Today is Papertrey Ink's group post day... and I'm so excited to share what I made with you!
A few weeks ago my eldest daughter, a Senior in H.S., competed in the regional competition for Poetry Out Loud. I had missed out on seeing her compete at the local level because of having two of my other daughters needed me to transport them. They are a bunch of busy girls. Anyhow, as I listened to Alex recite her first poem of the night my heart swelled. Her delivery was heartfelt and sincere... and the words of the poem pierced me through and through. The poem is entitled Famous by Naomi Shihab Nye and if you have an extra moment to read it I highly recommend it... it brings much perspective!
If you are wondering why on earth I am talking about this poem, well... it has everything to do with my project today. The words in the last stanza of the poem hit me like a rain in a drought. It totally put words to the feelings that I've been trying to live, not only personally but professionally. I knew I wanted to create something for my home to remind me and my girls of the perspective. The newest Button Boutiques set was the perfect set to create with in making my wall art!
The first thing I did was to paint my frame with mat black paint, then I sanded it to add some shabbiness.
After that I sponged it with light brown ink.
Every little detail, font combination and button image brings that nostalgic feeling. There are so many combinations too. I created some fun button cards to decorate the frame for the stanza. I snapped a photo of each one up close...
I alternated having colored cards with black buttons with black imaged cards with colored buttons on the frame. This card also uses Forest Friends.
A little Fleur-de-lis from Embelishments added in the middle.
The sentiments work both on top or bottom of the card. Love that!
Each button image has been threaded with button twine.
This one is threaded a little differently for some extra fun!
The butterfly is a sweet little addition for this card, from Butterfly Dreams.
Classic vintage.
Clean and cute card.
I loved adding this little flourish from the Calendar Basics Set
This last one is the mash up of a few of the buttons in the set. So pretty huh!
Here is the finished project. After printing the stanza I stamped some diamond from A Little Argyle to add more depth to the entire project.
Please click on the photo to see the project in more detail.
Here are the words from the poem stanza that I printed for the wall art...
"I want to be famous in the way a pulley is famous,
but because it never forgot what it could do."
I want to be a Buttonhole... never forgetting what I can do. I want Alex to remember this when she goes off to college next year. That through her sorrows and joys, she is a strong and capable woman. That she will never forget what she can do! I'm so grateful for all of you who are buttonholes in my life... keeping things together by just being you!
I hope you've enjoyed today's project! Here are the links to the other Design Team blogs to see what amazing things they've come up with.
- Nichole Heady
- Erin Lincoln
- Maile Belles
- Betsy Veldman
- Dawn McVey
- Heather Nichols
- Jessica Witty
- Melissa Phillips
- Michelle Wooderson
- Danielle Flanders
- Stamps- Button Boutique, Forest Friends, A Little Argyle Calendar Basics Butterfly Dreams
- Ink-True Black, Pure Poppy, Palette- Water Lilly Green, Orange, Raw Sienna, Lavender Sachet, Leaf, Creamy Caramel (SU)
- Paper- Rustic White
- Other- Button Card Die, Unfinished wood frame (Provo Craft), Button Twine,Synthetic sponge
This is beyond fabulous Lisa, what a lovely piece of art (with heart) for your home!
Posted by: Geny | February 09, 2011 at 09:23 PM
Oh Lisa, this is amazing! Gorgeous stamp, executed to perfection. The colors and whole design are gorgeous!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | February 09, 2011 at 09:32 PM
Oh I couldn't even type, it's so late and I had so much to say! I meant gorgeous stamping, hee!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | February 09, 2011 at 09:33 PM
I absolutely love this project Lisa!! I was amazed!!! The poem is beautiful too, congratulations to Alex on a great job reciting the poem!!
Posted by: Antoinette | February 09, 2011 at 09:52 PM
I love the way you made the button cards, and then the whole finished project.
Posted by: Noreen | February 09, 2011 at 09:52 PM
Take my breath away...
