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Posted by Lindy_B z4Iowa (My Page) on

Fri, Aug 23, 02 at 13:16

I made several butterflies from pop bottles. Here are a couple pics. They make cute gifts . welcome any comments and I can give you directions if you wish or don't already have this idea. www.picturetrail.com member album name is awindygirl. just type that in and it should take you there.

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Posted by Liatris seQld Australia (My Page) on
Fri, Aug 23, 02 at 18:27

Oh wow! I always wondered how they made those.

How do you make the antennae? (is there such a word?)

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Posted by Lindy_B z4Iowa (My Page) on
Sat, Aug 24, 02 at 8:52

stamens, you can buy a pkg at craft store or Ben Frnklin.

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Posted by fable Z7 LI,NY (My Page) on
Tue, Oct 8, 02 at 9:28

I love your butterfly. Can you please send me the pattern? Thank you. Lynne

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Posted by Kathy_in_Delaware (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 11, 02 at 22:14

ohhh they are sooo pretty, would you send me the instructions pleeeeease!
TIA,
Kathy
Kvg333@aol.com

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Posted by Lindy_B z4Iowa (My Page) on
Wed, Oct 23, 02 at 2:17

I have sent out about 15 patterns and copies of directions. Did you all get one? Sorry if I was late, but didn't keep a record of who I sent to..LOL Lindy

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Posted by Dee1097 (My Page) on
Wed, Oct 23, 02 at 15:29

They are so cute, could you please send me the pattern. Thanks a bunch. Danielle

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Posted by Liatris seQld Australia (My Page) on
Wed, Oct 23, 02 at 17:00

Lindy can I have one pleeease? :)

Pam

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Posted by Lindy_B z4Iowa (My Page) on
Wed, Oct 23, 02 at 20:09

Dee and Pam. please send me your email so I can attatch the pattern...OKIE dokie??? Thanks..Lindy B

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Posted by mcg123 (My Page) on
Thu, Oct 31, 02 at 20:33

hello
i wold like the pattern please.
carol at mcgray@network-one.com

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Posted by ArleneAmic (My Page) on
Sat, Nov 2, 02 at 15:48

I am new here but I would love for you to send me Instructions for your butterfly thanks in advance ARlene please send to cjagamic@aol.com

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Posted by SANDI6 z9 CA (My Page) on
Sat, Nov 2, 02 at 21:55

can you send me directions too,please. thank you so much.sandra312@aol.com

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Posted by Karalyn Z6 W. Boise (My Page) on
Tue, Nov 12, 02 at 17:00

That is so cool!
I would like instructions too. My new DIL loves butterflies and requested them as part of her bridal shower gifts. I think more on kitchen items and towels, etc. But she'll love this. Please send to Waterlili@aol.com

Thanks a bunch! karalyn

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Posted by cajunmist Louisiana (My Page) on
Tue, Mar 4, 03 at 10:28

I would love for you to send me Instructions for your butterfly

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Posted by Angel1Boxer z7 GA (My Page) on
Tue, Mar 4, 03 at 14:55

Hi Lindy B....Could you send me the instructions/picture/pattern to doshield@compbenefits.com?

Thanks, Donna

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Posted by SUSIE_nc 7NC (My Page) on
Fri, Mar 7, 03 at 20:27

Could I please get the pattern for the butterfly.....THANKS.......DIANE

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Posted by carmybaby 1a (My Page) on
Sun, Mar 9, 03 at 16:13

Could I please get the pattern for the butterfly.
Thank you so much. Carmybaby

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Posted by Jackie_78076 z10TX (My Page) on
Sun, Mar 9, 03 at 17:54

Could you please send me a copy of instructions asap.
THANK YOU,
JACKIE

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Posted by Starrlight (My Page) on
Sat, Mar 15, 03 at 1:50

Spring nears. Would you send me the instructions for the butterfly.....Thank you for your time. Pat WhiteHolyCross@yahoo.com

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Posted by Mary_Ann_MD z7MD (My Page) on
Wed, Mar 19, 03 at 7:05

Could you please send me the pattern also? TIA Mary_Ann

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Posted by Poorgirl5 z6 NJ (My Page) on
Wed, Mar 19, 03 at 21:43

