Using one of the very first sets I purchased from PTI, Button Up, and their gorgeous Holiday Plaids paper:
The button holes could not be more perfectly aligned for the paper!
Sentiment compliments of Warmest Wishes
I'm pretty sure everyone's grandmother had a 'house-dress' that looked just like this - and always had a hankie at the ready!
Thanks, Lizzie and PTI, for inspiring a little 'sewing' and stamping today!
Now, before I leave you, I wanted to share a little patterned paper of my own devices. I cannot get enough of the 12 Days set ... and I am always inspired by my newest Crate & Barrel catalog!!
Thank YOU for the visit ... it keeps me smiling every day!
=] Michele
WOW, wonderful take on the Crate and Barrel inspiration! Sweet card from your "enhanced" pattern patter, too!
ReplyDeleteLove this card Michele! The paper is just beautiful, but it is those buttons I am loving. I also love the Crate and Barrel inspiration card, that background is adorable!!! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteWow, great cards! That Crate & Barrel inspiration? I think you just blew C&B's socks right off! Hate to say it, but yours is better...
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Michele! Absolutely love the chickens :)
ReplyDeleteLove the plaid, but your French Hens cards has me smiling all over 😊❤️
ReplyDeleteI have that set, too...why did I never think to do this!
What a great way to customize paper, I love that pattern that the stamp created, so unique, and the second card is just too fun. Love those hens!
ReplyDeleteI love how you customized your plaid - the red is a great addition and the buttons so cute!
ReplyDeleteWow! You made that Christmas plaid your own with the button stamping. What a wonderful transformation. And the chicken card is adorable. Wish we had a Crate and Barrel, but I love visiting in big city malls!
ReplyDeleteWho knew! I love chicken stamps. Love your card.
ReplyDeleteVery fun buttons - I'd love a plaid shirt like that! You added a lot of interest to the patterned paper with those red button stamps.
ReplyDeleteI can see that dress, Michele! Adorable plaid and red buttons too.
ReplyDeleteThe button stamps and that paper were made for reach other!! This is fantastic Michele! And those chickens...well, they're just too much fun for their own good!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards, Miss Lady!
ReplyDeleteOMG, you are too funny, Michele! At first glance I was thinking 'Where have I seen this pattern before'? And, then you answered my question...Thanks for the fond memory! I love how you added buttons to this great pattern and your sentiment is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring and fab design with those adorable chickens, girl! Thank you so much for sharing the colors you used, too...Actually, they look pretty awesome as part of your photo :)
Fabulous card Michele, I love your sharing your inspirations with us!
ReplyDeleteFabulous take on the Crate & Barrel inspiration! What a great idea to look there. Your chickens are so adorable and your coloring is great. Love the combo of plaid and the buttons too! I can almost see my grandma in one of her house dresses! Gosh, such a sweet memory--and of course there was always a hankie!!
ReplyDeleteYep, they all had dresses like that and they all had hankies, hey!!!! (and they were all so cuddly!!!) Love your fun card, Michele!!!
ReplyDelete...and those chickens ...oh, I LOVE those chickens ...how cute and so wonderfully done ...your colouring is just perfect - it looks like patterned paper you bought at a store!!!! Love it, mu friend!!!
Have a wonderful day!!!
Hugz
Your button image and DP match perfectly, Michele, for your MIM entry. Great card! As for your unique, "designer paper", I think it's brilliant. If you hadn't said you designed it yourself, I'd have mistaken it for printed DP!
ReplyDeleteLOVE how you altered your patterned paper! Great job and perfect fit!
ReplyDeleteACK! I knew you would rock the C&B inspiration! LOVE!!!
Oh, those chickens are so fun!
ReplyDeleteI had to come see if you made a card like this after seeing that Crate & Barrel image earlier this week. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of these designs! Simple, but so effective!
Ooh! Love the customised patterned paper AND the gorgeous chickens! :-)
ReplyDeletewow...what a fabulous pair of cards! I love all your funky little chickens.
ReplyDeleteThese are both fantastic! The custom pattern is terrific with the button image! The chickens are too cute! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteEverything you do is always fabulous. These are no exceptions :) I've been meaning to tell you for a while now how much I love your playful spirit. It adds so much personality to your cards. You're a natural, Michele!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards!! I love your take on the challenge and those chickens are fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteYour precision stamping on the Holiday Plaids DP is awesome, Michele ... the little red buttons are fabulous with it! Oh my, those French hens again ... well you know I'm going to love these sweet chéries ... elles sont magnifiques ... et beaucoup plus jolies que l'inspiration! J'adore! Hugs, anita :)
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! This is so fun! I love chickens. :) GREAT coloring!
ReplyDeleteCrate and Barrel should hire you to make cards to accompany their products; your first one is genius! Your pattern reminds me of one of my grandma's aprons and yes, a hankie in one pocket and, when we were around, candies in the other. She had spoiling her grand-kids down to an art! Your beret-sporting chickens have me crowing in delight! Love em!
ReplyDeleteHugs~c