Gift Box Punch Board

I'm a hoarder....

OK, I confess.  I'm a hoarder!
                 Yes, it's true.  One look at my craft room and all the designer paper stashes, 17 year old stamps and long gone card stock colors and inks and you will see it's true.

 I've tried to sell it, and I can't bring myself to part with it.  So...I'm on a mission to use up my stash!

Here is a card I created the other day.  I was inspired by a friend's card that I received in a swap.

I used a retired DSP and Strawberry Slush.  The butterfly was punched using Whisper White card stock and then embellished with Rhinestone Basic Jewels.  (I don't know if I could survive without my rhinestones!)  Oh yea, and I punched two butterflies and layered them, curling the top one just a bit.

 And here's my card next to my inspiration card.  I totally copied my friend (and she didn't mind one bit).  I used a DSP with a color coordinated solid mat behind it.  Then just took a strip of the same solid card stock, stamped a sentiment on it and placed it about 2/3 down the card.  Added my little butterfly and instant card!  I could have used a bow instead of a butterfly and ribbon instead of the card stock strip.  

What simple, but beautiful cards!  I can think of so many other ways to use this "sketch" or layout to make more creations using ribbons, flower punches, dragonflies, hearts....

What are some of your ideas?

I hope these cards inspire you to make something special.  Until next time.

Love, Peace, Stamps,

~Kim

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