Welcome to the first Papertrey Ink group post of February! Just a warning to issue tonight regarding the new stamp set we're highlighting....it's incredibly addictive....completely fun to use...and offers up oh, so many sweet and unique possibilities. I found myself thinking over and over again just how much fun I was having stamping with this set...it truly is incredibly innovative and irresistible....like nothing I have ever seen or used before!
The Button Boutique stamp set was designed by Nichole Heady and Mish Wooderson...think vintage button cards and buttons, sewing with grandma, thread, needles, and tomato pincushions...all things cozy, homespun, and that speak of love, family, and life together.
I used the Button Boutique stamp set and coordinating die to create a mini, mini album of my little lady. I thought it would make a perfect Valentine gift for Grandma.
Each ready-made button card could easily be used as card or scrapbook embellishments...the pictures are ready for Grandma to use as well...any way she pleases....or by simply untying the bow that connects each page, the button cards and photos string out perfectly to create a banner for her craft room...and now I want one too :)
You'll also notice the new Bitty Background Blocks used here and there throughout the button cards....mmmmm....I adore them, and they work perfectly with the button card theme.
I think I shall never stop loving this set and all of the creative uses it holds....I've already got project number two floating about in my mind.
Another ready-made card embellie....
Trims for Grandma to use and enjoy...
And, so many other sweet treats waiting inside.
I used Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream, Spring Moss, and Ocean Tides cardstock, Dark Chocolate, Ocean Tides, Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado, and Melon Berry ink. The tea-stained crochet heart and red flower applique were sent to me by my friend Cerri...you can find so many sweet goodies in her shop, The Little Pink Studio.
I can't wait to start browsing through the other designer's blogs....enjoy and thanks for stopping by!
Betsy Veldman, Dawn McVey, Heather Nichols, Lisa Johnson, Mish Wooderson, Danielle Flanders, Maile Belles, Erin Lincoln, Jess Witty, and Nichole Heady.
Oh I knew you would rock this set, Melissa! I love all of these little pages and can't wait to see all of the other projects you dream up!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | February 09, 2011 at 09:38 PM
Just IRRESISTABLE! This little set of stamps & dies is to die for, and you have made them shine! Love your sweet album. :)
Posted by: Sarah Martina | February 09, 2011 at 09:42 PM
Love your button card album idea! What a fun little piece of nostalgia.
Posted by: Noreen | February 09, 2011 at 09:59 PM
oh my. This stamp set in your hands equals magic. Pure and simple..magic. You certainly know how to tempt this girl to buy sets..can't wait to see what else you can dream up!
Posted by: rebekah f | February 09, 2011 at 10:10 PM
Love, love, love it!! Melis you are amazing! Thank you for always inspiring me!
Posted by: Alessandra Loiacono | February 09, 2011 at 10:50 PM
What a neat stamp set and, of course,
you made everything so beautiful
using it! There are lots of
possibilities with this stamp set!!
Posted by: Joanna | February 10, 2011 at 03:53 AM
OK now I am dying for this set! You all have made this into days of possibilities... Love your creation as always you make things SO SPECIAL.
Posted by: Cele Schaffer | February 10, 2011 at 04:17 AM
Oh,my little vintage heart is so happy! Thank you for the pretties!
Posted by: Cammie | February 10, 2011 at 04:31 AM
Grandma is sure to love it....gorgeous :)
xoxo Sioux
Posted by: Artyjen | February 10, 2011 at 04:56 AM
stunning job on this!!!
Posted by: Danielle Flanders | February 10, 2011 at 05:30 AM
Oh sweet Melis, I knew you would work you wonderful ways with this set. I love all the little added embellishments you added....and now I must create a garland with this set for my craft room. Sooooo sweet, my friend.
Posted by: mish | February 10, 2011 at 05:43 AM
Just beautiful, but all your things you make are! I cannot wait for this set to come out.
I have some old pearl buttons that my grandmother gave me years ago that came from the Button Factory she worked at here in town. How fun this is going to be.
Kandi
Posted by: Kandi | February 10, 2011 at 05:46 AM
Adorable mini album what gramma wouldn't love this, great job.
Posted by: Nancy Lempinen | February 10, 2011 at 05:50 AM
Beautiful gift idea! The images are just your style! This set will be so fun to play with!
Posted by: Jan Metcalf | February 10, 2011 at 05:53 AM
what an adorable project! you have such a way with all things vintage.
Posted by: paula e | February 10, 2011 at 05:54 AM
This is amazing! That is all I can say :)
Posted by: Nora Anne | February 10, 2011 at 05:58 AM
wow, just wow... stunning and so many uses... Im sure you will get many uses out of this darling set!!
Posted by: Kim Faucher | February 10, 2011 at 06:01 AM
Beautiful creations love those and lots of fun possibilities. :)
Posted by: Davi | February 10, 2011 at 06:14 AM
Just love all your work.
Posted by: Bobbie Lynn Duran | February 10, 2011 at 06:16 AM
I knew that coming to your blog today would be an amazing TREAT, and you haven't disappointed!!! You've come up with some outstanding ideas for using these new products, and I know there will be MANY MORE to come!!!
Posted by: Diane Jaquay | February 10, 2011 at 06:20 AM
Wow ! Beautiful.
Posted by: Wynn H. | February 10, 2011 at 06:42 AM
Ooohhh ... love it! A 'must have' set! Your samples are simply amazing, Melissa :)
Posted by: Debbie Marcinkiewicz | February 10, 2011 at 07:08 AM
So Beautiful! I love how you gather things and make them all work together.
Posted by: Carol R | February 10, 2011 at 07:26 AM
Grandma will be over the moon with this amazing mini album. This is pure beauty and a one of a kind jewel. I love it to pieces....
Posted by: Stella | February 10, 2011 at 08:19 AM
When I saw this set I knew that you would have a blast. Right up your alley. Gramma will love the little book and you have inspired me to create my own. :)
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | February 10, 2011 at 08:34 AM