This is truly stunningly breath taking!
I love the colors...
I LOVE the line of poem...
I. just. love. this.
Posted by: Renee Lynch | February 09, 2011 at 09:53 PM
Wow! I love the vintage effect on the button card. Love love the frame. very creative, Lisa!
Posted by: Gayatri Murali aka Scrapawayg3 | February 09, 2011 at 09:54 PM
Superb! Anyone could see that this project is inspired as it went beyond basic card set. You guys are just amazing! :)
Posted by: mauie | February 09, 2011 at 10:32 PM
Thank you for sharing your project and such an inspiring poem. Great words to live by.
Posted by: Kim hodges | February 10, 2011 at 02:55 AM
Thank you for the link to the poem..I've never read that before :) What a lovely project to bring the sentiment to life
xoxo Sioux
Posted by: Artyjen | February 10, 2011 at 03:03 AM
Beautiful & inspiring - as always. Thank you, Lisa.
Posted by: Heather | February 10, 2011 at 04:35 AM
LOVE this project! The poem is PERFECT for this release and for inspiration for your daughter. These button cards are going to be so fun to play with!
Posted by: Cele Schaffer | February 10, 2011 at 04:38 AM
Buttons are my fave accents! Love this!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | February 10, 2011 at 05:12 AM
The poem itself was just beautiful and so true. Thank you for that link and for opening my eyes that there is such a thing as a poetry out loud. How great is that! I am going to research that more myself too! And the button project... wow!! I just am in awe of it. The last line of the poem fits it so perfectly and it is so true on how I feel for my family, as well. Never forget what you can do! Do you happen to have a link to where you found the frame. Holy Moly it fit the button cards perfectly!!!!
Posted by: Kim | February 10, 2011 at 05:26 AM
love this so much!
Posted by: Laura | February 10, 2011 at 05:33 AM
What a lovely and creative idea. Great poem!
Sandra
Posted by: Sandra Korten | February 10, 2011 at 05:39 AM
I am in near tears. What a beautiful project! Surely your whole family will cherish it forever...I love it when the same life message comes to us from different directions. Apparently, so do you!! Enjoy!
Posted by: Suzanne Russell | February 10, 2011 at 05:42 AM
amazing project! love all the great detail.
Posted by: paula e | February 10, 2011 at 05:45 AM
Beautiful artwork.....I too want to be a buttonhole.
Posted by: Detra Parks | February 10, 2011 at 05:46 AM
Lisa this incredible piece of art brought tears to my eyes. What a treasure to pass on in your family. YOu are so creative and talented.
Posted by: Dana | February 10, 2011 at 05:54 AM
Just lovely wouldn't a copy in smaller format (maybe a card) be nice for your daughter to take with her when she goes to college. A reminder of what a strong and capable woman she has become.
Posted by: Nancy Lempinen | February 10, 2011 at 05:54 AM
In a word...STUNNING!! What a beautiful project, Lisa. Thanks so much for sharing it :)...what a great release this will be!!
Posted by: Sonia Holland | February 10, 2011 at 05:56 AM
Lisa I often stalk your blog, but don't leave comments. However today I was just led to because your project is AMAZING!!!!!!
Posted by: Barbara DeBose | February 10, 2011 at 06:03 AM
Incredible! What you do is amazing. To think of creating this for you and your daughters is fantastic. Absolutely amazing.
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | February 10, 2011 at 06:10 AM
What a gorgeous piece of art this is Lisa!
Posted by: Diane Jaquay | February 10, 2011 at 06:11 AM
wow, just amazing... I feel like I am in a darling antique store with your amazing art... so inspiring!
Posted by: Kim Faucher | February 10, 2011 at 06:17 AM
I agree-this is an amazing project! Absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Erica M. | February 10, 2011 at 06:24 AM
Your Project is simple WONDERFUL!!!
Posted by: Susan | February 10, 2011 at 06:28 AM
What a beautiful, thoughtful gift for your daughter.
