The Butterfly Project . . .

The Lime Light, a blog I follow, is contributing to the Butterfly Project. They are also asking for help from everyone, and I am doing my part. Here is a link to the original post from The Lime Light: http://limelightscrappers.blogspot.com

In a nutshell, they are supporting the Holocaust Museum of Houston's Butterfly Project, which is honoring the 1,500,000 children who perished in the Holocaust. The exhibition, which is currently scheduled for Spring 2012, will display 1,500,000 handmade butterflies. As of Summer 2008, they have already collected an estimated 400,000 butterflies.

Details from the Lime Light:

The Lime Light, has a goal of submitting 1,000 handmade butterflies for the display by the end of February 2009. One of our team members will even hand deliver these to the Holocaust Museum in Houston.

I am submitting the butterflies below (and maybe more later). I hope some of you out there can help too! It should be a great display, helping people to visualize the staggering number of children 1.5 million really is!

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Butterflies 1, 2, 3, & 4 were made with the Sizzix Build a Butterfly Set. It's hard to photograph, but I used thick iridescent papers and sparkly papers. I also used Stickles as highlights (not technically glitter since it is embedded completely in the glaze).

Butterflies 5 & 6 (and 7 below) have the addition of 'gem stones,' 'Skittles,' and Interference Paints. The butterflies were cut out on my Cricut using patterns from Dan (found here - thanks Dan!) and another person who I forgot (sorry, if you email me I will insert your name and blog here!).

Butterfly 8 & 9 were embossed with Cuttlebug folders, covered with iridescent inks, stamped "Remember," & gel pen highlighted. Butterfly 9 also has a flocked body.



Butterfly 10 was stamped and wet embossed with sparkly embossing powder (again not technically glitter since it is melted in). Antennae are copper wire.

Butterfly 11 was made like the ones above.

Butterfly 12 was extra hard to photograph. It was made using the same materials as above (with a pearl brad) and sponged with Brilliance inks. Then the entire thing was embossed with clear embossing powder so it has a cool semi-shiny appearance and a pocked leathery texture. Very cool in person. I took a closeup pic too but I don't think it captured the effect very well.

Making the butterflies was fun but a bit time consuming - now I have to doubletime on Christmas stuff! I probably should have waited until after the holidays, but I couldn't resist this project and the chance to help. I hope you like them!

Mom's Birthday Card . . .

I made this card for Mom's latest birthday (Sorry it's late Mom, I am terrible at getting these things out on time!). I used some new stamps I bought from Pink Persimmon - they have such cute stamps! I only have 3 sets, but I'm sure I'll be getting more at a later date . . .

I made the card with stamps, inks, chalks, embossing, a sizzix die (the branch with leaves), thread, and Stardust Gelly Roll pens. I hope she likes it.

(Sorry the first picture below came out so over saturated - weird effect of lights and background probably).






So once again, happy birthday Mom, and I hope you like the card and gift!

Cards made for Chris Durnan's Challenge . . .

I've been very busy with Thanksgiving and Christmas cards, so sorry for the lack of updates lately. :) I thought I would post some cards I made for Chris Durnan's Challenge. This was the October challenge. I used her cut files to make a few fun cards. :)

Halloween card was made with her Jack o' Lantern file, someone else's cut out card (sorry I forgot who made this originally - please let me know if this is your file so I can give you credit here), stickers, glitter, and colored with my favorite pens - Stardust Gelly Pens.

This card was made with Chris' Scalloped Mat that I made into a card in Sure Cuts A Lot. I also used my favorite stickers - Anita's Outline Stickers in gold, pretty multicolored ribbon, and a stamp. One of you is getting this card at Christmas time. :) I hope you like it!



These small cards were made with Chris' Ribbon Threading mat that I made into a card. I also made a matching paper 'ribbon' to go through the slots. The first card uses the design inside, the second uses it on the front cover. I also used rub-ons, Anita's outline stickers, stamps (colored with Stardust Gelly Pens), and Spellbinder Cut/Embossed Mat. Two of you will be getting these cards. :) I hope you like them.

This was a fun challenge and I thank Chris for the awesome cut files. If you get a chance to check out her blog, it's here: http://visualdesignsbychris.blogspot.com/ she sells really nice cut files too.

I have recently been on a House Mouse and Stampscapes kick, having got a bunch of them on sale online. I'll be posting those cards later as I make them. The House Mouse ones are soooo cute!

Please feel free to leave comments by clicking on the 'comments' link below. I love to read other's opinions.

More coming soon . . .
Raquel