Charlene challenged the CCEE Stampers to make their own brads and buttons this week. This is what I did. For my button (on my bow), I used a clear round pebble dot and place it on cardstock. I trimmed the excess away. I then used my Japanese style anywhere punch, and punched the two 'thread' holes. For my brads, I punched small circles the size of the brads I wanted to create. I glued those cardstock dots to my card. I then added Crystal Effects to create the clear dome. I allowed lots of time for it to dry before moving. I must say that they all came out pretty well......took a little time, but much cheaper than the bought type.
I used this beautiful stamp set from Floursihes for my image.
Now, skip on over to the CCEE Stampers Blog to check out the faux creations by the rest of the team. I think you are sure to be impressed.
14 comments:
such a pretty card :)
I'm glad to see somebody else took the brad option - and you have a button too :D. I've seen some great button ideas this morning. I just love the light, airy feel to this with your fabulous bow and the lovely magnolia image.
I love this simple layout. Wonderful faux brads, and didn't know about adding pebbles. Great job!
What an amazing card, Joanne!! An exquisite beauty!
Oh, you did a button and brads. Good for you. They're great and the image you used is truly beautiful. Awesome work, Joanne!
Wow, if we had cookies, like MM, you would get extra for using a brad and button. Your card is gorgeous and so beautifully done.
Ding, ding, ding!!! What prize do we have for JoJo, Johnny? She did button AND brads on her GORGEOUS card!
Every detail is so beautiful, Jo. I love your use of the silver cord and organdy ribbon so that your pretty green designer button stands out. Cool idea for how you created your button, too.
What a BEAUTY!~
Weren't you the overachiever -- making both brads and a button! Your card is very pretty.
Jo,
So very pretty - beautiful image and what pretty brads you created. And, the button on your bow is lovely as well!
Just beautiful! I love that gorgeous floral image and what a pretty bow too!
Great idea with the pebbles...haven't used those in a long time! I think you've hit on another wonderful color combination on your beautiful card, GF!
So beautiful, Joanne!! That Flourishes blossom is perfectly colored. What a delightful card!
Ooooh, what beautiful flowers, Joanne, and the faux button and brads look fabulous!!!!
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