We're all "buttoned up" this week at Pals Paper Arts for our Elements of Style Challenge (PPA91) featuring buttons! I don't know about you, but I LOVE buttons!!! The perfect button can make or break an outfit! If you're a papercrafter, I'm sure you've searched many times for that "perfect button" to add to your card!
Today's card is contemporary and clean and features buttons used as centers for the embossed flowers! Different sizes and types of buttons create interest and balance. Marbelized buttons, double circle buttons, and little flower buttons! The neutral textured background really makes the flowers "pop" off the card! A tiny tag provides the simple sentiment and the perfect finishing touch! Buttoned up and ready to go! Bright, colorful, and FUN!
My fellow PPA Design Team members and this week's featured artist, the very talented Joanna Munster, are all "buttoned up" too! Check out their button-embellished creations and get all the details for how you can "play at PPA"!
All supplies are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Tiny Tags
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Whisper White card stock
Ink: Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker; Versamarker
Tools: Sizzix Big Shot Die Cut machine, Cherry Blossom Stampin' Up! Embosslits die, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Jewelry Tag Punch
Extras: Linen Thread; Tempting Turquoise button, Pumpkin Pie button, Real Red button, Old Olive button, Daffodil Delight button - Designer Buttons Brights Collection; Pretty in Pink button - Designer Buttons Subtles Collection; Mini Glue Dots, Sticky Strip
Wonderful card, Margaret! I love the bright colors.
Posted by: Dawn | 04/28/2011 at 09:22 AM
Buttoned up beautifully! Love all of the colors against the neutral - and the teeny tag is perfect!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 04/28/2011 at 10:18 AM
A glorious use of buttons and colors! Classy!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 04/28/2011 at 10:47 AM
Beautiful card Margaret! I love the bright colors against the Crumb Cake!
Posted by: Queen Mary | 04/28/2011 at 11:51 AM
Nice project, Margaret. Love the symmetry of the card with the diverse centers. The tag is the perfect finishing touch.
Mike
Posted by: Mike Funke | 04/28/2011 at 01:21 PM
now isn't this just a darling card and idea. I might have to case this idea.... will be a great card for a friend that loves buttons..... thanx for sharing your creativity
Posted by: Mz. Cookie | 04/28/2011 at 01:26 PM
This is just adorable, so bright and beautiful Margaret! I've been having a nosy at your blog and I just wanted to say how fab your creations are! I can't wait to see what you come up with next!
Hugs, Victoria ~x~
Posted by: Victoria Powell | 04/28/2011 at 03:33 PM
I love it Margaret!!! Your card made me smile! Love the colors and details. Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 04/28/2011 at 05:01 PM
Margaret .... love it!!!! I am so glad you are back creating! I love every card you make :) Karin
Posted by: Karin Menghini | 04/28/2011 at 05:30 PM
So colorful! So you!!
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | 05/02/2011 at 10:31 PM