Button it!!

Button it!! is the challenge on CBC that grabbed me today ............................. The challenge is to use buttons, at least 6 in a project - extra points for not making a card. Hope I have fulfilled both criteria.



The centers of the flowers are mother of pearl buttons & the petals are plain & patterned papers punched out using my large flower punches. These are fixed onto wire which is twisted to hold in place.



Another button is glued to the back to finish.



I arranged them in a small vase filled with ............................... more buttons!! & wrapped with a ribbon tied in a bow.

Whoops - nearly didn't make the deadline!!

For my entry to the Copics Challenge 22. Apologies for the awful pics but couldn't wait for better lighting or I would miss the deadline! Will try for better pic's tomorrow.

This challenge was to follow a sketch by Maddy.

Whimsy stamp challenge

This is my card for the following challenge over at Whimsy Stamps Challenge
We have a new challenge for you this week and it's a recipe! We want you to create a project using 2 different patterned papers (or create your own papers with different techniques), 1 ribbon, and 3 embellishments such as brads, buttons, or flowers.



I made the flowers using a punch, using the same 2 different patterned papers which I then put through the cuttlebug swiss dots embossing folder using my Big Shot & used largish brads for the flower middles.The ribbon is from my Ribbon Oasis stash :-)

Back again!

Just a few of the cards that I made over the Easter holidays - yes I took some of my crafting gear away on holiday with me, including my big shot & new nestibilities!! So whilst the rest of the family who could & wanted to did their 10 mile hikes I crafted along with anyone else who wanted to join me :-) Some beautiful mini handbags were made using the Sizzix die :-) Some of you may recognise the MS leaf punch used on the second card. The blooms were made with my new flower punch, think it will become a favourite :-)

I made a few more boxes as Easter presents whilst on holiday but unfortunately don't have pics of them.