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Saturday, 16 July 2011

Baby buttons!

I don't know about where you are but the rain was coming down in curtains this morning. (Yes, I know I have curtains on the brain - see yesterday's post for details!) It was definitely a case of less would have been more... which brings me clumsily to the Less is More challenge which I, like many other LiMettes around the world, like to crack straight on with on a Saturday morning. This week the challenge is to make a card using the theme of circles.

My mind instantly went blank but luckily my friend reminded me of my scrumptious little Sweet Buttons embosslits die and an idea was born. Come and have a look:


Buttons are great for baby cards - I suppose because of the 'cute as a button' association - and I love that these die-cut ones are flat enough for posting but dimensional enough to look real.


I used Blushing Bride card stock for my card base and you can see the contrast between this colour and Pink Pirouette when you look at the end button. I love them together. The bottom third of the card front was embossed with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder and topped with a piece of Pretty In Pink grosgrain ribbon.


Various shades of pink cotton has been threaded through my buttons with a needle and I added a curved sentiment above one of the large ones. To give the button more prominence, I popped it up with dimensionals and tied the thread in a bow.


Supplies needed for this card:
Stamps: Punch Bunch (retired Sale-a-bration set)
Ink: Melon Mambo marker
Card stock: Blushing Bride, scraps of Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, Rose red, Rich Razzleberry
Other: Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Pretty In Pink 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Sweet Buttons embosslits die
You can buy any of these supplies from me and I can have them delivered to your address in the UK. Just send me an email or give me a call on 01280 820593.

We're going to a friend's 60th birthday bash tonight. He's a talented musician and I've made him a card to reflect that which I'll show you on Monday. It tickled me to bits then that when I was making this baby card, my husband came into the room, looked critically over my shoulder and asked if the card was for our friend. I said at once that as I thought pink was our friend's favourite colour and that he was just as cute as a button the card would pretty well be perfect for him... 

Thank you for coming to visit me today and I shall be round to see what you've been making very soon. 
Hope you're having a great weekend!

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64 comments:

  1. Mandi16 July 2011 at 13:39

    ROFL wonder what your hubby said?
    Fabulous card,
    Sheer perfection, Vicky
    Have a lovely evening
    Thank you
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  2. Kathyk16 July 2011 at 13:50

    Hmm - probably best we don't hear hubby's response!! FABULOUS card for the LIM challenge

    Kathyk

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  3. Heather T16 July 2011 at 13:54

    Vicky, your card is very cute. Your combination of pinks is lovely and the embossed buttons so lifelike. Now don't get those cards mixed up by mistake or your husband will really doubt your judgement!

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  4. Sharon16 July 2011 at 13:57

    Love this Vicky. I must get this die!!. Can just imagine your hubbys face lol.
    Sharon xx

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  5. Margaret16 July 2011 at 13:59

    Absolutely gorgeous card Vicky (despite me not liking pink!) Am loving your sarcasm re the birthday card!! have a great evening
    Margaret x

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  6. Gibmiss16 July 2011 at 14:08

    hi Vicky
    Fabby card ...love it...
    hugs
    sylvie
    xxxx

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  7. MonicaB16 July 2011 at 14:12

    You amaze me! Your cards are always fabulous and you get them done so quickly for the challenge. This card is so sweet.

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  8. Aileen16 July 2011 at 14:14

    These buttons do look so real, lovely baby card. x

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  9. Loli 16 July 2011 at 14:22

    Hola Vicky, thank you for your comment last week and for to read my post.
    Fab card Vicky, sweet and elegant, beautiful job.
    A hug frm Palma

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  10. Susie16 July 2011 at 14:24

    Oh so precious!

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  11. Maja16 July 2011 at 14:39

    Gorgeous card, perfect for a baby girl.

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  12. Sally16 July 2011 at 15:13

    A really pretty card, I all the different pinks.
    Sally x

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  13. Debs M16 July 2011 at 15:14

    gorgeous card, love the button dies x

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  14. Zoe Tant16 July 2011 at 15:20

    Beautifully delicate and as you say perfect for the arrival of a newborn baby. Have a great party! Zx

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  15. Rosemary16 July 2011 at 15:26

    your card is way too cute!! love it!

