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Beautiful Butterflies – How I Created a Stunning Art Journal Page. – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

There’s something so magical about butterflies, and I couldn’t resist bringing that magic to my art journal! Today, I’m sharing how I created this vibrant butterfly-themed page using the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set from Stampin’ Up!

The Inspiration

Butterflies symbolise transformation, hope, and beauty, making them a perfect subject for an uplifting and celebratory art journal page. I wanted a bright, airy background with bold butterfly images that pop off the page.

Materials Used:

• Beautiful Butterflies Stamp Set (Stampin’ Up!)
• Elements of Text Stamp Set (Stampin’ Up!)
• Fluid 100 Watercolour Paper
• Stampin’ Up! Ink Pads (used as watercolour paint)
• Blending brushes
• Black Stazon Ink
• White gel pen
• Matching dies from the Beautiful Butterflies set

Step-by-Step Process

1. Creating the Background I started with a piece of Fluid 100 watercolour paper and used Stampin’ Up! ink pads as my watercolour paint to create a dreamy sky effect. A wet-on-wet technique helped blend the colours seamlessly. Once dry, I added some subtle script stamping from the Elements of Text set to give it a vintage touch.
2. Stamping and Colouring the Butterflies The butterflies were stamped on Fluid 100 watercolour paper using black Stazon ink. I then coloured them using a watercolour technique with Stampin’ Up! ink pads, creating a gradient of yellow and orange tones for a glowing effect. A touch of white gel pen highlights added extra dimension.
3. Die Cutting and Arranging After the butterflies were coloured, I die-cut them using the matching dies from the Beautiful Butterflies set and arranged them on my page.
4. Adding Details To frame the composition, I hand-doodled a whimsical border with a fine-tip black pen and added a few cross marks for a sketchy effect.
5. Final Touch – The Sentiment I stamped “Time to Celebrate” from the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set in black ink to complete the page with an uplifting message.

Final Thoughts

This art journal page turned out exactly how I envisioned—full of life, movement, and inspiration! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this project is a fun way to experiment with colour and texture.

I’d love to see your butterfly-themed creations! Share your work in the comments or tag me on social media using #craftingwithashee.

Thank You for Stopping By!

I hope you enjoyed this papercrafting project and found it inspiring! Below, you’ll find a supply list linked to my online shop and a video tutorial to guide you step by step. You can also check out my Basic Craft Products, which include the essential tools I use regularly.

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Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!
Ashee xx