Buttons & Bows

The Next Level - 6
The challenge this week is to use Buttons & Bows on your card....the more the merrier.
Well I hope I knew when to stop.
Ingredients -
Paper and chipboard - Basic Grey 'Eva'
Rub on sentiment- Scenic Route Paper Co.
Scalloped card, buttons, thread, and ribbon from my stash.

Red, White & Blue....

Well it's the 4th of July a day for Celebrations.
To everyone in the US and to Serena Williams...Wimbledon Champion.
I have a combo of 3 for this card.
365 Cards Day 126 - 'Show Your True Colours' mine being Red, White & Blue too
Crafty Creations Ch. #22 - Celebrations
The Next Level Issue 5 - Sketch + stitching

Well the red, white and blue included, the HB blue paper very old and had CraftCreations on the bottom. The striped paper is Doodlebug 'Boy O Boy Dotted Line' and the Red card is Stardream from Joanna Sheen
The image was an old swap in my image box.
The colouring medium used was a mix of PM's and Copic
The sentiment is a misc. rub on which gives the Celebration theme
The faux stiching is by hand in white pen

I used my Fiskars punch 'Threaded Water' to edge the piece of card.
Fabulous ribbon from my stash.

New Challenge Blog

Hi everyone. Just wanted to let you all know about a brand new challenge blog that's starting up soon. It looks like its going to be a great lot of fun and provide lots of info too.

This is what Dawn and Madge (the owners) have to say about it:

The Next Level is the exciting new concept of Dawn (All Pink Girl) and Ann (Madgesty - Love to Create) probably better known as blog name Madge. Our aim in designing this new informative style of blog is not only to produce really creative Weekly Challenges that are not tied to any specific brand, but also to explore new avenues, ideas and techniques with a completely fresh approach.

The Next Level will not only be a fun and informative place to hang out for card crafters and scrapbookers of all levels, but it is hoped that it will also become a valuable source of information, hints and tips, tutorials, downloads and much more. We want to cover the craft of traditional card making but also add in a touch of digital, not too much to scare anyone away, but enough to explore the magical world out there at your fingertips for anyone wanting to venture

There is also the offer of awesome blog candy, so do please take a hop over there and take a look