Saturday, April 14, 2012

Beautiful Butterflies Wreath Tutorial

I wanted to create a wreath with butterflies.  I decided that I would give up-cycling and a wreath another go.  Here is what I came up with:


Now here is how you make this fun Springy wreath:


First I took my Big Shot and I used the Beautiful Embosslits Die and the Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die.  I chose my card stock colors based on the colors that were found in the Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper.  I love how easy Stampin Up! makes it to coordinate everything.


Then I twisted two hangers into a circle shape, and I used wire cutters to trim the excess.  To make the shape hold I hot glued it together.


Then I took my butterflies and I started layering them and gluing them to my wire wreath.


This is a close up of part of the wreath... I wanted to show how much detail is really going on in this wreath.  There are tiny butterflies that are hard to pick up on without a close up.


Then I free handed some triangles and I stamped a little spring banner.


Then I simply glued the banner to the back of the wreath with hot glue.  This is a picture of the back of my wreath... I think that a lot of times the back of a project will tell more than the front.


So, there you have it!  If you have any questions on this tutorial please let me know!  I also want to point out that a project like this would be a card stock investment, but I only used about one sheet of each color.          
So, you'll have tons of colors to make tons of other great projects.


58 comments:

  1. This is so pretty - I never would have thought of a spring wreath by it is so eyecatching and colourful!

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  2. I adore this!! The colors are so beautiful. I'm so happy you linked up at Mop It Up Mondays! I've featured your wreath over on my new Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/ishouldbemoppingthefloor.
    Have a great week!
    {HUGS},
    kristi

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  3. This is so precious! The colors are stunning! :-) Thanks for linking up to Mauvin' Monday.

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  4. Seriously this is so gorgeous and something i would love to make myself. Hot gun at the ready!!
    i would love you to consider linking this post up on my blog too as I'm hosting a crafty tutorial link up party ideal for posts just like this one.. maybe you would consider hoppin on over to link up as I showcase all entries onto twitter and pinterest.
    http://www.snapdragonshots.com/2012/04/sunday-school-linky-party.html
    *new follower* Jennie xx

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  5. Wow ! J'adore cette couronne Ashley ! Les couleurs sont superbes !

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  6. So pretty! This is definitely something I want to make...and I'm not even a "wreath person"! Thanks so much for linking up at Etcetorize~

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  7. This is to stinking cute. What a great job. I would love it if you showed it off at my new linky party @ Kampenlane.com.

    I can't wait to see what else you create.

    ~Taylor

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  8. Very cute! I just made a butterfly project tonight that I will post tomorrow at daisymaebelle.com. I love butterflies for the spring!

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  9. Awesome project - love the butterflies. Such a springy wreath.
    ~Amy @ Permanent Kisses

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  10. You always have such fun projects! I have pinned this to my Free downloads/Papercrafts Pinterest Board. Cherished Handmade Treasures Pinterest

    Thanks for linking up to the Creative Corner Hop. I hope you will be back again next week!

    Sandy
    Cherished Handmade Treasures

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  11. So darling. I want one now. I must resist the urge to move this to the top of my to-do list.

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  12. I LOVE the wreath!! Can I have it?? Please?

    Thanks for sharing at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!! xoxo

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  13. Super cute! What a great wreath!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  14. Adorable! love the colors of the butterflies!:)

    Bonnie @ Uncommon

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  15. This is a very fun wreath!! I'm so glad you linked up to Romance on a Dime. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. This is so darn cute! Nice job!!!!

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  17. Wonderful! I've always wondered why nobody makes a butterfly wreath!

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  18. What a pretty wreath. I love butterflies. I would love it if you would stop by and link your pretty wreath up at my new linky party, Dare to Share.

    Pam
    http://pamspartyplanning.blogspot.com/2012/04/dare-to-share-party-3.html

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  19. So cheerful and colorful and cute. You are very creative, I love it!

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  20. This is darling!! Hope you can link it up at my turquoise lovin' party!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com

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  21. Adorable wreath, so cheerful!! I would love for you to share this on "Pin It & Win It Wednesday @ www.cheapcraftymama.com!

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  22. Very creative and colorful wreathe ~ love it ~thanks for sharing, namaste, ^_^

    You might consider joining my blog hop with your creations ~ Magical Monday Meme ~ ^_^

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  23. I love the idea of using the wire hangers for the base of the wreath. Great idea and I love all of the butterflies!

