More Framed (Faux) Butterflies

I'm still in love with framed butterfly collections. Some of you were creeped out by the idea (and I suggested this paper cuts version), but I still like something a little more real-looking.


Recently I was at Michael's picking up some frames for a project and I spied a whole section of faux butterflies that were actually quite pretty! I think a framed collection of these would be adorable in any room, but especially in a nursery or a play room.





Not the real deal, but still pretty, right? Before any coupons, they were priced at about $1-$2 each, which is a steal.

And why not try a unique arrangement pattern (like with these) to mix things up a little?
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30 comments:

  1. Julia MarcumJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    OOOooo! Jenny! Our girl loves butterflies and would go nutty over these, too. We did just add some paper ones in her room---frameless though.

    http://www.chrislovesjulia.com/2013/01/trimmed-out-and-butterflied.html

    But I'm keeping these bookmarked for another project.

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  2. AngelaJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    I read this book about the butterfly world; The Dangerous World of Butterflies by Peter Laufer. I thought it was fascinating. For me, I would be inclined to only purchase fakes, or if I had the money qualified antiques.

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  3. Femke Dekker - ter MeulenJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    They look quite good. I need to have look where I can buy them in the Netherlands, as I could only find the real ones! x Femke http://www.femkeido.blogspot.nl/

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  4. JulieJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    LOVE this idea. I am doing a piece for a customer who's theme in the baby's room is butterflies...forwarding her this idea!

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  5. Little FIeJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Jenny you have to check out BGs Wholesale on the corner of 28th and 6th. They have an entire floor of butterflies, birds, etc... Its pretty amazing. I have to keep myself from buying too much ribbon.

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  6. Sadie + StellaJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    I too think I am going to do this. I generally hate butterflies but I honestly love the look in the shadow boxes. Weird, I know!

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  7. pve designJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    A few years ago, I was in charge of creating the decor for a gala at the school where my daughter danced and I used twigs, branches, and butterflies, tissue paper flowers and twinkly lights. My budget was slim but it looked so beautiful.
    pve

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  8. madeleineJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    I love this idea and it is timely since I am heading to Michaels today. I may have dragged my sister-in-law and mom in front of the computer yesterday to go through your entire blog with them! They loved it, so much good (affordable!) home decor tips

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  9. Leanna KempJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Have you seen Christopher Marley's art? http://www.formandpheromone.com/

    I oddly love the ones with the beetles so much, I can't wait until prints are available because I think they photograph just as well as they look in the shadow boxes.

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  10. Crystal @ 29 Rue HouseJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Ahhh I did this with these exact butterflies (the small multi-colored package) but didn't get it posted yet!!

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  11. Nomadic PoetryJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    I used these on a cake for my daughter's butterfly birthday party...so girly & sophisticated at the same time.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    I realize the post is about butterflies, but the ceiling in that first picture is AMAZING!

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  13. Turners in the CountryJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    It's been way too long since I've been to Michaels- those are awesome!! A few friends are expecting in the next couple months, these could make sweet nursery-decor gifts!

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  14. MaiJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    What a sweet idea for a little girl's room!

    And oh my goodness, in high school I hot glued a pin onto a faux butterfly to use as a hair accessory! I (thought I) was so chic!

    http://newyorkremix.blogspot.com/

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  15. EDYTA & CO. INTERIOR DESIGNJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    What a great idea! I love butterfly art but don't want the real ones. This is genius :)
    Happy Wednesday!

    xo
    Edyta
    www.edytaandco.com/blog/

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  16. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    I love these! Filing this away for future use! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Beth AnneJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Great idea! Real butterflies are just gorgeous. If bought correctly, they can promote conservation of species and habitats.

    Happy Decorating!

    Beth Anne
    theamateurnaturalist.etsy.com

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  18. MorganJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Love these!! Just about this time last year I created my own faux butterfly display box with laser cut butterflies from etsy (another great alternative to the real deal): http://www.pepperdesignblog.com/2012/02/15/living-room-update-butterfly-shadow-box-art/

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  19. lauraJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    I just started re-hydrating and spreading butterflies for myself and to give as gifts. Dehydrated butterflies can be pretty inexpensive. This is where I got mine:
    http://www.butterfliesandthings.com/

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  20. KarlaJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    When I was a designer for a gift company (picture frames, aprons, tea pots, ect.) I once went to a product fair in China and had to help pick 30 or so butterflies for these kinds of packs for my company to sell... only 30 from thousands of these butterflies! I wish I could have taken a photo. It was amazing. There are some really pretty ones out there. Maybe Michaels was at the fair too :)

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  21. AmbsJanuary 31, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    In the right place, this would be so cool! I think fossils, bones, bugs and other odd natural elements can be such interesting decor. I'm bookmarking this post for future DIYS :) thanks!

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  22. Pink Flamingo StyleJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    I love this!! I have something very similar from ikea hanging in my living room now. It's always the first thing guest comment on.

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  23. Erica CookJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Love this! I have an antique Moth one that my Mum got me for Christmas. It would be lovely to add to, and make a little collection. Great idea. :)

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  24. UnknownJanuary 31, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    fabulous idea Jenny! Love the unique and colorful ones. I like them in shadow boxes- a very cool art alternative!
    xo Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

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  25. MalloryJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    I actually bought some of these awhile ago at Michael's. I bought a shadow box and put some fun design paper in the back and glued the butterfly in. I put it in my daughter's room. It turned out great! I love that it made the butterfly pop a little more and it just wasn't a plain white background.

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  26. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    The butterflies are one of my biggest loves :)

    Actually I can't wait to set some butterfly-themed party for children!!!

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  27. JillianFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    If you like butterflies, have you been to the Butterfly & Nature Conservatory in Key West? So amazing - butterflies are everywhere! And of course there is a gift shop filled with lots of this kind of stuff, too.

    http://thepinkchalkboard.blogspot.com/2013/01/key-west.html

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  28. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Wonderful idea is this Jenny! I love animals and nature so having these butterflies in my room will surely make my morning happy and lively.

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  29. JWKFebruary 2, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    I 've used these butterflies from Michael's and they look great with a little gold leaf pen detail too!

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  30. ChristineFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Very cute! I recently purchased a watercolored butterfly from this Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ecocio?ref=pr_shop_more

    It turned out even more lovely than I expected, very realistic, and I feel much better about having it in the frame than a real one. ;)

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