Flutter of Joy

A Crafty “Oops” Turns into a Creative Win

You know that feeling when your order of new crafty supplies arrives and you can’t wait to dive in? That was me yesterday… until I realized I had accidentally ordered the wrong stamp set.  Major facepalm moment.

At first, I was a little bummed—especially since I had plans in mind for a different set. But instead of packing it away unused, I turned to YouTube for a little distraction and ended up watching a video by Cathy Zielske. She was demonstrating a fun smooching technique, and it instantly sparked an idea: what if I tried it with the set I did receive?

And wow—am I glad I did!

The card came together with a few soft, messy ink smooshes as a background and some simple butterfly outlines layered on top. The result? Light, playful, and full of texture. That little sentiment—"sending you a flutter of joy"—felt so fitting for the moment.

So here’s your reminder: not all crafting “mistakes” are disasters. Sometimes they’re just creativity in disguise. 

Have you ever turned a crafting oops into something beautiful? I’d love to hear your story in the comments!

Happy stamping,
Lisa

Supplies:

• Stamps: Stamp & Paint: Butterflies stamp & dies(Altenew)
• Cardstock: Neenah Solar White 110 lb
• Embellishments: Moonshine Embellishment Mix (Simon Says Stamp)

Stampin' Up! supplies used: