Embark on a whimsical journey through the enchanting realm of card making with the captivating article, “14+ Handmade Butterfly Cards using Stamps and Dies.” In this delightful collection, butterflies take center stage, gracing each card with their ephemeral beauty and symbolic significance.
Butterflies are more than just exquisite creatures; they hold profound meaning across various cultures. Symbolizing transformation, renewal, and the beauty of life’s fleeting moments, butterflies bring a touch of magic to every creation. The delicate balance of vibrant hues and intricate patterns on their wings makes them an irresistible muse for artists and crafters alike.
This curated assortment of 14+ handmade butterfly cards showcases the versatility of stamps and dies, elevating each card to a work of art. Crafted with precision and infused with creativity, these cards not only celebrate the technical skill of stamping and die-cutting but also embrace the deeper narrative of metamorphosis and the enduring allure of butterflies.
As you explore the pages of this article, you’ll encounter a spectrum of designs, from rainbow-colored butterflies stamped on coordinating cardstock to cards featuring intricate die-cut wings. Each creation tells a unique story, resonating with the universal symbolism of butterflies as a metaphor for life’s transformative journey.
Whether you’re an avid card maker seeking inspiration or someone enchanted by the profound symbolism of butterflies, this collection is a testament to the power of creativity and the enduring allure of these winged wonders.
These lovely butterflies are stamped in colorful inks on coordinating colors of cardstock with white wings over top for a wonderful rainbow effect. Find a video tutorial for this card at the Simon Says Stamp blog.
With Spring in the air the flowers are starting to bloom so that means soon we’ll start to see beautiful butterflies begin to emurge. I love butterfly stamps because they are so versatile, they can be the focal point of a card or as an accent just flittering around a scene or a bouquet of flowers. You can also color them in any colors you’d like, keep it realistic or use fanciful fantasy colors. They can also be added behind a girl to turn her into a fun fairy.
I’ve gathered up a big bunch of cards with butterflies to get you inspired. Below each photo you’ll find a link, click on it to learn about products used as well as tips, techniques and tutorials.
These pretty cards used a combination of foiling, stenciling, heat embossing and die cutting for monochromatic cards in purples and greens. Visit the Prairie Paper and Ink blog for a video tutorial.
These wonderful cards use new products from Altenew. The first has a watercolor background with black detailed die cut over top which helps the colors really pop! The other uses soft ink blending with dies for a lovely sympathy card. Visit the Altenew blog for more info.
This fun interactive shaker card has layers of the same die stacked together to created pockets to fill with beads under the acetate, it’s topped with a heat embossed sentiment. The crisp white die cut background also has a few beads and gems scattered around to help tie the design together. Visit the LDRS blog for step by step directions.
The background for this card was created with rub on transfers and strips of cardstocks. A die cut gold butterfly adds a big punch of shimmer and shine. Visit the Hero Arts blog for more details on this card.
I love the purple combo on this set of cards, each one uses a brand new set of stamps and dies designed by Simon Hurley. The 3 designs go from simple to more complicated and show just how versatile the set is. Visit the Spellbinders blog for all the details.
This sweet card uses dies from Memory Box. The leaves and flowers were cut from white cardstock and colored with Copic Markers, the sentiment and butterfly were cut from gold metallic cardstock, layered over white. I really like the Kraft cardstock base, it gives a nice soft tone to the design. Visit the Out of the Box blog for more info.
Here’s an example of how a single butterfly can help finish off a design, just flying around this jar of flowers. I love the foiled sentiment and stenciled background on this card design! Visit the Pretty Pink Posh blog for more.
These four cards from Donna are really quick and easy to create. She used pattern papers that look like alcohol inks but there’s no mess or fuss need, along with butterfly dies and stamped sentiments. Watch her video tutorial on the Paper Rose Studio blog.
This stunning mixed media step card uses products from the Lavender Love collection from Couture Creations. The butterfly on the bucket made from die cut paper and gems pulls the eye right to the center of the design. Visit the Couture Creations blog for a closer look.
I hope you’ve enjoyed and been inspired by these amazing Butterfly cards!
-Heather
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Triangle Tri Fold Butterfly Card
Faux Stained Glass Butterfly Card