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  16. Maribel16 July 2011 at 15:50

    Precious,

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  17. Sarn16 July 2011 at 16:08

    Just GORGEOUS. I think you should give it to your friend tonight regardless! Just for a laugh - imagine your husband's face!!!!

    ROFL just thinking about it!

    Have a great evening.

    Hugs, Sandra View my card HERE!

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  18. TAM16 July 2011 at 16:20

    Super card - pretty in pink

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  19. Buffy16 July 2011 at 16:38

    Beuatiful card Vicky
    Those buttons are great, will be asking for those for xmas :)

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  20. Deborah Frings16 July 2011 at 17:06

    These buttons are just super! It's such a sweet card,

    Have a great time at the party!

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  21. Wishcraft16 July 2011 at 17:17

    Ooh fab card Vicky! I LOVE that die... I think I NEED that one! Love all the pink too :o) Lisa x

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  22. Chrissie16 July 2011 at 17:56

    I started with the idea of buttons for this challenge Vicky and made some but couldn't come up with a card after I'd done so!
    Someday inspiration may dawn.
    This card however is wonderful!
    Maybe I'll try again!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  23. Dolly Daydreams16 July 2011 at 18:00

    Oh you are a one ! You crack me up ! The card is lovely and perfect for an elderly gentleman if he is of the pink persuasion but failing that it is sublime. Those little button dies are gorgeous and coupled with the pink and the embossing it is delicious.

    Have a fun packed weekend and enjoy the drapes.

    Marie

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  24. Ang C16 July 2011 at 18:21

    A really beautiful card

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  25. Linda16 July 2011 at 19:03

    Hi Vicky

    Fabulous card. Very eye-catching in the thumbnails. The buttons and colour really make this a cute baby card....or a 60 year old male card!! LOL! Loved your hubby story! They do try to show an interest - you've got to love them for that :-)

    Linda

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  26. Bernadet Rodakowski16 July 2011 at 19:37

    So dang sweet! And so simple even I could do it! Great design!
    Bernadet
    bernadetscraftblog.blogspot.com

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  27. Lynne16 July 2011 at 20:02

    Simply fabulous Vicky. I just adore all those shades of pink.
    Lynne xxx

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  28. Tara Cardwell16 July 2011 at 20:41

    This is just STUNNING Vicky - I love everything about it. Your cards are always so co-ordinated and gorgeous. :-)

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  29. Jenny16 July 2011 at 21:44

    Absolutely sweet Vicky, love how you've lined them up in a row and the curved sentiment is perfect.
    Loved the rain this morning but got fed up with it by noon :(
    Jenny x

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  30. Julie16 July 2011 at 21:57

    Sew cute !!!
    Julie x

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  31. Unknown16 July 2011 at 22:21

    This is just beautiful Vicky! How much is the Sizzlits buttons die and does it make all the buttons you've used?

    Lizy x

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  32. Faith A at Daffodil Cards16 July 2011 at 22:27

    This is so beautiful Vicky, a perfect card for a new baby girl

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  33. Susan16 July 2011 at 23:48

    Oh, I love how those "buttons" look! Now look what you've done!! I'll have to have them now....shame on you for enabling!! LOL!!! Love this!! My Card

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  34. Fiona17 July 2011 at 08:25

    What pretty colours Vicky and I love how you curved the sentiment around the top of the button. A superb card.

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  35. Irene17 July 2011 at 08:38

    A fabulous baby card Vicky, so original. I ove the buttons and the placementof the sentiment.

    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  36. Carol17 July 2011 at 11:15

    This is gorgeous Vicky, hope you enjoyed your evening. Carol x

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  37. Wendy M17 July 2011 at 13:03

    Lovely card, really cute :-)

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  38. Anonymous17 July 2011 at 14:00

    simply sweet!!!! Love the colours and those row of gorgeous buttons!

