Monday, November 12, 2012

Introducing Button Up


Hello and welcome to day three of the Papertrey Ink November countdown!  This month we've got all kinds of fun stuff to share with you.  Today I'm happy to introduce to you Button Up.  A happy little set by Melissa Bickford, which features all sorts of button images.  I'm sure you'll love this set as much as I do... which happens to be a lot!
 
I've got a few samples to share with you.  So, let me get right to it...
First up, a simple one layer card.  Simply stamped four different button images in a color combo of limeade ice, new leaf, Hero Arts wet cement and Ranger Archival viridian.  Lovin' this combo!
Finished the card off with a sentiment from another new set, Sentiment Signs.  For an added touch, I pierced the holes of the buttons.
Next, a sweet and simple baby card.  Kept the color combo on this one soft, the only pop of color is Ranger Archival viridian ink.  This type of ink is perfect when it comes to handling a good thick coat of Glossy Accents.
Added a strip of impressed cardstock, using the new Aida impression plate.  Die cut a thread card, also new this month, and wrapped it with white embroidery floss.  The sentiment is from the Baby Button Bits stamp set. 
Last, but not least.  For this little number I pulled out my Background Basics: Super Stripes stamp set and stamped rows in black ink.
Layered a few die cut buttons, stamped with images from the Button Up stamp set, and hand cut new leaf leaves.  Then finished the card off with a sentiment from the new Framed Out #10 set.

Well, that concludes my look at the new Button Up stamp set.  Be sure to stop by Nichole Heady's blog, she will be featuring this set along with Hanging By a Thread and Sew Simple Borders. Also, Heather Nichols, Melissa Bickford, Erin Lincoln and Lexi Daly have peeks to share with you of their newest sets for the month.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile



Smile Button Card



Cute As A Button Card



Thinking of You Always Card
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22 comments:

  1. jan metcalfNovember 12, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    Love the black and white stripes with your pretty button flower!

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    1. NancyNovember 12, 2012 at 4:52 AM

      Really like all your cards, but the last little number with the black stripes is GORGEOUS!

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  2. Nancy Penir November 12, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    Your use of the Aida impression plate as a border caught my eye. Lovely touch.

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  3. KellyNovember 12, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    you have some of the best color combos. Love that first card!

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  4. KrisNovember 12, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    I always look forward to your cards...they are always STRIKINGLY beautiful!

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  5. Jennifer KNovember 12, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    Love the bold, black stripes with the pop of happy button "flowers" on your last card. Very mod and clean.

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  6. thejoyinlisaNovember 12, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    Gorgeous, clean and contemporary as always Maile. I am learning so much about simplifying my designs thanks to your inspirations. Love the new Aida impression plate. It's so subtle I nearly missed it, but it's a lovely touch.

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  7. MojcaNovember 12, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    Ohhhhhhh cute as a button is just the cutest thing I ever saw!!!! hugs! mojca

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  8. BeverlyBLNovember 12, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    Love the baby card. It looks exactly like a baby card should. That Aida impression plate added the perfect touch. The colors and style of the thinking of you card just pop off the page. Terrific! Great job.

    May I also say how much I dislike proving I'm not a robot with signs that I cannot EVER read. Those fuzzy numbers stink big time. A robot would probably stand a better chance of figuring it out.

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  9. Holly SaveurNovember 12, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    SUPER cute!!

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  10. Connie and JackNovember 12, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Love, love, love the simplicity of your cards, Maile. Awesome.
    -- Connie C.

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  11. My Paper EpiphanyNovember 12, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    I love the button set - so versatile and cute. Your cards are gorgeous as always. i love your CAS style.

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  12. jintyoo7November 12, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Gah!!! Beautiful, Maile. Each card is absolutely charming, however the last one with the bold B&W stripes...priceless :)

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  13. Kathy McNovember 12, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    Very stunning, Maile. Love the simplicity and color choices!

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  14. Laura WilliamsNovember 13, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Oh my, these are gorgeous - I'm especially obsessed with the last one though! The diagonal stripes and the colors are just perfect!

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  15. cards by caraNovember 13, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    What great colour combos - you never cease to amaze me with your talent. Thanks for all your hard work.

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  16. AnonymousNovember 14, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    Beautiful cards as always!

    Team Craftwell
    blog.craftwellusa.com

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  17. Susan GosmanNovember 14, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    "Cute as a Button" really is! Your clean and simple style is beautiful and refreshing.

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  18. maria f.November 14, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    I'm in love with all the white space on your baby card. That is precious. Thanks for introducing me to Viridian. (or not?!?!?)

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  19. GabbyNovember 15, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Great use of butons on all of your awesome cards! Don't know why but today is the 15th and I just got this post. Hmmm.

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  20. MichelleNovember 16, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Gorgeous, Maile! I love those black and white stripes, and I also love those scattered buttons, oh, and the aida strip, they're all perfect. :-)

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  21. Carolyn and JimSeptember 21, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    ��Love your cards they are so simple but have impact at the same time.Some of your ideas have inspired me.I make cards here in Australia for a group called combat cards.They are sent to our serving solders so they have cards to send back to their loved ones etc.Combat cards are a group of people who meet in Perth at Scrapbooks From The Hart once a month.They have just meet a goal of 10,000 cards.��������My hubby and I are traveling around Australia in a motor home.So from time to time I find card making very relaxing.Take care Carolyn��

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