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How to Make Twirly Butterfly Cards for Spring

kayte terry, contributor

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One side of the butterfly.

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The other side of the butterfly!

Kayte Terry

I centered my circle widthwise but closer to the top of the card. You could also make a circle that is off-center or in the exact center if you wish.

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One side of the butterfly.

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Break out of the one-dimensional with this twirling butterfly card made with bright cardstock and patterned papers.

This card would be the perfect companion to a handmade wedding gift or just a sweet way to say happy spring to someone you love!

What you'll need (makes one card):

• One 8-1/2-inch x 11-inch sheet of cardstock
• Scraps of decorative paper or wallpaper
• Scraps of cardstock in colors that contrast with the sheet of paper
• Binder clips
• Decorative edge scissors
• X-Acto knife, cutting mat, and ruler
• Glue stick
• Pencil
• One A2 envelope

Use the other half of the cardstock to make another card!

1. Fold the cardstock in half lengthwise, and press the crease evenly with the side of a ruler. Cut the card in half with the X-Acto knife to make two 4-1/4-inch x 5-1/2-inch cards. 

I centered my circle widthwise but closer to the top of the card. You can also make a circle that is off-center or in the exact center if you wish.

2. Cut a 3-3/4-inch x 5-inch piece of decorative paper with decorative scissors such as a scallop or zizag. Center the decorative paper on the front of the card and binder-clip it to only the front of the card. Trace a circle on the top center of the decorative paper, and cut through the decorative paper and the front of the card with an X-Acto knife.

3. Separate the decorative paper from the front of the card.

Clip the cardstock and the decorative paper right sides together.

4. Use the binder clips to clip a piece of cardstock and decorative paper right sides together. This can be the same paper and cardstock you used before or contrasting papers. Draw a butterfly (freehand it or find a butterfly silhouette online) on the paper with a pencil. Cut out the butterfly shape with an X-Acto knife through both layers of paper.

This is what your butterfly should look like when both layers are glued together.

5. Cut a 4-inch piece of embroidery floss. Apply the glue stick to the wrong side of one of the butterflies and adhere the floss, centered, to the butterfly. Adhere the other butterfly to the wrong side of this butterfly, making sure all sides are matched up evenly.

Boy, these binder clips come in handy!

6. Apply a small amount of glue to the front of the cardstock above and below the circle. Making sure your butterfly is centered in the cut-out circle, adhere both ends of the embroidery floss to glue and use the binder clips to hold this in place while the glue is drying.

7. When the glue has dried, remove the clips and apply the glue stick all over the back of the decorative paper. Adhere the decorative paper to the front of the cardstock, making sure both cut-out circles are perfectly lined up. Allow to dry.

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Comments (6)

CJSassy writes: Great Idea...love it. Thanks for sharing!
Posted: 9:00 am on June 6th

ladybugltd writes: Super idea..... will even try to use a helicopter or little car cut out for my new grandson to twirl and delight.

Can even use a picture of our family dog to send to "Dad" for Father's Day from the dog.... love it. My husband always buys me a card and send a "written note" from the youngest dog on how things are going from their viewpoint..... always a blast to read as they grow up with us.
Posted: 2:17 pm on May 31st

quilterkitty writes: I made a similar card for my father-in-law's birthday last year using a circle punch and a round "Happy Birthday" stamp. Before putting the card in the envelope, I twisted it around and around, so when he opened it the circle would spin. He loved it! I like the butterfly idea even better (flowers are nice, too). This gives me a great use for my larger craft punches and cutting dies. Thank you!
Posted: 1:02 pm on May 30th

Sweet_Dee writes: This cute butterfly card is great! So simple, but simply beautiful too! I'm going to have to make one for my mom...maybe I'll add a message to the back off the butterfly...I'm thinking "happy birthday!"
Posted: 7:55 pm on May 22nd

cucicucicoo writes: What a great, but easy, idea! I refuse to buy greeting cards, but I was running out of ideas for homemade ones. Thanks so much!
Posted: 5:36 pm on May 22nd

mommaviv writes: So cute. I can't wait to use those scraps of scrapbooking paper to make a flock of butterflies for these cards.
Posted: 2:56 am on May 22nd

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