Jul 28 2008
10 Minute Tuesday Mini Collage
I made something today purely for the fun of it!!! I found some pretty scraps of paper I’ve had for a long time and pulled out some buttons, ribbon, etc.to match. And, to be totally honest, it took me longer than 10 minutes to gather up all the things I wanted to use — but once gathered and in front of me, the card went together very quickly. Here it is:
I created a little mini collage on a panel cut and embossed using my Long Rectangle Nestabilities. There is a hole punched in the left side of my little collage through which the ribbon is run. Friend is on a Nestabilities cut/embossed tag. The flowers have pearl centers, the button has embroidery thread and additional pearls were used to fill in some space. The designer paper scraps are adhered to a white card base, with a little piping strip of white between the two designs. The collage panel is adhered with mounting tape!!!
This was really fun to make and I’d like to do a bit more digging in my massive stash of vintage sewing supplies to see what I can come up with!!!! Using the self-adhesive pearls in a variety of colors made this go together quickly. The Nestabilities and pearls can be purchased at Flourishes.
- Stamps: Friend is from Fantasy Floral Garden by Flourishes
- Paper: Scraps by Making Memories (I think), White, Lavender Lace
- Ink: Lavender Lace
- Accessories: Ribbon, Nestabilities by Spellbinders, assortment of flowers, button, pearls, Zots, Mounting Tape
Wouldn’t it be fun to make up some of these little collage panels ahead of time and have them all ready to go when you need a quick card —- hhhmmmm, might be a great idea!!!!
And before you go, I’d like to direct you over to a brand new blog — one you will surely not want to miss. My dear friend, Jerri Kay, has ventured into Blogland and recently went live — so go on over and wish her a warm Blogland welcome!!!
Thank you so much for stopping in!!!
26 responses so far
Sharon,
This is such a cute idea. The embellishments add so much and your color combination is perfect.
Can you believe I still have to get my shoe box things made today and I have a bushel of beans to can. I haven’t started packing yet either. We are leaving early tomorrow for Michigan. Busy, busy day for sure!
Joan
Beautiful card! I love all the pearls, the button, flower….they really dressed up the card!!
Sharon, your mini collage is beautiful! You have such a blessed gift from God, your creations are always eye candy to these old eyes. Thank you for sharing your gift with us and thank you for the plug to my blog. Today I’m working on getting another card posted with a small devotion to start the day. Hugs, Jerri
oh, I love this! I will have to give it a try!
I so LOVE this card! It’s my favourite colour and it has one of my favourite patterns (paisleys) and I am now into Crazy Quilting and this screams kind of crazy quilting – JUST LOVE it!
Absolutely beautiful! TFS
Beautiful card, Sharon! I just love your ideas for simple cards and the collage of buttons, flowers and pearls is awesome! I hate to bother you, but could you tell me who makes the colored pearls–the only ones I’ve seen here in Alaska were way too bold, not nice subtle colors like yours? I think I’ve seen you use black ones, too. Thanks for all your time and ideas you share!
Hi Sharon–I just saw the link for the pearls on your cake card! Sorry to bother you! Looks like another Flourishes order happening!
Wonderful card-love the patterned paper and the pretty collage. tfs
Bev J.
Oh wow Sharon, this is simply gorgeous. I love love love the DP and those little embellishments. Stunning card!
This is so super awesome so beautiful
Wow! I just about fell over when this popped up in front of me! How gorgeous!! I LOVE your wonderful collage, colors, papers. It WOULD be fun to make up some of these ahead of time. This is totally fabulous, Sharon!!
Hi Sharon! Wow, what a beautiful card. When I first saw it I was smiling because I have that same scrap of purple paisley paper in my stash! I have had it forever. You made a lovely card with it. I tried a little mini collage this morning on one of my cards posted on my blog. Thanks for the inspiration:)
This is so beautiful
What a fabulous idea and great way to use up those leftover supplies. Okay…I’m off to check out my stash.
I’ve been wondering what to do with some paisley cardstock and now I know.
I am always very frugal where embellishments are concerned due to postage.
I saw one card after it had been received, and the post office must have squished it under a steam roller. (glue dots were squished outside of the buttons)
So how, tell me HOW would you mail this gorgeous card???
Just beautiful Sharon!! Have a great day!
Love your mini collage!
You are so talented! Love your mini collage. It’s perfect!
This is so gorgeous– even more so IRL! I just love the collage look!
oh how pretty! and how fun for everything to just work out like that!
Sometimes we just have to play and have fun! And you sure made a beauty playing with your papers and buttons and ribbons with this card. You are one talented lady!
This is stunning! The colors are so cool and calming (something that we need right now in Alabama- lol) and I absolutely love your little cluster of embellishment! You are so inspiring!
Sharon, this is beautiful!
I met you at CHA (I was with Joy and Daisy from Eclectic Paperie) and didn’t realize you were you! (hangs head in shame) I’ll know better next time! lol
I love your card and especially the designer paper! one of my favorite scrapbook pages was made with this dp and I love the shades of lavendar! The pearls, buttons and flowers add so much to this card! It’s just fabulous!!
This is GORGEOUS. Amazing what a few well-placed items can do isn’t it.