Thursday, February 17, 2011

Waltzingmouse February Buttons Waltz


I was so sad when I could not make the January Waltz that I made a note to put on my waltz shoes for February! So here I am, a tad late, but with a card with plenty of Buttons (which is this month's theme)!

Since my mom will be seeing my grandmother soon, I thought of making a card for her. I had my buttons all laid out to make a heart (you can tell it's a heart, right?) and was delighted that I get to play with my new Jenni Bowling dye ink.


Hello to Grandmother
Stamps: (Vintage Circles, Roses in Bloom) Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: (Basic Card Stock - Stamper's Select White, True Black) Papertrey Ink
Ink: (Momento - Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko, (Jenni Bowlin - No.2 Cough Syrup) Ranger
Embellishments: (Vintage Buttons - Pure Poppy, Baker's Twine - Pure Poppy) Papertrey Ink; (Elegance Border Punch) Fiskars


I bought both "Cough Syrup" and "Chili Powder"; I'm delighted to report that both reds work with Papertrey Ink's Pure Poppy. I also love how my clear Waltzingmouse stamps took on the ink so easily. See the next picture for a sample of the Cough Syrup on the Papertrey's White card stock:

Hello to Grandmother

For the buttons I wanted to thread them with Baker's Twine so they would not look so naked. I also decided to up the elegance by using my dusty border punch and add a layer of back card stock behind to let the border pop. 

Hello to Grandmother

The inside of the card reads "you mean Everything to me" which comes from the fabby "Roses in Bloom" set

Thanks for stopping by. I'm so glad I got to waltz along with you amazing ladies. Can't wait to see everyone's creations!

19 comments:

Lynn Mercurio said...

What a fun card...love your button heart. This is really a greatly creative project!

Cassie_lu said...

what a great simple card

LaurieJ said...

Oh what a lovely card! Love the red, white and black. I think your Grandmother is going to love it, too.

B said...

Yay for getting a card in! Love the button heart! Perfect!

Purrfect Paper Creations said...

Great card--so glad you made it in time!

Chris L.

Karen B. said...

This is lovely, the color combo of red and black is so striking.

Jen Adcock said...

So pretty. Love the button loveheart and the crisp color combination. So elegant.

Janet said...

What a lovely card....black and white and red is so eye catching.

Vera said...

What a striking card! Your grandma will love it!

Mara Campbell said...

This is fabulous!!! I love all the buttons!

Janna Werner said...

Die Karte ist superschön!! Heute abend schreib ich wirklich ;-) LG Janna

Joanne Gilch said...

Perfectly lovely card for 'Grandma'! the red buttons sure are fabby!!!

Sharon said...

I love your card .... great colour scheme and beautifully created. :D

Anonymous said...

This is fabulous, love it.

Ali x

rudlis said...

Beautiful card. I love all the buttons!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

What a fun card - love the buttons and the edge punch! Glad you came dancing - better late than never! :)

Crafty Math Chick said...

Very creative!

Laurie Marmon said...

Very cute card. Love the use of the buttons to make the heart. :) Hopefully this heart stays on the card and the kitties don't get it. :)

Antje said...

So simple and sooo beautiful! Love the red button heart with the black and white! I am sure your grandma will love it too!

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