Buttons, Buttons, Buttons

It is time for the next challenge at Ruby's Rainbow.  The theme is buttons.  I used lots of vintage, well-worn buttons on this card that I made for my mother-in-law's birthday.  I added torn and distressed paper, a bit of vintage lace from an antique store and lots of pretty flowers.  A distressed doily is peeking out from under the chocolate colored butterfly and I used several pearl gems in antique colors.  The sentiment is a diecut from K & Co.  Be sure and stop by Ruby's Rainbow to see what the other talented design team members created with their buttons.

Gifts from vacation

My mom went on vacation and brought me back a fabulous old jar of vintage buttons from an antique store. There are old fashioned colors and even carved buttons. I love them!

She also brought me these amazing crinkled ribbons. I can't wait to use them on my next card. 

Spring is Coming

This is one of my favorite cards ever.  I love the soft colors and textures of the flowers and velvet leaves.  There are three layers of lace and trim and the gold charm hangs from the lace with an old-fashioned garment pin.  I am ready for winter's end and the gilded bird is ready for spring too.