September 16, 2010

My Creative Space - Butterflys



I made some simple butterfly's from card-stock and Cristina Re paper for the Shop Handmade window display I did for Spring. The pattern was from an old Better Homes and Garden Christmas addition - I can scan it in and post it up if anyone is interested, there are four variations.



While all my elements looked great individually it really didn't come together as planned :-( The paper flowers I made a few weeks back were for 3 rings that were supposed to come together as a paper chandelier!!



Unfortunately my idea didn't work out as planned. I planned in 'event-theming' dimensions (like a middle of the room piece) instead of a window-display perspective! We ended up flipping the rings so they faced the window - they made much more impact but I couldn't help thinking they looked like Christmas wreaths - oh so many elements were just 'wrong'.... Anyway - we live and learn. I just thought I would share when something doesn't quite go to plan instead of hoorah look what I have done - I am sure we have all had them! See what everyone else is working on this week at Kirsty's.



I also made this custom order for a bridesmaid to be :-)
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8 comments:

  1. mel @ loved handmadeSeptember 16, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    That's gorgeous! I was just palying around with a paper butterfly garland yesterday..

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  2. NattieSeptember 16, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    Oh wow! really pretty butterfly! I'm addicted to Christina re paper, so pretty!! :)

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  3. ChantalSeptember 16, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    Lovely butterflies. Great choice of paper print. It's perfect.

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  4. by marie-nicoleSeptember 16, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    Very pretty butterfly.

    Thanks for your message yesterday... I fixed up my profile to include the email function, thought I did not even realise it was switched off, so thanks for mentioning that.

    Hope you're having a great day.

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  5. belinda marshallSeptember 16, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    at least you tried! and yep, we all have them. the butterfly looks pretty on its own :)

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  6. TeekSeptember 16, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    The butterflies are beautiful.. Could you share the copy of BHG it was from???( i might have it).
    Thanks

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  7. TeekSeptember 16, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    thanks for the info re BHG.. I do have that one. I am off to look at it.
    Thanks again
    Tanya

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  8. posie blogs Jennie McClellandSeptember 16, 2010 at 11:45 PM

    Still beautiful work at Shop, the butterflies are delightful. I die cut mine but your work has a super pretty edge. Love Posie

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