Subtles Butterfly Mobile - Monday Montage / Create with Kaitlyn

Welcome to another Monday Montage Blog Hop! Do you ever get an idea in your head and just have to make it? That was this butterfly mobile for me. I have no idea what I am going to do with it now that it is done, but I love how it turned out!

I used all of the colors in the Subtles Collection to create a rainbow effect. The photos can't capture the sparkle and movement this has, which really makes this project. There are nine strands, each with the ten colors in the collection (so, yes 90 butterflies). The lengths of the strands are varied to provide some interest. The overall length ended up being over 4 feet (I'm not even exaggerating, it's pretty big).

Each butterfly was built using the Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die and Elegant Butterfly Punch. The base is Coaster Board and each side has a Subtles Designer Series Paper, Silver Glimmer Paper, and Vellum Card Stock butterly. I love the texture on these with the chevrons, polka dots, and glitter! The centers of the butterflies are stitched to create a subtle detail.

I did discover something awesome when making this mobile...you can color the Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz with reinkers!!!! So, that means you can have a sparkly spritz in every color! You need about 15-20 drops of ink per Vanilla Spritz to get an accurate color. This is how I colored the Coaster Board butterflies. I love the subtle sparkle this created along with the color, plus it was super easy!

Stampin' Supplies:

Coaster Board
Subtles DSP Stack
Silver Glimmer Paper
Vellum CS
Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die
Elegant Butterfly Punch
Chevron and Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Foler
Subtles Ink Refils
Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz
Silver Baker's Twine
White Thread w. Sewing Machine
Metal Ring

Now I just need to find the perfect use for this! Do you have any ideas???

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Smiles :)
Kaitlyn

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13 comments

Dani DziamaMarch 16, 2014 at 9:22 PM
Kaitlyn this is beautiful! WOW! Lots of work but so worth it!
Amy OMarch 16, 2014 at 9:24 PM
Holy Moly! This is amazing! You need to put this somewhere in your home where everyone can see it!
DonnaMarch 16, 2014 at 9:28 PM
Absolutely Beautiful, wow! I absolutely love your creation. That must really have taken a bit of time too; well done! TFS! (Donna, SC) :)
*Jane Lee*March 16, 2014 at 9:32 PM
Stawp it right now!!! I freaking LOVE this!!
Cathy CaseyMarch 16, 2014 at 9:40 PM
Oh my gosh Kaitlyn! So pretty! Love it lots and lots!!!!
irishgalkellyMarch 16, 2014 at 10:00 PM
Stunning Kaitlyn! I think this is so pretty and perfect for Spring! I agree with the comment from Amy that everyone should get to see this in your home. I can't imagine how long it took you with all the details and stitching. Gorgeous!!
brrenwickMarch 16, 2014 at 10:45 PM
Wow!!! This is amazing!!! Those butterflies are gorgeous!!!
Wendy WeixlerMarch 16, 2014 at 11:39 PM
I have ALWAYS wanted to make one of these!! This one takes the cake!! Supah-dupah CUTE!
Creating on the RunMarch 17, 2014 at 12:22 AM
Wow! I am speechless! This is amazing! Great job!
BillieMarch 17, 2014 at 8:54 AM
There has to be a very special place for this creative piece!
jeannineMarch 17, 2014 at 12:13 PM
oh my gosh, kaitlyn!! this is absolutely amazingly beautiful! i am obsessed with butterflies and i have a thousand questions. are the butterflies two or single sided? what did you use for the ring? i have to figure out a way to do this without a sewing machine. gosh i wish i could have seen you make this! spectacular!
Cathy CainesMarch 18, 2014 at 12:01 PM
Uber Cute Kaitlyn!! May have to try my own out... now to get my husband to run some butterflies through the big shot. Lol!