Ready for some fun? I can't believe it's Papertrey countdown time already, but I am so excited to play along with the countdown as part of the Senior Team! I am also so excited that I get to help introduce this new set! The latest addition to the Button Bits collection. You know how we all love our buttons, and this set is another great way to use up all of those pretty buttons.
I've got lots of stuff for you today, so bear with me! I've got three projects, plus a couple of tutorials to go along with them.
I'll start off with a classic and pretty card, done in some of my favorite colors. I've fallen in love all over again with Spring Rain. The new ink formula is SO pretty and vibrant. I love it paired with Pure Poppy and Hibiscus Burst with a touch of Spring Moss.
Aren't those flowers so pretty topped off with buttons?
And then there's the leaves in this set, which I just love! I used the largest leaf to create a scalloped border for my card...
It's really simple....
Start by drawing a light pencil line about 1/2" - 3/4" from the edge of your card and lightly mark the center.
Stamp a row of leaves...starting in the center.
Continue stamping leaves until your card is covered from edge to edge.
Trim around the bottom edge (I trimmed through both the front and back layers of my card).
Finally, adhere a strip of patterned paper to cover the tops of the leaves. You could also mask off the tops of the leaves with a sheet of scrap paper if you don't want to have to cover them with a strip of patterned paper.
Done! And what a cute scalloped edge it makes!
Stamps: Blooming Button Bits
Ink: Hibiscus Burst, Spring Moss, Spring Rain, Pure Poppy
Cardstock: Rustic Cream
Buttons: Spring Rain, Spring Moss, Pure Poppy
Patterned paper: Papertrey Ink, Bitty Box Basics
Other: Rustic Jute Button Twine
Ok, next is a group of little notecards. I am addicted to making sets of little notecards! They are so fun and there are so many possibilities! For this set I used two Nestabilities labels stitched together, so the card almost has a "spine", like a book.
See those pretty little floral buttons? Umhmm... you can make them yourself!
All you need are some patterned papers, a 1/2" circle punch, a small hole punch and some epoxy dome stickers....like the ones sold at Papertrey to go with the Tree Trimming Trio ornaments! So fun!
Punch some circles with the 1/2" punch. I punched out the flowers from some Raspberry Fizz Mix and Autumn Abundace papers, along with a little Spring Rain Bitty Dots.
Then just cover them with the 1/2" dome stickers
Then punch holes with a small hole punch. I used my Crop-a-Dile because it punches through the epoxies easily and cleanly.
Tie some twine through the holes and you're done! Your very own unique button embellishments!
To create the cards, I just stitched two diecuts together along one edge, then punched two small holes and tied a bit of twine to finish it off.
And of course, I couldn't resist finishing off some envelopes to go along with them...
Stamps: Blooming Button Bits, Borders and Corners Circle, Background Basics: Retro
Ink: Spring Moss, Hibiscus Burst, Spring Rain, Orange Zest, Raspberry Fizz, Fresh Snow
Cardstock: Spring Rain, Orange Zest, Spring Moss, Raspberry Fizz, Rustic Cream
Other: Scallop circle punch, Rustic Cream Button Twine, Epoxy stickers, Nestabilities Labels One
And lastly today, I have one more card using the set. A sympathy card with a little more masculine feel to it.
I double stamped the leaf image, once in Ripe Avocado and again in Spring Moss to give a shadowed look to the leaves.
Stamps: Blooming Button Bits, Background Basics: Diamonds
Ink: Orange Zest, Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado, Enchanted Evening
Cardstock: Rustic Cream, Summer Sunrise
Patterned paper: Turning a New Leaf
Other: Enchanted Evening buttons, Enchanted Evening Twill, Fiskars border punch, Rustic Cream Button Twine
Want some more peeks of what's to come this month?....
Head on over to Heather's blog to get a peek at her new set.
Stop by Dawn to see what she's got up her sleeve!
Beautiful Betsy! That scalloped edge is pure genius!!
Posted by: Becky | December 09, 2009 at 11:03 PM
Love them all. You girls have outdone yourselves. I am speachless...WOW! I can tell I am going to want ALL the new sets.
