Wednesday 2 September 2009

BUTTONS AND BOWS.....

is the challenge for this week at Tuesday Taggers. I started it yesterday, thinking I would make a vintage tag (you know, sort of edwardian lady with buttons and bows....) well after a few changes of artistic direction (commonly known as mistakes?) I realised that there was no where on it for me to put the buttons and bows ... funny that. So then I remembered that I had one single piece of 'button' paper left from a Kanban kit (those of you who know which one it is will now be seriously doubting I don't like cute. But it is a VERY VERY cute kit lol). As one avenue of inspiration had led me in completely the wrong direction I decided to use the one piece as a panel on a card and use one of my (again cute...oops what is happening to me?) Sugar Nellie Stamps by Leanne Ellis. I can't do all that clever stuff some guys do with the copic pens (haven't got any anyway) so just watercoloured the main image keeping to a very simple colour palette. Added a bow and a couple of buttons - not bad for someone who allegedly doesn't do CUTE.



Should also mention that this week is sponsored by the Craft Emporium who have put up some Cosmo Cricket papers. I love Cosmo Cricket, the colour and quality is superb so just had to join in this week. Why don't you?

The original tag is still under construction but looking good, even without a single button or bow in sight. Better go and get back in a grunge groove.

14 comments:

Linanna DESIGNS said...

Oh wow Cindy what a totally gorgeous Leanne Ellis card. I love her designs and i love what you've done here. You have a fabulous blog i don't think ive been here before, but i will be back again now im following you! have a lovely evening hunny hugs Linda x

PatR said...

Love this "cute" creation Cindy. That Kanban paper is brilliant for this challenge. Can't wait to see the tag. Thanks for visiting me.
Pat xx

Unknown said...

Loving it Cindy. Thanks for joining us on TT's this week. Emma xx

Wildflowerhouse said...

Now Cindy that is cute. Real CUTE! Sharon

melody said...

what a precious card chickie! lovin that pp and stamped image! and nice touch with the lace and buttons ~ beautifully done!

hugz
melody

Teri said...

Yep, its definately cute! Sorry about that. Great card though!!
Thanks for playing at Tuesday Taggers.
Hugs,
Teri x

Jan said...

This is great Cindy - I don't do 'cute' either but this is really
lovely

Lori said...

This is...sorry to use THE word...really CUTE! :) Seriously, great job with a precious image and wonderful paper.

Carol said...

Great card Cindy x

Unknown said...

Love this "cute" card cindy a real break away from your comfort zone - brilliant to see how crafting takes you on different twists and turns but still produces amazing art! Thanks for joining us at Tt again this week xx

Viv said...

Well Plant Person, for 'cute' this is lovely!!

Michelle said...

Beautifully cute Cindy and how many buttons are on there? Thanks for playing at Tuesday Taggers this week.
x Michelle

Anonymous said...

WELL!!!!!!!!! i never thought i'd see the day Cindy, but it really is lovely well done i like a woman who doesnt let "ctie" get the better of her. and so well done i saw my house in this months stamper and showed everyone who would listen to me, lol, luv georginaxxx

A Consuming Passion said...

Hey Cindy, seriously Cute I'd say!!!

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