Saturday, December 12, 2009

On the SIXTH Day of Christmas...


a Butterfly flew in and landed on a Tag Ornament!

First, the Butterfly.


To make this you will need a large skeleton leave and two smaller leaves.... any color! You will also need Judikins Glass Micro Beads, an oval Tim Holtz fragment, some tiny dewdrops or bling, Glossy Accents or similar, and a Xyron sticker maker or some sort of adhesive to attach the micro beads.


I cut my larger leaf to make the two upper wings as I show you here in the diagram. Trim them to the same size/shape if you need to. Remember, nature is not perfectly symetrical!


When you are happy with your wings, Run them through the Xyron machine or apply adhesive.


Remove backing and dip you wings in the micro beads. Brush off excess.


Glue the wings to the TH fragment with Glossy Accents.


Add tiny dew drops or bling for the body

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Outline and accent wings with stickles in the color(s) of your choice. Add ribbon or cording for antenae.


While the butterfly dries you can work on the tag ornament....

Score three tags, 1/4" from each long edge.


Color, distress, emboss, and/or embellish your tags.


Attach tags together at 1/4" wide flange to form a triadic shape.


Add flowers, butterfly and accessories till you are happy with your ornament.





Hang it on your tree and ENJOY!

ENJOY the Holiday Season!!

Laura
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28 comments:

  1. AdriannDecember 12, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    Beautiful butterfly! Thanks for sharing your inspirations with us. You are awesome!!

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  2. JDecember 12, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    Quite beautiful and looks like it would be fun to make one, two, three...!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 12, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Laura, When I see something I really like..& cann't find it I figure out how to make it myself. Butterfly came out really really nice.
    Sheryl (samhearts@cox.net)

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  4. TaffyDecember 12, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    Hi laura, i love your butterflie.. awesome tutorials..thanks for sharing.. :)

    (following your paper trail) ;)

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  5. Kathydid47December 12, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    How do you 'see' this stuff?! When I look at a leaf....I see a leaf....you look at it and see a butterfly?!!!! I'm just coveting this gift you have!!! Thank you for sharing it!!! I'm going to be sad when this series is done!!!

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  6. Librarylinda8December 12, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Beautiful! And I have everything I need to make one...now to find the time! Thanks for sharing.

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  7. ScrappinologyDecember 12, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    Hi Laura! You are half way through! Thanks for the 2 fer today! Both are great ideas! And yes Laura, for a moment when your butterfly was taking flight I was thinkin to myself "this woman is goin batty! or maybe we should say fluttery!!!" lol!

    *gina*

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  8. Treasa C.December 12, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    Wow....absolutely beautiful butterfly!! I am loving all of your ideas.

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  9. JudeDecember 13, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    awesome, super, super LADY OF MY CHRISTMAS
    LOVE YEAH BITZ :-]
    Arohanui XxXx

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  10. JANDecember 13, 2009 at 1:52 AM

    wow Laura this is so adorable so wonderful. i love it! a tag ornament with super butterflies. amazing thanks for sharing another fascinating fabulous project. enthralling ideas you are sooo creative hugs Jan

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  11. GeorgianaZDecember 13, 2009 at 2:22 AM

    wow...very beautiful butterfly!
    Too bad I can't find any of the stuff you used in my country but I always enjoy watching your videos.

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  12. NancyDecember 13, 2009 at 2:30 AM

    That is just GORGEOUS!!! I love it! Thank you so much!...Nancy :o)

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  13. AnonymousDecember 13, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    BEAUTIFUL !!! You are such an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your talents.
    Lexi

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  14. AnnieSDecember 13, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    That is beautiful!

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  15. mrsjudysDecember 13, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Just gorgeous as usual! Thank you for all your hard work as you share your inspiration with us.

    Judy in Fernandina Beach, FL

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  16. Ya Buggin' MeDecember 13, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    Ohmigosh these are just wonderful. WOW you are so creative. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us!
    Malisa

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  17. Tita MamaDecember 13, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    Hi, I'm following your Paper Trail--I have spent most of the day looking at your videos and reading your blog. You have some awesome tutorials!

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  18. SueDecember 13, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Love your videos. Thanks so much for sharing. How do I find you on etsy?

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  19. VelmaDecember 13, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Just beautiful! Warm Hugs, Velma

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  20. IntruderladyDecember 14, 2009 at 2:33 AM

    what a great way to make butterflies.
    love those little creatures.

    gonna make some of those.

    thanks so much for sharing!

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  21. JuelDecember 14, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Sigh, heavenly!

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  22. MarlaDecember 14, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    What a beautiful butterfly!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  23. MarciaDecember 14, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    Beautiful butterfly.

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  24. AlitaDecember 17, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    You are just one amazing artist!
    How clever you are!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  25. AmyDecember 18, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    Beautiful butterfly and I would never think to attach the tags like that to make an ornament...you're a clever one...ms. Laura you really are!

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  26. CrystalBeeDecember 20, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    Gorgeous butterfly!

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  27. Joyce ( Gingerbread Girl)December 20, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    This little creation makes my heart flutter!
    I sure would like to have wings and flutter over to your house for a day! maybe some of the creativity would rub off on me!
    Holiday Huz- Joyce

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  28. kikiNovember 20, 2010 at 3:29 AM

    merci pour ce tuto bises

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