Monday, April 5, 2010

Dreams come true

I'm late, but this card is for Becky's Compose a Card #7. I broke out my new PTI black felt (so luxurious!) but had to wing the sandwich, as I snapped my C plate a couple days ago! I managed to cut out the felt circles, but it wasn't a clean cut with my improvised shims.

I used my favourite "matching thread" trick, which is to use a sliver of matching cardstock or paper to thread the buttons - in this case I used the patterned paper. Click on the photo for a close-up. It's hard to see, but I used one of the new PTI Impression plates on the patterned paper.

And here's the inside. I'm trying to dress the insides up a bit more, so this was fun:
Stamps: Birthday Basics, Text Style II (PTI), Pop Fashion (Pink Paislee)
Paper: Vintage Cream, Spring Rain (PTI), patterned paper (K&Company)
Ink: Basic Black, Bashful Blue (SU)
Accessories: Black felt, Polka Dot Basics II Impression Plate, Lg scalloped border die (PTI), corner rounder punch (EK Success), buttons (Making Memories), Cuttlebug (Provocraft), circle, scalloped circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

7 comments:

Jeanne said...

Love your project! You did such a terrific job incorporating the black felt. That was my challenge. Love the pastel colors!

Sue Ann said...

Your card turned out really nice....... don't you hate it when you finally get a chance to make a card for a challenge and it is too late!!!

Jen Carter said...

Very nice! It's great how you finished your card off by decorating the inside too!

Elizabeth S. said...

This turned out so pretty!!

Anonymous said...

What a pretty card! I love the black felt embellies, they add a nice touch! Well done.

Laurie said...

This is really cute! Love the buttons!

Diane Jaquay said...

So cute! Love the striped paper, and the buttons and felt!