White 3-1/4 x 4 (2), 3/4 x 2-1/2, 5-1/4 x 4 

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks

Technique:

   Alcohol Ink Drops

   Punching

Accessories:

   Daisy Punch

   Modern Label Punch

   Corduroy Button

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

I did curl the daisy petals with my bone folder. The daisy is adhered with glue dots, and the sentiment is attached with dimensionals.

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Dimensional Butterflies

Create unique backgrounds with a gel press and acrylic paint. This print shows movement and texture. I used an orange acrylic paint on this background. I created movement using an empty cardboard ribbon center. 

Stamps:

   Butterfly Gala

Paper:

   More Mustard A-2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Melon Mambo

   Flirty Flamingo

Acrylic Paint:

   Orange

Technique:

   3-D Paint Effect on a Gel Press

Accessories:

   Butterfly Duet Punch

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

   Gel Press

Since you are the creator, your options are endless. 

The You Tube video that inspired my creativity can be found at: 3D Gel Press Effect 

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Butterfly Daisy

Springtime equals beginnings and renewals. It is the time to remind those in our circles that life is better with them in it.

Stamps: Butterfly Gala, Daisy Delight

Paper: Flirty Flamingo A-2, Whisper White 5 1/4 x 4, Scraps of both for daisy & butterflies

Ink: Berry Burst, Flirty Flamingo, Pineapple Punch

Technique: Clear Block Stamping

Accessories: Butterfly Duet Punch, Daisy Punch, Clear Block "B", Pumpkin Pie Corduroy Button, Glue Dots, Adhesive

I used glue dots to adhere the button and the butterflies. I also just picked up the ink with the clear block and stamped on the Whisper White card stock. I did not add any water. I also turned the direction of the block for the middle block.

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