Saturday, August 13, 2011

VC Rocks Punches Galore Build a Blossom Butterfly



Hello and welcome to the August VC Rocks blog hop.  This is our final hop for this year, so I hope you enjoy it!  On this hop, you will see lots of creations made with Stampin' Up punches. 

You can begin the blog hop by going to http://www.vcrocks.blogspot.com/.  You can also go to Patrice Herrera's blog, "My Little Patch of Dirt."  Patrice is a great stamper and friend! 

I have to admit, punch art is not my gift.  99% of the time, I really can't look at punches and see how to make other shapes with them.  However, the other day, I saw some butterflies in a magazine and they reminded me of one of the "Build a Blossom" petals.  So, I stamped and punched out four petals, and sure enough, it made a butterfly!   


I am really happy with how it turned out and can see a whole herd...or flock...or a bunch of butterflies made in pinks, oranges, and yellows.  :)

I hope you've enjoyed my stop on the VC Rocks Blog Hop! 

Happy Stamping!


I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Build a Blossom and Inspired By Nature Stamp Sets
Garden Green and Elegant Eggplant Classic Inks
Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Garden Green, Wisteria Wonder, and Elegant Eggplant Card Stock
1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon
1/4" Garden Green Grosgrain Ribbon
Large Oval, Scallop Oval, and Blossom Petals Builder Punches

Now, be sure to visit Karen Gibson's blog "Krafting with Karen."  Karen is another amazing stamper and a friend!


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28 comments:

  1. CareyAugust 13, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    This is so cute and I love your color choices. I am just the same way as you. I can't visualize anything different with a punch other than what it orginally was meant to be. Thanks for the fun.

    Carey and Roscoe

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  2. Nichole LoeAugust 13, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    This is adorable! I am not very good at punch art either - but you did fabulous! I love that butterfly! Definitely will be trying it this weekend. :)

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  3. Sharon Field / Inky A*Muse-mentAugust 13, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Too cute Angela! Never thought of making a butterfly with that punch! Thanks for sharing,
    Sharon F

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  4. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I'm not good at punch art either but this one is very cool!


    Ria

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  5. Krafting KarenAugust 13, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Angela this is just so pretty! Those colors together are....WOW!!!

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  6. A Touch of SOLAugust 13, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Too Cute!

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  7. Holly / InkPaperStampsAugust 13, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Oh. My. Stars! Angela, you rocked this--that butterfly is awesome!!!

    Love it, love it, LOOOOOVE it. . . .

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  8. ElizabethAugust 13, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Beautiful card. I love those colors together. Great way to make a butterfly with that punch.

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  9. BrandyAugust 13, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Great idea and easy too I bet!

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  10. Chris OAugust 13, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    How fun and creative, Angela...love the colors! I would never have thought of this...awesome!

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  11. creations by jackieAugust 13, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I just love your butterfly and you made it seem so simple. I really do need to get this punch.Thanks for sharing.

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  12. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    this is one punch I have let to buy and stamp set...but I do need to......great job

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  13. Jane HigniteAugust 13, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    simple and so sweet!!

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  14. inkedx2August 13, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    What a cute idea! Love butterflies. Will remember this one for a class using the set and punch!

    Robbie

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  15. JaniceAugust 13, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    How cute, I love the ribbon, really makes it look like a butterfly. Great idea.

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  16. Debbie MartinAugust 13, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    So cute, I never saw the butterfly using this punch before. Great job and so creative.
    www.cleverandcute.blogspot.com

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  17. Stamper ShirleyAugust 13, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Love it!! I looked at that punch and stamp set the other day and said "there must be other uses for it than flowers!" And you go and show me this beautiful butterfly - love the colors ... thanx so much. Hugs, Sassy

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  18. Beth HarpleAugust 13, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Great butterfly, I would not have thought of useing the petal for wings.

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  19. DebbieKisselAugust 13, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    This is great! I need ideas for that punch!

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  20. KathyAugust 13, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    I love this card -in fact it makes me want to order this stamp set

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  21. ToryAugust 13, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Angela, that is a GREAT use of that punch. I'm filing this away for a class!

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  22. AliciaAugust 13, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    What a great use of this punch!! Very nice!! TFS!

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  23. Patrice HAugust 14, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    How cute is that! I would never have thought of that Punch for a butterfly. You taught me something for sure!

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  24. Elaine WrightAugust 14, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    That's a mighty cute butterfly. Great idea of a fun way to use the flower punch. Thanks for sharing!

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  25. Cynthia FerenzAugust 14, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Now I keep talking myself out of that stamp set and punch and everyone keeps trying to reel me in - I think you may have succeeded! TFS!

    Cindy Ferenz
    Proud Parent of 2 Soldiers

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  26. Carolyn SharkasAugust 15, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Now why didn't I think of that? LOL that is absolutely adorable. thanks for sharing.

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  27. Carolyn SharkasAugust 15, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Now why didn't I think of that? LOL that is absolutely adorable. thanks for sharing.

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  28. BrendaAugust 17, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    What a great card and great use of the flower petal. Hope Frank is doing well.

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