I would love the pattern as well.
Thanks a bunch,
Anna

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Posted by Monique_CA z9 CA mtns (My Page) on
Fri, Mar 21, 03 at 11:47

Me too! Me too!
Lindy, I would love the pattern too.
watergeographer@yahoo.com
Thank you much! :)

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Posted by littlejm z7 (My Page) on
Sun, Mar 23, 03 at 17:04

could you please email me the plan for the butterflies too

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Posted by Ginya_Georgia z7GA (My Page) on
Wed, Mar 26, 03 at 20:46

I tired requesting the instructions through an email, but it came back. Now I'm back posting my request, would you please send me the instructions for the pop bottle butterfly? Thanks

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Posted by Pattico (My Page) on
Tue, Apr 1, 03 at 9:30

Is there anyplace where there is still a picture????
I'd love to see it....

patti

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Posted by Jackie_78076 z10TX (My Page) on
Tue, Apr 1, 03 at 11:46

I would love the instructions for the butterfly.
Please e-mail me at: www.radicanj@hotmail.com
THANK YOU
JACKIE

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Posted by ggks (My Page) on
Tue, Apr 1, 03 at 20:53

I would love the pattern, too.
ghertel@pld.com

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Posted by auditeez z3/4MBCAN (My Page) on
Wed, Apr 2, 03 at 11:25

could i also have a copy of your pattern LINDY
auduteez@granite.mb.ca lo

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Posted by WendysCritters SW-WAz8 (My Page) on
Mon, Apr 7, 03 at 17:34

Another request for pattern--THANKS

wendyscritters@attbi.com

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Posted by garden_dreamer z5 IL (My Page) on
Tue, Apr 8, 03 at 15:41

Lindy_B I would love to see the pics and receive the instructions also!! I think they might just be perfect for my little fantasy retreat garden. Thanks, garden_dreamer

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Posted by Lil_Buckin_Farm z7 TX (My Page) on
Fri, Apr 11, 03 at 7:43

I like butterflies and curiousity has me, but I cannot get the link to work on the picture (says it has expired) so if any of you ladies would care to share the instuctions and pics of the original or what yall made please do!

Thanks,
Crissie ( lil_buckin_farm@hotmail.com )

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Posted by grubbyhands_ID z6 Idaho (My Page) on
Mon, Apr 14, 03 at 17:17

I like butterflies and curiousity has me, but I cannot get the link to work on the picture (says it has expired). Is there anyplace where there is still a picture????
Can you please send me the pattern?
Thank you!
Hensonsnow@aol.com

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Posted by ladeebug (My Page) on
Thu, Apr 17, 03 at 16:56

Please!!!!! could I have the instructions and a picture of the butterfly. I too tried the link and got the expired notice. Thanks, Marcia ambrosiapink@hotmail.com

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Posted by charityoh oh (My Page) on
Fri, Apr 18, 03 at 9:22

Hop Im not to late this would be a great craft for kids at camp--send me the pattern please

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Posted by addictedtocrafts z7 - Wa (kmccarn@attbi.com) on
Tue, Apr 29, 03 at 22:31

Hi, I am also interested in a picture and directions. TIA - Kim

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Posted by Tonylyn Z3 N.Ont. (My Page) on
Fri, May 2, 03 at 17:15

Please someone think of me when you are emailing the instructions. This would be a fun project for the kids when we are at the cottage this summer.

Ladyfarrington@hotmail.com

Thanks a bunch

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Posted by Ladonna43 Kansas (My Page) on
Sun, May 4, 03 at 5:58

Could I please have a copy of the picture and pattern too, if Im not to late? Thank you.

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Posted by bayouclassiclady z7northernMs (My Page) on
Sun, May 4, 03 at 23:26

I would love to see the butterflies but i cant get it to let me go to your album.. i am new to this computer stuff so i might be doing it wrong

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Posted by Eileen313 Scotland - UK (My Page) on
Tue, May 6, 03 at 4:40

I have the same problem as the previous lady. Any help would be appreciated.
Your butterflies sound great, can I be cheeky and ask for the pattern also?

