Kit Together: Crafting Beautiful Cards, One Project at a Time
Welcome to my Kit Together series, where we explore creative ways to use crafting kits to make meaningful, handmade cards. Each project begins with the original kit design and then expands into fun variations using supplies from my craft space. Whether you’re new to card making or a seasoned crafter, you’ll find inspiration, tips, and easy‑to‑follow ideas to spark your creativity.
Saying Thank you With Butterflies & Gold
This card is made using some of The Lovely & Beautiful DSP and the ever elegant gold foil. The Fresh Freesia butterflies were inspired by the kit. The sentiment “Thank you” is possible via the Butterfly Garden stamp set from the kit.
Supplies Used
- 8-½” x 5-½” Basic White Cardstock scored at 4-14”
- #1 Layer 4” x 5-14” Gold foil
- 3-¾” x 5” piece of DSP
- 3-½” x 4-¾” DSP https://www.stampinup.com/products/lovely-beautiful-12-x-12-30-5-x-30-5-cm-specialty-designer-series-paper?demoid=2242482
- A 2-¼” x 2-¼” piece of Basic White cut a 2” circle
- Scraps of Fresh Freesia, peach Pie, gold foil, white for Butterfly
- White dots from Kit
- Butterfly Garden stamp set for sentiment
Want to See the Full Tutorial?
All of the cards in this series — including the original kit designs and the alternative versions — are demonstrated in one complete Kit Together video tutorial. It’s embedded below so you can craft along with me.
Let’s Keep Creating Together
Thank you for joining me for this Kit Together project. I hope this inspires you to open your Butterfly Garden Kit and start crafting. Follow along for more card variations, tips, and creative ways to use the supplies you already have in your craft space.
