< ORIGAMI BUTTERFLY CARD >

Bingata III stamp set, 3938-071
Kimono Pattern I paper, (2 @ 2" x 2", 1 1/2" x 12") JP527
Vivid ink pad, 4131-001
Blue Dot kimono fabric ribbon, MT-7207

White cardstock (5 1/2" x 8 1/2")
Silver wire, 22 gauge (10")
Blue paperclip

Small hole punch
Tape
Gluestick
Glue
Skewer



  1. Fold white cardstock in half to create notecard. Stamp Bingata images on card front using Vivid ink pad.
  2. Place 2" x 2" paper face down. Fold paper in half diagonally. Fold longest side upward approximately 1/2". Turn piece over. Find midpoint along bottom and fold sides upwards diagonally. Repeat step to remaining 2" x 2" paper.
  3. Cut strip of paper in half diagonally. Roll short end of triangle around skewer once. Apply gluestick to back of triangle and continue to roll entire triangle around skewer (Note: keep point of triangle in center as you roll.) Remove completed bead from skewer.
  4. Fold wire in half (Note: do not fold completely. Keep loop at end.) Insert ends through hole in bead. Wrap wire around skewer to create coiled antennae.
  5. Position wings so points touch. Adhere pieces together using tape. Adhere body in between wings using glue. Set butterfly aside to allow glue to dry completely.
  6. Punch hole near card fold. Insert ribbon through hole and tie to secure.
  7. Attach butterfly to card front using glue. Embellish with paperclip.