November Inspiration - Saphron

Hey fellow crafters!

For this month’s inspiration, I decided to get out of my comfort zone on two accounts: use bright colours, and make my first “get well soon” card. Hopefully Sickly Susan on this card can make someone’s day a bit brighter when they’re feeling unwell!

I’ve used copics to colour her, and papers and brads. For the full details of my card, have a look at my blog.

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Share your new creation into the Facebook group and join in the regular challenges, too!

And come along and join in this month’s Challenge!

Thanks for visiting!

Saphron

October Inspiration - Saphron

Hello!

This is Saphron here with my very first inspiration post as a new member of the Cute As A Button DT. I am so excited to be able to have used this absolutely adorable stamp called Lillebelle - Vintage Swimsuit.

She’s coloured with copics, and I’ve used a number of beautiful papers and embellishments. For the full details of my card, have a look at my blog.

To find your next crafty creation’s image, check out the Cute As A Button store.

Share your new creation into the Facebook group and join in the regular challenges, too!

And come along and join in this month’s Challenge!

Thanks for visiting!

Saphron

March Designer Inspiration - Judy

Hi there!

Its Judy here

sharing a journal I created using

"African Princess".

I think this image is so beautiful

and knew she would look great on this cover

and am loving the way it turned out!

I colored the image with

Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend Markers.

My printed papers are from an older

K & Company 12x12 Paper Pad by Brenda Walton.

The title "Inspire" was die cut with a

Crafter's Companion die.

I hope you'll take a look at all the products available at

Cute As A Button

and join us each month for the Blog Challenge

and the Facebook Progressive Challenge.

Designer Inspiration: Judy

Hello there!

It's Judy here sharing my inspiration project for this month.

 

I used one of the new release images.

Pumpkin Fairy

My card is a pretty simple design,

but, I like the way it turned out.

I colored the image with Colourblend Pencils and fussy cut.

I added some glitter glue to the wings.

The printed background paper I used is from DCWV

which  mated with solid card stock.

I adhered the image with foam tape.

I cut a strip of card stock and added glitter letter stickers

for my sentiment. I finished up with some gems.

I hope you'll check out this beautiful image

along with all the others available at

Cute As A Button.

December Inspiration - Judy

Hello all!

Today I'm sharing a little inspiration with you.

I created a pop up box card using

Perfume Queen.

I started by coloring the image with Spectrum Noir pencils and fussy cutting.

 I chose coordinating yardstick and designer paper.

I constructed the box base out of a 10 x 7 inch piece

of solid dark pink card stock and added panels

with the DP. I attached the image with acetate

to a strip of card stock inside the box.

I cut out several die cuts using Crafter's Companion 

and Taylored Expressions dies.

These were all attached the same way as the main image

with the exception of the fan and sentiment die cuts,

which were glued directly to the center flap.

And... the project is complete!

Be sure and check out this stamp along with

 the others available at

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Until next time,

Happy Crafting!

April Inspiration - Judy

Hello all!

It's Judy here sharing my inspiration for this month!

I decided to create an easel card using

Alana Birthday Princess.

I started by printing and coloring the image with

Prismacolor pencils and fussy cutting. 

Next I cut a 12x12 inch piece of mediam blue card stock down

to 12x5 inches. I folded the 12 inch side in half to create a

6x5 inch card base and then folded the front in half again

to form the easel.

Next I covered the front of the card with dark blue card stock,

cut a frame out of medium blue with a Paper Artist die

and adhered to white card stock.

I adhered the white piece to the card base.

I cut accent pieces from the die set in medium blue 

and adhered to dark blue card stock and fussy cut around

to use as a background for the sentiment.

I popped the image on the white & die cut background with foam tape.

The sentiment piece was popped on the bottom of the card base.

I added some gems for the finished product!

I hope I've inspired you just a little bit today

and that you'll check out this set and the other products available at

Cute As a button Stamps and Designs!

Oh and don't forget to check out the current challenge going on at the

Cute As A Button Challenge Blog

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September Inspiration by Judy

Happy Monday!

It's Judy here

sharing my inspiration project for this month.

I created a mixed media canvas using

Geisha Dance.

I started by coloring the image with pencils and fussy cutting.

I pulled out a 12"x12" canvas,

a 12"x12" piece of DP from K &Company

and some mixed media gel.

I adhered the DP to the canvas with the gel.

Next I pulled out some metallic acrylic paints,

a Heid Swaps stencil and gold texture pasted 

and some wood and chipboard pieces.

I took the metallic paints and randomly painted the canvas,

just to give a little interest to the background.

I applied the texture paste through the stencil.

While I left the paint and texture paste to dry,

I primed the wood and chip board pieces with white gesso.

When these pieces were dry Painted with gold paint.

I painted the sides of the canvas with gold paint also.

Once everything was dry, I added all my pieces to the canvas.

I ended up adding a fan I made with card stock,

some paper flowers and some seed beads.

This is what I ended up with!

I love doing these mixed media canvases

because there's no right or wrong

and I think they make great gifts!

I hope I've inspired you to give it a try!

You'll have fun and want to do more!

Until next time

Happy Crafting!