When I saw this week's Tuesday Trigger picture, it made me smile.
Several years ago, before my step-mom lost her valiant battle with leukemia, she gave me some of her vintage button collection to use in my creative endeavors. I knew I had some of the same wonderfully uneven-textured vintage ivory buttons shown in the picture in my collection that would be perfect for an inspired card.
Since my buttons were not still attached to their button cards like the ones in the photo, I die cut a label from textured handmade paper and attached the buttons using mini glue dots. I just let them turn every which way to bring out the texture, rather than trying to line-up the button holes.
I cut several more layers using progressively larger labels from ivory handmade paper and several sheets of 7 Gypsies Venice designer paper that coordinated with the blue in the photo.
I stamped the Hero Arts sentiment in Creamy Brown ink on textured ivory cardstock that reminded me of the napkins in the photo. I finished with a double wrap of Cloud-hued Martha Stewart seam binding and kraft-colored thin ribbon.
Creating cards using her buttons is a meditative process for me that always warms my heart as I remember all of the wonderful memories we shared together. I'll send this card on to one of the special people in my life to let them know how much they mean to me.
Pretty card…what a great way to remember your step-mother 🙂
Wow, fabulous card, love the layered card, the ribbons & of course, those sweet buttons.
Beautifully crafted, Stef!!
::perfect:: seriously.
Great take on the challenge Stef!
Hugs and smiles
very classy card, love it
Lovely! Button cards are so cool!
What a great sentiment for this card 🙂 I love all the layers & that fantastic ribbon to go with…and that those buttons hold such memories for you. I love reading your blog 🙂
Soooo pretty! you’ve really kept the feeling of the original picture in your interpretation – and I love the subtle pattern in your papers!
Oh this is STUNNING!!
Beautiful – love what you created.
Love your card and your story. The teal color is striking.
Hey Stef! What a sweet approach to this week’s Tuesday Trigger in the Moxie Fab World! Thanks so much for playing along! 🙂
Super cute take on the TT challenge! Great choice of colors.
Stef, I love your card! Great job on the trigger.