Beautiful Butterflies

My partner's daughter and fiance are getting married, they are a lovely couple. The wedding is at the end of February, and they are at that stage where all the details of the day are being finalised. I've been asked, if I wouldn't mind helping out with the reception stationary, place names, table numbers, menus etc. Wouldn't mind? I was really pleased to be asked. Baking cakes? I can't do, but stationary...I can!

I was invited round for a lovely Sunday lunch and the opportunity to discuss the theme and what was required. The theme is black and ivory using butterflies and swirls. First job was place names. Then she said, I've been looking on the internet and I like these, can you do something similar. The images that came up were of beautifully intricate die-cut butterflies that perched on the edge of a wine glass. My heart sank, I do not have any die-cutting craft machines or large fancy punches. As I explained this we came up with the idea that if I can design a simpler, smoothed shaped butterfly, then maybe cutting out with a pair of scissors is not beyond my capabilities.

So, I set to work on the design. I finally came up with a smooth shaped butterfly, that also, wasn't too basic. To this, I then added some swirls for decoration and, of course, a name.

I have to say, I was very pleased with the look of it. I then swapped the colours around to come up with a Groom's version.

The Bride to be, thought they were amazing! That was good enough for me.

After printing onto card, I fold them down the center and cut them out. They do look very effective once they are perched onto a wine glass.

I can't wait to see all the place names in position, with the rest of the table decoration, they are going to look magical. I just hope my fingers have recovered once I've cut out enough for eighty guests!