Tuesday, March 22, 2011

The Cuttlebug Spot Buttons Challenge


Continuing our focus on embellies this month, our weekly challenge at The Cuttlebug Spot is buttons. I knew immediately I wanted to use the adorable La Mode dragonfly I'd gotten at J's awhile back and set about looking for a good embossing folder to use with it. I decided upon the folder from the Cuttlebug Friends Forever Card Making Combo and the "hello" sentiment from the Everyday Greetings set, both still available, and on SALE at Custom Crops. I fashioned antennae from fun wire I had strung though the holes in the dragonfly's body and took the colors from the wings and chose tiny buttons by Fabulous Findings (also from J's) to glue onto the embossed flowers. The sentiment was cut twice and glued slightly offset and I added a polka dot mat and it was done! Super simple but I love how it came out. Be sure to stop by The Cuttlebug Spot for more inspiration from the rest of the team. I'm also entering this in the My Partner In Crafting Crime Challenge which is conveniently, BUTTONS! WOW, short post! How about that?
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23 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Your card is gorgeous. The white is so clean and I love the splashes of color you added in! What beautiful embossing too. Okay...really heading over to custom crops now:)

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  2. JannieMarch 22, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    This card is not only like you as cute as a button, but what a clever idea! I love the colors you have used and am in love with that folder!

    Love
    Jannie

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  3. Sandy from UkiahMarch 22, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Oh Donna, nothing you do is "simple".. I love how you used the buttons, you are always so clever. hugs

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  4. SheenaMarch 22, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Adorable!!..I love how you did the buttons :)

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  5. Regina EasterMarch 22, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    what a pretty card donna....hugs

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  6. BarbaraMarch 22, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Donna, great idea for the buttons!! I have more buttons than I will ever use!! Well, maybe someday they will be worth more than coins --- better stash 'em! This card is so sweet and fresh! Hey, and thanks for all your visits to my posts! I am close to catching up, well, for now anyway. I'm off to see more of your masterpieces! {{{hugs}}}

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  7. sparklingblackroseMarch 22, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Stunning, simple but effective :-) Elaine PCC DT xxx

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  8. Susan EdwardsMarch 22, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Very lovely card - love the colors and the "pop" of your buttons and butterflies!

    xx Susan

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  9. A Little TimeMarch 22, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    OMGosh I love this!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    It's so cheerful and whimsical. LOVE the colors and the dragonfly definitely landed on just the right spot! Dig those cute little buttons.

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  11. MarleneMarch 22, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    This card is so much fun!!! I love it!! I haven't seen that embossing folder, I don't think??? It's neat!

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  12. Shelby GoolsbyMarch 22, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    This is such a cute spring card!! I love how you used the buttons.

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  13. DeniceMarch 23, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Simply adorable! Just like you to rock another challenge!

    :D

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  14. KerryMarch 23, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I love the way you've used the buttons, just so cute.

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  15. Stef HMarch 23, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    oh WOW! this is gorgeous! thank you so much for joining us at PCC.

    hugs :)

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  16. KellyMarch 24, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    What a sweet little card full of spring colors. Love the bright colors on white, it looks so clean and crisp.

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  17. Kim HMarch 24, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Oh How clean but yet love the slight pop of color! I might actually have that folder and have never used it! Yo always amaze me!

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  18. Sharon CaudleMarch 25, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Oh this is super cute, Donna! The embossing looks awesome and love that little butterfly!
    hugs, Sharon

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  19. Audrey FrelxMarch 26, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    How pretty! How it makes me wish spring weather arrives soon!

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  20. ladyjanet_56March 28, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Wow this is great love the image, this is such a clever use of buttons. Thank you for sharing this with us at PCC. Janet DT

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  21. MariaMarch 28, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Perfect embossing folder for the buttons :)

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  22. PeggyLovesVintageMarch 29, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    It makes me think summer and brings a smile to my face. I love it!

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  23. RobinApril 12, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    super clever way to use those buttons!Thanks so much for playing with My Partner in Crafing Crime's Button Challenge!!
    Robin

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Thanks for making my day!