Posted by: Heather | December 09, 2009 at 11:17 PM
LOVE your ideas, Betsy! You're GREAT!
Posted by: Ashley Cannon Newell | December 09, 2009 at 11:41 PM
Thank you! The dome stickers used to create clear buttons is pure genius! Now I can stop hoarding my clear buttons!
Posted by: Linda L | December 09, 2009 at 11:42 PM
Your little sticker buttons are so neat! I love the way they look. You've showed up some super fun cards today!
Posted by: Rebecca Jensen | December 09, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Betsy, your projects are fantastic! Thank you for the idea with the dome stickers. Brilliant!
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | December 09, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Holy Cow Betsy, you really knocked this one out of the park! Love, love, love the tips you shared tonight. So cool how you used the leaf stamp at the bottom of the card, plus the handmade buttons. I definitely will be using these tips and soon! Epoxy stickers are now on the top of my list! And I must go confirm that I have a 1/2 inch circle punch - I do, don't you think? I've GOT TO! :-)
Posted by: Roxanne | December 10, 2009 at 12:03 AM
Oh my goodness, that scalloped border with the leaves is brilliant! It was the first thing that caught my eye on your card. Before I even started reading, my mind was spinning wondering if it was a new stamp border. Thank you so much for sharing and showing! ;)
Posted by: Steph | December 10, 2009 at 12:06 AM
What an amazing post! I'm so grateful to you for sharing all of your tips and creativity! Your cards are all utterly amazing and so full of unexpected crafting surprises! Thank You!
Posted by: Nerina | December 10, 2009 at 12:08 AM
Adorable!! So much eyecandy! Love all the projects - so clever and creative!
Posted by: Vanessa Menhorn | December 10, 2009 at 12:24 AM
WOWZA Betsy! Fabulous start to your first release as a member of the Senior Design Team. Great idea with the epoxy dome stickers. I was thinking clear buttons but you just surprised me with those. amazing! I am super impressed and love what you have done.
Posted by: Angy Hughes | December 10, 2009 at 12:28 AM
Love those epoxy flower buttons. Can't wait to make them!
Posted by: Berns | December 10, 2009 at 12:44 AM
Such wonderful projects! Can't wait to try some of your techniques! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Melisa Hunter | December 10, 2009 at 01:07 AM
Wonderful scalloped edge and paper buttons - really inspiring ideas!
Penny
Posted by: Penny Hajiantoni | December 10, 2009 at 01:28 AM
they are so pretty and elegant! love the colors you used, so inspirational!
Posted by: Alice W. | December 10, 2009 at 02:16 AM
Wow, those epoxy buttons are just wonderful. And you have endless possibilities for design.
Gorgeous.
Thanks for such nice ideas.
Posted by: Laura.K | December 10, 2009 at 03:05 AM
Amazing work, Betsy! Just love it!!
Posted by: Hanneke | December 10, 2009 at 04:34 AM
You're projects are wonderful. Such clever ideas!
Posted by: Debbie S | December 10, 2009 at 04:42 AM
love your creations!--and the great scallop tutorial! thanks!
Posted by: lynn | December 10, 2009 at 05:33 AM
You hit it out of the park today, Betsy! Fabulous, creative projects -- my head is spinning with new ideas!
Posted by: Janelle | December 10, 2009 at 05:33 AM
Lots of wonderful ideas and inspiration Betsy! Love it all - your colours are always so gorgeous!
Posted by: Bonnie Sharp | December 10, 2009 at 05:41 AM
You amaze me more and more each day! Absolutely stunnig projects! LOVE those buttons!
Posted by: Anabelle O'Malley | December 10, 2009 at 05:51 AM
WOWZERS! All of these are just lovely and full of inspiration!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | December 10, 2009 at 06:07 AM
Oh gee, this is awesome! And the epoxy dome/button trick? Genius! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Angela H. | December 10, 2009 at 06:10 AM
Wow! Loving the buttons and so many fabulous ideas - thanks!
Posted by: Donna VW | December 10, 2009 at 06:19 AM