Friday, April 15, 2011

When It Rains Card

Happy Friday everyone! Todays post is a card I made for three different challenges. I had seen the idea in a old issue of my Paper Crafts magazine and I thought it would be just perfect. I made it for My Sheri Crafts challenge # 52 - use buttons, Whimsical Wednesday Challenge #2 - use umbrella, rain boots, flowers or rain drops and Squiglefly challenge #93 - use fabric/stitching.



Supplies used: cardstock - blue, white and black; patterned paper - Mabel "Little Lady" Fine Flowers from Stella & Rose by My Minds Eye; buttons - my stash; umbrella cut at 2 3/4" from Create A Critter Cricut cartridge; border punch - EK Success; font - Vaguely Repulsive; sewing machine.


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18 comments:

  1. karebariApril 15, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    That's awesome! I love the blue and orange combo with the rain & umbrella!

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  2. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Such a fantastic card. I love the colors you used and that sentiment is great. It is really true too. I really like what you did with the buttons and the stitching. Thank you for playing along at Whimsical Wednesday:)

    Stephanie

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  3. AimApril 15, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Oh, I just adore that you used buttons for raindrops!! What a beautiful card!!

    Thanks so much for stopping by to visit me today... I'm happy to be a new follower of yours!! :) Can't wait to see what you create next!! :)

    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com

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  4. CathyKApril 15, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    This card is adorable! I love the color choices and it was so creative to use buttons for raindrops! :)

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  5. MomApril 15, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    What a darling card ! I love the embellishments as they are so right for the sentiment in this card.

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  6. GiGiApril 15, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    How very cute!! I love that it's raining buttons! Thanks for playing at Whimsical Wednesdays!

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  7. The Archiving AngelApril 15, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Hello there & thanks for joining us at Whimsical Wednesday. I cannot tell you how much I adore your card. The wonderful detail of the stitching combined with the buttons and that adorable umbrella shielding the sentiment. Super cute!
    I am now a follower, so fun to find new blogs to follow full of talented, gifted crafters who share with us all.
    Crafty best wishes,
    Sonia

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  8. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Oh my gosh!! This is totally brilliant!! I love the buttons and stitching for the rain!! What a gorgeous card!! Thanks for joining in our Squigglefly challenge this week! Smiles, Vicki

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  9. Holly YoungApril 15, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Hi Esther! I love how you did the rain fall with the buttons and stitches! How creative! I saw you said Squigglefly didn't have any sentiments about rain, but I did find this one
    http://www.squigglefly.com/shop/learning-to-dance
    Maybe you can use it in the future! Thanks for playing in Squigglefly's challenge with such a fabulously creative entry!

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  10. Blessed SerendipityApril 15, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Cute card. It sure is raining and pouring here in Oregon today.

    Danielle

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  11. Kim HApril 15, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Esther.. you card is just AMAZING! I LOVE all the elements that you added! I love the stitching, the buttons for rain drops(CLEVER) and that umbrella! Very creative! Thank You for playing along wiht us at Whimsical Wednesday!

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  12. CathrynApril 15, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Really, really awesome!!! Those raindrops look so fabulous!! Thank you for playing with Whimsical Wednesdays!! Cathryn67 :)

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  13. Lucianna DilsaverApril 15, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    I simply love this card, your use of the buttons with the sewing is fabulously done, love it!

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  14. Cindy BelandApril 16, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Such a Beautiful card!I LOVE all the details you used,Like the buttons and stitching.SUPER JOB and thanks for playing along with us at Whimsical Wednesdays!!! :)

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  15. Sunny DeeApril 17, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    B-E-A-U tiful card! perfect sentiment as your cards are always a pick-me-up

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  16. CraftyJARApril 17, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Esther, this card is simply beautiful! I love the stitching and the buttons. Very pretty.
    Judy

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  17. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    how adorable is this card! I love the use of the buttons as raindrops and the sentiment is just perfect! Good luck from the Whimsical Wednesday Design team!

    Zeni
    www.scrappyzeni.blogspot.com

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  18. Kaity-Bug CraftsApril 19, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Super cute! I love the buttons and stitching!

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