Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Turn Your Leftover Cardmaking Supplies into a Stunning Butterfly Card! | Cardmaking Tutorial
www.karen hadler.com
Don't let those beautiful scraps go to waste! In today's live cardmaking tutorial, I show you how to create an elegant handmade thank you card using leftover die cuts, cardstock, designer paper, and embellishments from previous projects.
00:00 Welcome & Today's Off the Desk Challenge
01:05 My Box of Leftover Craft Supplies
02:01 Sneak Peek – NEW September–December Mini Catalogue Suite
04:21 Beautiful Specialty Designer Paper
05:22 Creating the Card Base
05:39 Sanding Two-Tone Cardstock
07:18 Adding the Designer Paper
09:11 Choosing Leftover Elements
10:00 Adding Colour with Blending Brushes
11:33 Designing the Butterfly Layout
13:22 Assembling the Card
15:08 Why You Should Keep Your Leftovers
17:56 Adding the New Gold Embellishments
19:10 Three Butterflies or Five? Viewer Vote!
22:52 Decorating the Inside of the Card
24:06 Finished Card & Scrap-Busting Tips
25:02 Thank You & Goodbye
This "Off the Desk" challenge is one of my favourite ways to stretch your Stampin' Up! supplies while creating something truly beautiful. You'll also get a sneak peek at brand-new products from the upcoming Stampin' Up! September–December Mini Catalogue, making this a must-watch for paper crafters!
Whether you're an experienced cardmaker or just beginning your stamping journey, you'll pick up creative ideas for using your craft stash, reducing waste, and designing layered, elegant handmade cards.
✨ In this video you'll learn:
How to use leftover die cuts and paper scraps
Tips for creating balanced layered card designs
Ideas for making elegant butterfly cards
Ways to get more value from your Stampin' Up! supplies
A first look at exciting new September–December Mini Catalogue products
💗 If you enjoyed today's project, I'd love it if you would:
👍 Like this video
💬 Leave me a comment and tell me—do you save your scraps?
🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a new tutorial or live crafting session.
Thank you so much for spending time crafting with me!
Happy Crafting
Karen x
Create with Karen Hadler 🐝💕
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator | New Zealand
#StampinUp #CardMaking #HandmadeCards #PaperCrafting #CardmakingIdeas #ScrapBusting #CraftWithMe #DIYCards #Stamping #SeptemberMiniCatalogue
Supply List:
All you need to recreate this card is listed here
Contact Information:
youtube.com/live/tTah08s4xaI
Blog:
ONLINE SHOP: stampinup.nz/?demoid=4015937
Website: karenhadler.com
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Youtube Channel: youtube.com/c/createwithkarenhadler
Get Started with Stampin' Up!: karenhadler.com/join-my-team/
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Turn Your Leftover Cardmaking Supplies into a Stunning Butterfly Card! | Cardmaking Tutorial
www.karen hadler.com
Don't let those beautiful scraps go to waste! In today's live cardmaking tutorial, I show you how to create an elegant handmade thank you card using leftover die cuts, cardstock, designer paper, and embellishments from previous projects.
00:00 Welcome & Today's Off the Desk Challenge
01:05 My Box of Leftover Craft Supplies
02:01 Sneak Peek – NEW September–December Mini Catalogue Suite
04:21 Beautiful Specialty Designer Paper
05:22 Creating the Card Base
05:39 Sanding Two-Tone Cardstock
07:18 Adding the Designer Paper
09:11 Choosing Leftover Elements
10:00 Adding Colour with Blending Brushes
11:33 Designing the Butterfly Layout
13:22 Assembling the Card
15:08 Why You Should Keep Your Leftovers
17:56 Adding the New Gold Embellishments
19:10 Three Butterflies or Five? Viewer Vote!
22:52 Decorating the Inside of the Card
24:06 Finished Card & Scrap-Busting Tips
25:02 Thank You & Goodbye
This "Off the Desk" challenge is one of my favourite ways to stretch your Stampin' Up! supplies while creating something truly beautiful. You'll also get a sneak peek at brand-new products from the upcoming Stampin' Up! September–December Mini Catalogue, making this a must-watch for paper crafters!
Whether you're an experienced cardmaker or just beginning your stamping journey, you'll pick up creative ideas for using your craft stash, reducing waste, and designing layered, elegant handmade cards.
✨ In this video you'll learn:
How to use leftover die cuts and paper scraps
Tips for creating balanced layered card designs
Ideas for making elegant butterfly cards
Ways to get more value from your Stampin' Up! supplies
A first look at exciting new September–December Mini Catalogue products
💗 If you enjoyed today's project, I'd love it if you would:
👍 Like this video
💬 Leave me a comment and tell me—do you save your scraps?
🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a new tutorial or live crafting session.
Thank you so much for spending time crafting with me!
Happy Crafting
Karen x
Create with Karen Hadler 🐝💕
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator | New Zealand
#StampinUp #CardMaking #HandmadeCards #PaperCrafting #CardmakingIdeas #ScrapBusting #CraftWithMe #DIYCards #Stamping #SeptemberMiniCatalogue
Supply List:
All you need to recreate this card is listed here
Contact Information:
youtube.com/live/tTah08s4xaI
Blog:
ONLINE SHOP: stampinup.nz/?demoid=4015937
Website: karenhadler.com
Facebook Page: facebook.com/karenhadlerstampingbees
Youtube Channel: youtube.com/c/createwithkarenhadler
Get Started with Stampin' Up!: karenhadler.com/join-my-team/
Instagram Channel: instagram.com/createwithkarenhadler
Tutorials for Sale: tutorials.karenhadler.com
Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@karenhadler
Pinterest; pinterest.com/KarenHadlerStampingBees
