Paper Butterflies for Arts and Crafts

I needed to replenish my stock of paper butterflies and thought I'd take you along for the journey, just in case you find them a useful make.
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[@lorraineanderson5467]

I never would have thought to use old book pages to make butterflies. Brilliant!!!

[@lindamoore9729]

There's something about watching your videos that cheers me up and I get some super good ideas!! Beautiful butterflies!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much 😊

[@helenjazz1301]

I’ll be searching for my butterfly stamps! What a great idea 😊

[@donnacloninger6657]

I sure appreciate the gesso technique. Thank you!

[@jnsfannybrown]

Gonna' make a "pile of butterflies" now that you have shown me how ... stash of stamps coming up. Let's go! Thanks for your time and effort in this tutorial. 😉

[@CeriGriffiths]

This also works for flowers as well.

[@JeanandKenny]

I love this idea. I stamp my butterflies but never emboss. Last week I got a mini pancake cooker and have been using it to emboss die-cut words, I think it would work great for the butterflies. The cooker will go up to 4". Marion Emberson did it on one of her videos. I was tired of burning my fingers on fiddly bits or having to fix the embossing after using tweezers. I love your videos Ceri.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from Beautiful British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦 🎉❤😊

[@lianejones598]

❤❤❤ your butterflies, ty

[@annsmith5625]

Wow, nice idea. Actually, Watercolor paper would be really cool ⚾️

[@CeriGriffiths]

I think so too

[@1wngsfn]

I never dreamt of using black embossing powder, but now I want to try that black sparkle. And since you don’t like the sparrow, you might as well send him to me! He’s my favorite. I’ll give him a loving home. 🕊️

[@belindazimmer2107]

Love your butterflies and great tip to coat book page first with gesso and to make the shiny embossing more dull to apply some matte medium. Thanks for sharing!

[@suzydoodle6348]

Antlers! 😂 That's what I'm going to call them from now on! I love these butterflies, absolutely beautiful! What a great video, thank you for another inspired idea 😊

[@alisonmartin6101]

I love these butterflies, and admire your fussy cutting, which I'm terrible at. 🦋👐🏻

[@pauladyer9845]

Cool…Christine Stokes shared to do this on magazine pages,,,I have been doing that with gold powder,…but I really like the black on the pages. Thanks..good teaching by the way

[@conniehoelscher4591]

Love love! This is a great idea! We always said antlers lol. So funny! ❤

[@Truthfully7]

Love the pile from your scrap drawer 🤣🤣💐

[@debbiebreen6276]

Wonderful technique, the black on butterflies really stands out, all your butterflies are just devine. Thankyou for sharing this great idea.

[@nabbyr8112]

Great techniques-especially toning down embossing powders’ shine with matte medium. Plus, I’m embarrassed to say, after decades of art stamping (now segued to not-very-“junk” journals), I have always applied gesso with a brush! The credit card application is so much better.

[@weaver7249]

You do have the best ideas. This is so inspiring. Thank you, Ceri. (Your admirer from North Carolina)

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much

[@susanviney3297]

Lovely, Ceri.

[@kericorley9387]

Hello from America from Keri with a "K"😊 I Love your videos, and now I'm dragging out my old crafting stuff and I'm making messes and lovin it.🥰

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous news Keri just have fun with it, it’s important to have you time occasionally.

[@evelynrauseo467]

Absolutely gorgeous! Love the large butterflies with the brown distress ink added to the edges. I think you are right about using black embossing powder. It does create a glam factor. TFS. 🙏🥰

[@debrakranzusch6561]

Awesome tutorial, great inspiration !!!❤😊

[@elizabethguess2427]

Beautiful!

[@creativecorrie]

Genius!!! While I don't have embossing pads and powder, I do have the color shift acrylic paint and this project has my mind running. Thank you Ceri.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun

[@kellybrush4803]

Awesome Ceri! Gayle is so funny...I giggle every time she says Antlers! 😂

[@julietierney2516]

Those are so pretty! I love your videos where you show how to make your own ephemera. I use a lot of things that are from me - and these videos give me great ideas. Thank you!

[@kellyhards8828]

Ceri, I would never have thought to do this with my stamps! Thank you SO much for the inspiration!🥰💕

[@hopeclark7817]

I would have never thought to either Lorraine, it is a brilliant idea Ceri...I will be working on that next...thank you for sharing your ideas with us...❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun!

