Here's my sample for the Weekend Sketch Challenge #78 <== You can find the sketch by clicking on that link.
I told you I love the look of buttons on projects . . . and here's a BIG one, to prove it! :) I had to slightly alter my own sketch a little, but the basics are the same. The Lockhart Slippers (#4001) were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Papertrey Ink 2008 Bitty Dot Basics paper and cut out. I used BG13 Copic marker to color in the soles of the shoes and this made the white dots in the paper totally disappear ... an easy peasy paper piecing job!
The slippers are popped up on a base of Papertrey Vintage Cream cardstock, cut with Spellbinders Labels Four die and Copic airbrushed lightly with the same BG13 marker. The Lockhart sentiment was added with more Tuxedo Black ink. Prima flowers, Papertrey Ink Aqua Mist button and Vintage Cream satin ribbon accent the corner. The background papers are also Papertrey Ink (Bitty Dot Basics & Green Tea Leaves -- love these patterns!).
I hope you all have a lovely weekend and find time to play along with my sketch, for the chance to win my button giveaway!
pretty, pretty paper :) love the label die element - the card reminds me...i need a pedi. :) have a wonderful weekend, sweet friend.
Posted by: Lori Craig | April 24, 2009 at 08:46 AM
Sharon, this is so pretty! the colors are so very calming, and I love what you did with the big button (I did the same thing, LOL!) and flowers. . . so pretty!
Posted by: jenn | April 24, 2009 at 08:57 AM
super soft and sweet! so adorable! love those colors and who could resist that wonderful big button?! :)
Posted by: Jennifer Scull | April 24, 2009 at 09:43 AM
Your card is beautiful. What a clever idea with the slippers. Great take on the sketch!
xoxo, Christine
Posted by: Christine | April 24, 2009 at 11:23 AM
ADORABLE, Sharon! LOVED the sketch! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | April 24, 2009 at 01:36 PM
Love your beautiful colours! Great way to use those slippers....
Posted by: Bonnie Sharp | April 24, 2009 at 08:04 PM
What a cute sketch!! I am going to give this one a try. I am new to these sketch challenges but am starting to enjoy them. Thanks!!
Posted by: Christina Bower | April 24, 2009 at 08:29 PM
The colors are SO relaxing on this, Sharon! It's lovely.
Posted by: Jenn E. | April 25, 2009 at 08:04 AM
The layout and color combo really DOES give the feel of relaxation.... You're so savvy with the button and flowers arrangement.. I would have never thought to do the layout like that! Thanks for the idea. P.S. Do you have a secret technique for threading the ribbon into the holes??? That usually takes me as long as it does to make the card... hehehehe.
Posted by: Kraftyaunt | April 25, 2009 at 10:49 AM
cute, like that sentiment with that image!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | April 25, 2009 at 04:40 PM
Your card is gorgeous. Here is my little version.
http://papertreedesign.blogspot.com/
Thanks so much for hosting the challenge.
Hugs
Posted by: Deb K | April 25, 2009 at 11:46 PM
Oh my...love the sponged BG and those papers...wow! Thanks for the sketch this week!
Posted by: Allison | April 26, 2009 at 01:13 AM
Sharon, this is so soft and pretty!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | April 26, 2009 at 07:54 AM
Very pretty card. The colors are so soft together. Perfect for spring. Oh the buttons look divine!
Posted by: Ida | April 26, 2009 at 01:27 PM
This is adorable, the colors are just wonderful and how relaxing looking are those cute slippers!!!
Posted by: Linda Beeson | April 27, 2009 at 01:00 AM
LOVE those slippers! Fun fun sketch Sharon! Sorry I'm late making comments.. hope your weekend was great!
Posted by: Cambria Turnbow | April 27, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Just looking makes me want to grab the slippers and just sit back and relax with a glass of homemade blackberry wine! What a great job!
Posted by: Debbie | April 29, 2009 at 05:51 PM
Oh my...your card is beautiful Sharon. The button, coloring, and papers look so great together. Thanks for another awesome sketch. Hugs!
Posted by: MJ Albright | April 29, 2009 at 10:31 PM