Sunday, June 9, 2013

WELL BUST MY BUTTONS!

This week at Simon Says Stamp and Show, we're busting our buttons for this challenge.  If you are like I am, I love buttons!  I have tons of them from ones I've saved over the years to those gorgeous glass ones when I am lucky enough to find them at flea markets.  I also love the "vintage" style buttons from Tim Holtz' Accoutrements and I often use them in my vintage pieces.


I created this vintage and very feminine 8x8 canvas using those gorgeous papers from Graphic 45's A Ladies Diary 12x12 papers.  A few weeks ago, I created a masculine 8x8 canvas using Tim Holtz' French Industrial paper pad.  I plan to hang this canvas next to that one because I think they will compliment each other so well. 


This canvas began the same way as the mens' canvas, by wrapping the edges with Tim Holtz' Tissue Tape.  This time, I used the Sketchbook butterflies around the edge.  I used a different tissue tape that I had on the smaller canvas.  I loved the scissors on it and I thought it went well with the dressform, tiny spools and buttons.  I then distressed the tissue tapes using Gathered Twigs Distress Ink.  Next I brushed Matte Multi Medium over the top of the canvas and added the striped paper.  I sanded all of the edges and inked them with Gathered Twigs.

To create a nice contrast between the two pink-ish Graphic 45 papers that I used, 
I added a piece of 6 1/"2 x 6 1/2" dark brown Bazzill cardstock as a mat around the raised 6x6 center damask pinkish paper that I used as a background.  That paper was glued onto a 6x6 piece of chipboard, edges sanded and distressed with the Gathered Twigs Distress Ink as well.  I added the antiqued copper Metal Corners to the 6x6 area.  I also added one of my flea market treasures, a strip of vintage lace, vertically to the left side of the 6x6 square.


The smaller canvas that sits atop the lower left corner of the 6x6 raised area is approximately a 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 canvas.  I found the vintage photograph online and sized it to fit my canvas top.  I colorized all of the ladies using watercolor pencils.  Aren't they fun?  I love the way they turned out.   I added some lace behind the canvas almost like a little antique frame. I added a stamped letter from B-Line Designs that was made to look like very old paper and using Vintage Photo and Black Soot Distress Inks to age the paper.  Then I scrunched up the paper, partially smoothed it back out and positioned it behind the canvas.  In between the letter and the canvas, I added a couple of cream colored feathers to sort of tie in with the writing pen I created to the left.  I popped the little vintage canvas assemblage into place using 1/4" Scor Tape.  


  Speaking of the writing pen, here it is.  This was created by coloring a wooden skewer with an Espresso Paint Dabber.  The pen nib was originally silver.  But, since I prefer gold, I used a Gold Paint Dabber to alter the color.  Then I added a bit of Chestnut Roan Ink on top of the gold and it turned into a nice antiqued goldish brass color.  I then wiped just a touch of Pitch Black Paint Dabber to the point of the pen nib, as if old dried ink from many written letters remained on the tip of the pen.  I added a little cream ribbon around the wooden part of the pen and glued it in place; with the base of the pen running through the small hole in the wooden spool at the bottom.


Let's follow that pen down through the spool.  The area under the collage was a lot of fun to create.  "1905" was also originally silver but I altered it to a patina goldish brassy appearance by using the Gold Paint Dabber, a touch of Chestnut Roan Ink and some Juniper Paint Dabber lightly added with my finger.  I glued a piece of thin chipboard underneath the distressed ribbon and then glued the numbers on top of the chipboard for stability.  On either side of the numbers, I rolled a little of the ribbon onto miniature wooden spools that were colored using Chestnut Roan Ink.  I punched 1/2" circles out of manila cardstock and stamped the snap from Darkroom Door's Dressmaker stamp set in the center.  I was trying to recreate a little label for the spool ends.  I glued those into place and the tucked the ribbon on either side for more detail.  Finally, I added the dark brown buttons on either side of 1905. Then I pop dotted that assemblage in place.  


The dress form was so much fun to make.  Ii is from Tim Holtz' Sewing Room die cut.  I  absolutely LOVE the full tulle skirt and the feminine quality it really gives to this canvas.  I gathered the tulle using a needle and thread and sewed it into place after I had covered the dress form.  The dress form was cut out of chipboard and colored using the Espresso Paint Dabber.  I covered the body of the dress form with a scrap of paper that I had leftover from Graphic 45's Romantique collection.  I love the deep brown and the pinkish polka dots next to the A Ladies Diary papers.  G45 papers seem like they can always coordinate with other G45 collections.  I dyed some of Tim Holtz' white Trimmings Organza Ribbon Roses and some white ribbon with Vintage Pink and Vanilla Breeze Glimmer Mist.  I then cut the roses apart and hot glued them into place on the tulle skirt.  I fashioned a sash and a double bow that I glued in place on the dress form.  


Behind the dress form are very delicate butterfly wings from Memory Box.  I love these and they are the perfect size for Tim's dress form.  I assembled all of the dress form together and hot glued it into place.    


Across the top of the 6x6 raised piece, I have added an antique copper Ornate Plate with "date to dream" from Tim Holtz' Simple Sayings stamp set.  


I have scattered buttons from Tim Holtz' Accoutrement as well as little metal buttons and glass buttons that I have collected over the years.  Some of Tim's buttons were altered using Picket Fence Distress Stain and a Gold Paint Dabber.  

I hope that this little vintage canvas has inspired you to go through your sewing drawers or your stash of treasures and dig out some buttons.  Then create something wonderful and join our button challenge at Simon Says Stamp and Show.   You could be the winner of our very generous sponsor's 


$50.00 credit voucher.  And...you might be selected as one of the TOP THREE artists for the week!  So, what are you waiting for?  I can't wait to see what you come up with!

