I think I'm the luckiest girl in the stamping world tonight....I get to help introduce to you the new Papertrey Baby Button Bits set...the newest addition to the Button Bits family! Filled with super-sweet images and sentiments....what could be sweeter? And I also have a peek of one of the new Click Simple templates!
First a peek of my template project using the new Back to Basics Box...this fun template comes with three sizes of this adorable little self-closing box. Stack them up or use them alone! The complete supply list and instructions for this project can be found in the Back to Basics Box download, available for puchase on the 15th of January.
Now...on to some Baby Button Bits.....
First is a little baby announcement ...no, I'm not trying to tell you anything...hee. I used the adorable bear image from the set....and I didn't even give him a button belly...I gave him a blankie instead. This little guy reminded me of a certain little someone who goes nowhere without her blankie...so this little guy got a blankie instead of a button.
For the blankie, I just took a scrap of fabric and folded it a bit, then secured it with a bit of adhesive. The image is matted with a square of fabric as well, trimmed with my pinking shears.
The base of the "card" is one of the medium square 4x4 envelopes....tied closed with some button twine wrapped around a couple of circle punches and brads.
Inside is a photo of the new bundle...you could easily print the birth announcement info on the backside for a fun and easy announcement.
I know, I know...you're squealing right now because that's the cutest baby picture you're ever seen, right? sigh. It's my favorite...too bad she's not that little anymore...and now she uses that basket to carry around her babies.
One last little tid-bit about this project...I created an envelope that my envelope card will fit inside. I took a standard A2 envie and cut it down just a bit with a pinking shears, then stitched the edge, just like I did for my scrap post the other day. The smaller envelope fits inside perfectly and the stamped bear ties everything together.
Stamps: Baby Button Bits
Ink: Dark Chocolate
Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Kraft
Other: 4" square kraft envelope, brads, circle punch, button twine, Vintage Cream A2 envelope, pinking shears, fabric, glitter
Ok, next is another project using that same bear...this time I combined it with the balloon strings from Everyday Button Bits. I shaded him a bit with colored pencils.
This little guy got a plaid epoxy brad for a belly. To make him look like he's holding the balloons, just mask off his ear so the strings apear to be behind him. So easy! And don't you love that big open font on the sentiment? The "o" is seperate so you could exchange it for a button. The big open letters are perfect for coloring.
Stamps: Baby Button Bits,Everyday Button Bits
Ink: Dark Chocolate
Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate
Other: Spring Rain, Lemon Tart and Aqua Mist buttons, button twine, epoxy brad, Papertrey patterned papers, colored pencils
Next is a set of 4 small notecards using the cupcake image from the set. The large images are perfect for paper piecing. I love this technique and how it really brings your images to life! The card bases were cut with my Cricut using the new Sentimentals cartridge (very fun!). And there's a peek of a new background set in there....
Here's a peek at all of the layers....and the glitter...yum...
I added a punched star to the blue one, just to boy it up a bit...
Stamps: Baby Button Bits, Background Basics: Petal Power
Ink: Dark Chocolate, Sweet Blush, Lemon Tart, Spring Rain
Cardstock: Vintage Cream
Other: Spring rain, Plum Pudding, Sweet Blush and Hibiscus Burst buttons, glitter, button twine, Sentimentals Cricut cartridge, Bitty Dot Basic patterned paper, Papertrey patterned papers.
And lastly, this set isn't just for babies! I couldn't resist using the fun flower from the set on a bright-colored birthday card.
I used the flower to create a background and filled in the circles with punced circles...3/4" and 1/2" circle punches work perfectly. And again I couldn't help doing some paper-piecing. These images are just perfect for that! ....and since I can't color...paper piecing is my technique of choice....good thing I love the way it looks... :-)
Stamps: Baby Button Bits, Mega Mixed Messages
Ink: Pure Poppy
Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Sweet Blush
Patterned paper: Bitty Dot Basics
Other: 1/2" and 3/4" circle punches, scallop oval punch, Spring Rain buttons, Cricut and Cricut Gypsy (used to create scallop card base)
If anyone has the Gypsy or Design studio and would like a file of that scalloped card base, let me know and I'll send it our way.
That's it for now! It's been fun! We'll see you in a few days with some more count down goodies! In the mean time, check out Nichole for more Baby Button Bits, Dawn who has some peeks of her new set and Kim Hughes who is peeking some new templates!
