Monday, 25 July 2011

Buttons and Ribbons @ Less Is More

Morning Everyone ,

Things are back to normal now which means I could get into my craft room yesterday evening and make this weeks entry for Less is More which is a recipe this week and we have to use

BUTTON OR RIBBON
(or plurals thereof)

I went straight to my 'Everyday Button Bits' set from PTI and chose the topiary tree ...

I've used two colours of chalk ink on the pot to give a more 3D effect and found three different sized buttons for the topiary, which wasn't easy even though I have lots of buttons !!
The embossed panel on the base card is a PTI 'text' Impression plate which I've edged with narrow red ribbon and raised up on foam tape , because I didn't have enough ribbon to make a small bow I used three black pearls to embellish instead and compliment the black sentiment :)

I was also busy last night making my last Paper Smooches card for Wednesdays GD post and I think it has to be my favourite of the lot and I will  be announcing the winners for the three giveaway stamp sets on Wednesday too :)

My Sister in Law loved the jute bag filled with goodies yesterday and the weather was kind to us for the family BBQ party. Hannah made a gorgeous Birthday cake for her too and I'm sure she will put more pictures on her blog today but here is a peek at the decoration on top....

...... so sweet

Thanks for stopping by today .... back soon X



33 comments:

  1. Hi Jenny
    Gorgeous card ...love it ....you do some stunning work...
    hug s
    sylvie
    xxxxx

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  2. Awesome! Love the 2 tone pot and those fab buttons!
    Glad life is back to normal and your MIL visit went well. :)

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  3. Gorgeous card! Love the clean crisp look! :)

    Arlene.

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  4. Oh this is just too clever! The button tree is amazing!
    Tara x

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  5. Fabulous card for the challenge. I need to get that set out and do something with it.

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  6. another fabby card, jenny!! i agree with sylvie... you do stunning work. (the cake your daughter made??? simply adorable!!)

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  7. this is really lovely loved the way that you have used the buttons x

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  8. Jenny,
    This is adorable.. I love the idea of the 3 buttons for the tree.. how smart is that.. :) I also really like the base how you have more than one color on it.. :) what a great creation.. That little polar bear is wonderful too :) soo cute.. I am sure your Sister-in-law was so excited to get her amazing bag.. what a treat :) HUGS

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  9. Gorgeous! Just love your button tree, it's fab :o) Aww and the little bears on your daughter's cake, how cute!! Lisa x

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  10. Hi Jenny, Wonderful card, love all the white space and your topiary tree, perfect:0) Glad you've been having fun, can't wait to see your last card, hugs Gay xxx

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  11. Topiary buttons, great idea, and the red sets it off really well.

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  12. This is absolutely fabulous (as ever)Jenny. Your little tree is just super.
    Wonderful clean and simple card.
    Thanks so much for your continued loyal support.
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  13. Such a fabulous card. Great layout, colours and button topiary. Love it. xx

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  14. Hi Jenny, Thank you for your lovely comments. I don't know how I missed your fabulous card in the gallery. Your little topiary button tree is so sweet. Perfect stamping and embossing too! x

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  15. A stunning beautiful card, so simple but with so much detail. Gorgeous!

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  16. Fantastic card as ever Jenny
    Been over to your Hannah, what a clever girlie you have!
    Thank you so much
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  17. Brilliant card-those buttons look great!

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  18. Stunning. What more is there to say?

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  19. What a great card. I never have gotten adventurous with buttons but I must say you encourage me to try. How creative.

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  20. You have such a talented family! What a great CAS card, the buttons are a fantastic touch.

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  21. Fab card, Jenny. Love your topiary and two-tone pot, as well as the sentiment and embossed white card. It all goes together so well.

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  22. Hi Jenny

    I love what you have done with your buttons .. .. a lovely little topiary tree!!

    Love how you have split the card and the touch of red is just perfect.

    Great work as always!!!

    I am looking forward to your last smooches card .. .. shame it is going to be your last as a GDT member :-(

    Loving the look of the gorgeous cake your daughter has made. What a talented family you are.

    Love Jules xx

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  23. Love your gorgeous card Jenny how clever to use those buttons this way.
    luv
    Debby

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  24. Fabulous button tree! Love the design, especially with the embossing. Is there any cake left? I adore cake!!

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  25. Fabulous card, love the button topiary tree xxx

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  26. What a wonderful CAS card! Love the texture at the bottom and your button topiary is perfect. (I don't have any PaperTrey stamps at all).
    Glad you had good weather for your party, and no wonder she loved the bag. That cake photo tease looks amazing too. What a talented daughter you have!
    TFS
    Cheers, Karen
    alteredscrapbooking.blogspot.com

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  27. Love the topiary button tree, fab card. x

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  28. Great use of buttons!! Love the layout, too!

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  29. What a great idea to use buttons for the tree! Love it Jenny. Hannah is very talented, I had a wee peek at her blog and it's fab! Looks like she takes after her Mum :) Sarah x

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  30. Ok, your card is stunning but are those marzipan polar bears?! Squeee!!! I'm off to check out the gorgeous cake!

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  31. Jenny....This. card. is. AWESOME! Love that adorable tree made with buttons! So clever!! My Card is here

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  32. Stupendous idea - I love it!

    Kathyk

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