Friday, January 31, 2014

Simply Inspired CTMH New Idea Book Blog Hop

 Welcome to our Simply Inspired CTMH New Idea Book Blog Hop.  If you arrived from Debbi Fournier's blog, you are in the right place.  This blog is like a big circle, so if you get lost, you can find the complete list of participants here.  This month it is "anything goes" and I chose to work with our new Ariana paper packet--my favorite of the seven new kits!  The card I made is quite simple, but I tried a fun new technique to use for the body of the butterfly.  I used  a piece of the green B&T paper from the Ariana kit and our Liquid glass and made a paper bead--so simple!

 

Here is how you make a paper bead: 


I used some yellow-tipped sewing pins for the antennae on the butterfly.  Just bend them slightly and then put a blog of Beacons 3-in-1 glue on the pins and glue them inside the top of the paper bead.

 Now head over to Carolyn Johnston's blog and see her beautiful artwork.


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11 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 31, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    Gorgeous Card! Love the butterfly.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    I would do slave labor for that card! WOW! I love every single detail. Do you need your house cleaned? I'm your girl. I'll take that card in payment! ;)

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  3. Haley D.January 31, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    Your card is so pretty! I am ready for spring. I love your butterfly-bead-body idea!

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  4. UnknownJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    Wow, this is beautiful! Loving that butterfly!

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  5. Lisa StenzJanuary 31, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    Love it! Thanks for sharing the bead instructions! I think I need to try it. (Of course, mine won't be nearly as cute as yours!) *Ü*

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  6. UnknownJanuary 31, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    Gorgeous!! Love the paper bead butterfly!

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  7. KatyJanuary 31, 2014 at 10:47 PM

    Ariana is one of my favorites!!! You're a genius making the center of the butterfly!!!!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 1, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    Love the beautiful butterfly. I have made those beads....thanks for giving me a reminder of how cute they are! Happy Spring!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    What a beautiful card, Diana. Fabulous butterfly and such a fun way to add dimension with the paper bead. Terrific details.

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  10. BlytheFebruary 2, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    So cute Diana! But I never expect anything but wonderful from you, my friend!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 3, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    Love the detailed work and tutorial. Lovely ideas and artwork!

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