I often find myself in need of a quick card to cheer a friend. Again I can rely on the Pazzles Craft Room Library to speed my creative process along. I used a stunning butterfly file from the Craft Room titled Stained Glass Bountiful Blue Butterfly. This is another idea that I have wanted to try.
First I brought the butterfly file into my Pazzles InVue software. I want the wings to be cut out, but I want the butterfly to be attached to the base of my card. I ungrouped the layers and deleted the solid blue background layer. Next I set the thorax aside. Finally I erased a portion of the wings nearest the thorax.
Here you can see the difference from the original cut file to the end butterfly with some wing lines missing.
After cutting the butterfly, I cut the card size and then added the thorax back. (You might choose to draw antenna.)
You can also create a butterfly whose thorax is embossed. Here I used the regular cut mat with the embossing tool. I set at a blade depth at 1. Be sure to watch your blade depth and pressure. You may have to play with the settings to get the look you want.
It is fun to experiment with colors and embellishments. My finished card is stunning.
~Krista
Supplies:
Gems & Buttons
Hemp Twine
This card is beautiful and a wonderful source of creative inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing the photo and the great instructions. I’ve added it to my (long) “to do” list.
Me gusta mucho! tratare de hacerme una igual
I love how the butterfly looks like it is about to fly of the page! Just Beautiful!
Very pretty and I love cards done like this.