Hi, it is Christine here today with a butterfly box frame. I’m a butterfly addict so when Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® brought out their 3D Foam Butterflies I was over the moon!
For my project I firstly selected a little wooden box frame, one pack of 3D Foam Butterflies and some script paper (Fancy Pants – Swagger collection).
I cut the paper to size and inserted it into the frame behind the glass.
Next I removed the butterflies from the backing paper and placed them down sticky side up. I then covered them with some gilding flakes.
Using a small paint brush, I removed the excess leaving a lovely golden coating.
Next, I cut/embossed foliage – Sprigs from Spellbinders® and Blooms Three.
The 3D Foam Squares – White, Small stick perfectly to glass and you can trim them to fit smaller die cuts.
I added a line of crystal gems to the middle of the gilded butterflies, opted for silver butterflies too.
For the sentiment, I stamped this onto card and adhered with Crafty Power Tape – no problem using this on wood.
The finished project.
And a close up of the beautiful butterflies.
Thank you for joining me today, I hope you flutter by again soon!
By Deborah S April 10, 2014 - 10:33 am
Christine this shadow box is lovely such a pretty and delicate result with the gilding of the butterflies gives them such a rich look and the bg paper you chose is perfect this would make a wonderful gift item
By Amante del Papel April 10, 2014 - 1:03 pm
is wonderful!
By Elaine w April 10, 2014 - 1:06 pm
Hi Christine, a really beautiful frame, love the butterflies xx
By Janice April 11, 2014 - 11:06 am
This is gorgeous Christine, I just knew it was your design as soon as I saw the butterflies!
Janice x
By Sally April 11, 2014 - 1:07 pm
Christine, this is a lovely idea. I have some gilding flakes, so I think I will be trying this. Sally x
By Maggie April 12, 2014 - 1:41 am
Hi Christine. Another super project from you. I love the gilded butterflies and the flower and foliage on the glass, it gives real dimension. Hugs,
Maggie x
By Julia April 12, 2014 - 1:48 am
What a lovely effect. Cute butterflies.
By Lucycat April 12, 2014 - 4:47 am
This frame is beautiful, I love everything you have done.