Sunday 3 March 2013

Four Butterflies

Hello friends
Today I can share with you a little frame that I created for Spellbinders.
It has just been featured in a US magazine called Crafts n'Things and here is a link
it provides full instructions on how I put this together.
Les Papillions - I adore you!
Talking of a butterfly frame...I am running a class on 6 April where we will be making 
a larger box frame incorporating many butterflies on a special background and using 
the wonderful 8 x 8 Teresa Collins Fabrications paper pads.  
All the details can be found under my Spellbinders Academy tab in my sidebar.
I will be re-running this class again on a later date as I've had a few requests for those who cannot
make 6 April.  Details of that date coming soon.

Also, a note to those of you have asked/reserved dies - the new Spellbinders dies and 3D M-Bossabilities are now arriving, I'm updating my Amazon shop to incorporate new stock as it trickles in but, as always,
email if you would prefer to purchase direct.

Questions: yesterday's card - the pretty rose paper is Cosmo Cricket - Odds and Ends
(my all time favourite paper...I have tiny bit left!)
The die used for the outer frame is A2 Fancy Weave - one of the Card Creator dies.

Shop sign news: we are one step further - hurrah!
The weatherproof vinyl lettering going on...this actually turned out to be a four man job -
Mitchell, Mum, Dad and I!   We must have measured it a zillion times to calculate the spacing etc.
Hoping tomorrow it will go up outside and then that will be the last finishing touch.
Definitely time for a special photo to share.

Have a lovely Sunday everyone.
Take care.

21 comments:

Carole Z said...

Oooh this frame has inspired me as I have these dies...mmm...almost there with the sign, all looking great! Carole Z X

Lucycat said...

Hi Christine, I love this frame it would make a great gift.
Your butterfly class looks really good I will pop over now and have a look.
The shop sign looks good,can't wait to see photos of it up.
Take care x.

lydia jordan said...

Morning Christine,
Lovely box frame would be a lovely Mothers Day gift.
Looking good for the sign going up.
Lydia
X

Sue Yorkshire said...

Morning Christine

I love your box frames and cant wait until April when I shall actually be in your class to make it... oooooh

I will be able to see the sign too.

Have a lovely day

Sue xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Christine. The frame is so pretty. I must pop over and see how you've made it.

Exciting news about the sign. Definitely worth the opening of a bottle of champers.

Enjoy your Sunday. We're trying out a new place for Sunday lunch today. Has really good reviews so Looking forward to it.

Val in Spain xxx

Chris said...

Wow Christine,
Your Butterfly frame is beautiful. My butterfly dies are coming out today. The sign is looking good too, what a lovely family you have.
Love Chris X

Callie said...

These are beautiful! I'm so pleased as I own the les papillons dies and a scalloped circle punch.... hmmm I know what my next project is!

x

Janice said...

Hi Christine

Your frame is beautiful, and love the butterfly dies. Will pop over to see how you've made it too.

Can't wait to see the sign up above your door.....it's looking good, I'm sure the lettering will be perfect!
Enjoy your Sunday.
Janice x

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Christine, WOW, gorgeous frame, so love those les papillon dies, will pop across and look at the deets.
The shop sign is looking stunning, so glad everyone is having an input.
Have a lovely Sunday.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

baconbits said...

Morning
Love the Papillon frame - will fly over for the instructions.
Glad the sign is nearly complete and ready for hanging the shop will really be finished then.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x

nattyboots said...

Hi Christine

A lovely frame its beautiful

So pleased you are getting your sign sorted , it will be worth all the effort you have made when its finally in place .

Take Care
Elaine H X

EmmaT said...

Morning Christine, gorgeous frame and i use these butterflies all the time. I beginning to see why signmakers ask so much money to make them! Glad your getting there with it and it will be gorgeous when finished. Emma

hazel young said...

Morning Christine lovely card i love the cosmic paper. Sign is looking good can't wait for photos when it up. xx hazel

Elizabeth said...

Morning Christine. Thank you for sharing all your news and pics today. I bet you can't wait to get your shop sign up.
I see your delightful daisies 3D-mbossibility card you featured on your blog on 24 February on the inside front cover of this months Simply Cards and Papercraft mag. It looks very impressive, you must be very proud.
Will have a look at your shop later.
Elizabeth x

Nikki Craft said...

oohhh, loving this butterfly frame! I have made quite a few canvas wall decorations since your class last month and now something new to get my creative juices going :) it is so pretty and using one of my favourite butterfly dies too...thankyou for sharing x
Bet you can't wait to finally see the sign go up... i will be waiting for you to post a picture :)
Nikki x

Rita said...

What a lovely posting Christine. I love butterflies and your frame is really stunning. Good News on the shop front too, you must be so excited. Enjoy your Day. Hugs Rita xx

Sandra (craftynan) said...

Hi Christine.
love the frame so pretty, also love the card.
It's so lovely to see your son helping out with your sign, it's so nice when ALL of the family are behind you & supporting you in your new venture.
hugs
Sandra (craftynan)

Sandra said...

Good Sunday Morning Christine,
That paper collection is my favourite too! I have a little bit left and I hope it's still available to buy!
Such exciting news about the shop sign, the finishing touch, you should unveil it with a glass of something sparkling in your hand!
You must be thrilled with what you have achieved, and the fact that you have done it all by yourselves just adds
to the achievement, you have a fabulous family around you Christine and it has been such a pleasure watching you all pull together to realise your dream!
I hope you will take your workshops on the road as I would love more than anything to attend one.
Love and hugs,
Sandra Riley xx

Anonymous said...

Love the frame ! Cant wait to see the finished sign after you have all worked so hard on it ! Have a super sunday x

Toni said...

Another late post Christine but I couldn't miss commenting on today's lovely project. I've got both of thes punches so would love to have a play. It's not too clear from the photo but can I ask, has the glass been taken away from the frame in order to let the butterfly wings stand proud?It looks as though it might have been. Think this might be another for the 'to do' list.
Toni xx

Toni said...

Another late post Christine but I couldn't miss commenting on today's lovely project. I've got both of thes punches so would love to have a play. It's not too clear from the photo but can I ask, has the glass been taken away from the frame in order to let the butterfly wings stand proud?It looks as though it might have been. Think this might be another for the 'to do' list.
Toni xx

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