A close-up, top-down shot of a large brown and black butterfly with intricate patterns and white spots on its wings, hanging upside down from a green leafy plant. The focus is sharp on the butterfly's body and wings, with the green leaves slightly blurred in the background.

Flutter then Rest. #butterfly #lepidoptera #naturelovers #macrophotography #insectsofinstagram #wildlife #naturephotography #butterflywings #insectphotography #beautifulbutterflies #smartphonephotography #photography #discoverwildlife #macro

August 26, 2025 - the colour combos are beautiful in this suite. None of the green lights to be seen though. The So Swirly folder carries the dancing feel across the whole card.
#lightsofaurora #beautifulbutterflies #soswirly #acardaday #mominkcetera #stampinup #stampinupdemonstrator

A close-up, vertical shot of a large brown owl butterfly resting on the textured bark of a tree trunk. The butterfly’s wings, which are closed, display a striking pattern resembling an owl's face, complete with a prominent, large, yellow and black "eye spot." The background is a soft blur of green leaves and branches. The image has a rich, earthy tone, with sharp focus on the butterfly and the tree bark.

Butterfl-eye. #butterfly #nature #wildlife #insects #brownbutterfly #butterflywings #naturalworld #naturelovers #macrophotography #insectphotography #beautifulbutterflies #smartphonephotography #photography #discoverwildlife

August 11, 2025 - I did one full cut and the first part cut on the roll. Made 4 cards from the flowers and leaves created. I’ve been told the roll has 66 full cuts on it! Wowza!! #extraordinaryflora #beautifulbutterflies #irresistibledesignsdsp #acardaday #mominkcetera #stampinup

August 9, 2025 - I wanted to try a different method of sticking the piece of treat bag to the cardstock. This butterfly uses the adhesive sheet. I think dragging a sponge with Tombow was better as i did yesterday #iridescenttreatbags #beautifulbutterflies #acardaday #mominkcetera #stampinup

#BeautifulButterflies 😊🌞😎🦋🦋🦋🦋

A close-up, top-down shot of a small white butterfly with delicate black markings on its wings, resting on a large, textured green leaf. The leaf shows some natural wear and tear, and a faint white vein runs through it. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the butterfly and the leaf.

Green Leaf Landing. #butterfly #nature #insect #wildlife #macrophotography #butterfliesofinstagram #gardenlife #beautifulbutterflies #wings #greennature #summerbugs #closeup #lepidoptera #smartphonephotography #photography

A close-up, top-down view of a speckled wood butterfly (Pararge aegeria) resting on vibrant green fern fronds. The butterfly's wings are open, revealing its dark brown colouration with distinct cream-coloured spots and eye-like markings on both the forewings and hindwings. The intricate details of the fern leaves are clearly visible, providing a lush, natural backdrop.

Even Brown is Beautiful. #butterfly #speckledwood #nature #insects #wildlife #macrophotography #gardenlife #summer #beautifulbutterflies #wings #entomology #closeup #naturelover #smartphonephotography #photography

A close-up shot of a Painted Lady butterfly with vibrant orange, brown, black, and white wings resting on a stalk of purple lavender flowers. The butterfly's proboscis is extended towards the florets. The background is softly blurred with hints of green foliage.

Ladies Love Lavender. #paintedlady #butterfly #lavender #nature #insect #wings #gardenlife #macrophotography #wildlife #beautifulbutterflies #pollinators #floral #summerblooms #smartphonephotography #photography

July 21, 2025 - Monochromatic Monday 😁 #beautifulbutterflies #subtlesdsp #acardaday #mominkcetera #stampinup #stampinupdemonstrator

A close-up, vertical shot of a Red Admiral butterfly with its wings partially open, showcasing vibrant black, red, and white markings. The butterfly is perched on a cluster of small purple flowers, likely a buddleia bush, with its antennae visible. The background is softly blurred with shades of green and blue, indicating foliage and sky.

Majestic but Small. #butterfly #nature #insects #wildlife #flowers #macrophotography #gardenlife #beautifulbutterflies #redadmiral #lepidoptera #smartphonephotography #photography

A close-up shot of a painted lady butterfly with mottled brown, orange, and white wings resting on a vibrant purple lavender flower. The butterfly's antennae are visible, and its delicate legs grip the blossom. The background is a soft blur of green foliage and more purple lavender, suggesting a lush garden or field on a bright day.

Balancing Act. #butterfly #lavender #nature #insect #flowers #purpleflowers #garden #summer #wildlife #beautifulbutterflies #pollinators #floral #smartphonephotography #photography

A close-up shot of a vibrant orange butterfly with black spots on its wings, resting on a spiky, purplish-brown thistle against a soft, out-of-focus green background. The butterfly's wings are spread wide, showcasing its intricate patterns.

Vibrant and Free. #butterfly #nature #wildlife #insect #macros #argynnispaphia #SilverwashedFritillary #insectphotography #naturelover #closeupphotography #gardenlife #beautifulbutterflies #wildlifephotography #smartphonephotography #photography

Two vibrant orange butterflies with intricate black markings are positioned, mating, on a bed of lush green fern fronds. One butterfly is seen from above, its wings open to display their full pattern, while the other is partially obscured. The background is a soft blur of more green foliage, highlighting the delicate details of the butterflies and ferns.

Butterfly Balancing Act. #butterflies #nature #wildlife #insects #macrophotography #wildlifephotography #gardenlife #beautifulbutterflies #wings #colourfulnature #irishwildlife #summer #naturelovers #smartphonephotography #photography

A close-up, vertical shot of a brown Comma butterfly with distinctive jagged wing edges, resting on a cluster of small, vibrant purple Verbena flowers. The background is softly blurred with shades of green foliage and hints of pink.

