Inspired by Nature Thank You

The "Inspired by Nature" stamp set inspired me to, well, be inspired by nature! And, it didn't hurt that I came across Stampin' B's challenge #15, to use a butterfly on a card or project. Well, if you know anything about me by now, it should be that I love butterflies! ~smile~ I couldn't resist!

Today's card features the Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware, which adds a touch of class to any card or project. Even better, the styled vanilla hodgepodge hardware is on sale now through July 27th for just $18.99 (Reg. $29.99). Want to find out more about this fantastic sale? Read about the Deal of the Week, and don't forget to check back next Monday for the next one.

• Scallop borders, like the one shown in today's card, are a snap with Stampin' Up!'s scallop edge punch.
• Use the paper piercing tool to give a scallop border a "lace-like" appearance

• The Big Shot creates big, beautiful butterflies so quickly and easily with the "Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die. I layered two butterflies from the same die.
• Two vanilla brads add depth to the stacked butterfly die cuts. Helpful Hint: to add a little more depth, use your fingernail to gently curl the wings of the butterflies.

Want to give this project a try? All of the supplies I used are listed below. Just CLICK HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website to order any of the supplies you need. Once you get there, click on "Shop Now" in the upper right hand corner, and use the item numbers listed below.

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Happy Stampin!
~Heather

Stampin' Supplies (and item numbers):

Stamps:Inspired by Nature (111656), Garden Greetings (113716)
Ink:Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad (115657)
Paper: Soft Suede (115318), Very Vanilla (101650), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Razzleberry Lemonade DSP (115675)
Tools: Paper Piecing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826), Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die (114507), Big Shot (113439), Scallop Edge Punch (112091)
Embellishments: Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware (112454), 1/2" Crushed Curry Grosgrain Ribbon (115614)

To get a close-up view of any of these products, just click on the image.