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Posted by diggity zone 7 (My Page) on
Tue, May 6, 03 at 11:16

Hi Lindy, uh can I pleeeeezzzzz have the pattern too???? Pleeeezzzzzz???? I can't get the picture to come up either, but I think these are the ones I've seen before. I'd still like to see yours though. Thanks a bunch. rngwalsh@bellsouth.net

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Posted by porscheracer Central Oregon (My Page) on
Sun, May 18, 03 at 16:05

Lindy, I would also love a pattern, and would like to see the pix that used to be posted at www.picturetrail.com

Thanks,
Susie
sandtatlee@earthlink.net

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Posted by TonyaJB5253 z6 MO (My Page) on
Mon, May 19, 03 at 3:11

I am new to this site and just found this message. If I am not too late, could I get a pic and instructions for the butterflies? Thankyou in advance..

Tonya
tjb5253@comcast.net

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Posted by Eileen313 Scotland - UK (My Page) on
Mon, May 19, 03 at 4:11

I forgot to give my e-mail address when requesting the butterfly instructions. Hope I am not too late for this - I would love to make one or two for the summer garden.

Thank you so much.
mansefield@lineone.net

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Posted by runtel 5 (My Page) on
Wed, May 21, 03 at 0:34

Just found this. I would love to have the pattern also.
Thank you, runtel
runtel@peoplepc.com

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Posted by carmybaby 1a (My Page) on
Fri, May 23, 03 at 15:19

I would also love a pattern for those butterflies. Thank you so much. bobcarm@hotmail.com

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Posted by MyFlowerChild z5 MI (My Page) on
Sat, May 24, 03 at 6:48

Could you Pleeaase send me the pattern too?
Thanks!
Marthag@iserv.net

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Posted by delschwenke (My Page) on
Sat, Jul 19, 03 at 15:59

Please send me the butterfly pattern. Thanks. email me at
delschwenke@yahoo.com Thanks

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Posted by WhtRos USDA z5a (whtros2@aol.com) on
Sun, Aug 3, 03 at 0:01

I am new here and don't know how to see the picture.
Thanx for your help, Barbara.

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Posted by Gail_CentralPA z6 PA (My Page) on
Tue, Aug 5, 03 at 8:36

Lindy...the pic won't come up anymore on picture trail, but the butterflys sound like a cute project for my GD and me. If you still have the instructions and the time, would you send them to me please? Thanks, Gail
popshop@ptd.net

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Posted by decca Philippines (My Page) on
Fri, Aug 15, 03 at 20:40

Hi from the Philippines. I'm new at the gardenweb, and like the others saw that the site has expired. I'm fond of butterflies, and would be happy to see the pictures and get the instructions of how to make them.

You know, I was able to buy a butterfly puncher. I punch butterflies from my skeletonized dyed leaves and glue them to cards and frames. My friends love them. But please, Lindy, I'd be glad to make pop butterflies, too.

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Posted by Confederate_Rose South MS (My Page) on
Mon, Aug 25, 03 at 4:11

Hello Lindy..I would really like to see and have the instructions to the butterflies made from the plastic bottles please..My email is roxie@netdoor.com Thanks so much!!

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Posted by lou710 z5 IL (My Page) on
Sat, Sep 6, 03 at 22:19

i hope its not to late to ask for the pattern also..lu710@aol.com thank you!!

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Posted by taximom_CO z5COandz7CAN (My Page) on
Mon, Sep 8, 03 at 23:45

My aunt make these butterflies. She saves clear and green pop bottles, cleans them well, then cuts the flat middle part out. She ends up with a rectangle that wants to curl up. She takes an outline drawing of a butterfly (or hummingbird, stained glass window...) and staples it to a scrap piece of corrugated cardboard. On top of this, she staples a piece of the pop bottle plastic (be sure to staple outside the design area). Then she takes dimensional paint and traces the outlines. After that dries, she paints the area inside the lines with a kind of translucent paint that gives a stained glass effect, can't remember what it is called. After it is completely dry, she removes the staples and carefully cuts out the butterfly (the purpose of the cardboard is to keep the plastic from curling up while you are trying to paint). The next step is to carefully fold the butterfly along the center. This gives two distinct, graceful wings. I believe she applies the stamen/antennae with E6000, but maybe she embeds them in the outline paint.
She applies a suction cup to the back with E6000. Hope this helps.

