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!


28 comments:

Carey said...

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

Nichole Loe said...

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. :)

Sharon Field / Inky A*Muse-ment said...

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

Anonymous said...

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


Ria

Krafting Karen said...

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

A Touch of SOL said...

Too Cute!

Holly / InkPaperStamps said...

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

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

Elizabeth said...

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

Brandy said...

Great idea and easy too I bet!

Chris O said...

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

creations by jackie said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Jane Hignite said...

simple and so sweet!!

inkedx2 said...

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

Robbie

Janice said...

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

Debbie Martin said...

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

Stamper Shirley said...

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

Beth Harple said...

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

DebbieKissel said...

This is great! I need ideas for that punch!

Kathy said...

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

Tory said...

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

Alicia said...

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

Patrice H said...

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

Elaine Wright said...

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

Cynthia Ferenz said...

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

Carolyn Sharkas said...

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

Carolyn Sharkas said...

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

Brenda said...

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

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