Yes, I know it's still summer and this is a Fall page - perhaps I'm looking too far ahead or perhaps I just can't wait for the first day of school! This page is for Crafty Creation's button challenge and when you're done here, hop over to the blog and check out my fellow design team members' beautiful work.
I had a lot of fun making this page because it includes so many of my favorite things - ribbon, buttons, nature stamps and earthy colors.
As it is a nature-inspired page, I wanted to add as much texture as possible. I used textured c/stock, that was also ripped; the page edges were sponged with Chocolate Chip ink and grass from Inspired by Nature was stamped on the bottom. I added more texture with four different ribbons, buttons and a lot of foam tape to give the page dimension.
The majority of the buttons are from SU's Button Latte collection and I stitched each one onto a piece of wide twill tape with Linen Thread.
Here's a close up of the tag:
I hope you are able to play along with the button challenge this week. And if you have any questions about the page, leave a comment or send me an email. All supplies can be purchased from my Stampin' Up! website.
Supplies
- Stamps: Lovely as a Tree (115026), Inspired by Nature (111656), Season of Friendship (111776)
- Card stock: Kraft (107070), Close to Cocoa (101341), Very Vanilla (101650), watercolor paper (105019)
- Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic ink (100908), Chocolate Chip marker (100071), Versamark pad (102283), Old Olive Classic ink (102277)
- Accessories: Button Latte (114333), Antique Brass Jumbo Eyelets (108431), Twill Tape (105245), Linen Thread (104199), Kraft Taffeta ribbon (109068), Kiwi Kiss striped grosgrain ribbon (retired)
- Tools: Cropadile (108362), Aquapainters(103954), Ticket Corner punch (107215)
Simply stunning Ali!! I really love the layout of this page. It's so pretty with that ribbon and button detail!!
smiles,Deena
Posted by: Deena | August 05, 2009 at 08:26 PM
This is beautiful! LOVE the buttons!
Posted by: Ann | August 05, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Great buttons and I loe the leaves- fab. Cheers Claire x
Posted by: Claire | August 06, 2009 at 03:49 AM
A beautiful page...the colors, the buttons, the picture...all autumnal and pretty!
Posted by: Susan Raihala | August 06, 2009 at 08:51 AM
This is such a beautiful page, love how you added all the textures. Your picture is magnificent, love nature and you have captured it on the lovely page. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Suzie Hayward | August 06, 2009 at 09:25 AM
I love your button page with its natural hues! What a perfect way to set off this beautiful scene!
Posted by: Shar B | August 07, 2009 at 07:24 PM
Can I be totally jealous and say I have always wanted to see New England in the Fall??? Well hunny, you have captured the very essence of it all, the colours, textures...beautiful LO...it leaves you wanting to see more! Hugs xx
Posted by: Hels | August 09, 2009 at 11:06 AM
This is an AWESOME page!! LOVE the colors,papers and buttons!
Posted by: Cookie | August 13, 2009 at 06:39 PM