Butterflies are free except when they're on envelopes

Today, I posted #75 in my 100 mini envelope marathon. I figured everyone would love butterflies.

#70 and a beauty

These teeny tiny miniature square envelopes are made with some beautiful butterfly- and flower-patterned paper that has just a hint of glitter. Just click on the photo to get more details or to visit my Etsy shop.

#40 Pretty purple plaids and stripes and some more butterflies

Today's entry in my 100 envelope challenge is made of deep purple tones and features both plaid and striped papers to complement the solid. I'm debating whether I should leave the notes plain white or decorate them with a stamped image in a matching ink -- heaven knows I've got plenty of ink colors and stamps. If you happen by here, I'd love to have your opinions on the subject.



And here's some pretty new checkered gingham butterflies I listed this morning!

#38 Take me out to the circus teeny tiny miniature square envelopes

Today's envelopes have a certain cheer to them -- the colors are bright, the lines in the patterns remind me of a circus awning and the three rings where all the action takes place. There are 18 of them -- six in each pattern. I think they're useful for many things, among them scrapbook journaling, love notes, lunch box notes or gifts in their own right. They're also good for tooth fairies and stocking stuffers.

Last night I took all the scraps I've gathered from making teeny tiny envelopes during this challenge and punched out several hundred butterflies, my form of upcycling. They're also for sale in my shop.

Miniature envelopes and butterflies

My Etsy and 1000market shops have been mostly dormant for nearly a year -- since I met my fiance. Our wedding is mostly planned and I'm hoping to be an active seller once again. I've started with some new teeny tiny envelopes and with some new butterfly diecuts.