Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Cute as a button ...

That's this weeks challenge at City Crafter ... hosted by lovely Linda ... (soon to be Grandma) so what could be more fitting than to make a card or project with a Baby Theme to include Button/s and Bow/s Here's the inspiration picture for you 


Our Guest designer this week is non other than Sandy Ang ... I tell you ... I am in awe of Sandy's projects ... go check out her lovely blog ... she is such a sweet kind hearted lady ... Our sponsor this week is Pixie Dust Paperie ... Have you bought from Pixie Dust? they have lovely goods and the postage is so reasonable even for here in the UK ... well worth a visit ...

So ...  for this weeks' challenge I decided to make something for me ... I apologise now for the pictures ... I found this so hard to photograph especially with the muted colours


I made a cute little folder with a frame 


using of course some buttons ...


... and a bow ... and yes that is my 'baby' ... 



I promise you ... this looks much nicer IRL


Is this any clearer?
It was all constructed from thick card ... covered with paper and embellished ... the frame is another thick piece of card cut and covered and there is some clear acetate providing a window for my picture 
... those cushions my 3 week old is lying on are hideous ... but back then (28yrs ago) I thought they were so nice Lol!
Well I hope that you will join us this week at City crafter Challenge ... and have a look at all the work from the rest of the DT ... we are now only a few weeks away from our 1st Birthday too ... 
Have a wonderful day 
Till soon

~ Ros ~







23 comments:

Unknown said...

your card is amazing, but they always are.....

cnelson said...

Cute as a button INDEED!!! LOVE this in EVERY way! You are so talented!!

Unknown said...

This is so darn cute.. I just love it.. Your image and photo is so precious. What a wonderful idea to make a frame.

Hugs, Linda

Sylvia said...

So beautiful, Ros! It is nice to have something for yourself once in awhile! Love all the little elements that make this special, and the color choices. Great challenge piece!

Sandy Ang said...

You are too kind Ros. I love the softness of your project in colours that I often struggle with. And wish I could learn how to tie a perfect bow like yours.

Deb Hickman said...

Very sweet, the muted colours are so pretty, cute baby.xxx

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

That is such a precious little boy there, love that you have all the soft and lovely colors for him, he is just adorable, I am sure he still is today! : )
That is a beautiful project perfect for your baby boy!

p.s- thanks for the shout out for pixie! : )

Mona Pendleton said...

Oh my Ros! This is the sweetest thing! Love all the detail and that photo is darling!

Heather Rogers said...

dorable! This is the sweetest thing ever. :)
Hugs~

Joanne Leddy said...

What a sweetie! Adorable ... precious ... my thoughts exactly. A wonderful memory tied up in a bow - thanks for sharing Ros!

Lynnda said...

As always... you made great stuffs here... the folder is really beautiful... I love it....Ros... hugs...xoxo

papertrails leaver said...

How adorable! Love the storck!

Unknown said...

Such a sweet baby card, love that little bib, it's the perfect embellishment!

Zue said...

Beautiful and delicate and a sheer joy!!!
Sue xx

Clare said...

Just gorgeous! Love all the details!!

Stella said...

Ros you never cease to amaze and surprise me with another handmade beauty. You know how much I love soft colors and this project made me speechless. I love it to pieces! En the picture of Mikey? Awe....he's adorable ( and probably still is...:)!!)
I could write a comment as long as a bookpage but is it enough when I tell you that this is STUNNING?!! Enjoy your evening! XXXX

Linda Breedlove said...

I laughed when I read your remark about your cushions... I had some just about like those more like 34 years ago. Funny how styles change... or maybe thank goodness they change. Any way, it's a beautiful piece of art you've created there Miss Ros! Just lovely!!!
Have a Happy Day!

Asia King (aka Joanna K) said...

Oh wooow, this is stunningly gorgeous.... I love the soft shades, such a lovely way to go back to those beautiful memeories...:) x

Suzanne C said...

Gorgeous! Love the soft sweetness and the papers and embellishments all are so beautiful!

Anonymous said...

OH How lovely Ros...your baby boy is beautiful!hope your all well...enjoy your day:) xxx

Zielonooka said...

ach jaka piękna, delikatna, słodka ramka:)

Ginny said...

What a beautiful keepsake. And I think it's great you made it for yourself. I love all of the soft colors and the perfect embellishments. What ugly cushions?? All I see is a cute little baby.

Lisa Voerg said...

Love how you put your memory in such an adorable package. Love the colors and that little baby makes it so special.