Butterfly Dreams Day 3

Wow, I can't believe it is already day three of the countdown.  Today, I thought I would go in another direction with the style of my card and share a vintage inspired card.  Sweet blush and rustic cream are perfect for vintagey cards!

I used the second background stamp in the set to create my own stamped paper on the bottom and Damask Designs for the stamped paper on the top.  I stamped a piece of rustic cream cardstock with Text Style II and antique linen distress ink and then used a scalloped circle die to cut out my circle.  I sponged the edges of my scalloped circles, my card base, and my patterned stamped paper.  Then, I stitched my patterned stamped papers to my sweet blush card base and wrapped some crocheted lace around one side of my card.  I tied a sweet blush ribbon around the front of my card and added a vintage cream button to the center of my bow.  I die cut a butterfly from rustic cream cardstock, stamped my butterfly in sweet blush ink, sponged the edges, and added a body using the separate body stamp included in the set.  Last, I stamped my sentiment and adhered my butterfly and scalloped circles with foam adhesive.

Stamping with Background Stamps

I know many of you are pros when it comes to stamping with Papertrey's background stamps, but I thought I would share a few tips for those of you that might be new to using this style of stamps.  The background stamps are designed to make it easy to create your own stamped papers.  My background stamps are a little shorter than those previously released through Papertrey Ink, but they will work the same way.  I just shortened them so I could fit more butterflies in the set. *wink*

First, stamp your first row.  I always start in the lower left hand side of my paper.  Stamped patterned papers will look the most like real patterned papers if some of the stamped image goes off the edge of the cardstock.

Now, reink your stamp and realign it above your stamped image.  You can see with my butterflies that the top butterfly will hang over the edge of the cardstock again since I stamped the first row off the edge.  Align the stamp so the bottom row of butterflies stamp above and in between the butterflies previously stamped.

Repeat stamping until you reach the top of your cardstock.  To start your second of stamped butterflies, simply align the stamp so it matches the first set of butterflies you stamped.

Continue stamping until you fill your cardstock with your custom stamped pattern.

Lots more sneak peeks on these designers' blogs: Nichole, Lisa, Dawn, Heather, Alli, and Melissa.  I'll be back tomorrow night with more sneak peeks.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Butterfly Dreams, Background Basics: Text Style II, Damask Designs (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: rustic cream, sweet blush (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: sweet blush, dark chocolate (Papertrey Ink), antique linen distress ink (Ranger)
Accents: sweet blush satin ribbon, vintage cream button (Papertrey Ink), crocheted lace
Tools: butterfly die (Papertrey Ink), corner rounder, sewing machine, scalloped circle dies (Spellbinders)

Comments

[Geny]

Such a pretty card, I love all the details and the colors!!! You are sure making me want this set Niki!!

[Steph]

Oh Niki............one peek at the pink damask butterfly card and I had to go straight to the comments and post how absolutely G*O*R*G*E*O*U*S it is. I'm in love with it as well as Butterfly Dreams. My definite set so far this release!

[Lisa Forsythe]

This is my favorite card so far Niki.... Just my colors!! I really can't hardly wait to get this set in my hands!

[Ingrid Danvers]

Your card is awesome. Love the style and soft colors. Your butterfly set is a must have!

[Mary J]

So soft and feminine - beautiful! Wanna send it to me?! ; )

[Gerri K]

Niki, I LOVE the butterfly border!! All the butterflys in this set are so pretty!

[Katie Berberich]

Wow, this is soo beautiful and dreamy, I just adore those colours. This is so inspirational, thank you xx

[antje]

WOW!!! I love, love, love your vintage in sweet blush!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

[Maureen]

oh Niki, this is simply beautiful!

[Tracey]

This is gorgeous Niki! I am loving the pink!! xx

[Gabby]

This card is spectacular! I usually like darks and some brights but the sweet blush and rustic cream do perfectly fit your theme. The damask and butterflies look wonderful together, likewise the lace and ribbon. I am brand new to PTI and this may very well be my very first set and die. Now ... if only I could find them on the site ... couldn't find them to buy as of yesterday. Have a Happy! :)

[Helen F.]

STUNNING! Your Butterfly Dreams is absolutely the prettiest set! I love your elegant cards, Niki -- thanks so much for the tutorial on the background stamping too.

[Diane Jaquay]

Niki, I LOVE the vintage style of this card, it's SO SO beautiful! I'm loving your new set and can't wait to get it!

[Jennifer K]

The pink and cream card is just divine! I already have a butterfly stamp set so I was thinking I didn't need to get this one. But, darn if you're not changing my mind. :) Oh, and thanks for the tutorial on using the background stamps. Great info!

[Alice Roushia]

Niki, this card is stunning!!!! I can't wait to get this set. You have done a fantastic job designing and illustrating this set for all of us to see. I am so very happy for you. This set is on the top of my list.

[jan metcalf]

Love the vintage, soft pink look, of your card!

[karen]

Pink perfection. Beautiful card as always. I know this set will sell out, it is fantastic.

[peggysue]

Lovely! Looks wonderful in pink!

[Roxanne]

So Pretty!! Love that color combination.

[Carol R]

Your card today is simply beautiful. I love the colors and designs. I wish PTI would consider adding lace to it's ribbon collection for us to purchase. Your crocheted lace is just the finishing touch for this card.

[Anya]

Love today's card, Niki! The butterflies look great vintage - I love it!

[Allison B]

Love the pink! Your new set looks absolutely incredible! I love it!

[Karen B]

Wow! do I ever love this set! Thanks for the tips on how to stamp the backgrounds! Can't wait until release night!

[Judy C.]

Niki, I absolutely LOVE this card. The lace really sets it off. What a beutiful piece of art. Thanks for all the tips too.

[Cathy Weber]

Cute card and I really appreciate the great demonstration of creating a background. It has always looked so simple, yet I never was able to re-create it myself. I am going to try again now that I watched your tutorial. Great job on this beautiful butterfly set.