... It is in fact a not-original-by-any-means wedding card I made for my cousin last August (I told you there'd be a lot of catch-up posts coming!), but as we're now into February (time DEFINITELY goes faster the older you get doesn't it?), I thought it might be a nice, quick and easy Valentine card idea to inspire the loved-up amongst you!
I made this at the last minute after being unable to find a wedding card I liked, that didn't cost more than a fiver. I had all the materials already so this was a considerably cheaper option, and it only took me about two hours (meaning it would take anyone else about one!).
I used a window card from my stash of cross stitch stuff, some plain, natural-coloured cotton and an assortment of red, pink and lilac buttons from my tin. I printed off a heart shape template from a quick Google search and arranged my buttons on it until I was happy with the colour and size layout, and the overall shape. I took to Twitter to check it looked OK...
And then I just sort of transferred it from the paper to my fabric, stitching each button in place with a neutral cotton to match the fabric. Easy peasy! And even quicker and easier if you just use a normal card blank and glue the buttons on ;)
I love the idea of making my own greetings cards but for some reason papercrafts leave me cold, so I've been experimenting a bit using fabric and haberdashery in the last few months. I was really pleased with the overall effect of the buttons on this so will definitely be doing more with them in the future - they're so versatile (just do a quick search of 'button art' on Pinterest and you'll see what I mean!).
I love this, homemade cards mean so much more, apart from the ones where you buy a set and just stick them together, they bore me xxx
ReplyDeleteThat's gorgeous! I always send Jon a handmade card & I've got so many buttons I might try using them to make him one! x
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! I made something very similar for our 1st wedding anniversary using some spare lace from my dress and some of the material that was used to make the cravats and bridesmaids sashes. It's always nicer to get a homemade card! x
ReplyDeletethis is lovely! I vowed to hand make cards (had almost forgotten) so may well make one very soon! x
ReplyDeleteOoh it's pretty! Might try and come up with a boyish version to keep my cubs amused one night! (we do lots of crafts when I'm choosing badge work ;))
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I like it a lot! xxx
ReplyDeleteHey! I made my fiance a button heart card last year (in fact, bizarrely enough, it's like my 3rd most looked at post of all time, it's in my side-bar, and the anonymous spammers somehow target it like anything with their comments!) though in more manly colours and I loved making it!
ReplyDeleteYour one is really beautiful! I love the use of the aperture card!
Currently working on a woven one hopefully for my fiance!x