flower power card

Floral patterns are probably the most versatile of all paper punch shapes and come in an extensive
variety of sizes and styles. Marla took a unique design approach by filling in the body of a butterfly
with two of her favourite flower punches. This technique works great with any small punch shape
and provides countless design possibilities!

1. Trace a butterfly shape onto the back of a piece of patterned paper. With a thumb tack or paper piercer, pierce holes very close together along the traced line. Gently tear along the perforation and remove the butterfly. Back the negative piece with a coodinating piece of cardstock.
2. Punch out 40-50 flowers from scraps of patterned paper. In this example, Marla used two different flower shapes. Glue the flowers inside the butterfly shape, overlapping the petals and creating a tight pattern.
3. Add various colours of small brads to the centersof several of the flowers. Adhere the entire piece onto the front of a card and complete the design as shown.