Five ideas with the butterfly stamp from Jenni Bowlin Studio
I may have an unhealthy obsession with butterflies as craft embellishments. I know I use them when they are not really needed or thematically linked to the page at hand. I punch them and stamp them and cut them and glue them, and really if all my closest friends staged a butterfly intervention for me, with a big banner and heartfelt words composed in advanced to let me know that I’ve gone too far down this dangerous butterfly path, the truth is: I would still have a hidden stash of butterflies. They really aren’t going away.
Instead, I’m up for the challenge of taking one very favourite butterfly stamp from Jenni Bowlin Studio and using it for five very different projects. So while I may be an addict, at least I value variety.
(Also, if I were a true addict, I wouldn’t be able to give away butterflies – and that’s just what I’m doing at the end of this post, so don’t miss out.)
Mix with another stamp for a card
I love how the butterfly stamp is just the right size to make a dramatic flourish for a card, and it’s a similar size to the Flower Wood Background stamp by Hero Arts. For these cards, I stamped the butterfly in black ink on smooth white cardstock and coloured them with Copic markers for lots of rich colour, and spritzed them with Chalkboard Glimmer Mists for some shimmer too.
Embellish a scrapbook page
If you like pages where a bit of embellishment goes a long way, this stamp will be your best friend. I love how it looks when stamped in colour on white cardstock, and it’s easy to cut out with scissors. I thought it would be a ridiculous mess but really it cuts quite simply.
Make a butterfly garland
If you really fancy cutting out butterflies, try stamping and cutting two for each butterfly in a garland. You only need antennae on one in each pair. Then cut a slit halfway through the body – from the top to the middle on one and from the bottom up to the middle on the other. Then you can slot the two together for a butterfly garland that is both dimensional and delicate. Make several and hang them in a circle if you prefer a mobile to a garland, or make just one and attach it to a card or parcel with some pop dots to hold it in place.
Stamp and embroider
Stamps make perfect embroidery patterns, and it’s easy to customise any bit of fabric by stamping the design then stitching the outline of the design. For this design, I stitched the outline plus a little bit of detail from the butterfly, then filled the centre by pencilling in a word and stitching over that.
You can see more notes on this embroidery project here on the Jenni Bowlin blog and you may also want to check out this different take on embroidering another stamp by Kerry Lynn Yeary. It’s lush, even if it’s not a butterfly.
Stamp, repeat and quilt
I love stamps that are interesting even when they are stamped simply and even when they are repeated. This project is super simple but makes a great gift. Cut twelve squares of cardstock and stamp a butterfly on each. Ink or paint the edges if you like. Then sew it all together with a zig-zag stitch and pop it in a frame. You can create it in any colour scheme, so it’s a lovely housewarming or new baby gift.
Okay… so here’s the deal: to prove I can let the odd butterfly go, I have a butterfly giveaway today! Just comment on this post to be entered to win a gift pack from Jenni Bowlin Studio that includes this butterfly stamp, butterfly chipboard and some other butterfly goodness that can wing its way to you! (And I’d really appreciate it if you wanted to share this post with anyone you know who is also bordering on butterfly intervention. We need a group, right? Thanks.)
And this isn’t even the regular weekend giveaway – there’s one of those coming tonight too. Goodness gracious, giveaways!
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27 May 2011, 14:09
Can never have too many butterflies – and this one is a beauty!
27 May 2011, 14:12
Love the butterfly quilt – I wouldn’t be able to give it away! :)
27 May 2011, 14:13
Ahhhh butterfly post with lots of butterfly projects, lovely! I have even let the butterfly obsession overspill into other area, butterfly jewelry, hairclips, clothes, just about anything really!
27 May 2011, 14:15
I’m in the same butterfly club! I use butterflies in every single layout – even layouts of my son & husband! Lol!
