This craft project was inspired by something almost identical I saw in a fancy shop here in NYC.
It cost almost $500, and I thought to myself, "hey, I can make that".
And so I did!
Start by printing out butterflies.
I found mine online, simply google butterfly prints and millions comes up.
Cut them out.
Hot-glue or super-glue a small branch to a vintage saucer.
Fold the butterflies a little, so they look more alive and simple hot-glue them all to the branches. Place a glass dome over and voila.... You have a very cool objet D'art of your own. (And it didn't cost you $500).
Photos by Alexandra Grablewski
Adorei!! Lindo e super fácil de fazer.
beeeijos
Posted by: Camilla Nesti | June 30, 2011 at 07:36 PM
Super lindo! Também vou tentar fazer um pra mim... Valeu, Paul!
Posted by: Rita Medeiros | June 30, 2011 at 07:52 PM
looks great~~~~ I feel really lucky to find your site. Food is my passion and I am so glad I can learn from a great Chef like you :)
Posted by: Iris Y | June 30, 2011 at 09:25 PM
hi! i love this! its beautiful and simple! i just posted it on my blog! of course, with the proper credit! i hope you dont mind! thanks for sharing!
julie@jam-n-jilly.blogspot.com
Posted by: julie@jam-n-jilly | July 01, 2011 at 12:01 AM
what a great idea, paul.
thanks for sharing!
Posted by: sabine | July 01, 2011 at 01:44 AM
Love this, great idea! :-)
Posted by: tinajo | July 01, 2011 at 02:02 AM
WOW! Så enkel og så genial! :)
Jeg hadde tenkt at jeg kunne lage en slik før du viste hvordan....
Posted by: ReVinyl | July 01, 2011 at 02:10 AM
aldri tenkt, mente jeg selvfølgelig ;)
Posted by: ReVinyl | July 01, 2011 at 02:10 AM
waww ..that's very adorable
Posted by: neki chan | July 01, 2011 at 02:37 AM
What a lovely idea! It looks gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing!
Greetings from Cologne,
Britta
Posted by: Britta | July 01, 2011 at 03:33 AM
That is so cute:):) I love it!!!
ps...i'm having a little give-away on my blog!! Stop on by if you get a chance:)
Posted by: Simple Daisy | July 01, 2011 at 07:55 AM
Ohhh Paul that's DIVINE!!!! I have just found your blog and adore it! You are so creative and stylish! I am a new and very happy follower! Warmest of wishes - Glenda
Posted by: The Paper Mulberry | July 01, 2011 at 09:17 AM
I do the same thing but frame my little butterfly cutouts in display frames. People can't believe they aren't real! So fun.
Posted by: gabricci | July 02, 2011 at 10:24 AM
What a dream to have these butterflies at home!
Posted by: Sylvie Créative | July 02, 2011 at 03:38 PM
This looks awesome, thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Nikkie | July 03, 2011 at 05:21 PM
great design butterflies
Posted by: Andy | July 03, 2011 at 11:37 PM
Love it love it love it. Just found you blog. Love finding other kre8ive souls.
Posted by: amanda | July 05, 2011 at 08:43 AM
Hope you don't mind but I just included your fabulous idea in my What's your inspiration Wednesday post- http://kre8ivelife.blogspot.com/. Love it and Love your blog. You are a recent discovery for me.
Posted by: amanda | July 05, 2011 at 11:11 PM
HA! That is so cool, and I love the price! Nice DIY!
Posted by: Michelle L. | July 06, 2011 at 08:12 PM
this is such a lovely thing & creating myself makes it even more sweet! thanks! xx
Posted by: amy | July 17, 2011 at 08:55 PM
Very pretty
Posted by: hena tayeb | July 22, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Beautiful --- such a pretty way to add some whimsy to the table!
- Carrie
www.lifestylefiles.blogspot.com
Posted by: Carrie Hampton | July 23, 2011 at 09:57 PM
This is pretty much the prettiest thing I've ever seen. I am going to have to try to make this for my office, which is decorated in butterflies. I wonder if I can find a glass-like plastic dome as the children that come in may try to be grabby, even on top of my bookcase!
Posted by: Carolyn Cummings | July 26, 2011 at 06:47 PM
Precioso!! un detalle alegre y muy colorido!!! Felicidades por el sitio!!!
Posted by: Irene | July 28, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Can´t find these Butterlfies ._.
where can i find these?
Posted by: Conny | July 31, 2011 at 12:02 PM