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  39. Zoechaos17 July 2011 at 14:41

    Very sweet card. XOXO Zoe

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  40. G Peplow17 July 2011 at 14:58

    Ha Hah I get a similar response from hubby indoors but he actually now says 'I hate it, it's pants' before I get it anywhere near him LOL What was your hubbies response? did he even notice it was for a baby? Well, I love it! The buttons are great and look totally authentic:0) Have a great Sunday, hope the weather's better tomorrow, no hope for today, Gay xxx

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  41. G Peplow17 July 2011 at 14:58

    Hubby's even x

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  42. kelly17 July 2011 at 15:28

    I love your work Vicky, I've had to become a follower so I don't miss a post!
    Kelly xx

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  43. Linby17 July 2011 at 20:11

    What a sweet card, I love the simplicity of it. Great for a baby or a 60 year old RFLOL!
    Linbyx

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  44. Crealin17 July 2011 at 22:25

    Hi Vicky,

    I love these cute little button and those vivid colors you've used. Gorgeous card!

    Lins ;-)

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  45. Janet17 July 2011 at 23:27

    Beautiful card, lovely colours
    http://janetscraftycreations.blogspot.com/2011/07/circles.html

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  46. Jennie M18 July 2011 at 00:11

    This is such a cute card!

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  47. nicky18 July 2011 at 13:52

    Very nice card , loving all the buttons
    Nicky

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  48. Sue18 July 2011 at 15:26

    Wow just love this card Vicky a fab idea and yes the rain is here in Weymouth too throwing it down as i type thank god for the internet connection har har Luv Sue x

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  49. GinaA18 July 2011 at 17:15

    Your cards always look so professional, fab combination of pinks.

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  50. Sandy18 July 2011 at 17:30

    Love the buttons and the way your sentiment curves over the top of one of them, Fab card,
    Sandy

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  51. Kathleen18 July 2011 at 22:23

    Fabulous card, lovely shades of pink and a great idea with a lovely presentation.

    Men should be seen and not heard.

    Kath x

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  52. Sarah19 July 2011 at 10:49

    Very lovely indeed - the buttons do all the talking!

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  53. Viv19 July 2011 at 17:42

    Great baby card Vicky, I love it!..hmmm why didn't I think to make baby cards;O) Viv xx

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  54. kingstonmama19 July 2011 at 18:54

    This is so soft and pretty, Vicky. I love buttons for a baby card and I do love pink, too!

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  55. Kerry19 July 2011 at 19:46

    Oh so cute. My favourite - buttons.

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  56. sparklygirl-Tina19 July 2011 at 20:17

    Hi Vicky

    What a simple yet totally stunning card love it!

    Tina
    X

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  57. Jen Mitchell20 July 2011 at 00:46

    That's a great idea to use the embosslits buttons. I don't use that nearly enough! And your curved sentiment is adorable!

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  58. Emily Leiphart20 July 2011 at 01:44

    Super sweet! Those buttons look amazing!

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  59. Jo Street20 July 2011 at 21:01

    Gorgeous card!
    Jo x

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  60. Marlena M.21 July 2011 at 04:49

    Very sweet baby card! ;)

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  61. fatmonica22 July 2011 at 16:53

    It's a beautiful card-I have that button die.It's great!

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  62. Unknown22 July 2011 at 18:08

    Hi Vicky, love the buttons. I thought they were real when I first saw your card, brilliant for postage costs I would imagine. Such a sweet card overall. Sarah

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  63. Lisa A.22 July 2011 at 22:03

    What a sweet baby card, Vicky!! I love the buttons, and pink...too cute!! I looked at the musician's cards on another post...amazing cards...wow...really cool:)!!

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  64. Unknown31 January 2014 at 17:38

    Ahh the card that got me started with Stampin Up! I saw these buttons and needed them and look where I am now, all because of a little die! :)
    Lizy xx

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I'd love to know what you think. Do leave me a comment - it always makes my day! Vicky x


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