I'm starting the new year off with a card that is one of the few custom creations I've been asked to make. Remember the 80th birthday card I posted here? I call this the "companion piece" because a dear lady at church saw the other card and requested one for her friend in a similar style, in peach tones. I had just figured out what I'd done wrong threading my sewing machine (the bobbin was in backwards, of all things!), so I wanted to add some decorative stitching and she really liked that touch. You'll notice the classic PTI stamp set Blooming Button Bits (don't worry, I tacked that far right button down further after seeing this picture, lol). I call it classic because it really is, isn't it? Flexible, non-trendy, and super useful. I love all of the Button Bits sets and hope there's another one or two added to PTI's inventory this year.
Supplies
Stamps: PTI--Blooming Button Bits & Green Thumb
Paper: PTI--Melon Berry & Vintage Cream; October Afternoon--Thrift Shop; stash
Ink: Versafine--Vintage Sepia; Versacolor--Bamboo; Ranger--Antique Linen & Mustard Seed Distress Inks; PTI--Melon Berry
Buttons: PTI--Melon Berry
Floss: DMC--Ecru
Embossing Powder: Ranger--Super Fine Detail Clear
Misc.: Sewing Machine, Spellbinder's die
17 comments:
Looks fantastic and I am so in the mood for some colors like melon berry ..... I can feel the spring coming!!!
Oh, that is so lovely (so's the original). No wonder your church acquaintance was so tickled with it!
This is SO cute!
Hi Jill! Beautiful card! Wishing you a very Hqppy New Year - hope it's your best year yet!
Beautiful card.....It's so peaceful and soft. I love the colors you chose and how everything is pulled together with the buttons. Lovely!
How soft and pretty! Love that paper!
Happy New Year!
Sweet card, Jill. I like your coordinating card interior and envelope. It is so time for some spring colors.
This card makes me want to rush to an old-fashioned ice cream parlor...that's what it reminds me of. :) Love those yummy colors together!
Very pretty and cheery card Jill. I am so glad to hear that you afre going post often in 2011. You make really pretty cards and I am looking forward to seeing more of them.
Aw Jill - what a gorgeous card, I love the soft colours.
I agree with all your new year intentions too. I think we all need to make more time for ourselves and giving ourselves over to our crafts is such a great way to relax.
Have a wonderful 2011.
Hugs,
Caryn xxx
Hi Jill! Nice to see you blogging again. Love the card and the colors. Spring like feeling to it. Your resolutions sound similar to mine. At least you have started! Happy New Year to You!
Sweet card. Happy New Year!
That stitch is awesome - I always forget to try different stitches. Love the OA paper - just right for the Button Bits. Happy New Year!
Ah... the colors of spring. Beautiful and fresh!
Happy New Year to you too. Love the colour scheme - very spring-like and the layout too!
so pretty! i have that Oct Afternoon paper and never know what to do with it! love this :-)
What a pretty card. Love all the bright colors!
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