Thursday, March 24, 2011

Cute as a button...

The button package on this card (a Papertrey Ink stamp set) almost looks real until you realize that buttons don't cost 25 cents any more.  I stamped it in several colors to give it more of an antique and distressed look. Then I added the buttons with dark orange embroidery floss to make it look authentic. Does anyone remember when they used to attach buttons to the packages with thread? Now they use those awful wire staples that you can never get off.  I continued the sewing theme with a miniature wooden spool (too cute!) and I added green
embroidery floss to make it look like thread.



Creative Details
Stamped images: Papertrey Ink (Button Boutique)
Colors: Dye ink, Marvy Matchables
Embellishments: Embroidery floss, grosgrain ribbon, ruler ribbon, vintage shell buttons, wooden spool
Paper: Cosmos Cricket (Material Girl)

Challenges:
Paper Trey Ink (Blog Hop - Embroidery floss)
Paper Play (Distress)

Stay Warm Harted,
Elizabeth
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22 comments:

  1. uksharonMarch 25, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Fabulous play on words. Love it!
    Thanks for joining us at PP this week.
    Best wishes, Sharon

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  2. alexafahnMarch 25, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    I can't believe those are not real buttons! The shading which adds the background shadows give them such dimension. And that tiny spool. This card is absolutely spectacular!

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  3. MargeMarch 25, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Absolutely ADORABLE!!!

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  4. CyndieMarch 25, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    That is just the cutest thing! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. DianeMarch 25, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Cute~cute~Cute...darling addition of the floss!!

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  6. RhondaMarch 25, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Love all the patterns!!!

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  7. Wendy ten HoveMarch 25, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    The bright colors you used are just amazing!! Love it!!! Very lovely card!

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  8. Mary DuffekMarch 25, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Bright cheerful and colorful!

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  9. TerriMarch 25, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Great job! Love everything about it especially the little spool of floss. Great idea!

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  10. Kay DMarch 25, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I love that adorable little spool of thread, and it's beautiful with the button card!

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  11. ReneeMarch 25, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    So adorable!
    Love all the bright colors...
    and the mini spool is precious!

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  12. Monika/BuzsyMarch 25, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    So pretty! :o)

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  13. Mad for PaperMarch 25, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    This is so cute, love the little spool.
    TFS
    Ang

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  14. beckynoelleMarch 25, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    love the tiny spool!

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  15. Karen C.March 25, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Your colours and pattern papers are very eyecatching. All the little details really are 'cute as a button".

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  16. Kelly S.March 25, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    LOVE the bright colors and the perfect embellies...of course I love the spool, but how cute is that little measuring tape peeking out? Awesome card!

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  17. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    So pretty, love the glowing color! So rich and deep!

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  18. RebeccaMarch 26, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Cute card. The little spool is adorable.

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  19. Laura IshamMarch 26, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    So stinking cute!!! I absolutely love the tiny little spool! Your card is just lovely!

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  20. Babies-BethMarch 26, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    What a cute tiny spool of thread you made! yes, I sure do remember when buttons were sewn on cards, and cough cough... I still have them in the drawers of my sewing room!

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  21. Carol's Ink SpotMarch 27, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Your card is fabulous! I love all the color and patterns on it.

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  22. nancyMarch 28, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    This is a fun card. Love all of the layers. I remember when buttons were sewn on cards. I even remember wooden spools of thread, but I'm not aging myself or anything.

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