Flutter Tray

Hello friends,

I'm so excited to share another project featuring the new Simon Says Stamp Flutter Wafer Dies! These dies perfectly coordinate with the Flutter Stamp set from Stampers Anonymous, a stamp set I've loved and used for years. This new die set is an absolute game-changer, with ten individual dies that make stamping and cutting a breeze!

To start, I used Collage Medium to add the Backdrop paper from the neutral pack to the tray. Then I added the dark green Design Tape to the edge.

I also covered the back of the tray with paper from the same pack. Any would do, but I liked the papers with the colored squares, so I added a piece from the blues and one from the reds (you can see the seam across the center).

I gathered three Etcetera Tiles to use in the background. I also covered these with Backdrop paper.

Next, I cut two strips of chipboard 7/8" wide.

And laid them in the tray (no glue!)

These will serve as guides to make sure the three Etcetera Tiles are straight. I added four, 3D Foam Squares to the back of each tile so they would be raised from the tray.

Once you have the tiles in the tray, you can remove the chipboard strips.

I used the Flutter stamp (CMS294) to stamp the images, then cut them out with the Flutter Wafer Die from Simon Says Stamp. I LOVE this set simply because it just makes it EASY to use any or all of the butterflies!

Here is how I did it:

1. Use Distress Ink to color directly on a Flutter stamp.
2. Lightly mist with water.
3. Stamp butterfly onto Watercolor Cardstock and dry with heat tool.
4. Use a Detail Water Brush to color in each Butterfly with Distress Ink.
5. Add a 3D Foam Square to the back of each butterfly.

The dies even cut out the antennas!

Add Remnant Rubs to three of the smallest labels from the Classic Labels Sticker Sheet. I used black labels but there are also red, pink and blue in the package to choose from.

Do the quick dip! 

Make a puddle of Gathered Twigs and water. Pick up the sticker with your index finger and dip it into the ink. Dry with a heat tool (I do that while the label is still stuck to my finger). Such a quick and easy technique that I use also every day!

Now add the butterflies and the tiny labels to the tray.

I also added the large Word Plaque with Screw Heads to the tray with 3D Foam Squares. White acrylic paint helps the words to stand out.

I hope this post shows that you can make something really special even using a just a small butterfly!

Now carry on,

Paula

please note: the Flutter butterfly wafer die used in todays project is at the bottom of the list