Hello! Today I want to share a project that's been rambling around in my noggin for quite some time. I was inspired by the super talented Shari Carroll and a project on her blog. I had saved the link to this gorgeous project she made and just needed some time to sit down and create my version of it. Well...I finally did it! (The link and more about her project are later in the post!) This project took a long time and some patience, but I think the results are worth it. It was really fun to go through all my brads, buttons and blings to find all this pink! Maybe you will try it too?!
Here is Shari's GORGEOUS canvas project! OMG, can you see why I was inspired? Here is the link directly to the project on her great blog. She is a designer for Hero Arts and I've been a fan of hers for a long time. Please pop over and check out her blog!
First I lightly drew a heart in pencil on my cream cardstock. That was the easy part! ha. I started with the bigger buttons and brads first and then filled in with the pearls and the rhinestones. It doesn't have to be perfect. This took some time...
Here's the back of the project! The buttons and things were put on with glue dots. The brads I just poked through the paper.
Because the back was so bulky, I mounted the cream piece with the heart on foam tape. I kept the rest of the card relatively simple and light. Let the heart be the focus.
Thank you for stopping by today! Hope you're having a good week. Now this project is very classy and serious... My project for later in the week is super silly and cheery! Nope, I'm not giving any clues...
Came over from Pinterest. This is so pretty. Thanks for sharing it. laurie
Posted by: laurie | 02/02/2012 at 11:05 AM
This is amazing!!!!! Thank you for sharing....
Posted by: Kathleen | 01/08/2012 at 01:32 PM
IN LOVE, absolutely amazing!!!
Posted by: Kelli B. | 07/31/2011 at 09:38 PM
Shabby chic FABULOUS! What a FABULOUS idea...LOVE!
Posted by: Jodi Collins | 07/18/2011 at 07:03 AM
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!
Posted by: Jill Foster | 07/14/2011 at 08:18 PM
This card is awesome! I adore the heart...so clever to use brads along with buttons! LC
Posted by: Linda C | 07/14/2011 at 12:52 PM
How very beautiful, Wanda! I absolutely adore that heart. Love that you combined so many different elements to create it, as it ends up being so interesting. I've only ever done this with pure buttons before, and I like your result much more. Perfect sentiment to match and a very sweet design.
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | 07/13/2011 at 08:35 PM
This is simply stunning! While I know this took time and patience, what a great way to use up all the little odds and ends from our button trays and embellishment stashes. Another outstanding inspiration -- thanks for sharing it!
Posted by: Shannon Fralish | 07/13/2011 at 08:21 PM
Wowza this is gorgeous Wanda! I love all of the different buttons, rhinestones and pearls you used to create this beauty!
Great job!
Posted by: Lynn Put | 07/13/2011 at 03:38 PM
OH MY HEAVENS! That is gorgeous girl! Wow! And I bet it DID take some time, but fun therapeutic time, huh?
Posted by: Jami | 07/13/2011 at 02:15 PM
This is beautiful, may have to save this idea for Valentines Day.........have a Wandaful Day.
Posted by: Katrina | 07/13/2011 at 08:46 AM
Beautiful! I love the pinks! I must try this :)Thank you for the constant inspiration!
Posted by: Gia | 07/13/2011 at 08:05 AM
Took my breath away! Simple, tasteful, and absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Gail Devlin | 07/13/2011 at 08:01 AM
**LOVE** . . . thud. I just fainted! =^..^=
Posted by: Judy Gudeman | 07/13/2011 at 07:53 AM
LOVE these Wanda! They're just beautiful!
Posted by: Cindy Coutts | 07/13/2011 at 07:43 AM
Love it! Love it! Love it! What a great idea!
Posted by: Fonda Jo | 07/13/2011 at 05:54 AM
STUNNING!LOVE LOVE IT!
Will give it a try too!
LOOOOOOOOVE the color pink!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 07/13/2011 at 04:07 AM
GORGEOUS!! Oh my! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!
Posted by: Karen Giron | 07/12/2011 at 08:17 PM
OMG...that is a work of "heart" I tell you! I LOVE all the pink embellies you used to make that masterpiece! Fabulous card...I bet it's on the heavy side..hee!
Posted by: TeaDub! | 07/12/2011 at 06:21 PM
Oh! I love it, love, love it.....what a fantastic idea!! Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Fonda Jo | 07/12/2011 at 04:00 PM