Buttons (again) and Snowmen

Ok, it's been an while since updating online, but I have been busy crafting... and also busy returning to work from my maternity leave. This has left me with less time to blog. Here is a quick update on some of the more recent cards I've made, including the Christmas cards (which have not all been sent out yet, but hopefully this won't ruin the surprise).

We've got more button flowers....

It's a slight addiction.


And now adding ribbon as an accent is my new favourite embellishment.

So of course when it came time to design the Christmas cards this year, I had to follow suit! Ribbon, ribbon and more ribbon! I simply adore the snowman stamp from Stampin' Up's "Mr. Twigster" set!

And now it's off to finish up some sock/glove animals!

Buttons and Butterflies

After a few crafty flops, I went back to the old standby - cards. I love choosing just the right paper and how each card ends up being so unique. My latest obsession has been button flowers. The flower stamp is from the Stampin' Up "Nice and Narrow" set - stamped the stem only in varying lengths and topped with my favourite buttons.




I got a bit ambitious this time and made a whole bunch at once, so the cards were made in a few stages. Button flowers first, then matching cardstock and patterned paper, and finally adding butterfly and message accents. Most of these will be used as "thank you" cards.






The butterfly punch is from the Martha Stewart line and I absolutely love it! Again, obsessed. The "Thank You" and "so grateful" message stamps are also from Stampin' Up sets. Here are a few of my favourite cards - either because I love the overall look, or I love the buttons! I think I am well stocked in cards for a while.