Hello crafty friends!
I’m so excited to be sharing this card with you today as it marks the start of a brand new affiliation for me — Spellbinders! I’ve been a long-time admirer of their innovative designs, and I couldn’t think of a better product to kick things off than the beautiful Butterfly Swirl Press Plate & Die Set.
This card is all about movement, colour, and uplifting detail. With vibrant butterflies fluttering across a soft background, it’s the perfect design for encouragement, celebration, or simply letting someone know you’re thinking of them.
Why you’ll love the Butterfly Swirl Press Plate & Die Set
The Butterfly Swirl Press Plate & Die Set is a real standout for so many reasons. The combination of detailed butterflies and flowing foliage creates instant impact while still being incredibly versatile.
You’ll love this set because:
- It gives you crisp, professional results using the BetterPress system
- The butterflies are perfectly sized for card fronts, tags, and even scrapbook pages
- The coordinating dies make it easy to add dimension and movement
- It works beautifully with ink blending, colouring, or hot foiling for different looks
Whether you prefer clean and simple designs or layered, detail-rich cards, this set adapts effortlessly to your style.
Card Inspiration – Butterfly Dreams
For this project, I wanted to create a soft but cheerful background that really allowed the butterflies to shine. The pale green card base provides a calm foundation, while the pops of pink, blue, and yellow add energy and warmth.
The sentiment, “fly high, reach for your dreams”, felt like the perfect finishing touch — making this card ideal for encouragement, milestones, or just-because moments.
Before we get into the steps, don’t be afraid to mix and match your butterfly colours. This design is perfect for using up small inked or pressed pieces and experimenting with colour combinations.
Step-by-step instructions
- Press the Butterfly Swirl Press Plate onto BetterPress cardstock using inks of your choice.
- Die cut the butterflies using the coordinating dies.
- Colour the butterflies with your preferred colouring medium, adding shading for depth.
- Prepare a soft-coloured card base and lightly splatter with white paint for subtle texture.
- Arrange the foliage elements across the card front, adhering them flat to build a base layer.
- Add the butterflies using foam adhesive for dimension and movement.
- Stamp and trim the sentiment, mounting it across the centre of the card.
- Finish with a few clear embellishments for sparkle and balance.
Shop the supplies
If you’re feeling inspired to try this project yourself, I’ve linked all of the supplies used below. Shopping through these affiliate links is a lovely way to support my content at no extra cost to you, and it allows me to continue sharing card inspiration like this.
Special Spellbinders Offer
At the moment, Spellbinders are offering 20% off orders of £120 or more, making it the perfect time to stock up on essentials or treat yourself to a few new favourites. If you’ve had your eye on the Butterfly Swirl Press Plate & Die Set or want to build up your BetterPress collection, this offer is definitely worth taking advantage of.
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