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.
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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.
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I used an adorable apple-themed image for my card - CC Designs Apple Emma
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And of course I just HAD to use some APPLE designer paper.
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And apple ribbon, too.
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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
5 comments:
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!
Love ya,
Lorie
Great post - I love that you replaced the buttons and donated the sweater!
I love the card and the image is colored to perfection!
What an ADORABLE card...and the little buttons are so cute!!!
Psst....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.
This is a delicious card!!!! Everything about it goes together so wonderfully. The apple buttons are a wonderful embellishment!
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