Beautiful Butterflies Card Ideas

There’s been a flutter of activity in my craft room this week, and it’s all thanks to the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle from Stampin’ Up! This gorgeous set has inspired me to create some truly stunning cards that combine textured embossed backgrounds with beautifully layered butterflies for a fun, dimensional look. Ready to spread your creative wings? Let’s get started!

Butterfly Embossed Backgrounds

Let’s start with some simple yet stunning ways to incorporate products from the Beautiful Butterflies Suite into your card making. These first two cards showcase the Beautiful Bokeh Designer Series Paper. Designer paper on its own creates a gorgeous background effortlessly, but you can elevate it even further by embossing the patterned paper. The added texture brings depth and dimension, making your designs truly stand out.

Let the designer paper do all the work! Cut a 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 inch piece of patterned paper and emboss it with the Beautiful Butterflies. Add a greeting and a few embellishments to create a simple yet stunning card. For a different look, try orienting the card in either portrait or landscape style—the versatility makes it perfect for any occasion!

Take your embossed patterned paper to the next level by adding a stamped butterfly! Bring the butterfly to life with color using watercolor pencils and a blender pen. The vibrant blend of Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie makes the butterfly truly stand out, adding a bold and beautiful pop to your card.

Layering Butterflies

Now let’s explore how to use the Beautiful Butterflies Dies to create simple yet stunning cards. This set features a variety of butterfly dies that layer beautifully together. Start by using the Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder with cardstock or patterned paper. Place the large butterfly die inside the embossing folder, lay your paper on top, and run it through your embossing machine. The hybrid folder cuts and embosses in one easy step—how cool is that? To add even more dimension, die cut a smaller butterfly and layer it on top of the embossed one. The result? A fun and dynamic design that’s sure to impress!

Now that you’ve mastered creating layered butterflies, let’s talk about building the perfect background!

For the first card, start with a 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ piece of Beautiful Bokeh Designer Series Paper as your base. Layer a 4″ x 5″ piece of white cardstock, embossed for extra texture, and then finish with your layered butterflies on top.

The second card uses the same size piece of patterned paper, but with a twist. This time, use the hybrid embossing folder to cut and emboss the large butterfly directly from the patterned paper. This allows you to create an inlay effect by adding a white embossed butterfly into the cut-out space. Top it off with a smaller butterfly cut from Daffodil Delight cardstock for a bright and cheerful finishing touch.

Video Tutorial

As you can see, the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle offers endless possibilities to add dimension, texture, and charm to your handmade cards. Whether you’re pairing embossed backgrounds with colorful layers or experimenting with different color palettes, these techniques are sure to make your creations truly special.

I hope these ideas have inspired you to give the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle a try! For more fun ways to use this suite of products, check out my latest post HERE which features some simple butterfly-shaped cards. Have a fun and creative day! ~ Lynn