Perched Perfectly. #butterfly #comma #verbena #nature #wildlife #gardenlife #macrophotography #insects #beautifulbutterflies #flowers #naturephotography #britishwildlife #smartphonephotography #photography

A vibrant orange and black painted lady butterfly with white spots rests on a cluster of purple lavender flowers. The butterfly's wings are spread open, revealing intricate patterns. The background is a soft blur of more purple lavender and green stems, suggesting a field or garden on a sunny day.

Painted Lady Loves Lavender. #butterfly #lavender #nature #wildlife #insects #gardening #flowers #macrophotography #beautifulbutterflies #floralbeauty #summerblooms #smartphonephotography #photography

A close-up side view of a white butterfly with a single black spot on its forewing, perched on a cluster of small purple verbena flowers. The butterfly's proboscis is extended towards the blossoms. In the blurred background, green foliage and hints of yellow flowers are visible, suggesting a vibrant garden setting on a bright day.

Garden Delight. #butterfly #nature #wildlife #insects #gardening #flowers #purpleflowers #macrophotography #summer #beautifulbutterflies #naturephotography #gardenvibes #smartphonephotography #photography

Beautiful Butterflies Global Design Project CASE The Designer Challenge Card Card Measurements and Supply List with the printable PDF with the clickable (Print Recipe) link for this project are found at the bottom of this blog post. For this week's Global Design Project we are CASEing the lovely card from the talented Mikaela Titheridge (The Crafty Oink Pen). I decided to use my new favorite color combo (Petal Pink, Timid Tiger, & Calypso Coral) for my three water colors and added some text from the Elements of Text stamp set to each water colored section for texture.

Beautiful Butterflies Global Design Project CASE The Designer Challenge Card

#GDP504
#GlobalDesignProject
#BeautifulButterflies
#TexturedNotes

A bright lime green common brimstone butterfly with delicate wings and visible antennae is resting on a large, textured green leaf. The background is a soft blur of brown earth, dried leaves, and green foliage, suggesting an outdoor, natural environment with strong sunlight illuminating the butterfly.

Lemon Wings. #butterfly #nature #wildlife #insects #lepidoptera #macrophotography #gardenlife #brimstonebutterfly #insectphotography #beautifulbutterflies #smartphonephotography #photography

A close-up vertical shot of an orange and black Comma butterfly with jagged wing edges resting on a spiky, light purple-blue eryngium flower. In the background, slightly out of focus, is a bumblebee and more spiky eryngium plants with white-tinged leaves. The lighting highlights the textures of the butterfly's wings and the flower.

Butterfly and Bee, Garden Friends. #butterfly #bee #naturephotography #wildlife #gardenlife #insects #macrophotography #beautifulbutterflies #pollinators #floral #summergarden #naturelovers #smartphonephotography #photography

A close-up shot of a Peacock butterfly with its wings spread, showcasing vibrant orange, black, and blue eye spots, resting on a cluster of small, delicate purple flowers. The background is softly blurred with green foliage.

I think the peacock will always be my favourite butterfly. #peacockbutterfly #butterfly #insect #nature #wildlife #flowers #purpleflowers #summer #gardenlife #beautifulbutterflies #ukwildlife #macrophotography #smartphonephotography #photography

A close-up shot of a small, brown-winged butterfly with a distinct black spot on its lower wing, perched delicately on a white flower with several other white blossoms and green leaves in the background. The butterfly appears to be feeding on the flower's nectar.

Whispering Wings and Small Nectar Sips. #butterfly #nature #wildlife #insects #flowers #gardenlife #macrophotography #beautifulbutterflies #naturelover #summerblooms #smartphonephotography #photography

A vibrant Small Tortoiseshell butterfly with orange, black, and white markings rests with its wings open on a green, textured leaf, likely a nettle, surrounded by lush green foliage in natural light.

Mini but Grand. #butterfly #nature #wildlife #insects #macrophotography #gardenlife #summer #beautifulbutterflies #wings #entomology #irishwildlife #smartphonephotography #photography

A white and black striped butterfly with delicate wings is perched on a cluster of small, light purple flowers, sipping nectar. The background is a soft, out-of-focus blur of lush green grass and foliage, suggesting a natural outdoor setting.

Sipping the Nectar. #butterfly #nature #wildlife #flowers #summer #insects #macrophotography #gardenlife #beautifulbutterflies #pollinator #outdoors #naturelover #smartphonephotography #photography

A detailed close-up of a dark brown Ringlet butterfly with characteristic eyespots on its wings, settled gently on the vibrant green fronds of a fern. The scene captures a peaceful moment of Irish wildlife in dappled sunlight.

Ringlet on Irish Green. #RingletButterfly #IrishWildlife #Butterfly #Nature #Wildlife #Insects #Fern #Green #Macrophotography #NaturePhotography #IrishButterflies #Summer #BeautifulButterflies #Outdoors #smartphonephotography #photography

A Red Admiral butterfly, with its distinctive black wings adorned with bright orange bands and white spots, rests on a bed of green and brown dried grass. The butterfly is viewed from above, with its wings open.

A Fleeting Moment of Stillness. #butterfly #nature #wildlife #insects #macrophotography #gardenlife #summer #beautifulbutterflies #smartphonephotography #photography

A close-up shot of a small, brown butterfly with an orange patch and a single black eyespot on its forewing, resting on a white daisy with a bright yellow centre. The background is a soft blur of more white daisies and green foliage, suggesting a vibrant summer field.

Butterfly Rests on a Daisy. #butterfly #daisy #nature #wildlife #insects #flowers #summer #macrophotography #gardenlife #beautifulbutterflies #naturelovers #smartphonephotography #photography