After finding a Martha Stewart punch and trying it out on everything in sight, I found what worked best for my project. It sounds silly, but using this punch is so fun it can be addicting.
I finally found a use for all my old magazines.
Finding textures and colors you like is part of the fun.
I printed a layout using Excel so it would be easy to space the butterflies.
I laid the template over my project paper and used a sharp pencil to transfer the positions. I used textured scrapbook paper.
Once I had my layout, I used glue dots to attach the butterflies. I bent the wings a bit to give them a three dimensional look.
The matte has a plastic edge that creates a deeper space. I bought the frame and matte together as a set at Hobby Lobby.
Now you have a one of a kind piece of artwork!
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i just love your butterfly artwork. thanks for giving us the tutorial. I noticed it when you showed your playroom reveal.
ReplyDeletethanks so much for linking up to The CSI Project's Martha Stewart-inspired challenge!
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jen
Very nice and pretty.
ReplyDeleteHaHA! I have had this project on my list for quite some time. I finally bought this exact butterfly punch just last week. It cracks me up that we have such similar project interests. I was at a new little nursery today looking for potting bench supplies and fairy garden trinkets and I thought of you. I think it would be fun to compare our project lists!!
ReplyDeleteAnyway...love the butterfly art - What a good idea to use magazine pages!
I am so glad you showed this again...this is something the girls would love to do with me.
ReplyDeleteLOVE how that turned out! So pretty and fresh!
ReplyDeleteI found you from CSI. Love this project, so simple but so cute. I've been trying to come up with some artwork for my 6yr olds room that she can make & I think this project will be perfect for us! Love that you used magazines too- creative!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Saw the link on CSI's Twitter. Great work...
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI wish I was crafty! LOL
xoxo
I love, love, love this! I probably commented saying so in your previous post but I still love it. And such an easy project--it's going into my "to do" folder because I need some art on my walls!
ReplyDeleteThis is so stunning!
ReplyDeleteThat is sooooooo pretty. Really beautiful. I'll be adding that to my list of things to make.
ReplyDeleteI'm stopping by from Someday Crafts. Have a great week!
Sam
Mom.Undecided.
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I made this too for my girls room and it is so cute~
ReplyDeleteVery colorful!
This is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to come up with some unique pieces of art for my son's room. This might do the trick - with something other than butterflies of course!
Thanks for showing us how it was done..
Alysa
http://lifeoflyssie.com
I have always wanted to try this project. Very cute!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a punch like that, it's great. You already know how much I love this project of yours, it's fabulous as is your tutorial!
ReplyDeleteHugs~
T
I love that so much! I have a butterfly file (just in case I ever have a little girl) and this is SO going in it!
ReplyDeleteI have to make this!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteJenn
Now this is fabulous! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI like this as it is so colorful, but I love it because you recycled and made something so beautiful out of old magazines.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project and the recycled magazines was brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this! Think I might make one for my craft room wall! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletethis is super pretty. I've seen variations done on this, but none using magazines - what a great way to recycle. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love how this looks, i want to make one for my house, thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteThis is an absolutely adorable idea! I just love it!
ReplyDeleteLove this project! I covered a paper lantern with these same butterflies ala Martha with scrapbook paper. Ingenious idea to use pages from magazines!!!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Tammy
I love how you made these! What a good use of cool magazine pages. They are really beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletei adore this project- adore it!!! i think i may make one for emmy's room. i bought a flower punch already that i used for a project, so i might do flowers instead in all shades of pink... thanks for sharing your how-to. it looks perfect. i always love your ideas and your colors.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Im really excited! I'll email you my info in a little bit. Thanks again!:)
ReplyDeleteSarah
HandbagsNPigtails.blogspot.com
great tutorial!
ReplyDeletelove it!