27 May 2011, 14:19
ALWAYS look forward to butterflies… no matter how they arrive. :)
27 May 2011, 14:23
I’m also loving butterflies,i’ve just made another butterfly frame for our enterance hall
A great way to start the weekend xx have a lovely one xx
27 May 2011, 14:27
That stamp is so beautiful :)
27 May 2011, 14:29
Love butterflies, would definitely be up for joining a butterfly addicts club, lol!
27 May 2011, 14:31
I got a Martha Stewart butterfly punch not too long ago and I agree that it is very hard not to use on all sorts of projects!
27 May 2011, 14:31
Love your ideas! I’m anxious to try out the stamping and embroidering soon. Thanks for the chance!
27 May 2011, 14:32
I have been making sugarcraft butterflies to go on cup cakes. You can definitely never have too many butterflies.
27 May 2011, 14:34
I am totally in the butterfly addiction club with you too. They appear all over the place and I love it!
27 May 2011, 14:35
My mama works at a scrapbook store and I ALWAYS stock up on Jenni Bowlin when I visit her! I’d be thrilled with these butterfly goodies! Samantha :) mmmbrains (at) gmail (dot) com
27 May 2011, 14:36
I love that butterfly stamp!!! I have tried to order it several times, always sold out!! Would love to win this!!! Thanks for this chance to win!! Love your five tips!
27 May 2011, 14:40
I love butterflies! You can never have too many!
27 May 2011, 14:42
I love the butterflies in the frame, might even have a go at making one!
27 May 2011, 14:42
I laughed when I saw this, I too have a butterfly ‘thing’. In fact there is one in every room of my house, just so everybody knows. Would love to add these to my collection.
27 May 2011, 14:44
Fabulous ideas! I particularly like the stamped on and then stitched design – beautiful!
27 May 2011, 14:49
I love butterflies too :)
27 May 2011, 14:51
Love all of these – the chalkboard glimmer mist is perfect for making it really pop! Would love the Jenni Bowlin pkg!
Rinda
27 May 2011, 14:58
Fun! I also LOVE butterflies and use them as often as possible…I don’t have that Jenni Bowlin one, though! :)
27 May 2011, 15:01
I actually think I need butterflies in my life! I don’t really use them but think it’s time I started! thanks for the inspiration xxx
27 May 2011, 15:01
love the “quilt” and the layout and butterflies in general :)
27 May 2011, 15:04
Lovely! I think this butterfly should really meet the butterflies that live here in the south of Germany!
27 May 2011, 15:11
The Stamp and Embroider idea is great, I never thought of doing that! I love butterflies too, but I only have two punches, so I would love to win these goodies. Thanks for the opportunity Shimelle!
27 May 2011, 15:18
Some lovely ideas…I love the hanging butterflies.
27 May 2011, 15:25
Oh, such fabulous ideas with butterflies! Really hoping the goodies fly over to me!
27 May 2011, 15:27
Love, love, love all these butterfly ideas. I just completed a wedding album and used butterflies on each page. Thanks for a chance to win!
27 May 2011, 15:49
I like all things butterflies too. Punches are fun too. Thanks for the chance!
27 May 2011, 15:49
I just love Butterfly’s as well they even go on my son’s and husbands pages my Daughter also loves them they are all over her bedroom.
27 May 2011, 15:51
Also loving the butterflies…and now I am totally distracted from the essay I SHOULD be writing and I’m going to scrap instead. Thanks! :-P
27 May 2011, 15:52
Oh my goodness, I love that butterfly stamp! When my daughter was first born, all her pages had butterflies somewhere :)
And so many great ideas on this post. My favorite is the embroidered onsie!!!
27 May 2011, 15:55
I love butterfly’s and was so excited whe nmy firend and stopped at a wildlife park in the New Forest and they had a fab tropical butterfly exhibit and I managed to be patient enough to get some fab photos, so this butterfly stash would make great pages.
