Around here money leis are a big thing for graduation and our daughter recieved a couple last year with the cash folded into pretty butterfly shapes, so that is what I decided to add to this card.
Two bills are needed to make this butterfly and this is the tutorial I followed. A woodgrain embossed panel is layered with white cardstock and vellum Turning a New Leaf die cuts before the butterfly is added.
There is two weights of vellum used, offering a little more interest to the texture and translucency of the die cuts. The Wet Paint sentiment is heat embossed on a black banner and then wrapped around the card base and adhered.
This card is being linked to the Just Us Girls #343 Trend Week: Vellum challenge.
Thanks for stopping by,
Jacquie
Awesome! And...make one for me...but use some BIG denominations. ROFL I bet some of the Asian money Matt brings home would make pretty butterflies! ;)
ReplyDeleteGoodness, how unusual! Looks beautiful, Jo x
ReplyDeletei love this butterfly and your card showcases it beautifully!! i had never seen the money leis until researching for this project - what a cool tradition! thanks for playing make it monday!
ReplyDeleteIncredible!
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ReplyDeleteJacquie!!! I've never seen or heard of anything like this! WOW what a statement that gorgeous butterfly makes! But who could possible ruin it to spend?? xx
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Not only beautiful to look at, but beautifully done! Love this, Jacquie!
ReplyDeleteVERY clever, I have been wracking my brain as to what to do with that MIM challenge...you are a genius. LOVE what you have done with the vellum, your leaves are beautiful. Also like the wood grained texture in the background, that's a lovely color! Great take on the challenge, thanks so much for playing along with us this week over at Just Us Girls!!
ReplyDeleteWow,that looks hard to make ! This is gorgeous with the vellum leaves! Perfect card and I love it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fantastic idea Jacquie!!! I can honestly say a money butterfly is a first for me! Super job and thanks for sharing your talents with us over at Just Us Girls!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully created card, Jacquie - fantastic card for this week's Make it Monday.
ReplyDeleteFabulous job with the money challenge, Jacquie! I still haven't decided whether or not I'm up for this challenge. Have a blessed week, and thanks for the inspiration.
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Oh thank you for the link to the butterfly video.. how sweet is that. You card is great with the money and the vellum..just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSomeone once made a bouquet of dollar bill roses for my grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary; it was impressive! This butterfly is stunning and I'll be that it would delight any age recipient. Love the woodgrain background you've made, and the beautiful (and different weight) leaves. Gorgeous card. Love it! Bev
ReplyDeleteThat is the prettiest money I've seen! I love your entire card, it's a perfect resting place for that great butterfly!
ReplyDeleteJacquie, your butterfly is so realistic looking and looks great on the vines and textured background. Thanks for your kind comments on my blog and I hope the star works out for your son's lei!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a clever way to include a monetary gift on a card, Jacquie. I'm going to have to check out that tutorial.
ReplyDeletefabulous card- anyone would love to receive this
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute. It's one of the few origami money items I've seen that makes me want to try it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! thank you for the tutorial too!! what a fun tradition to make money leis!!
ReplyDeletePatti
WOW...what a beautiful card Jacquie! I absolutely LOVE your folded butterfly...it looks so perfect on your pretty woodgrain background and vellum leaves! Whoever receives this is going to LOVE it!! :0)
ReplyDeleteOh your butterfly is soooo pretty, Jacquie. Love the card, it is a 'gift' even without the money :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a striking card, Jacquie, with your vellum leaves, woodgrain background and money-folded butterfly! Just might have to try this one.
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