Sunday, 28 February 2010

Knock Off Art - Paper Butterflies

I was inspired by Catherine Swan at Paper Butterfly to create something new, fresh and exciting for my space. I don't get crafty very often, but this captured me. Alas the price is way above anything that I could afford, so I used mostly what I had to make it.

I used a frame that I had previously purchased, Amy Butler scrapbook paper that I already had. I did have to buy a mat board for $8.00. I had the art supply store cut it to the correct size. I also had to buy the foam glue dots for mounting the butterflies. The hardest part was cutting each one out  and getting them aligned on the mat board. The size is deceiving in the photo. The frame is 33" X 27", so it is substantial.

I'm linking up to Between Naps on the Porch and The DIY Show Off
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20 comments:

  1. Thoughtfully blended hearts2/28/2010 9:12 pm

    This is gorgeous, almost makes me want to try it myself...You've done a fabulous job!!!

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  2. Destination Seaborn2/28/2010 9:19 pm

    This is a great project! I love butterflies so I may have to try this! Thanks for sharing! Lisa

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  3. Christine2/28/2010 10:45 pm

    Wow that is amazing!! did you free hand the butterflies or use a template?

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  4. The DIY Show Off2/28/2010 11:28 pm

    So pretty! I really wish I had somewhere to put this - I LOVE it! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity and inspiration in the DIY Project Parade! :)

    Roeshel

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  5. Kat@BlackKatsDesign.blogspot.com2/28/2010 11:47 pm

    So beautiful! It has me looking at my walls for a space to make and put one. Love it!

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  6. vignette design3/01/2010 12:14 am

    OMG, this is fabulous! I may have to try this as I have soooo much scrapbook paper. What a fantastic idea! And no butterflies were killed either!

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  7. mary'smom3/01/2010 10:25 am

    Love this! So pretty!

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  8. So-Me3/01/2010 11:15 am

    I LOVE this it is so cute :)

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  9. Allison Shops3/01/2010 6:06 pm

    Love it! Thanks for pointing this out to me. DD2 will love using this idea in her new home.
    Allison

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  10. Lori3/01/2010 7:41 pm

    Thank you for stopping by and leaving your sweet comment.

    These are wonderful..

    Stop by anytime.
    Lori

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  11. Liz3/02/2010 11:24 am

    So Cute! I love this.
    ~Liz

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  12. Jennifer @ Back at the hive3/02/2010 7:45 pm

    I've been dying to make something like this! Yours turned out wonderfully!

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  13. Sarah3/04/2010 9:20 am

    Oh my! I likey ;) I feel inspiration coming...............Thanks :)

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  14. Diann3/05/2010 3:45 am

    that turned out so pretty! the colors are beautiful! nicely done!

    I am so glad you found my blog. thank you for the lovely comment.

    Have a wonderful days!

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  15. Dayka (Life +Style)3/13/2010 3:34 pm

    love this!

    thanks for becoming a follower on my blog!

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  16. Elizabeth (blue clear sky)3/28/2010 12:00 pm

    That is really pretty. Love the colours.

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  17. Carol6/13/2010 10:15 pm

    What a great, colorful project! I was wondering where you got your butterfly pattern from. I think I might try this out. :-) Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Rene @ cottage and vine6/20/2010 5:52 pm

    I love this project and have always wanted to try it. I might be picking your brain soon if you don't mind.

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  19. Sixty-Fifth Avenue6/30/2010 8:48 am

    It turned out perfect! I love this! I made one a couple years ago for our playroom.
    I am loving your blog so full of inspiration. Thanks for stopping over. Off to read more of your projects.
    Londen

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  20. Sparrow's Nest10/31/2010 1:53 am

    I thought they were paper! I love them! I also followed the link to your inspiration, and I love how she used advertisements to make hers. I think this may be in my crafty future. I will have to be on the look out for a great frame :)

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