11 papillons preening - from “the 12 tree-houses of christmas” handmade art collection

11 papillons preening - handmade art
11th of collection - the 12 tree-houses of christmas

one of a kind

my creation from 2024

based on “the 12 days of christmas” traditional carol, but with a twist :)


{the interactive pieces on this art are all of the butterflies which are attached to jump rings so they can be rearranged at leisure, even the little one at the top}



supplies used include:
balsam hill branch sample kit - scotch pine

metal birdhouse by finnabair - prima marketing

metal butterfly by finnabair - prima marketing

metal key charm by hildie and jo

transparent acetate butterflies by tim holtz

tiny holographic butterflies by Etsy seller (don’t remember yet!)

candle by tim holtz

tim holtz mini christmas lights (battery-powered!)

metal number 11 by tim holtz

jump rings by tim holtz

mini christmas tree by crate paper

misc. antique “snow” blanket



my shop notes:
please keep in mind that my pieces are mostly made by hand, not mass- or machine-produced

definitely made to be carefully handled (not intended for children)

just like me, my items have quirks and imperfections that add to their unique beauty and charm