The Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Butterflies Bundle has been SO SO SO popular since its debut. As I’ve been seeing so many wonderful cards made with this bundle and creating some of my own, it got me thinking. Butterflies seem to have very special meaning for so many people. So I decided to research the meaning of butterflies – and there are lots of them. The main themes seem to be transformation, rebirth, hope, and new beginnings. AND for others butterflies many signify the spirits of departed loved ones. I was familiar with these meanings, but what surprised me was that certain COLORS of butterflies have specific meanings – Blue butterflies signify increased imagination and creativity, and Yellow butterflies signify happiness and joy.
Do butterflies have special meaning for you? If yes, what is that special meaning?
In the video below, I make for you 2 easy but elegant Beautiful Butterflies cards and 1 Fun Fold card featuring a butterfly shaped card. These can be recreated in any of your favorite colors for any of your favorite people! I think anyone would be delighted to receive one of these butterfly cards.
Dimensions for white Beautiful Butterflies card:
- Basic White card base = 4 1/4″ x 11″, score at 5 1/2″ on long side, fold in half.
- Basic White for embossing = 4″ x 5 1/4″
- Additional Basic White for die cutting butterfly
- Ribbon = 15″
Dimensions for Berry Burst Beautiful Butterflies card:
- Berry Burst card base = 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ on long side, fold in half.
- Basic White inside = 5 1/4″ x 4″
- Berry Burst for embossing = 5 1/4″ x 4″
- Additional Berry Burst card stock or Beautiful Bokeh DSP in Berry Burst for die cutting and sentiment
Dimensions for Daffodil Delight & Black Beautiful Butterflies Card:
- Daffodil Delight card base = 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ on long side, fold in half.
- Basic White inside = 5 1/4″ x 4″
- Daffodil Delight layer = 5″ x 3 3/4″
- Basic Black layer = 4 7/8″ x 3 5/8″
- Daffodil Delight for butterfly shaped card = 5″ x 8 1/2″
- Additional Daffodil Delight card stock or Beautiful Bokeh DSP in Daffodil Delight for solid butterfly shape
- Additional Basic Black card stock for die cutting
I hope you enjoy the video demonstration of these Beautiful Butterflies cards picking up creative inspiration and helpful tips for your own card making. Watch for more inspiration with the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle coming soon!
Wishing you peace, joy, and happy stamping!
Mary Knabe