Saturday, October 31, 2009

PTI Swap #5 Sketch #1



Happy Halloween! I didn't expect to be able to post a new card today, but last night we had "Family Movie Night". While the kids watched Monsters and Aliens, I was able to put together my cards. It was SO much fun rummaging through all of the gorgeous buttons. I've never been a huge fan of buttons and crafting but PTI has forever changed that!



At first I tried the buttons alone, but then got the idea to use the Guidelines 2 set as little ornaments and used the buttons for more pop.

Each button was carefully selected for size, color and texture. I am going to have a difficult time parting with my beloved buttons. ;) Oh well I can always buy more.

This is not the greatest picture, but I wanted to show you the variety of the buttons on the cards. (Remember you can click to enlarge the photo.)

Well, we are off to buy a new Hamster. Since Fluffy's untimely passing the girls have been bugging me for another one. I'm hoping to be able to post my fourth and last swap card (for this round anyway) tomorrow. And guess what it has on it? That's right! More buttons!!! Heehee!



Stamps: PTI Holiday Button Bits, Holiday Treats & Guidelines 2
Ink: SU Old Olive & Whisper White, PTI Raspberry Fizz
Paper: PTI Raspberry Fizz, Aqua Mist & Sweet Blush, SU Old Olive
Misc: PTI Vintage Holiday Buttons, EK Success Punch, dimensionals

11 comments:

  1. Susan, these are beautiful! What a great idea to enhance the ornaments the way you did. :) I'm quite impressed. Nice work!

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  2. So cute! Love the use of GL with the buttons. Very creative!

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  3. Very clever, Susan! What a unique idea to use the Guidelines II as ornaments. And nice colors too!

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  4. These are fabulous! Well worth parting with your precious PTI buttons for ;D
    I love your idea to combine it with the guidelines, really brings more dimension to your ornaments!
    Aimes
    x

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  5. Holy cow, I seriously LOVE this card!!! LOVE how you used the Guidelines II with your buttons, now I MUST order that set lol! Love the colors you used too!

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  6. Such a great idea to combine Guidelines II with that image from Holiday Button Bits - I love it!

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  7. These are just beautiful! Love the way you used GL for the ornaments.

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  8. WOW!! Stunning. Loved that you used guidelines 2 along with the buttons :) awesome.

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  9. i love these! i am going to use the Gl for ornaments!! >"<

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