Throughout the design process of producing your own cards there will come a time when you need something that you just don't have....but you have to have it !!

This is when improvisation will come into it's own and with a little imagination you can create an effect that is truly unique to your style of cardmaking.

 These plain white buttons, of different sizes, have all been altered in some way.

Draw on some flowers, hearts or maybe a tiny face.

Re-colour the whole button or just add spots, stripes or checkered effects to make them fit in.

On these buttons I filled the centre with some Glossy Accents.

This has many uses. I use it to create the look if water on many of my cards.

But it is also an excellent glue that can be used to hold small objects in place.

It is also good for glueing ribbon or lace in place too.

It is a cloudy liquid when applied but it dries clear and is very strong.

So into the cente of the Glossy Accents I have pressed some tiny seed pearls and then set aside to dry.

Once the glue is set these can then be added to my cards for a lovely finish.