27 May 2011, 16:01
The embroidery idea is fabulous!! I’ve never thought of that before! I hope I get a chance to try that soon… Thank you for the inspiration, and for the fabulous giveaway :)
27 May 2011, 16:02
Butterfly heaven – I saw some amazing beauties at Kew last summer
27 May 2011, 16:10
I absolutely love butterflies!!
27 May 2011, 16:23
i too have a butterfly addiction, this looks lovely and would be a welcome flutter friend to my collection
27 May 2011, 16:34
these are amazing ideas {i’ve used butterflies on cards and pages but there are so many neat ideas!!} would just love to add to my butterfly collection!! :)
27 May 2011, 16:37
LOVE the card…that blue is gorgeous! And I did a LO with butterflies recently…hmm…wonder who I got the idea from?!!?
27 May 2011, 16:42
i am in heaven a whole post on butterflies sigh. I would just love that stamp to add to my ever growing collection x
27 May 2011, 16:53
Happy to see that lots of us have a thing for butterflies!! They can be used for EVERYTHING:) What a great giveaway, thanks Shimelle xx
27 May 2011, 17:35
I am just new to this butterfly obsession, but I definitely see the danger. Loved the blue butterfly, especially…
27 May 2011, 17:41
Butterflies tend to appear on my pages even if they have nothing to do with the theme or photos!!! Great giveaway!! x
27 May 2011, 17:54
You are too cute Shimelle! Love yr humour :) anyway, I don’t have a butterfly obsession (yet) thought I love butterflies too! I have a polka dot obsession! I can’t resist the urge to buy any pattern papers/products with those pretty dots and sometimes, I buy a few pieces and can’t bear to use them, so I just take them out occasionaly to look at them then put them back embarrassed so I know what you mean about how the butterflies are never going away! :)
27 May 2011, 18:21
Love all the different ways you have used the butterfly stamp. Nothing wrong with a healthy addiction lol!
27 May 2011, 18:45
I love butterflies, too! Like you, I also think that I have a slight addiction…but they’re just too fun not to be addicted to them!
27 May 2011, 19:57
Oh yes! another butterfly addictee here too. But why wouldn’t you be, they are just sooo gorgeous and suit any occassion.
27 May 2011, 21:14
Love the beautiful embroidered onesie. Just the inspiration I needed. And like you I also am in need of a butterfly intervention.
27 May 2011, 21:35
Beautiful butterflies Shimelle – the embroidery is especially gorgeous.
27 May 2011, 21:40
Nowt wrong with a butterfly obsession. I seem to put butterflies on nearly all my LOs. Love the Jenni Bowlin stamp and what u have done with it. My niece would love the garland :)
27 May 2011, 21:50
You must be related to my husband’s mom! She needs a butterfly intervention, too. And to encourage her in her obsession, I’m going to make her a garland! Lovely!!!
27 May 2011, 21:53
you are brilliant!
27 May 2011, 21:57
Totally obsessed as well – that is a great butterfly stamp!! Thanks for the chance at winning :)
27 May 2011, 22:24
Gorgeous stamp – I LOVE that garland :
) With a baby boy I don’t have much excuse to purchase a butterfly stamp but if I won one I would so find a way of sneaking it into my projects :)27 May 2011, 22:29
I adore butterflies too -we have an Easter tradition to buy a live tree at the beginning of Lent, hang a butterfly (or two, or heck, one for each family member) on the tree each day until Easter. After 40 days, our tree is sparkling with butterflies of every size and color! And may I just add – wow, you’re write proficient at adorning onesies for gifts – this is just as cute as the boy one you did! Great ideas!
27 May 2011, 22:51
I love these projects as I love butterflies. Thanks for sharing them@
Happy Scrappin’
Sue B
http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
27 May 2011, 23:36
Oh yes please – I love these butterflies. The rub ones are beautiful – almost too good to use, so a stamp that I can reuse again and again is perfect!!
28 May 2011, 00:12
I’m a butterfly lover and would love a chance to win! I have a collection but not this one :)
28 May 2011, 00:41
Love, love, love!
