Monday, June 24, 2013

Butterfly Wreath

While cleaning and reorganizing my craft supplies I came across a bunch of scrapbook paper scraps leftover from old projects.  I decided the time was now to either put those scraps to use or recycle them!
I also kept several cardboard circles that you find in frozen pizza boxes. The cardboard is ideal for crafts and makes the perfect base for wreaths.  Like this one!
So that's what I did!  After cutting a circular hole out of the center of the circle I used my butterfly craft punch along with the scrap paper to make a wreath.  I attached the paper to the cardboard using my hot glue gun.
I wanted the wreath to resemble a flower so I added a few paper leaves.

To add dimension to the wreath, I bent the butterfly cut outs in half.


Pretty cute, eh!  With the soft pink colors, this would be sweet addition to a little girls room.

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46 comments:

  1. Fonda @Southern ScrapsJune 24, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Beautiful! What did you attach the butterflies with?

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  2. Debbie @ MeandMyDIYJune 24, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    I LOVE it Brandi! Very,very sweet and original. You could use this idea with different punches for so many different themes. Great idea and easy too. Thanks for sharing!

    Debbie

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  3. Julia@Cuckoo4DesignJune 24, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Oh yeah, totally cute! Love it and so does my daughter!

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  4. BrigitteJune 24, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    This is great! This would be a great baby shower gift too :)

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  5. Darnetha | ChippaSunshineJune 24, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Super cute!

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  6. Simply LKJJune 24, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    Love it! And girlfriend, you must have the patience of a saint to glue all of those butterflies!!!

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  7. Lory OwensJune 24, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    So adorable, what a great idea. Have a great week!

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  8. Joi @ Rx Fitness LadyJune 24, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Yes, it reminds me of my room back when I had the canopy bed and strawberry shortcake set :)

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  9. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartJune 24, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    So pretty, Brandi!

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  10. BevJune 24, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    Adorable! What a great idea, Brandi!

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  11. KalleyC | bloggingwhilenursingJune 24, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Brandi, this is so cute! *notes to self--get butterfly punch* I can see me doing this with my little girl. She loves butterflies, and she loves pink!

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  12. LibbyJune 24, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    See, you're going to have me running to the craft store just to get a butterfly punch. It doesn't help that I already saw something I wanted to try - with the butterflies, and now you've added this cute project to my mental list. SMH (lol)

    Fabulousness. Perfect for a little girl!

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  13. RealHouseWifeOfNOVAJune 25, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    too cute!

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  14. Being HomeJune 25, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    Very cute! Curious as to how long it took to punch out all those butterflies. ;)

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  15. Woodside ParkJune 25, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    SOOOOO cute, Brandi!! What I love most is the texture. Layering all those butterflies with the raised wings is genius. Martha Stewart better watch out ;)

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  16. KarenJune 25, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    That is gorgeous Brandi, a really great and beautiful idea.

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  17. LisaJune 25, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    That's so cute! I love the texture the folded butterflies create

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  18. BLOGZOOMJune 25, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Brandi! It is so cute. Sweet!

    kisses

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  19. UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    oh my goodness! The patience to do this fabulous wreath! It's very pretty! Thank You for sharing, I came over from Savvy Southern Style.
    Lizy

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  20. dawnJune 25, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    It is gorgeous and you make it all look so easy. It's so summery and light.

    I fear you may have inspired me to go and buy this stamp thingy. Don't worry I'll take photos of the gluey papery wreck that I create!

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  21. Consie @ AtopSerenityHill.comJune 26, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Lovely! I have that punch and love to use it! Since I also know the size you were working with, that was ALOT of butterflies!! Have a great day!

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  22. Elise EnghJune 26, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Cute! I love paper butterflies and I never thought to make a wreath out of them... awesome!

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  23. HaleyJune 26, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Oh lovely! Looks like I need to get a butterfly craft punch! :)

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  24. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️June 26, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Your butterfly wreath is so pretty Brandi.

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  25. Rustic Vintage CountryJune 26, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    That is so so pretty Brandi. Thanks for popping over to my blog, it's nice to see and meet you! x

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  26. Life With The Crust Cut OffJune 26, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    This looks awesome!!! We would love it if you would link up at our linky party:
    http://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/two-girls-and-a-party-link-up-22/
    Live every Wednesday to Sunday.
    Hosted by:
    http://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/ Parrish @ Life with the Crust Cut Off
    http://thissillygirlslife.com/ Dana @ This Silly Girl's Life
    We hope to see you there!

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  27. Hayley June 26, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    This is such a cute idea!!

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  28. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageJune 26, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Super cute!!

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  29. Elisabeth SolumJune 26, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Lovely! :)
    Great blog you have, full of inspiration and smart ideas!
    Thank your for the comment on my blog!
    Regards from Lisa

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  30. StaceyJune 26, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    You're the queen of wreath making! Like Loi said, the texture is amazing! Love it!

    P.s. thanks for your lovely comment on my diy and the toys outside:-)

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  31. AnonymousJune 26, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Love! So cute for a little girls room. I have 3, so I'd know! :)

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  32. ana@carpe_diemJune 26, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    I looove this idea, Brandi!
    Sooo lovely ;)
    Thanks for visiting me

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  33. Life HappensJune 26, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Very cute. Looks like it took a ling time to glue all those butterflies. Very creative use if scrap paper! :)

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  34. KellyJune 26, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    What a cute idea, SO pretty!

    xx
    Kelly
    Sparkles and Shoes

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  35. SianJune 27, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    so pretty I love it!

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  36. Veronica WattsJune 27, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Girl, you blow my minid with how creative you are! That is an incredibly adorable wreath. And as you already know that I creatively challenged, I am so glad that you made the butterflies out of that pretty lilac color. My daughter's room is light purple and she has accents of purple butterflies in there. I'm going to try my hand at recreating this wreath. Thank you for the idea! :)

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  37. Z@KickingKilosJune 27, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    really pretty!

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  38. Michele M./ Finch RestJune 27, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    SO CLEVER!!!!

    That looks awesome, what a brilliant idea you have there for little scraps.

    I sooooooooooo need to organize my craft area, my goodness it is like a hoarder's area, seriously.

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  39. AnonymousJune 27, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    This is sooooo cute Ms. Brandi! I love it! ^^

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  40. Studio KaufmannJune 27, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! The butterfly wreath is so adorable! I will definitely try and make one as a gift for a little girl.

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  41. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieJune 28, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    So delicate and pretty, Brandi! Such a cute idea! xo

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  42. Kim June 28, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    I have a houseful of crafty girls...what a great project they can do themselves! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  43. BrookeJune 28, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    It's so pretty!! And I love your tip about the cardboard from pizza boxes- never would have thought of that!

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  44. Simply TasheenaJuly 2, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    This is so adorable

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  45. RitaJuly 13, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    This is so beautiful! If you get a chance, please link this up to my linky party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/07/sunday-linky-16.html

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  46. Scent of styleJuly 14, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Very nice project!
    Hugs!!!

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