Scrapping with buttons

I've used buttons on this layout as part of the overall design and not just an embellishment. These buttons are all the same style just different sizes and colours but you can equally use a complete variety and get a fab result. The background has been made by blending Distress Inks (DI). I dyed the ribbon using DI Dusty Concord and pleated it, keeping the pleats in place with stitches. This took approx 2 1/4 m of ribbon but gives a beautifully full look. I added some stamped bugs and creatures for finishing off the layout.