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  24. Oh I love this! Thanks so much for linking up this and your cupcake toppers over at The Winthrop Chronicles!

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  25. How beautiful! Just the thing for spring!

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  26. This is beautiful Ashley! I want one!

    Thanks for sharing it with us on Show Off Saturday!

    XO

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  27. Such a pretty wreath - I love the mixtures of colors and patterns you chose to use.

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  28. its wonderful! I love butterflies. This us terrific! Thank you for linking up to the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. xo

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  29. What a fun wreath! Love the colors. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  30. what a cute idea.. love the butterflies.. thanks for linking up at friday fun party.. :)

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  31. This is beautiful! I love all the bright colors and the different sizes. The little banner in the middle is just adorable! Thanks for sharing it and I saw you at Two Sasters.

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  32. BEAUTIFUL!!! I love love it!! And I love that you took a picture of the back! Definitely helps to see exactly how you did it! Thanks so much for sharing at Two Sasters!!

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  33. Hi Ashley,

    Thanks so much for linking up your too cute paper crafts to Creative Thursday this week.

    I can't wait to see what you link up next week. Have a wonderful weekend.

    Michelle

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  34. I love how this turned out! Such pretty, bold colors! Thanks for linking up to the Pomp Party!

    Jill @ create.craft.love.

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  35. Love the butterflies!! What a wonderful idea for a wreath! Thanks for sharing at SweetTalkin' Sunday!

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  36. The butterfly wreath is very way to welcome spring. I like the bright colors. Happy weekend

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  37. Thank you so much for linking up on Dare to Share. I am pinning this adorable wreath. I hope you will come back and share some more of your great ideas.

    Pam
    http://pamspartyplanning.blogspot.com/2012/04/dare-to-share-4.html

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  38. What a fun and gorgeous project. I love all of the colors and sizes of the butterflies! Thanks for sharing at this week's party!

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  39. Love your project!!!
    I currently have a Craft, Create and Inspire linky party going on, i would love you to stop by and link up this project...
    http://polkadot-pretties.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/you-inspire-linky-party_21.html

    Claire x

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  40. I love this wreath! Perfect for the Spring. Thank you for sharing at my party! Have a great weekend :)

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  41. What a beautiful fun wreath!! Love this idea!! I will be featuring this wreath on My Crafty Picks #62 with a link back to your blog on 4-22-12. Make sure to stop by to check out all the picks and to pick up your blog badge to display on your blog for being featured!!

    If you wish to decline please email me by responding to this comment to let me know.

    Have a great day!!
    Tiffany Bauer
    http://www.mycraftyworld.blogspot.com

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  42. Congratulations! You've been featured at Inspire Me Monday at:

    Create With Joy
    http://create-with-joy.com

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  43. SO cute, perfect for spring! Thanks for linking up at The Kurtz Corner, you've been featured this week! Come check it out and grab a featured button :)

    http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/2012/04/tuesday-tutorials-link-party-no-33.html

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  44. Just a note to let you know that you have been featured on Jillify It!! Congratulations! :)

    Jill
    www.jillifyit.com

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  45. so happy! what a fun, fun wreath. well done! thank you for linking it up with us at http://www.finecraftguild.com/party/

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  46. Just wanted to let you know I am featuring this today and pinning it on Pinterest! Come on over and grab a button!
    Amy@homehappyhome

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  47. Really fun and I love how you used a hanger as your base, so thrifty!

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  48. Thank you for linking up to Fabulous Friday! I'm featuring this! Stop by tonight and grab a button!

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  49. Thank you for linking up this fabulous project!!!
    This week’s Linky Party is up!!!! http://polkadot-pretties.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/you-inspire-linky-party_28.html
    I hope you will stop by an link up another lovely project..
    Claire x

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  50. Hey there! Just wanted to let you know we featured you in our Favorite Find Fridays post over at Whimsically Homemade. We used one of your pictures. If that's a problem let us know and we'll remove it immediately. Thanks for your great inspiration!

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  51. This wreath is so cute, it is perfect for spring. Thanks for sharing at Showcase Your Talent Thursday. I hope to see you at the next party!

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  52. Super cute! I love the little bunting across the center!

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