28 May 2011, 01:26
Oooh, I love butterflies! And your projects are great! :
)) Must have this stamp to make such a garland, and the cards are great, too! Thanks for the chance to win! :))28 May 2011, 01:43
Some fantastic ideas! I’d like to give them all a try. Thanks for the giveaway! x
28 May 2011, 03:37
Wow, what a great giveaway;I love butterflies but don’t have the versatility with one punch..need to expand options! :) x
28 May 2011, 03:54
Confession: I have no butterfly stamps or punches. I do, however, have an overabundance of flower punches so would LOVE to win this pack and add something a little different to upcoming LOs :)
28 May 2011, 04:03
I love the butterfly quilted picture, so cute.
My love of butterflies is ridiculous I have tattoos, clothes, bags, boxes and a stupid amount of butterfly necklaces!
28 May 2011, 04:05
Oooooh…..butterflies! I can’t resist them either. And I love the idea of stamping on fabric and then embroidering. Why on earth didn’t I think of that? I’ve two scrapbook layouts that need finishing, but I’m about to find some calico and sort through my stamps to have a go at some embroidery instead.
28 May 2011, 04:14
I Love butterflies! Have a punch and some stamps but got stuck in a rut! Please can you help me out of it? Thanks for the giveaway! Especially love the stamp on fabric and embroidery, can feel inspiration growing!
28 May 2011, 04:25
I too am in love with butterflies!
28 May 2011, 04:28
Sommerfugler-butterflies-vlinders-Schmetterlinge! I love them so much!
28 May 2011, 04:37
I love how you use butterflies as your signature. It reminds me of the Mouseman
28 May 2011, 04:51
I adore butterflies too… infact yesterday I bought a new butterfly punch. And I don’t have that stamp already, so it would be an awesome addition to my butterfly stash!!! X
28 May 2011, 05:15
I love the patchwork version that has given me a great idea – thanks for the inspiration
28 May 2011, 06:15
I totally blame you for my own love of butterflies ;) My poor Martha Stewart butterfly punch puts in a lot of overtime!!
28 May 2011, 06:44
You would love the view I have everyday when I walk back to walk after buying lunch. LauraAshley’s window is full of butterflies. I’m thinking of buying some of the fabric to make a pinny from my Mom’s vintage 50s pattern.
28 May 2011, 07:03
Oh, I just love this butterfly stamp. And what great ideas on using it! Very nice! Thanks for sharing! :-)
28 May 2011, 07:44
That quilt picture looks so great, my mind is whirring with ideas! And it includes more reasons to buy stamps (you can never have too many right?) xx
28 May 2011, 08:59
You’ve convinced me I need at least one butterfly stamp or punch with that virtuoso display of versatility!
28 May 2011, 09:25
Great post! And what a nice butterfly stamp :)
28 May 2011, 11:08
LOVE teh butterfly stamp and how you used it!Some of the ideas I wouldn’t have thought of doing!!! Thanks!
28 May 2011, 11:30
My very 1st stamp was a butterfly, over 20 years ago! I still have it & still love it. I’m so very glade that there are more out there & to find someone else who loves to use them as much as I do! I love to use them as a mad background like you’ve just stumbled on a rabble or swarm of butterflies!
seeya hugya G
28 May 2011, 12:38
Love that stamp and it’s versatility. Butterflies are beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win.
28 May 2011, 13:05
Thanks for the chance – I too love butterflies!!
28 May 2011, 13:29
Oooh love butterflies too, a layout is not done without one!!!!
Would love to win this gorgeous stamp, thank you for the chance xxx
28 May 2011, 14:08
I love love love butterflies – even more than bunting! If both are on a layout that is definately a finished page! My addiction group would be called BABA ‘Butterfly And Bunting Anonymous’!!
28 May 2011, 14:15
I love the butterfly! You can never have too many butterflies on a layout. Thanks for sharing!
