Thursday, May 24, 2012

My (new love affair) Creative Space

Hi peeps,

Yes, I am having a new love affair.  Please do not tell my sewing machine.  She could well be jealous.

My new love is paper punching.  There is a fantastic Paper Craft shop here in Hong Kong (thank you to Emily for telling me about this shop!)  I have been able to slowly build up my collection of different punches.  My newest one is this large Monarch Butterfly punch (it is 4.5cm across the widest -top- part of the wing span)

  More birthday party preparations. Time to sew these lovelies together to make 3D garlands.

Last week, I sewed some together to make 3D butterfly garlands for the birthday party.

Punch the butterfly

This week, I have been sewing them onto card (my sewing machine is no longer jealous)

Butterfly family

Sewing two together means you get this 3D effect.  I am loving this look.

Close Encounters

What are you making this week?  There's a lot of creating going on over here at My Creative Spaces, do go and have a look, it is so inspiring.

Cheers.  Cat.

19 comments:

  1. I love these! So simple yet really effective.

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  2. Oh wow how gorgeous! How can I get my hands on a butterfly punch??

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    1. Hi Vik,
      Check out ebay, they often have these Martha Stewart punches, or try a scrap-booking shop/website. I am so lucky this shop here in Hong Kong has a great selection, but there are always more I would like. I have a friend here who buys them on the internet from all over the world. Happy punching!
      Cheers, Cat.

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  3. Beautiful! I've never seen a punch so intricate.

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  4. How awesome... I love this idea!

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  5. I have that punch - it's the Martha Stewart one, isn't it? It's my favourite. I love the idea of sewing them onto cards! So simple yet extremely effective! I've been gluing mine on but they fall off sometimes. Sewing is so much better! I love your paper/card. Very pretty butterflies.

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    1. Hi Ady,

      Yes, it is the Martha Stewart double Monarch butterfly punch. Have fun sewing them on next time, at first it feels weird, but now I love it!

      Cheers, Cat

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  6. These are so cute! Lots of potential prettying to be had! I'm working on my baby daughter's quilt and also a doll set for my eldest daughter - inspired by a book she loves :)

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  7. Oh I am loving these Cat, absolutely gorgeous! Another clever creation from your wonderful world. I am now tempted to go out and buy some paper punches... looks like a lot of fun! xo

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  8. They are very eye catching...and great way to keep your sewing machine happy as well. xx

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  9. Always something more to see and do, your butterfly s are lovely especially the 3 d effect.

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  10. You'll become seriously addicted to paper crafting;) I love the elegant simplicity of these cards I think I might have to used your idea next time I'm card making:) x

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  11. Those butterflies look gorgeous! Especially the two together!

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  12. Hi Kat, those butterflies could fly anywhere and be adored, love the 3d effect and the way the stitching brings them together!

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  13. hello Cat!
    nice to see your blog..
    wow! your handmade are awesome..
    keep the good one! :)

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  14. Wow. The butterflies are great. So effective. I've never seen a punch like that, but might just have to look for one. Would it punch felt too? Cx

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  15. Hi Kat!! It been ages! I've been going through all your beautiful sewing and crafty projects. And oh your girls are just soooo gorgeous! I hope everything is going well in Hong Kong for your family (it certainly looks like you are having a blast!)
    I'll try to check back more often and see what you get up to. Oh and I wanted to tell you that my youngest son takes his paddington bear to bed with him every night still :) I hope it gives you a nice warm feeling knowing something you made is much loved! xxx

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  16. Hi Cat,

    I live in Hong Kong and am looking for a "merchandise tag" paper punch. Would you please share the name of the shop where you get yours? Thanks!

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    1. Please give me your email address, so I can email you the details :)

      My email is: cat@raspberryrainbow.com

      Or leave it here in the comments.

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