Summer is in full swing! Kids are out of school and so many things to do together! This is only the first week so I'm getting the "icky" things out of the way - school physicals, dentist, eye exams etc. I even went to have the car serviced! That alone took 4 hours!! Gotta make the most of any alone time I get! I am taking advantage of the sketch challenge this week and making a Father's Day card for my hubby. He likes antiques and is a traditional sort of guy. He is my biggest supporter - always telling me to do the things that make me happy!
This week's sketch is by Mischief Maker Edna Morrisedie. It looks a little tricky but you're up for a challenge right? You can find lots of inspiration and examples to get your creative mojo flowing here. You might just want to stop by and see if you were a winner from last week. There were lots of entries showing off so many different stamp sets - it's a great way to get ideas for different ways to uses sets you already own - or inspire you to buy a few new ones! Remember, since we were celebrating the 100th sketch there were a few prizes up for grabs. You just never know.... May the dancing mouse be with you!
I didn't want to girl this one up too much - I added a bit of lace behind the button to keep with the vintage feel of the card. To make the lace rosette I threaded ribbon in and out of the holes in the lace and then cinched the ends together. I hot glued the button on top of the gathered edges and then hot glued it to my card so it will stay put. 
Jeanne
Supplies Used: Finished Size 5x7"
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Rescue Remedies, Florentine Frippery, Vintage Labels 25, Cameo to Go
Dies: Spellbinders Labels 25, Standard Circles, Big Scalloped Circles, Twisted Metal Tags & Accents, Grand Labels One
Paper: October Afternoon Farmhouse Collection
Ink: Versafine Deep Lagoon, Momento Summer Sky
Extras: Button, Twinery Denim, Lace Simplicty 7/8" Cluny Fan
This is a wonderful card, and your husband sounds like such a sweetie--a real keeper! Love all the shades of blue that you used. And, how fun for me to spy some October Afternoon patterned papers that I used for my 'On My Couch' 4 of a kind kit.
ReplyDeleteJeanne this is a wonderful card for a traditional man. Sounds like a keeper. Well you are a "kept wife". I love the beautiful framing and the stamped image next to the button. Can't wait to try this one.
ReplyDeleteJeanne, this is superb, I love it, beautiful stamping and choice of images!!! More power to your elbow!!!
ReplyDeleteWow!! This is wonderful - love the shades of blue and fabulous rosette button.
ReplyDeleteOh Jeanne, just beautiful! I love all the different elements, but that neat button with the lace behind it is truly amazing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card all in blue...love it!!! Beautiful lace, button, image and paper! Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! LOVE your card - fabulous design! And those two OA papers together - a true favorite/beautiful combo!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week-end, hugs, Karin
It's always the little touches you add to your cards that makes them so special and interesting. The little handmade rosette, the two different kinds of twine and the stamping on the sentiment panel behind the sentiment itself...just a wonderful card. The photography is also really good on this one!
ReplyDeleteA stunning card love the colours you have used and that cute lace button is so pretty
ReplyDeletehugs Rizwana xx
Great card for hubby! Love the blues and variety of patterns. The lace rosette & button look fabulous and love the background stamping behind the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteLove all the blues and labels you used!! Wonderful card!!
ReplyDeleteThis is truly beautiful, Jeanne. The shades of blue you have used here are stunning together. Love the little lacy ruffle around your button. Great job with this creation.
ReplyDeleteYour creativity knows no bounds!!! SUPERB Fathter's Day card for the hubby. Very vintage masculine.
ReplyDeleteYep!! I love it - your colours are awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is a Gorgeous card for your husband, Jeanne! Love the blues and layering. Great combo of stamps! Have a great summer, Jeanne! {hugs}
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Jeanne! Love all the WM images and layered labels! Fab take on the sketch! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove this card in blue Jeanne! what great papers and stampings - especially the background stampings on the sentiment label!
ReplyDeleteShades of Blue, how elegant. I love WMS and you've really showcased their stamps well. This is a thing of beauty Jeanne!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card...and that paper does look a bit familiar like Joyce said. Love the cameo and the lace around the button, a fabulous finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteI love all your layers Jeanne! And you always surprise me with a WMS image I've never seen! You have a knack for finding those hidden gems:)
ReplyDeleteIt's so sweet what you said about your husband. He sounds like a keeper;)!