Sweet Butterflies

Today's post is focused on this year's Ronald McDonald Stamp set.  It's called "Sharing Sweet Thoughts".  I have really gotten into jamming over the past few years and love making jam.  When I saw this stamp set, I knew I had to have it... it would be perfect for me!

Featured Stamp Set: Sharing Sweet Thoughts 144051 $21.00 (clear)

**click the stamp set image to view in my online store**

What makes this set special?

This is the Ronald McDonald House of Charities set.  There is a new one every year.  For each one sold, Stampin' Up donates $3 to the charity.  In addition to this stamp set, Stampin' Up is collecting cards all year long to share with families in need of a little hope and sunshine.

Visit stampinup.com/giving to learn more.

Now for the card...

Fresh Fig

• 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", score at 4 1/4"
• 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"- cut the largest scalloped circle in the Layering Circles
• trim it on your cutter so that one side is flat... line up at 5/8" and cut

Soft Sky

• 5 1/4" x 4"
• 5" piece of 3/8" Classic Weave Ribbon: Soft Sky

Crumb Cake

• 5 1/4" x 2 3/4"

Whisper White

• 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"- cut the largest circle in the Layering Circles
• trim it on your cutter so that one side is flat... line up at 1/2" and cut

1. Stamp your butterflies in Momento ink on the Whisper White circle... with the flat side on your left. **CLEAN your stamp!
2. Stamp "Thank you" from All Things Thanks Stamp Set in Fresh Fig ink under your butterflies on the Whisper White circle
3. Color in the butterflies using coordinating markers: Soft Sky, Fresh Fig & Sweet Sugarplum
4. Stamp your leaves in Soft Sky ink on the Soft Sky layer- only on the long edges.
5. Stamp the jar in Crumb Cake ink on the Crumb Cake cardstock
6. Stamp the butterflies in the Crumb Cake ink on the Crumb Cake cardstock

1. Attach Attach your Crumb Cake to your Soft Sky
2. Attach the Soft Sky ribbon to these two layers.
3. Attach your Soft Sky layer to your Fresh Fig base
4. Attach your Whisper White circle to your Fresh Fig Scalloped circle
5. Attach the entire circle part to the card using dimensionals.