Stampin' Up! Circle Circus & Puns From The Past!
This weeks challenge is a Clean and Simple Elements of Style Challenge themed “Button, button, whose got the button?” Any time I think of sewing terms I think of of Puns From The Past stamp set. I thought this might be a good opportunity to introduce my faux stitching technique (for you non-sewers out there)! Now where did I put that button?
Stampin' Stuff:
Stamp Sets -
- Circle Circus (115778)
- Puns From The Past (111676)
- Inviting Clear Mount (120630)
Ink -
- Real Red Classic (103133)
- Rich Razzleberry Classic (115658)
- Pumpkin Pie Classic (105216)
- Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker (105115)
- Daffodil Delight (119667)
- Basic Black Classic (101179)
Paper -
- Whisper White Card Stock (100730)
- Rich Razzleberry Card Stock (115316)
- Pumpkin Pie Card Stock (105117)
Accessories -
- Brights Collection Designer Buttons (119722)
- SNAIL Adhesive (104332)
- Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
- Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Tools -
- Mat Pack (105826)
- Paper Piercing Tool (116631)
Putting It Together Tips:
- Glue Dots are the absolute best to adhere heavy items like buttons to the face of a card or scrapbook page. A thin strip of Pumpkin Pie Card Stick serves as the “thread” that appears to hold the button in place.
- The appearance of DSP was created by randomly stamping Circle Circus images on Whisper White card stock. I chose to use one color for each shape to create the illusion of more buttons as the background.
- The stitching technique is created by using the Mat Pack template to evenly pierce the card stock creating the illusion of needle holes. The holes are connected using the fine tip of a Stampin' Write marker - in this case Pumpkin Pie. Voile! Stitching! Check out my YouTube video above!
- I just had to complete the illusion by using the pin from the Inviting set to give the appearance that the sentiment was pinned to the card face.
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Great video!!! Thanks for sharing, love your site!
Posted by: Laurie Zoellmer | 10/07/2010 at 11:56 AM
Thanks for the stitching for non sewers video!
Posted by: Dawn G | 10/03/2010 at 08:42 AM
Wow! Love the combination of sets you used to create this great card! Thank you so much for the tutorial on faux stitching, too. I can't wait to try it out! Have a great rest of your weekend! :)
Posted by: Anne Marie | 10/02/2010 at 03:13 PM
Mike, great job on your Mike's Minute video. Looking forward to more in the future.
Posted by: Jan Butler | 10/02/2010 at 12:39 PM
Great combination of stamps! Love it...the colors choices are fabulous too. :)
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Posted by: Nikki | 10/01/2010 at 02:13 PM
Such a great card, Mike! Where'd you get the neat pin stamp? Loved the tutorial, too. TFS
Posted by: kathyc | 10/01/2010 at 05:13 AM
I love this card! The pins around the sewing machine are a perfect combination. Congrats on a great video!
I hope you are well.
Posted by: Kelly | 09/30/2010 at 09:42 AM
Great card! The tutorial is wonderful also. I have always used a ruler and people have asked how did I get the lines so straight! Love your blog.
Posted by: Tammy Q Howell | 09/30/2010 at 08:40 AM
Wow, I never thought of using a straight edge to connect the dots. Of course, that makes a better looking stitch! Great video and your card is "sew" fabulous. Hugs, M
Posted by: Mary Fish | 09/30/2010 at 08:06 AM
Cute card Mike. Clever... and thanks for the tutorial. I don't know why, but I never thought of using a strait edge for stitching! Dah! It's no wonder my 'stitching' doesn't look like stitching! lol
Thanks again!
Posted by: Jessica | 09/30/2010 at 07:42 AM
What a great idea for the button challenge! Your faux stitching looks real ... great job. Mike's Minute is going to be a hit. Thanks for all you do for us stampers in blog land!
Posted by: Colett R | 09/30/2010 at 07:24 AM
Fabulous card...fabulous video! Love the faux stitching!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 09/30/2010 at 07:10 AM
Perfect, perfect card! Love the colors, the design, and the sentiment. And you used one of my all-time favorite stamp sets--Circle Circus! What a terrific job!
Posted by: Cards by Gina | 09/30/2010 at 06:16 AM
Perfect take on the challenge ... you are always so clever and your cards are wonderful! Have a great day!
Posted by: Pam Giudici | 09/30/2010 at 05:23 AM
Your card is sew cool!!! The stitching is fabulous, as is the straight pin. I want that set only for the pin. Its perfect! Mikes Minute is going to be a hit!!! Plus you used Circle Circus, my absolute favorite stamp set, although I've never used it yet. 5 Stars!!! Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 09/30/2010 at 05:12 AM
Mike I love this set and don't use it enough. I also did NOT see that pin! Loving your videos too. Keep up the great "helpful" tips. TFS.
Posted by: diane oliver | 09/30/2010 at 05:08 AM
Mike's Minute is wonderful - great title! And Circle Circus is also wonderful behind your image - love this!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 09/30/2010 at 04:58 AM
Mike this is so cool! I NEVER saw that pin in the catalog---how clever of you to combine the sets! Perfect!
Posted by: LeAnne | 09/30/2010 at 04:47 AM