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Posted by angelabove pa (My Page) on
Thu, May 13, 04 at 0:43

Hi!
Would you please send me the pictures and patterns for the butterflys please i would be so grateful.
hugs
angelabove

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Posted by reesebug Zone 8, S. AL (My Page) on
Thu, May 13, 04 at 17:14

http://www.swapaholic.info/butterfly.html

pop bottle butterflly instructions

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Posted by OUTNTHEYARD Z7,TN. (My Page) on
Sun, Jun 6, 04 at 8:58

Here's a link I saved with pics & instructions.http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/jackhulland/projects/butterflies/activities/artlesson/index.html

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Posted by lclear 7b/Virginia (My Page) on
Fri, Jun 11, 04 at 6:49

I would love to see the pictures and have the pattern. Thanks.

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Posted by DorisB (My Page) on
Sat, Jun 12, 04 at 10:39

Hi,

could you please send me the pattern also?

Ditzycatz1@aol.com

THANKS DORIS

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Posted by gram3167 z3MN (My Page) on
Mon, Jun 28, 04 at 23:28

I would love to make these butterfly's with my grandchildren this summer. what a fun project. Would really appreciate the patterns. Thanks.

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Posted by Vallari Zone 8 E.VA (My Page) on
Tue, Jul 13, 04 at 15:20

May I please have a copy of the pattern too? I love flutterbyes and raise them from cats. My email is shaloamgiver@excite.com I bet you never thought you'd get so many requests huh? It's been what 2yrs? Happy Gardening!

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Posted by pjhege z7 N.C. (My Page) on
Sun, Jul 25, 04 at 22:44

Please, please please may I have the directions also...Thanks Peggy
pjhege@bellsouth.net

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Posted by Marie009 houston texas (My Page) on
Wed, Sep 1, 04 at 21:32

Hi. I'm new to this forum. Just tried to see your pics, but they're no longer available. They sound precious! Can I get instructions? DrAndrews009@msn.com Thanx.

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Posted by TropicalNuts 7 (My Page) on
Sun, Sep 5, 04 at 16:08

May I please have any patterns and instructions you have available...........My email address is ladams74@comcast.net

Thanks

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Posted by Lillie1441 (My Page) on
Fri, Sep 10, 04 at 15:27

I cut up some bottles last night in hopes of making some butterflies because they looked really neat.The bottles curled up into a tight cylinder and there is no way they will lay flat to paint on,much less be flat when done.Are there different weights of plastic used in the bottles,or am I just not doing something right?I flattened the plastic out on a heavy piece of cork,pinned the corners and the pins just popped right out and the plastic rolled right back up into a cylinder!LOL How do you get them to keep from curling up after they are painted and cut out?
Thanks...............Lillie

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Posted by sassier (My Page) on
Wed, Jun 28, 06 at 9:57

I also would love to have the pattern for the butterfly from pop bottles. I am a campground host and I decorate the trees around my 5th wheel

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Posted by jiimni 5Ks (My Page) on
Thu, Jul 20, 06 at 23:41

Ok I know this thread is about 3 years old but it sound exciting. Would love to see pictures and have instructions. Thanks Judy Jimni0214@sbcglobal.net

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Posted by tsteffes (My Page) on
Sun, Aug 20, 06 at 20:48

I am interested too, in seeing pictures, having directions, etc.

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Posted by carolb_w_fl 9/10 coastal (My Page) on
Tue, Aug 22, 06 at 10:54

Hmmm - this post caught my eye - so I went to GoogleImage & typed in 'pop bottle butterfly' & look what I found....?

Gotta love Googleimage = )

Here is a link that might be useful: Art Lesson - butterflies

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Posted by doedoe2 (My Page) on
Wed, Nov 28, 07 at 20:46

I am new to the board also and just saw this
about pop bottle butterfly's Would love to get the instructions-picture & patterns too Please and Thank you very much. emhunt@aol.com

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Posted by crazyone zone 3 (My Page) on
Fri, Jan 21, 11 at 23:19

here is the info

Here is a link that might be useful: here is instructions

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