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29 comments:

  1. US beautiful vintage make , love the dressform and wow the skirt! Another beautiful creation hugstrace x

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  2. Wow Candy what an incredible dimensional canvas with so many details to look at. I love the layers you have produced using the cardstock, chipboard and smaller canvas which sits perfectly in the corner with that gorgeous vintage photo on it. The theme is a favourite of mine so seeing all those sewing accessories and dress form is delightful as is the scissors tissue tape and all those gorgeous buttons. Adding the pen is also inspirational.
    hugs {brenda} x0x

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  3. Another stunning make Candy! And a sewing theme is of course perfect to go with buttons! It will be a super companion piece to the other masculine canvas. Oh and I adore what you did with the dressform and great use of all those wonderful buttons too!

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  4. Hi Candy, I think I am speechless (well almost!). This took me right back to being a child and dressing up my cardboard cut out dolls...not that they had anything quite so stylish to wear! I love every single little detail about this canvas creation... the pen is stunning, the lace is gorgeous, the photo is perfectly touched up, the buttons are a dream - I just love the whole piece to bits. What a wonderful creation!! You are such an inspiration. Hugs, Anne x

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  5. Oh I love, love, love the tulle skirt - how absolutely gorgeous. I also liked how you made the numbers look all tarnished and rusty - definitely adds to the effect. Was it you who said Gathered twigs was your favourite brown distress ink once - I acted on that and got myself some and if it was you - you are so right - I have pretty much all the browns but Gathered twigs has definitely become my go-to brown.

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  6. wow this is a canvas and a half Candy, so much thought has gone into making this fab creation. Hugs Annette x

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  7. Oh wow! Absolutely smashing! I so love it, each and every detail of it ... such a rich and precious piece of art. Suzanne x

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  8. Wow, Candy, you amaze me every week with your projects. This canvas is going to look wonderful next to the other ones. Love the dressform with that gorgeous dress, the pen going into the spool, and of course all the special details. I need to get some wood skewers so that I can make myself some pens too!

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  9. Super neat canvas, Candy! I love the feminine elements of roses & tulle..so perfect for the overall outcome :)


    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  10. Over the Top Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ~Linda

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  11. Gorgeous, glamorous, feminine layered canvases... just love the tissue tape wrapping around the edge - so effective. And all the vintage touches - the 1905 with that fabulous verdigris-look from the Juniper paint, the roses on that wonderful tulle skirt, and the tinting on the photograph - it's all so perfect!
    Alison xx

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  12. Hi Candy, you always inspire me to dig out those decorative papers a s use them more. The Graphic 45 papers you have used here are stunning and will go,on my wish list. I absolutely love how,you added touches of colour to the vintage photo. The tissue around the edges finishes the canvas off beautifully. I love the pen skewer and the feminine touches are gorgeous. Love,the dress form adding more of a feminine touch to,your beautiful dimensional canvas. Stunning. Tracy x

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  13. This is total vintage goodness, Candy! Absolutely wonderful details, so gorgeous!

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  14. CAndy I love your vintage pieces! This piece is stunning, dressform is fab and buttons are fantastic! Love love love it!BArbarayaya

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  15. Love the super vintage and feminine piece, Candy! The most amazing part is the dressform with the gorgeous skirt! Brava!

    And thank you for the lovely words on my blog , you make me blush :-)

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  16. Such a beautiful canvas, Candy. I think the two will look great together. So much details to look at, wonderful!
    xx

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  17. Waauww,candy,this canvas looks amazing,lovely details and great fabric on these,i love it to much!!!

    Greetings Jeannette

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  18. This is so lovely, soft and romantic! I love all the little details!

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  19. So many beautiful details! The little roses on the tulle the edges wrapped in butterflies and the gorgeous picture with the mix of pinks and yellows. ALl gorgeous and beautiful!

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  20. Hi Candy, love your buttons creation! That dress with the little flowers is so gorgeous, and every single button you've used is fabulous. Love the little canvas too, those little ladies look like they're going g to jump right out of the canvas and start dancing about! Thanks also for the lovely comment you left on my blog. Love maddy xxx

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  21. Hi Candy! This is a beauty! I love that is compliments your manly canvas and that the two will be together...like a marriage...lol! Gorgeous work! Love her dress, the old photo colored up, and of course all the buttons!

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  22. This is a beautiful and very romantic piece, Candy! The detailing is incredible as usual, and the miniature dress is precious. My oldest daughter's birthday is coming up in a couple of weeks, so you've truly inspired me to create something using my TH dress form die. She's a fashionista, so it would be very appropriate. Blessings!

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  23. WOW - Candy, another amazing work! Also, so loving your new blog look :)

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  24. Oh Candy, love this to bits! You consistently produce the most amazing projects - I'm in awe. Hugs, Jenny x

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  25. I am a bit short with time lately, but I just have to pop over from SSSS to say…..Fantastic creation Candy...I totally love it, everything match together just perfect and 3D effect is amazing!
    Hugs from Slovenia

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  26. This is really pretty, Candy! Such a stunning vintage looking canvas, with lots of gorgeous details! The picture and the dress form are really beautiful! Hugs, Sandra

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  27. Ein traumhaft schönes Werk, liebe Candy, es gibt so unglaublich viele Details darauf zu bewundern. Das Bild wurde sehr schön in die Gestaltung einbezogen und findet sein Pendant in der drapierten Schneiderpuppe, ein Traum!

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  28. Candy, I just love your style! This canvas is just full to the brim with nostalgia and beauty! I love the dress form!

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  29. I plead guilty - I am in love with your work. So beautifully done with great texture!!
    Sandy

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