While using the buttons on yesterday's post, I wanted to try something with buttons again. Who knew those little buttons could be so addictive?
I used the Double Line Doodles set for this card.
Just a little bit of good old fashioned stamping for this one.
I've been challenging myself more and more to use the new In Color color palette and really like the way this turned out. Of course, I happened to have some of the new and beautiful Double Stitched Grosgrain ribbons in the In Color colors so that helped to tie it all together really nicely.
The stems are in Wild Wasabi and the flowers are in Purely Pomegranate and Groovy Guava (I LOVE that name). I used some mini glue dots to adhere the little buttons to the center of the flowers. Aren't they SO cute?
I love doing these little flowers at different heights. It gives a little more visual interest.
I tied a length of Groovy Guava ribbon around the front of the card and secured it with a double knot. That just didn't seem to be enough color and contrast for me, so I added a couple more colors. I added the Wild Wasabi double stitched ribbon in a single knot around the Groovy Guava ribbon. That just didn't seem like enough to me, either. The black gingham ribbon was the finishing touch for me.....especially because it coordinated with the greeting that I did in Basic Black ink. Again, I did a single knot with the ribbon, the trimmed the edges of the ribbons. Perfect!
Today is the day we come back home....as you're reading this, we're back in the air and our vacation has come to an end. I hope you've all had a wonderful weekend....and a great start to the new week!
Happy Creating!
-Stampin' Mama
This card is really cute. I love this stamp set, and I need to get all the double-stitched ribbon!!
Posted by: Erin Morse | October 09, 2007 at 08:32 AM
Oh my gosh -- this is too cute! The buttons, the ribbon treatment, the colors -- love it all!
Posted by: christina fischer | October 09, 2007 at 09:13 AM
Love this card. So bright and crisp. Love the details (the ribbons and buttons...oh my!)
Jane
Posted by: Jane | October 09, 2007 at 09:51 AM
this is a great card Erika!
Posted by: Kendra Giles | October 09, 2007 at 11:15 AM
this is a great card Erika!
Posted by: Kendra Giles | October 09, 2007 at 11:15 AM
This is VERY cute!!!
Posted by: Samantha | October 09, 2007 at 04:55 PM
Hi Erika, I hope all has found home safe and the way you left it. This is a darling card. I have cased each card I have seen you make with this set and this is no different. I can always count on your samples being refreshing and inspiring. Thank you!
I just love what you do :)
Hugs, Lourin
Posted by: Lourin | October 17, 2007 at 06:28 AM
Another cute card! Love the triple ribbon!
Posted by: Michele | October 17, 2007 at 07:15 AM
Of course, a stamp set that was on/off/on/off my wish list and now w/your card you've made it on again!
Posted by: Gina Wrona | October 17, 2007 at 12:48 PM
Thanks for sharing this great card and also for helping me make up my mind about finally getting this set after dithering with a decision for a while - so many stamps so little money!!
Posted by: sandie c | October 17, 2007 at 04:51 PM
Erika -- Just stumbled onto your blog! I am AMAZED! I love your bright, fun creations and will come back to visit you often! You're awesome!!
Posted by: Carole (TruCarma) | October 18, 2007 at 08:27 AM
Erika, this is gorgeous! You make me think that perhaps I need to give Wild Wasabi another chance. . . :-D TFS!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | October 18, 2007 at 05:14 PM