Posted by: Wynn H. | February 10, 2011 at 06:36 AM
Lisa, this project blew me away! Truly a work from the heart.
Posted by: Francie | February 10, 2011 at 06:37 AM
This is an incredible project and a wonderful story to share. Thanks so much for sharing part of this poem. It really speaks to me, and your frame is the perfect way to showcase it.
Posted by: Christina M | February 10, 2011 at 06:39 AM
Whoa ...... this is spectacular!!!
Posted by: Donelda | February 10, 2011 at 06:39 AM
So pretty and heartfelt. I know your daughter will love it!
Posted by: Robin Orewiler | February 10, 2011 at 06:39 AM
This is so neat! What a great idea for those button cards.
Posted by: Danielle | February 10, 2011 at 06:48 AM
Just inspiring - in so many ways. Well done!
Posted by: see mary stamp | February 10, 2011 at 06:52 AM
Awe Leese! What a wonderful gift to send her off to college with!
Posted by: Maria | February 10, 2011 at 06:59 AM
Lisa this project is absolutely amazing. All the details are perfect. Every little addition, swirl, animal, etc are right where they should be. You should be so proud of your daughter and she of you. TFS...Barb
Posted by: Barb Mann | February 10, 2011 at 07:20 AM
I love this project and tried to comment earlier. I am not sure it "took." I also wanted to add: I would like to reblog about this. May I use your photo (giving photo credit to you) and link back to your blog? I think the photo will entice people to come on over and check it out. Thanks!
Posted by: Mama Pea | February 10, 2011 at 07:40 AM
Wow...I'm blown away-by your project and by that last stanza.
Posted by: Kathy H | February 10, 2011 at 08:03 AM
This post really moved me and was very inspiring on so many levels. TFS!
Posted by: red balloon | February 10, 2011 at 08:26 AM
This is beautiful. The design and the poem has such a deep meaning. Your daughter will love this forever.
Posted by: Carol R | February 10, 2011 at 08:28 AM
Wow! Wow, wow, wow. I just love this Lisa! Truly beautiful and heartfelt project.
Posted by: LaurieJ | February 10, 2011 at 08:39 AM
I absolutely adore this project. I totally relate to this quote and want to instill that sentiment in my children as well. Thanks for this. I truly appreciate your inspiration, no only with gorgeous projects (and I might have to snag this idea for my own home), but also personally. Thank you.
Posted by: Denise E | February 10, 2011 at 08:43 AM
So inspiring! Today you've totally given me the goosebumps with your stunning project, and uplifting art. Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Ruth S | February 10, 2011 at 08:54 AM
What a beautiful project, Lisa. ;-) And the stanza from that poem touched my heart today. Thank you.
Posted by: Allyson | February 10, 2011 at 09:05 AM
Oh, this is a wonderful!! I love it!! Beautiful poem and what a beautiful way to display it!
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | February 10, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Wow! Just wow!
Posted by: Lee Anne | February 10, 2011 at 09:19 AM
Very creative and inspiring
Posted by: Barbara T | February 10, 2011 at 09:34 AM
I love your wall art. So beautiful. And a daughter in high school? You are not old enough! But they do grow up so fast. Thanks for all of your inspiration.
Posted by: Judy Bohne | February 10, 2011 at 09:43 AM
Your project is STUNNING!
Posted by: Stacy Simpson | February 10, 2011 at 09:50 AM
WOW! I love the poem and how you executed putting all the buttons around it. It is PERFECT! The colors, the little added embellishments...I want one!
Posted by: Kristina | February 10, 2011 at 09:55 AM
All i can say is: WOW!!!
Posted by: Jameela Banu | February 10, 2011 at 10:00 AM
This is OVER the TOP Lisa!! I have a SIL that would be so touched by such a project. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Rhonda H | February 10, 2011 at 10:09 AM
This is a truly wonderful project - thank you for sharing it along with the beautiful story about your daughter. I wish her all the best in the competition, and her planning for college next year. Hugs.
