Swallowtail, Butterfly card

That great big Butterfly is awesome!!!

 

I love using Stampin Ups! "Swallowtail" stamp (129216) 

to create a beautiful card.

 

Here he is

heat embossed with white and in color sponged across him.

I cut him out to make him pop off the card.

He makes a beautiful focal point on this card.

 

And here he is stamped as a background.

Again, embossed and sponged with one color.

He makes a spectacular background as well.

 

What will you do with your Swallowtail stamp?

 

Happy Stamping!

 

 

 

 

 

 



Smash Book, from recycled Cereal Boxes.

Smash books have become popular over the last year or so.

I see them as a diary/scrapbook/planner all smashed into one.

Its just another way to scrap our memories.

 

You can buy these books in stores, but Nothing is more special than one you create yourself.

I have seen books made using all kinds of recycled materials.

Cereal boxes seem to be in abundance in my home.

So naturally I would make my Smash book using the boxes.

 

Cut up the cereal boxes to the size you want your book.

I choose 5x7 inches.

I cut 6 pieces of cereal card boards, but you can cut however many you want your book to be.

I then cut Scrapbook papers 5x7, Mod-Podged them to the card boards, front and back.

Punched holes where I wanted my rings to go.

Then decorated as desired.

 

And waa-laa!

My Smash Book!

 

Front

 

I added pockets in mine.

 

Envelopes are even cute to add.

 

Don't forget the ribbons and trinkets!!!

 

I made two books. One to keep and one to give away at class....

What a fun way to share.....

 

Don't Forget to sign up for classes.

 

Happy Stamping!