Happy Wednesday, crafty friends! Today I’m super excited to be participating in the Pretty Pink Posh March Release blog hop! You've got three days of fun ahead of you, and three chances to win a $30 gift certificate. This new release is super adorable, and FULL of spring goodness!
I've created this colorful trio of cards for you today, featuring many of the butterfly themed products from the release. Butterflies are often associated with pregnancy and infant loss, so they hold a special place for me. If there are butterflies in a package, I will typically reach for them first. You can get more details about my card below!
Spring themed card trio
Card size: A2 - 4.25" x 5.5" (inches)
FEATURED PRODUCTS - if you love my card & would like to purchase any of the products I've used, I would love for you to shop from my links! I earn a small commission at no cost to you, allowing me to contribute to our finances. I appreciate this gesture more than words can express!
Here are simple instructions on how to create today's card:
- Cut and fold (3) A2 card bases from white cardstock.
- Cut (2) A2 sized white cardstock panels, then cover in colored cardstock strips that match the springtime shaker beads.
- Diecut one striped panel with the butterfly cover plate.
- Diecut the other striped panel with four of of stitched butterflies.
- Diecut four more butterflies from ivory glitter cardstock.
- Diecut the smallest butterfly middle 7x from gold pearl cardstock.
- Diecut the largest Eyelet Rectangle from gold pearl, then cut out the middle.
- Diecut the Butterfly cover plate from ivory glitter, then trim just the outer stitched edge into a frame.
- Diecut the spring script word from gold pearl cardstock & twice from white cardstock. Stack & glue together.
- Diecut the Pierced Leafy Vine cover plate from A2 sized white cardstock.
- Turn the striped butterfly panel into a shaker window, and fill with the springtime shaker beards.
- Layer the stitched butterflies together as shown, popping the middles up with thin foam strips.
- Assemble the other two cards as shown.
- Stamp the sentiments in onyx black ink, then cut out with banner dies.
- Attach the sentiments to the front of each card as shown to finish.
These cards feature A LOT of trimming, diecutting & assembling. My best advice is to throw on some music or a show you like and just enjoy the process! I had such a great time putting all three cards together.
TIP: take a look at all the rectangle die sets you own. You might find the exact size you need for cutting the middles out of the cover plates and frame dies!
As I mentioned, this is part of a blog hop and here is the hop list:
Nichol Spohr
Amy Rysavy
Marine Simon
Barbara Tarayao
Lindsey Larsen
Kristie Marcotte
Lea Lawson
Carly Minner
Davina Cantrell
If you would like to see more posts from me, I would love for you to sign up for my email newsletter! I share blog posts, giveaways, sales and new events/classes regularly. You can sign up for emails HERE. Thank you!
SUPPLY LIST
**Includes affiliate links which provide me with a small amount of compensation at no cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
31 Comments
Mar 11, 2024, 9:10:01 PM
Phyllis Zimmerman - Lea your cards are always awesome.
Mar 11, 2024, 3:25:26 PM
Maggie Henry - Love these, they're all so graphic and fresh looking.
Mar 10, 2024, 8:13:26 PM
Stacy H. - Oh my goodness! What adorable striped butterflies!
Mar 10, 2024, 11:16:20 AM
Brenda K - Three wonderful cards! Love the striped butterflies!
Mar 9, 2024, 3:15:44 PM
Lori Spitzer - Love the vibrant stripes! They're so pretty and cheerful! TFS - Lori S in PA
Mar 9, 2024, 9:25:36 AM
Sue D - Love this trio of colorful butterflies.
Mar 9, 2024, 6:33:32 AM
DONNA K TUSCHOFF - Gorgeous rainbow butterfly cards and you have got to love getting a two or three for one!!!
Mar 9, 2024, 4:59:58 AM
Helen F - Love this set of beautiful Spring butterflies! So bright and happy!! Thanks for the great inspiration!!
Mar 9, 2024, 12:42:18 AM
Michelle Noto - Love your butterflies 🥰
Mar 7, 2024, 8:03:47 AM
Lauryne Cunningham - Your cards are so pretty! I love the dimension and stripes!
Mar 7, 2024, 4:01:14 AM
Nicki Burke - I love the vibrant colors of the butterflies!
Mar 6, 2024, 11:13:26 PM
Denise & Marc Bryant - I love your patterned butterflies! So pretty for spring! The shaker card is really fun with that great cover plate!
Mar 6, 2024, 9:35:40 PM
Cindi Green - AMAzing! I love these cards. Thanks for the great instructions
Mar 6, 2024, 8:34:15 PM
D McKinney - Such a bright and colorful spring card for the PPP release. I love it
Mar 6, 2024, 8:31:28 PM
D McKinney - Love the way you used the gold in your card for the PPP release. Beautiful
Mar 6, 2024, 8:25:01 PM
Lori - Thanks for sharing so many wonderful cards for the hop.
Mar 6, 2024, 6:42:23 PM
Kathy Salido - Love the beautiful strips of color!
Mar 6, 2024, 6:37:28 PM
Amy Solovay - Super cute cards!! You really maximized those fun butterfly motifs!!
Mar 6, 2024, 5:47:48 PM
Lynn Chan - Awesome! Love the butterfly cover plate die!
Mar 6, 2024, 4:12:51 PM
Lindsey L - A trio of beauty! You've managed to make something generally cute look very classy. Fabulous cards!
Mar 6, 2024, 3:34:05 PM
Kelly B - These are adorable!!
Mar 6, 2024, 2:46:14 PM
Janice Stovall - I love butterflies!! These are GREAT! Fun colors!
Mar 6, 2024, 12:34:59 PM
Cathy Thurber - I absolutely love the colors on these cards! The gold frame is perfect.
Mar 6, 2024, 12:10:36 PM
Gayle I. - Love the designs of your butterfly cards!
Mar 6, 2024, 12:02:25 PM
kathleen dumpert - How pretty and fun the rainbow design mixed with the gold!
Mar 6, 2024, 10:41:34 AM
von Marie - I love your cards!!! So colorful and I love your shaker card!!!
Mar 6, 2024, 10:35:53 AM
Carrianne Banul - LOVE LOVE LOVE! Such a fun, colorful and cheerful card! The butterfly set is my favorite!
Mar 6, 2024, 8:47:36 AM
marcy - Wow! The colors and shapes really pop out. I love it.
Mar 6, 2024, 8:01:43 AM
Laurie D - Oh My Goodness!!! I love all the bright colours and all the butterflies! Super amazing adorable cards!
Mar 6, 2024, 7:49:38 AM
Meghan - BEAUTIFUL Butterflies! I LOVE the unique colors!
Mar 6, 2024, 6:30:48 AM
amy tsuruta - Lea, I love these! The colors are fabulous.