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xoxo
I love it and Oh, the possibilities are endless. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is the best project! I really can not wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the info!
hi londen! just wanted to hop over and say congrats on a 3/3 record! way to go! can't wait to see your dollar store project. i have no idea what i will do.... i am looking forward to roadkill rescue week! ;)
ReplyDeleteHow clever! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThe first time I saw your butterfly artwork,
ReplyDeleteI loved it!!!Thank you so much for posting it
again with a tutorial.
My daughter want one for her room too!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Suzanne
Cassie!
ReplyDeleteI don't have anything planned for the next CSI challenge...but I can't wait to see what you and the other talented ladies come up with!
Thank you everyone for the wonderful comments it means a lot to me!
xoxo
Londen
Londen, You continue to inspire me. The butterfly artwork is LOVELY!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a happy Sunday!
Jen
Love the art work! How cool!
ReplyDeleteLove love love this - thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower over here. Great idea! Love it.
ReplyDeletethat is too darn cute! and what a way to reuse! i need more wallspace because i want to make one of these! love it!
ReplyDeleteHello there! I've come to visit your blog via Brenda @ Cozy Little House. . . & I love your butterfly project. I first saw Ali Edward do this & bought the MS punch, but haven't yet put it together. This just might inspire me!
ReplyDeleteI hope you soon feel better.
What a beautiful result..the butterflies look gorgeous..I might have to try one of those punches..Rachaelxx
ReplyDeleteI noticed this project too when you showed your reveal. I love it and and I can't wait to make some for our new Master Bedroom makeover. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job! This is charming! Thanks for sharing --
ReplyDeleteAbigail @ Raising Camelot
Nicely done. You made it look easy and professional.
ReplyDeleteok- i don't have kids, but I love this!!! i totally want to make this. :) so, so excited!!
ReplyDeleteand i love your new blog design. kelly just did mine- and i'm in love!
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Wow, this is really awesome. I love the idea and the magazine idea is pure genius. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteI believe you just inspired my next project. So beautiful - thank you! :)
ReplyDeleteI tried to find a punch similar to this, but it is really small. Maybe I just can't tell from your picture, but what is the size of each butterfly?
ReplyDeleteYou just made me so happy with the idea of using the paper from old magazines!! I would love to put some art on the wall of my girl's room but have no $$ but I actually DO own that same butterfly punch (the only punch I own actually). Thanks for the great idea! Oh, and for the commenter above the punch is about an inch high.
ReplyDeletei absolutely love this project. i'm making a similar one with different shapes for a gift right now. and i'm thinking about making some to sell. would that be ok with you?!
ReplyDeleteI just love this idea! I saw it recreated by another blogger with a link to your site. Amazing! I'm now following for more creative ideas!
ReplyDeleteOh and I've grabbed your button for my blog roll, hope that's okay! :)
ReplyDeleteI just made a single frame version of this yesterday and posted if you'd like to see. Thanks so very much for the inspiration!! :)
ReplyDeletehttp://www.misselaineouslife.com/2010/08/you-capture-in-kitchen-and-bathroom.html
gorgeous! I'll have to try that <3
ReplyDeleteLonden,
ReplyDeleteI adore this!
I think you made this before I found your blog and I found this featured on brooklyn limestone.
seriously.love.this.
I saw this over at Mrs Limestone's blog. I think it is just genius and has inspired me to do something similar. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteI love this! So cute!
ReplyDeleteAH! I LOVE IT!!
ReplyDeleteWow I just love this. I'm redecorating my son and daughters room in a outdoor theme and I think this would look great on my daughter's side! Thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteLove it, the glue dots are brilliant, way less mess than my Elmer's stagey and it looks like it gives them a nice little lift too!
ReplyDeleteJessica
stayathomeista.com
This is fantastic, thank you for the inspiration! Here's my version:
ReplyDeletehttp://honeyandhome.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/diy-project-art-as-present.html
Hi please can u post the link to the punch, not sure which one it is, I'm in the uk so not sure. Thanks x
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