[@JudiH-ig6uu]

Ceri...once again, your talents boggle the mind!!!

[@solewestren3218]

Great idea. Thank you so much for sharing your talent. Very much appreciated. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Suebeeq2007]

Super cute butterflies thanks for sharing.

[@annettedover3602]

The possibilities are endless with this idea! Love this tutorial Ceri. Thank you bunches!

[@sharonhaughton-pearson2790]

The black embossing powder is beautiful. ❤

[@michelel3372]

I love the idea of using book page for the background. And your butterfly stash/collection is fantastic! Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@lisaminglet7229]

Butterflies are perfect for so many projects.

[@lisasmith287]

Gorgeous butterflies. I think my favorite are the ones you used distress ink around the edges, so unique. i love your videos.

[@CeriGriffiths]

They’re my favourite too.

[@amgpaints]

Love these!! I want to make a box of butterflies, so I can share! TFS!! Have a great day!

[@donnaswisher8408]

Hi Ceri. Fun project and very pretty. TFS Hope you have a great day. 🌞

[@cherrydulaney6572]

WOW! These are beautiful and relatively easy to make. I can see a mass-making episode in my near future. Thanks, Ceri.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun

[@agnesoneal7816]

Your Butterflies are Beautiful 🦋

[@HeatherHeaven-bn4nj]

I just love your work.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much 😀

[@minahernandez814]

These butterflies are wonderful! Thank you for sharing your technique! So appreciate it!

[@bookshopshelli]

These are gorgeous Ceri! I especially like the book page ones but the colors are beautiful, they remind me of stained glass. ♥

[@MEM1066]

What a wonderful tutorial. I love the way you teach and share your ideas. Step by step completely explained. I know what I’m doing tomorrow 🤣😁😁🥰❤️❤️

[@cardtimesahead]

What a great idea! Your butterflies are so beautiful. 😍 Thanks for sharing! 😊♥️

[@nancivessells1909]

Love the video. I never thought of doing ephemera this way. TFS

[@alanbirkner1958]

Hi, I came to this late. I love this. Tina, Al's wife

[@Ann-eh7ii]

Now I know why I need to invest in.an embossing pad and powders. I love the idea of making something unique. ❤❤❤

[@annelawver2703]

Beautiful, original and using your own creations is(in my opinion) always the best. Thank you!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you! 😊

[@tootsfour956]

Thanks, Ceri. It's a great idea! B5

[@tutushale]

Love the book page butterflies. TFS 🤙❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Me too

[@heathersullivan8494]

Thanks Ceri. These are a great idea and almost all of us have papers of some kind and a color collection. 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad you like them!

[@lauramartin7300]

Loved watching your process. Liked how you used old book pages. Just started doing 3 D butterflies. I have a 3 step stamp butterfly I'm using now. I get color with stamp,so i don't have to color in.I double stamp the same one on 2 pieces of cardstock. I fussy cut one,cutting off antennas too. I color edges after I cut it. I glue it on top of other at just the body and shape wings to come up. I add embellishments after. Etc. Glossy accents to dark parts on body. Going to try some with embossing. Love embossing, have bunch but don't get to use them as much as I'd like. Thank you for Sharing this and your hints. Have to check what I have in a book I can use. THANKS again and have a great and safe day.. .

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful Laura.

[@robinspaperstudio]

Another fantastic idea! Can’t wait to use these technique. My imagination is going wild now!! You are always so inspiring. Thank you!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful

[@marybrown2545]

Thanks for sharing. It was very helpful. Who knew book page butterflies lol I’ll be working in my stash now 🦋

[@ChicagoDreamer5]

These were great! Love them. Thanks for the inspiration. ❤

[@ChickenStamps]

This is a lovely idea and a well done tutorial. Bravo mate! Thank you!

[@kathybost1879]

lovely, I have a number of VI stamps- great co. just need to spend a few days just making them and then they are at hand when needed. tfs love from usa

[@lindalehman4242]

Love and use butterflies a lot, will make some on other papers then my scrapbook papers. Thank for sharing. 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun

[@rhondaw7792]

Love this process! So many possibilities, thank you Ceri. 💖💖💖

[@Mindyscraftsandcash]

Love these. Now to search through my stamps to find some butterflies! Thanks for sharing!

[@dorreclayton7546]

LOVE !