Oh my goodness, all these are so darn cute!! My favorite is the first one, with Mr. Bear and his blankie! Just tickeled me and I loved how you used the material for the mat underneath. And the idea of putting it on the envelope was fantastic. It goes without saying the photo of your little one is priceless!
Posted by: Stephanie Perry | January 09, 2010 at 11:27 PM
Be still my heart!!! These are all so adorable, this is definitely a MUST HAVE set! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talents with us Betsy :)
Posted by: Diane Jaquay | January 09, 2010 at 11:29 PM
I can't decide if I like the bears better or the cupcakes! All the projects are fabulous. Fun peak at things to come.
Posted by: Rebecca J. | January 09, 2010 at 11:39 PM
O.K. I am in LOVE with this new set already! Thanks for the gorgeous samples!
Posted by: KimH | January 09, 2010 at 11:49 PM
Betsy, this set and how you brought it to life is so fun. You are amazing!
Posted by: Becky P. | January 09, 2010 at 11:53 PM
Seriously Betsy you knock my socks off with your projects, these are over the top cute and wonderful!! Amazing job, how can I even show mine when yours are so awesome:)!! Hugs friend!
Posted by: Geny | January 10, 2010 at 12:12 AM
Wow! Such gorgeous little cards! I love all the details!
Posted by: Melisa Hunter | January 10, 2010 at 12:14 AM
Whoa Betsy girl.... you totally blew me away with these projects! They are all divine! I can't wait to get my hands on this set!
Posted by: Lisa Forsythe | January 10, 2010 at 12:20 AM
These are amazing! So cute with the little blankie idea!
Posted by: Toni Storie | January 10, 2010 at 01:12 AM
It's not necessary to choose a favorite, right? They're all so adorable and visually appealing. I bet the cards are even more wonderful in person. Thanks for showing some pieced samples since I am one of those who has never even held a Copic in her hand.
The templates are great, too!
Posted by: Nancy M | January 10, 2010 at 01:42 AM
Your work is amazing!!! Thanks for this inspiration!!
Posted by: Vanessa Menhorn | January 10, 2010 at 01:49 AM
All of these projects are beautiful. I love the bear with blankie! So fun.
Posted by: Cindy Holshouser | January 10, 2010 at 01:57 AM
Great projects and the set is absolutely gorgeous.
Posted by: Joan | January 10, 2010 at 03:07 AM
Your cards are stunning. Love each and every one - I adore the tiny details you add. Thanks for being such an amazing inspiration to me.
Posted by: Lucy Abrams | January 10, 2010 at 03:43 AM
I love them.
Your cards and projects allways go straight to my heard.
Just love your style!
Thanks for your inspiration!
Holly.
Posted by: Holly Saveur | January 10, 2010 at 05:43 AM
I just love your style!
Posted by: Laura | January 10, 2010 at 05:45 AM
GEEE-OR-GOUS!!!! I always love what you do. So pretty with that old timey feel! Thanks for sharing!!!!
Posted by: Danisha | January 10, 2010 at 06:24 AM
Love every single card you made with this new set! And that blankie is so cute with the teddy bear!
Posted by: Carol R | January 10, 2010 at 06:26 AM
Betsy, these are amazing! Seriously--I'm blown away! I love all of them!
Posted by: Melissa Ladd | January 10, 2010 at 06:38 AM
Betsy, you are SOOOO talented! I love every single sample, just so sweet and detailed! That balloon bear is genius, and I LOVE how you made the patterned paper with the little punched dots and stamped flowers...just AWESOME!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | January 10, 2010 at 06:59 AM
Oh these are all so adorable!! I absolutely LOVE your style. What you do with stamps always amazes me. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. PTI is very lucky to have you!!!
Posted by: Susan W. | January 10, 2010 at 07:02 AM
Geez Besty - thanks! All so very creative and darling.
Posted by: Carol | January 10, 2010 at 07:07 AM
Over the top... stunning projects, Betsy!!
Posted by: Dana F. | January 10, 2010 at 07:10 AM
These cards are so wonderful--ALL of them!! Beautiful work! Thanks so much for sharing the ideas! Diane
Posted by: Diane | January 10, 2010 at 07:33 AM
I just love how happy my eyes have become when I gazed at your projects. A co-worker got up and came over to me to see what I was grinning about......Now how's that for eye candy!!!!
Posted by: Valerie T | January 10, 2010 at 07:35 AM