Saturday 17 October 2009

Cupcake Craft Challenge 61

Good afternoon everyone,

This is my second post today, so if you want to see the first one, please scroll down.

The challenge at Cupcake Craft Challenge this week is "Buttons and Stitching".

Here's what I used to make this card:

Stamps: Image and sentiment PTI "Everyday Button Bits"
Colour Medium: Copic Ciaos
Cardstock and Designer Paper: SU
Tools: Nestabilities Large Rectangle and Labels 4, SU Large Oval and Scallop Oval punches, sewing machine, Cuttlebug embossing folder
Other: White detail embossing powder, thread, buttons

Thank you for visiting my blog today and for any comment you may leave.

Enjoy your weekend!

Hugs, Clare xx

23 comments:

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Clare this I love. It is great how you have used the buttons for wheels and your stitching is wow.

Hugs
Lorraine x

The Crafty Den said...

Stunning card Clare. The colour scheme is so fresh and the buttons for wheels is a fab idea. Great stitching and layout. Thanks for joining us at cupcake craft challenge this week. Hugs, Denise x

Saskia said...

Lovely 'button-idea'!!!

Saskia :)

Chrissie said...

This is really cute Clare. The stitching is sumpin' else! Awesome... as our friends across the pond would say!

Juls said...

great card! Love the layout and the stitching detail!! Love how you have used the buttons!! brill! Love it!!

Mina said...

wow I love this gorgeous card Clare...the buttons for wheels looks brilliant...great idea
Mina xxx

Dragonlady said...

Hi Clare,

What a fantastic idea for bike wheels. Love the stitching.

Ali x

Kruemel said...

Stunning card! Love your idea of using the buttons as wheels!

Thanks for playing with Cupcake Craft this week.

Kathrin aka Kruemel

Kat said...

What a great card Clare. I love the way you used the buttons. Much more imaginative than the one I did for the Cupcake Craft Challenge! Love the sewing. I'm too scared to try zig zag - I just stick to straight stitch - must make an effort. Loved the Tilda you posted earlier. Enjoy your blog candy.

Kat xx

Kat said...

What a great card Clare. I love the way you used the buttons. Much more imaginative than the one I did for the Cupcake Craft Challenge! Love the sewing. I'm too scared to try zig zag - I just stick to straight stitch - must make an effort. Loved the Tilda you posted earlier. Enjoy your blog candy.

Kat xx

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Stunning card Clare! Love the image and all detail. The colour scheme is so beautiful.

Hugs
Maarit

dolcreations said...

This is such a cute idea! I love the buttons and the sewing! Wow!
Christine

Anonymous said...

This is so cute--I love the button wheels and the cheery colors!
Hugs,
April

Julies Crafty Creations said...

Great card Clare, my hubby is into cycling and I can never find anything to do a cycling themed card with, well done Hugs Julie x

Beth aka BR-T said...

This is brilliant Clare I love how you positioned the buttons! Beth

brenda said...

Very imaginative use of bottons Clair, really great card.

B x

Donna said...

Fantastic card Clare, love the bright zingy colours and the way you have used the buttons as wheels! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake last week :) Donna x

Bev said...

Oh this is fabulous hun, love the button wheels, what a brilliant idea! x

Kim Dellow said...

Oh I love! Fabulous idea with the buttons. Kim

Nicki said...

Oooh, this is brilliant, such a fantastic image and I love the zingy green buttons. Nicki, xx

Jacilynn said...

super cute Clare. love the button wheels!
x

Sara said...

Love how you've used the buttons here. What a great card.

Sara xx

Cindy Groh said...

Adorable bicycle card:)
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