Buttons and Twine...

...are definately my new addiction!! I just love them combined on a layout. So I couldn't wait to use them on the fabulous sketch for the first ever Purple Pumpkin Sketch Challenge. Here is my take on the sketch...



...and a couple of close-ups...





...This next one is about my son's wish to join the CFS when he grows up and become a firefighter. The Firefighting Teddy buttons could not have been more perfect for this theme!! I have combined them with a red spotty button, some green doilies and some fabulous green and white twine. I simply wrapped the twine around my glue bottle and tied the ends. Then I carefully slipped it off the bottle and glued into position around the buttons using Helmar 450 for a strong quick drying bond...



...and some close-ups...







...and finally this layout called "Creature of Habit". No twine on this layout but plenty of gorgeous buttons, beautiful red doilies and one stunning satin flower with spotty button centre. I inked the edges of each of the buttons with Antique Linen Distress Ink and then gave a light spray with Sand Glimmermist to vintage them up a bit. I even altered the satin flower with some Black Soot Distress Ink and Sand Glimmermist.



Here are some close-ups...







That's all from me today. I'll be back soon with some pretty girly shares. In the meantime I hope you can come back tomorrow for some more amazing Design Team creations. And don't forget to get your entries in for the fabulous May Sketch Challenge.

Have a great day.
Belinda