Friday, 2 December 2011

Whimsical Button Fairy

The First day of Whimsy ... Nancy created these fabulous button fairies ... and I enjoyed every minute creating the little fairy
Supplies:
images: paper whimsy - silver paper lace, buttons, silver wire,
paper flower, blings, nestabilities, jingle bell

The biggest challenge was to find a substitute for the beautiful silver doily Nancy used in her creation. After a bit of a search I found this neglected silver paper lace which I've had for a long time but never used. I cut it with a Quickutz scalloped circle die. Otherwise I followed Nancy's instructions, I only added a little jungle bell - for Christmas, Petra.

21 comments:

  1. Shelly Schmidt2 December 2011 at 01:28

    I love this- I am trying to come up with some ideas for sewing ATC's.....this has inspired me to go play.....we'll see what the end result is!

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  2. Cindy D.2 December 2011 at 01:34

    So pretty... thanks for sharing....

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  3. Jean Franks Beck2 December 2011 at 02:10

    This is beautiful!! I loved Nancy's tutorial, too... must make one soon. Great idea with the silver paper lace and bell.

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  4. Sharon2 December 2011 at 07:02

    Just stunning and gorgeous - I haven't made a button doll for ages and I think you have inspired me to make some more!!!

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  5. Cath Wilson2 December 2011 at 07:47

    Love this, Petra but the lace looks just like a half doiley - would that not be a good alternative, sprayed silver? She has a beautiful face x

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  6. Valerie-Jael2 December 2011 at 08:50

    Beautiful fairy! Valerie

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  7. Lucy Edmondson2 December 2011 at 09:20

    This is adorable!

    Lucy x

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  8. Suze Bain2 December 2011 at 09:35

    Absolutely gorgeous. Doesn't she look a sweet little girl. xx

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  9. Viv2 December 2011 at 11:50

    She's really beautiful Petra!

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  10. Sugar Lump Studios2 December 2011 at 12:14

    oh she is just darling! I just added a link feature this morning...hope you don't mind but I am adding your link!

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  11. Jingle2 December 2011 at 12:57

    Petra! I absolutely LOVE this piece!!!!

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  12. Marjie Kemper2 December 2011 at 13:35

    Oh my goodness....what a fabulous creation... LOVE her wings!

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  13. Gale Blair2 December 2011 at 14:55

    Just lovely!

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  14. Anonymous2 December 2011 at 17:26

    This has to be the best button fairy I have seen! Love it. xx

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  15. Lorraine2 December 2011 at 18:24

    this is lovely

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  16. trisha too2 December 2011 at 19:29

    Oh, Petra, she's adorable!

    I actually said that out loud when the post came up!

    :)

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  17. Terry2 December 2011 at 22:45

    This is just so sweet! Love your Fairy Button!

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  18. Lynn Stevens3 December 2011 at 16:33

    Just darling Petra, reminds me I need to go see what Nancy posted today!
    hugs Lynn

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  19. Fiona (anubis 1 )3 December 2011 at 21:59

    Your Button Fairy is just Divine Petra.

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  20. Anonymous4 December 2011 at 16:42

    Absolutely adore this!!!!
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  21. brandi31 December 2011 at 14:46

    ~good morning my dear friend...sigh...it has been a long time and i hope this finds you well and in good spirits...by wandering through your pages i can see your muse is still weaving magic and enchanting wonders of art! she is so precious...i hope you had a blessed holiday and the new year brings forth only a bounty of blessings overflowing in your days...i look forward to catching up...much love light and blessings upon you and yours~

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