Butterflies for a Birthday

I was inspired by a card  I found recently on Amy  Bollman's blog.  The colors as well as the pretty layout were CASED although some elements were modified when I made my card.

I added texture on the large circles by running card stock through some embossing folders and  then punching out the circles.
The Basic Rhinestones provide the perfect bling on each butterfly.  Each element uses the same three colors: Calypso Coral, Pool Party, and Summer Starfruit.
The birthday sentiment is from Elementary Elegance, a retired Sale-a-bration set.
Other supplies are:
Papillion Potpourri Stamp set
Elegant Butterfly punch
1" and 1 1/4" circle punches
Bitty Banners Framelits
Pool Party, Calypso Coral, and Summer Starfruit card stock and Inks
Whisper White card stock for the card base
Square Lattice, Perfect Polka Dots, &  Houndstooth Embossing Folders
Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons
1/4" white grosgrain ribbon, dyed with sponge and Pool Party ink pad
Every Day Enchantment brads, retired.

This is a wonderful card for butterfly fanatics!  I hope you have fun with them, too.

Punched Owl Grad Card

I needed a card for my Grandson who is graduating from High School this week.  When I found this cute owl I knew I had to use it for my card.  I wish I could remember where I saw it!  
I changed the colors, rearranged the elements a bit and added my own embellishments.  
Supplies include Real Red, Naturals White, Whisper White, Basic Black, and  More Mustard card stock.The speech bubble and Seriously stamp are from the Paper Pumpkin kit for April. Also, the  Sprinkled Expressions stamp set (retired) was used for the smaller sentiment, as well as Cherry Cobbler ink, the Owl builder punch, scalloped circle punch,wiggly eyes, handmade tassel, black brad for cap, 1/8" black taffeta ribbon, star button, linen thread, striped designer paper, dimensionals, and paper snips.  The diploma is a strip of copy paper rolled around a skewer and tied with ribbon.  Tip: use some tiny bits of  snail adhesive inside the paper as you roll it up to keep it in place. Tie ribbon around the "diploma" before removing the skewer.

If you'd like to own this punch, ordering information is below.  Just click on my website at the top right side of this page.
#118074 Owl Builder punch, $16.95
   Enjoy!