It's time for another TREASURE HUNT!
As you probably recall, last summer I went to yard sales in search of items to use in card-making. The items found did not necessarily need to be actual paper-crafting items. In fact, I preferred it if they weren't. Each week, during my treasure hunts, I posted a card to my blog featuring one of the treasures I found. (I bought some extra items so I could keep up the blog posts even in the winter. BTW, this morning our temperatures are well below zero, much too cold for a yard sale.)
Here's what I found on one of my outings.
In case you can't tell from the picture, it's a sweater with a teacher theme embroidered/appliqued on it. And it has the most awesome crocheted apple buttons. I knew they'd be perfect for a Treasure Hunt creation.
The cost of the sweater: 25 cents
Oh, and in case you're worried about landfills, I sewed some plain black buttons onto the sweater and donated it to our local thrift store.
I used an adorable apple-themed image for my card - CC Designs Apple Emma
And of course I just HAD to use some APPLE designer paper.
And apple ribbon, too.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I think I'm going to go find an apple to eat. I seem to be craving one for some odd reason.
Image: CC Designs Apple Emma
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Copic markers
Cardstock: Stampin' UP! Black, Marigold Morning, and Riding Hood Red
Designer Paper: apples (vendor unknown)
Treasure: Apple crocheted button
Embellishment: Offray apple ribbon
What a wonderful post, Jeanette! Those buttons are indeed a treasure, and your card is amazing! You are always such a wonderful inspiration with your work, and can I just say "THANK YOU" so very much for that!
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Lorie
Great post - I love that you replaced the buttons and donated the sweater!
ReplyDeleteI love the card and the image is colored to perfection!
What an ADORABLE card...and the little buttons are so cute!!!
ReplyDeletePsst....check my blog tomorrow if you're interested in a freebie sentiment! (But you didn't hear it from me.)
Super-d-duper cute! Love the apple theme and all of the perfect details.
ReplyDeleteThis is a delicious card!!!! Everything about it goes together so wonderfully. The apple buttons are a wonderful embellishment!
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