Challenge 43 Out of a Hat

Hello Again everyone--hope you have had a really nice crafty week. Thank you for all the lovely comments and for popping by my blog

This week at Out of a Hat Creations it is time to use the most useful stamp in your stash and also tell us why it is so useful if possible.


This butterfly stamp was one of the first stamps I ever bought and I have used it many times for all sorts of projects. It was made by Elusive Images and is numbered DO455. I have always loved it because of the shape of the wood it is mounted on and the way I can hold it so well and get a clear stamp every time.

The light was so poor when I took this so none of the sparkle shows well at all-I usually take pictures outside but we have deep snow at the moment(Tuesday) and it is freezing cold.. Vic is making a light box for me so things should get better


I covered a notepad by using the sheet of sticky foam left when you have used all of the round foam pieces on a sheet. Firstly I covered the whole notebook with the sheet of 'holes'-it is sticky on both sides. Then I filled the 'holes' with Craftcard Candi that I had dipped into some thin pva glue. Next I sprinkle glitter over the whole thing. The butterflies were coloured to match and the little flowers added for extra interest. There are 6 butterflies in all to make them stand out more.

Hope you join this challenge with Janet, Sandra and Me

Love Chrissie xx

Comments

  1. craftattackJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    This is beautiful Chrissie, great idea to use that foam, and wonderful results! Keep warm! Hugs, Valerie

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  2. inkypinkycraftJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:05 AM

    love the great colours and beautiful butterflies! trace x

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  3. MeggymayJanuary 17, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Great idea to use the foam and I love your project.
    Yvonne x

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  4. maj.January 17, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Gorgeous!! The background is just stunning !!!

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  5. CraftychrisJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    What an amazing idea, very inventive and looks so beautiful too! Love that stamp! xx

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  6. RosieJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    This is very beautiful, Chrissie

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  7. Sandra's SpotJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    This is sumptuous background and beautiful Butterfly stamp. Lovely project. Hugs Sandra X

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  8. MJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    What a cever idea for the notebook. I love the colour of this project and can see why this is your most useful stamp.
    marina

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  9. sam21skiJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Fab creation, that sparkly purple is lovely

    Sam xxx

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  10. cardsandcompanyJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Beautiful work Chrissie. Purple is a lovely colour and is overlooked too often. The sparkle just tops it off.
    Lorraine

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  11. SueJanuary 18, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    This is gorgeous Chrissie, what a great way to use up the gluey sheet, and your butterflies are lovely xx

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  12. VonJanuary 18, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    Brilliant Chrissie ! what an inspired background :) and I'm not suprised to your butterfly lol
    Covered in the white stuff here today as well :(
    Von ♥

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  13. hazelJanuary 18, 2013 at 2:14 AM

    A beautiful notebook Chrissie, the colour is gorgeous.
    xxx Hazel.

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  14. NeetJanuary 18, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Beautiful! Not at home so not joining in - and I have time! Might just c heat.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  15. baileyrosy.comJanuary 19, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Hi Chrissie, what a fabulous project such a gorgeous notebook and the colours wow !!! they really jump off the page.

    Marie

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  16. Tracey-BJanuary 20, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    What a beautiful project, I love everything about it! x

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  17. papercraftnutJanuary 20, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Chrissie, this is sooo pretty! I love purple and butterflies are a symbol of grace and beauty. Love it! Hugs, Tracy

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  18. JanetJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Great back ground Chrissie & your butterfly stamp is gorgeous.
    Janet x

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  19. butterflyJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Wow, what a stunning altered notebook - blingtastic! And I can absolutely see why you love that butterfly stamp... looks wonderful!
    Alison x

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  20. My name is CindyJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    What a great use for that waste product! Cindy

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