Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Flowers w/ Buttons, Quilled Leaves Orange For You Card

Hello! We welcome you to another week and a new challenge at Tuesday Alchemy. How about some buttons

I rarely throw out old clothes as I donate them, so I don't normally get my buttons from that. Instead, I try to save the extra buttons I get with new shirts and pants to use. The larger button on the yellow flower center was from a shirt that I bought a while ago. The other 2 small, colorful ones are from an embellishment set I bought a few years ago. This challenge has brought to my attention that in all the years I've been crafting, I have not used one button! Isn't that weird? Well here it is ladies...my first card with buttons. :D 
For this card I used buttons on the centers of the flowers. "For you" was handwritten with orange colored pencil. Leaves were quilled using a mixture of yellows and oranges. 
Here is some extra button inspiration that I found from this lovely blog called It's Written On the Walls. They've compiled a list of button art on the web for you to consider. Check out this one for example:
Isn't it great? :)

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16 comments:

  1. Both lovely cards but 1st one is my fave. xxx

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  2. Lovely card with quilling...so elegant:)
    The cupcake with buttons is fantastic:)
    Big hug,
    Sonia

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  3. Your card is just lovely, Eileen - So sweet & CAS! And what a fantastic extra that you shared for inspiration - It's fabulous :)

    Happiness,
    Corrinne

    PS - If you'd like to be challenged, I invite you to join us at {PIN}spirational Challenges http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com

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  4. lovely card, beautiful flowers, and the buttons are great for the centers!!!
    Paula

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  5. how super fab!!!The colours are so lovely and thank you for sharing that added inspiration :D
    Hugs Shell x

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  6. I really admire your quilling! Your card is pure style and beautiful! I also tend to collect extra buttons on my clothes. You never know when you'll need them!

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  7. This is such a beautiful card Eileen and just love the wonderful bright colours
    x catherine

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  8. Wow, what amazing creations! Just love,love all the details and colors!! Have a wonderful day! Hugs anad sunshine

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  9. Great creation Eileen!! I love the colors and the button fits your quilling perfectly! I too am like you I've never really used buttons in any projects until I did my tutorial in the blog hop. That's why being in this DT makes me really challenge myself and I'm loving it!

    Cheers!
    Kelli

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  10. Wow Eileen, these are GORGEOUS. Using buttons as flowers is a great idea. You are so clever. Have a great weekend.

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  11. Gorgeous as always Eileen. Buttons are good - really good!!!

    Hugs and smiles

    Laine

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  12. As I use buttons in nearly every project I do, I'm stunned that you've never used them before =)) Great start!

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  13. This is such a pretty card! I love the colors of the flowers and the quilled leaves are so decorative. A really beautiful, clean design!

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  14. beautifully, laconically and glad pleasant colors!!!

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  15. I love those summer colours and the card is sooooooooooo beautiful!
    Is like it is alive! And the picture makes me look at it time and time again!
    hugs and love!

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  16. The buttons so fit to the centers of the card...pleasant colors for Gift Card envelopes.

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