28 May 2011, 15:22
Oh my goodness a girl after my own heart – I love butterflies too – what a generous giveaway xx
28 May 2011, 15:38
butterflies are one of my favorite things i try to use them as much as possible just did a page yesterday with butterflies on would love to win this!!!!!
28 May 2011, 16:56
Gorgeous ideas to try Shimelle, thanks so much for sharing!
28 May 2011, 18:08
I have to admit to having a thing for butterflies…
but my collection always has room for more
Thank you for sharing these lovely ideas :-D
28 May 2011, 19:21
ooohhh Love Jenni Bowlin and have been wanting the butterfly stamp. Thank you for the chance to win. Love your projects.
28 May 2011, 19:49
I too confess to being a member of Butterfly Obsessives Anonymous. I find it impossible to make a layout without sneaking in a butterfly. Thankyou for the fab ideas.
28 May 2011, 21:33
that butterfly garland is calling and calling to me…
28 May 2011, 22:45
Oh, I love butterflies. Thanks for showing some unique things to do with them!
28 May 2011, 22:54
Don’t worry. You are so not alone with your butterfly obsession :)
29 May 2011, 00:09
Absolutely love the variety of ways to use the same stamp – genious! (and I happen to have a small flock of butterflys lurking in my stash…) ;>)
29 May 2011, 06:15
I never thought of using stamps for embroidery patterns – that onsie is just darling. Might be adding another obsession to my repertoire just so the butterflies don’t completely take over everything.
29 May 2011, 06:21
The thankyou card is beautiful!
29 May 2011, 06:38
Such brilliant ideas – and I agree: you can never have too many butterflies :-)
29 May 2011, 12:57
I love love love that stamp- I’m a big fan of butterflies of all shapes and sizes on my LOS
29 May 2011, 13:29
so many great ideas for a single stamp. Thanks!
29 May 2011, 13:41
Love all the ideas for butterflies. Thanks for the chance to win a great stamp.
29 May 2011, 13:42
Ah, I love butterflies too. They are perfect for so many projects, as you’ve demonstrated here. I love the idea to stamp and then embroider, definitely want to try that one out! x
29 May 2011, 15:11
I’m so glad I’m not the only one with a thing for butterflies. Love all the ideas!
29 May 2011, 15:13
we definately need a butterfly group. maybe on flickr? thanks for all the inspiration
29 May 2011, 15:59
Butterflies instead of flowers, that’s so me.
29 May 2011, 16:21
What gorgeous butterfly project ideas… I am definitely falling in love with butterflies! They are wonderful additions to any page!
29 May 2011, 16:43
I’m not quite such an addict but I do love a butterfly ebellishment. In fact i’ve just blogged a card made with my new butterfly punch if you want to take a look.
http://handmadebykirsty.blogspot.com/2011/05/loving-my-new-2butterfly-punch.html
29 May 2011, 17:15
love the stamp, and good ideas for extra usage.
29 May 2011, 17:20
love the stamped and embroidered butterflies, i’ll be giving that a go.Thanks for the inspiration.
29 May 2011, 23:48
I totally understand your obsession…I’m in love with butterflies too! And I love Jenni’s butterfly embellishments!
30 May 2011, 12:03
What a fabulous giveaway and I’m sure this stamp would be happy to join the other butterfly stamps, punches, stickers and shapes I have in my collection!
19 July 2011, 02:37
Great post! I’d like to see something that’s pretty simple and easy to understand at a glance, but with a lot of motion and activity to reflect the vibrancy of the community. Can’t wait to see what you and morgamic come up with.
19 July 2011, 02:41
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19 July 2011, 02:52
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19 July 2011, 02:55
Nice information, many thanks to the author. It is incomprehensible to me now, but in general, the usefulness and significance is overwhelming. Thanks again and good luck!
15 April 2012, 06:32
My best friend used to be almost scared of butterflies and never used them in her crafting. But slowly she’s getting braver starting with my Martha Stewart punch. i’d love to share this butterfly goodness with her.