[@JennCadyFiddlyBits]

Great video Ceri! While I’m not a “mass make” fan, I could totally see making up a bunch of these as a play session! Thank you for sharing your method. ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@tootsfour956]

Meant, blessings 😊

[@elspethdurkin5598]

wonderful......i'm off to make some myself now!!!!

[@teresazuehls783]

Fabulous idea on using backgrounds, book pages and scrap papers to make butterflies flowers or anything else your heart desires. TFS❤

[@JessicaHarris]

love it! simple, straightforward and lovely!

[@jeraldbaxter3532]

Beautiful! Thank you!😊

[@ritagodfrey1336]

brilliant idea! Thank you Ceri

[@jeanm.peterson6890]

I REALLY love this idea. Thank you, much.

[@barbarawafer94]

Love the butterflies. What a good use of old book pages. Thank you for sharing! 💜

[@tammydayfl]

I love this idea! Thanks so much for sharing 😊

[@samiguttery2278]

Love this idea, need to dust off my embossing powders, great tips! ❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful

[@TALULAH13]

Thank you ever so much for sharing. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching this and I cannot wait to follow your instructions and make some butterflies of my own. ☺️

[@maikeannamohr2119]

😍😍😍wonderful butterflies!!❤❤❤

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

Ceri, such a fun project and not that difficult, can't wait to make some butterflies, thank you for sharing.

[@craftingbytheriver]

The large butterfly, especially looks great embossed in the black with the inked edge. Thanks for the inspiration Ceri. 😊

[@annina_pure_creativity]

Awesome ! Just bought the first time embossing pad and powder. Still in package. Will definitely try this out this week!

[@brendabutler5738]

Love these Ceri, thank you for sharing

[@laurabenns]

Love them, thank you 🎉🎉

[@christinabotha5652]

Beautiful butterflies - I'll have to find alternative as I'm useless at fussy cutting

[@CeriGriffiths]

Some stamps come with dies, a little more expensive but you’ve got a die cutting machine it’s an option.

[@hazeljanehopkins5652]

A really useful technique, thanks for sharing Ceri!

[@KarenLeanneCreates2024]

Now, I finally have a plan for my embossing powder! I just got the idea to try this on some Jessoed fabric scraps! Thanks, Ceri!❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous.

[@darlenescreativejourney6755]

absolutely gorgeous! Ceri thank you so much for such a wonderful idea

[@puresunrays80]

I had exactly the same experience with the un-silicone mat. I bought the right one, decided I needed another and thought I bought the right one, but nope.

[@lynnlebedda1648]

Love these. I learned how to emboss,thank-you,I never saw a video on it. Looks pretty easy.

[@jk834]

There is also a clear gesso available although, I understand, it doesn't cover up the texture of the base.

[@bhornannawindeedeigh5007]

Pretty, lovely, pretty! 😍

[@Maria-k0]

What a spiffin’ idea! I have bray off papers that will make some lovely bright butterflies. Thank you for sharing with us 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun!

[@simonaknuplez9006]

Brilliant ❤ Thank you

[@CherrySignature3]

Love it

[@lindaroberts2282]

So inspiring! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful idea.☺🦋

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@Shannon_Bryan]

This is amazing! I have always struggled to find enough bird, embellishments for my projects, and this would be the perfect way to make some! I will make some butterflies too. Thank you for this!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kellyhards8828]

Birds! Yes, it's brilliant!😍

[@felicitycrowe6971]

Thank you for another fantastic video!

[@felicitycrowe6971]

… you could use clear gesso if you were worried about the opacity of the white ….

[@creationsbytangerine3905]

❤ these are so beautiful! I am so inspired! I tend to shy away from embossing because it's quite messy sometimes. But now I am determined to take the powders out and try again! thanks for sharing!

[@normagwenwatson5767]

I love these butterflies!!

[@flamingo.and.co.26]

Love this idea! I don't have embossing powder but will do this with color in. Then put the powder on my bday wish list!

[@artcuriousbymnw]

I enjoy this tutorial Ceri. I need some ephemera you are giving me inspiration, ideas and knowledge. Thank you❤

[@cricutologist32820]

What a great idea!!!! I’m making these today! Thank you for your thorough tutorial!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun

[@LydiaGranitto]

Great idea - I have all these things and forget. Need to put them to use and this is a beautiful way to do that. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!