Posted by: Troy Louise | February 10, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Love what you did with these cool little stamps Lisa! A super project and a personal treasure!
Posted by: Deb | February 10, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Gorgeous project, Lisa. I love hand created works of art for the wall! The more projects I see with this Button Boutique set, the more I love it! :)
Posted by: Rachel Pohli | February 10, 2011 at 11:30 AM
I LOVE this project Lisa. :) I am creating some things I will send off with my boys some day as well. (Even though they only are 8 and 2) You want these things to stick with them as they grow in to the amazing people you know they will be, and already are. Wonderful job on your project!! Thanks for sharing :)
Amy
Posted by: Amy Fink | February 10, 2011 at 01:16 PM
Such a wonderful sentiment and project commerating it! Thanks for the uplifting inspiration.
Posted by: Shay | February 10, 2011 at 01:38 PM
I REALLY love this project! What a great piece of wall art.
Posted by: Rhonda Z | February 10, 2011 at 02:53 PM
This project just hit me where I live. It spoke to me on so many levels!!! What a wonderful project and you did it to perfection. Thanks so much.
Posted by: willireb | February 10, 2011 at 02:57 PM
I am so touched by this amazing project. What a treasured keepsake you have created for your family!
Posted by: Cam | February 10, 2011 at 03:16 PM
Wow, Lisa! That is amazing; thanks for the home decor inspiration.
Posted by: Sue in Grapevine | February 10, 2011 at 03:16 PM
Wow Lisa, what an amazing way to celebrate your daughter's success. It is a true tribute to Alex and also to the poem. All wrapped up in such a special package. Love it!
Posted by: Andrea R | February 10, 2011 at 04:50 PM
Incredible Lisa. Absolutely love this project! You really are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing you! :)
Posted by: Stefanie | February 10, 2011 at 06:02 PM
Absolutely beautful project! Thanks for sharing the poem...I'd like to be a buttonhole too!
Posted by: Cyndy G | February 10, 2011 at 06:34 PM
What a beautiful project. Your daughter will love this to take to college with her. This is a project that I can see being made over and over. Thank you.
Posted by: Mary Anne P | February 10, 2011 at 06:36 PM
Lisa this is beautiful!! Love the colors of the stamps against the black frame!!
Posted by: Jessica reyes | February 11, 2011 at 06:55 AM
What a wonderful framed piece! Love the sentiment from the poem too.
Posted by: Laurie Hunt | February 11, 2011 at 01:55 PM
I LOVE THIS!
Posted by: Rae | February 11, 2011 at 05:45 PM
Sometimes things just come together in a way that makes them more than just the pieces. A 'work assignment,' a daughter's talent, a poet's words, an artist's touch! So amazing. I.JUST.LOVE.THIS.
Posted by: Kari D | February 11, 2011 at 05:51 PM
Such a beautiful piece of art and perfect for that stanza!! Thank you so much for sharing that ... I hope you don't mind that I am using your artwork for my desktop wallpaper ... great sentiment to remember.
Posted by: Cindy E. | February 11, 2011 at 07:00 PM
That poem has been a favorite of mine for many years...I love what you have done with it! What a beautiful keepsake!
Posted by: Yolanda S | February 11, 2011 at 09:06 PM
Lisa, I love this project!!! I want to make one for myself to put in my classroom. I want to make one for my sister-in-law who got up the courage to leave her husband for the good of herself and her two precious girls. What a great quote and fabulous way to remind us of what we can do. Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Stacy W. | February 12, 2011 at 06:18 AM
Clearly I'm a day late, but this is an amazing project! I love how you were inspired by the poem and translated thatr into such a beautiful piece of art. Awesome!
Posted by: Karen | February 12, 2011 at 07:08 AM
Pure genius! What a fantastic project, I love it!!
Posted by: Kim Schofield | February 15, 2011 at 08:36 AM