Swallowtail - the same but different!

We are having our annual Christmas in August (or July) event today and we have almost 50 of you wonderful ladies stamping holiday projects!  I'll be sharing photos next week, but today I wanted to share a couple projects made by some of our Crew Demonstrators.  Their challenge was to make a card with a fun edge or different shape. They both came up with the same idea using the same stamp set, but with completely different looks.  I also love that these are both single layer cards!

The first card is from one of our newest Crew Demonstrators, Jamie King.  Jamie used the Swallowtail and Papillon Potpourri stamp sets to create this bright and clean card.

I love the single Watermelon Wonder color and it's hard to tell in the photo, but the small butterflies are stamped with another stamped and punched layer on top for some added dimension.  The sequins add just the right amount of bling. 

Supplies used:
Swallowtail, Papillon Potpourri, and Sassy Salutations stamp sets
Whisper White card stock
Watermelon Wonder ink
Bitty Butterfly Punch and Brights Sequins

The second card is from Crew Demonstrator Laura Diamond (featured in yesterday's post).  Laura had the same idea with the Swallowtail stamp, but went for a vintage look.

Laura started out with a Crumb Cake card stock base and then used the Awesomely Artistic stamp set to create a great background.  The added raised words with Linen Thread add just the right amount of embellishment.  Did you notice the fun punched corners?  That's made using the new Curvy Corner Trio Punch from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  

Supplies used:
Swallowtail and Awesomely Artistic stamp sets
Crumb Cake card stock
Rich Razzleberry, Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke ink
Linen Thread, Curvy Corner Trio Punch

Swallowtail Clear-Mount Background Stamp Set 129216 Price: $15.00 Butterflies are amazingly intricate and delicate--you can't help but be mesmerized by their beauty. The large size (5-1/2" x 4-3/8") is ideal for backgrounds, or you can stamp it, then cut out an accent from the stamped image. Our clear-mount stamps are made of the same high-quality red rubber as our wood-mount stamps, but they're repositionable. They're precut and ready to go. Temporarily mount these stamps on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for space-saving storage. You'll only need one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately). Our premium red rubber will last for years and give a superior stamped impression each time. The stamps come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 1 rubber stamp Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): f

Bitty Butterfly Punch 129406 Price: $16.00 Crafting without punches? Inconceivable! Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest and depth to your projects. And there's no better way to cut out stamped images—many of our stamp sets have coordinating punches. Our punches are high quality, affordable, and easy to use. * Sleek body style * Large surface area offers precise cutting and leverage * Locks to store * Slim and stackable

Papillon Potpourri Clear-Mount Stamp Set 123759 Price: $15.00 Look at these beautiful butterflies! These images are gorgeous on their own and even more fun when you layer them. Our clear-mount stamps are made of the same high-quality red rubber as our wood-mount stamps, but they're repositionable. They're precut and ready to go. Temporarily mount these stamps on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for space-saving storage. You'll only need one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately). Our premium red rubber will last for years and give a superior stamped impression each time. The stamps come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 7 rubber stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b

Awesomely Artistic Clear-Mount Stamp Set 139950 Price: $20.00 Let your awesomely artistic side shine with projects you make with this stamp set. With an eclectic mix of realistic images and textured graphics, this set is perfect for helping you express your creativity. Our clear-mount stamps are made of the same high-quality red rubber as our wood-mount stamps, but they're repositionable. They're precut and ready to go. Temporarily mount these stamps on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for space-saving storage. You'll only need one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately). Our premium red rubber will last for years and give a superior stamped impression each time. The stamps come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 9 rubber stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, c, e, g