The Best Things In Life Aren't Things, by Gretchen Barron

May 09, 2014

The Best Things in Life Aren't Things!

I'm so happy that the Feel Goods and Swallowtail stamp sets ARE NOT retiring and will be avilable in the new 2014-2015 Idea Book & Catalog! My absolute favorite way to use this big, beautiful butterfly stamp is to cut it apart and put it back together so it looks like the butterfly is gently sitting on a flower, soaking up the sun and nectar!


It's so EASY to do -- just stamp one wing of the butterfly (either right or left) twice, color it in and then layer it with Stampin' Dimensionals (I stacked up 3 dimensionals to really give the wings some separation). I also cut the body off the butterfly and repositioned it so it looked more natural with the uplifted wings. I drew in the antennae with a black Stampin' Write Marker.


My butterfly didn't land on a flower today but rather, an old fashioned Tea Lace Doily. And the sentiment from the Feel Goods stamp set seemed perfect!


And, can you see the bling on this butterfly! In addition to the Basic Rhinestone head, it's wings are embellished with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter and let me tell you, they SPARKLE in real life!


Other supplies and tools used include Pool Party and Pear Pizzazz cardstock, Coastal Cabana Blendabilities (available to order with the new catalog on June 2nd), 2-way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, the 2.5" Circle Punch and Basic Rhinestones! A complete list of supplies can be found below. Just click on any thumbnail to go directly to my online store and place an order so that you can recreate this card for yourself.

Gretchen Barron

Swallowtail Clear-Mount Stamp

$13.95

Feel Goods Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$18.95

Tea Lace Paper Doilies

$2.95

2-1/2 Inch Circle Punch

$16.95

Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents

$4.95

2-Way Glue Pen

$4.50

Dazzling Diamonds

Glitter

Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

$3.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

$3.95

Pool Party 8-1/2 X 11 Card Stock

$6.95

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95