Monday, April 25, 2011

UIT Fasteners

As many of you know, I am a co-owner of Use It Tuesday...the challenge blog for hoarders. :) When I developed the list of challenges, I had to take a little peek at my own supplies, of course. I have a feeling many of you (not naming names) have similar issues, so this should be easy for you!

We want you to use your fasteners! We are talking buttons, brads, eyelets, grommets...and whatever else you think applies!

I used 10 buttons on this card. Yes, it did cause heart palpitations, I won't lie! But then I looked at what was 'left over' in my stash. It was a quick recovery. :)

This card started out to be quite linear, with the buttons all nicely lined up in little squares. When I slid the buttons off to tape my squares, I loved the randomness of the look, so I kept it. What do you think?

We would love to have you play with us this week! See you over at Use It Tuesday!

Stamps: PTI for sentiment
Paper: PTI Stampers Select, Tempting Turquoise
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Buttons, Karen Foster Scrappers Floss, SU Felt Flowers

22 comments:

Connie said...

That's cute. I have tons of buttons Siobhan...may just play tonight.

Jane Izumi Matsumoto said...

This is adorable, Siobhan! I love the buttons on there. I dunno though... my button stash is sacred to me. LOL! Well, it's not quite that bad but I do hoard the teeney embellies like they are going out of style. Your card is super cute!

Becky said...

What a fabulous card. I love all of those buttons.

Rhonda Langley said...

Ten buttons on one card?-you go girl! LOL! I love the placement of the buttons!

Teresa Jenkins said...

Too cute Sio! hmmm can I part with that many buttons all at once... oh my!

Jenn Embry said...

Great card! Who knew buttons could be THE focal point and make such a great card. I love it! Perhaps I should try this with some of my miscellaneous buttons that don't match each other....because yeah, I admit it, I'm a button hoarder. LOL

Tania said...

I love your use of buttons on this card.

Unknown said...

Hoarding? Hoarding? Moi!?!?! Um, yeah probably! Great card, love the use of buttons!

Carrie said...

what a great use of your buttons. I never would think to use buttons like that on a card and I love it!

KER said...

love all these buttons...random is good...lots of color

Amanda said...

This is adorable! I love buttons! I have a ton....never use them...Thanks for the inspiration.

~Chris~ said...

Such a cute Card.. Love the Buttons (random colors and sizes).

MrsD07 said...

I adore this card!! So cute!!! :-D

tt.scraps said...

What an adorable card! :) Gosh, maybe I should join in on the hoarding blog challenges....lord knows I could stand to use some stuff but like you, that makes me nervous!! :)

Anonymous said...

Great idea!

Oops a Daisy Designs said...

Beautiful clean and simple card. Great job with the button challenge. Thank you for playing along with Pals Paper Arts.

gale said...

I love it! I think random is better on a card like this. Love the tiny little "hello" at the top too.

Pam~ said...

I love all the buttons you used! Wonderful card! Glad you got to play at PPA this week!

Dixie said...

Love all the buttons and the randomness of it, too. What a great challenge!

Donna Heber said...

I love all your adorable buttons Siobhan! I have so many that I don't use - I just never think about them.

Whitney Cantrell said...

I so need to visit the Use It Tuesday blog. I have so much stuff and some of it hasn't even been opened. I have to admit. I am a hoarder when it comes to my supplies. I love your card and the colors look so happy.

Jennipher said...

Super fun card and I'm gonna have to check out Use it Tuesdays!