Today's featured stamp set? Sewing Kit! It's perfect for stamping stitches and buttons and no need to pick up a needle and thread! But it's even more versatile than that.
See those buttons? They double as a handy set of circle stamps in a variety of sizes! This layout doesn't have a sewing theme at all, but the buttons being stamped in that top picture became a layered background perfect for a title.
There's also a line of stamped stitching at the top, right along that green scalloped edge.
Of course, you can also go a bit more obvious and stamp buttons to look like...buttons!
Add a cross-stitch-stamped border, a pretty straight pin and some pop dots to layer the buttons and everything falls into place before you could thread a needle.
Want to see more projects with Sewing Kit? Check out Anthea's layout and Kirsty's line of menswear!
But wait -- how about a giveaway?? Comment on this post to be entered and one randomly chosen winner will receive a kit of supplies to make the layout above plus a set of Banana Frog stamps! Entries close 11:59pm UK time on the 31st of July, so leave us a comment now!
Good luck!
Love and glitter,
Shimelle
Ooh I really love these stamps! Very cute and funky. Love the LO too, made me smile with those colours.
Posted by: Natz | July 23, 2009 at 08:54 PM
What a FABULOUS stamp set! GREAT projects you used them on!!!
Posted by: Dale Anne | July 23, 2009 at 08:54 PM
Love the buttons, what a great idea.
Posted by: Roz | July 23, 2009 at 08:57 PM
WOW what fabulous stamps, love the buttons especially!!
Posted by: Sandie | July 23, 2009 at 09:04 PM
Great LO and great stamps!!!
Posted by: Mariangeles_spain | July 23, 2009 at 09:11 PM
Wow fab stamps :D and the LO is lush :D
Julie xx
Posted by: ScrappyDandyDoo | July 23, 2009 at 09:14 PM
So cute...love the set! I like stamping better than sewing. :)
Posted by: Lisa Lang | July 23, 2009 at 09:22 PM
Lovely!!!! Such a sweet little stamp set.
Annie B
Posted by: annie bellamy | July 23, 2009 at 09:30 PM
OH WEE, How Fun!!! thanks, ms.cheryl
Posted by: cheryl yelverton | July 23, 2009 at 09:44 PM
Oooh, oooh, lovely stamps, I love sets like this that can be used again and again in different ways. They make such a great investment.
Posted by: Sam | July 23, 2009 at 09:52 PM
Great stamps - I could find loads of ways to use those with my sewing projects too!
Posted by: Hilary Jackson | July 23, 2009 at 09:53 PM
I love these, so many possible uses.
Posted by: Fiona | July 23, 2009 at 09:59 PM
Love this set and the concept of sewing theme in paper craft :)
Posted by: noa .d. | July 23, 2009 at 09:59 PM
Wow! Great stamps! Think of all that time saved in not having to thread a needle and punch holes!
Posted by: Antonia S-H | July 23, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Great stamp set for a non-sewer like me!
Posted by: Susan McRae | July 23, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Great LO, love how the button stamps have been used & the misted butterfly is really effective. Little row of stitches on the card is cute too :D
Posted by: Lynn | July 23, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Just Perfect Shimelle!
Love it, love stiches, any way, real or faux and the buttons are so cute too.
Rachel
Posted by: rachel tanner | July 23, 2009 at 10:23 PM
I have drawn stitches for so long but they all look a bit samey and i think you have just created the perfect solution for me, i love this new set its lush!!!
Sal xx
Posted by: Sally | July 23, 2009 at 10:27 PM
I would love a chance to win those stamps, they are just awesome and I know I could use them in so many ways!
Posted by: Claire Williams | July 23, 2009 at 10:32 PM
What an amazing stamp set! I love the look of buttons on a layout, but not the bulk, so these would be perfect!
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | July 23, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Thank you for the chance to give us win this fabulous sewing kit stamp.
Especially love those buttons.
Posted by: Lay Hoon | July 23, 2009 at 10:38 PM
I adore this stamp set! Oh the possibilities would be endless with this set! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Christine aka The Stampin' Ninja | July 23, 2009 at 10:47 PM
Not to hot with a needle and thread but love what you have done with these stamps.
Posted by: jo | July 23, 2009 at 10:51 PM
I had to search several times to work out where the stamps were used on this layout! very inventive!
Posted by: Azimuth | July 23, 2009 at 10:55 PM
What an adorable stamp set. And so versatile! I love it all.
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy Spiegel | July 23, 2009 at 10:58 PM
love this set, thanks for all the inspriation to everyone at banana frog
Posted by: Rachel Howells | July 23, 2009 at 11:21 PM
What a really innovative set of stamps!
Posted by: Bernice Hopper | July 23, 2009 at 11:27 PM
the stamps are great- really unusual to see blanket stitch and buttons are fab. Love the LO and card
Posted by: Beccy S | July 23, 2009 at 11:40 PM
I love those stamps, they would be perfect for my layouts as I am a scrapbooker and a quilter.I have just found your blog but I think I will be back often,
Posted by: Lynsey | July 23, 2009 at 11:46 PM
how cool are these! i can start bringing my x stitch into my scrapping now without too much fuss....now, to practise stamping on aida .....!! :)
Posted by: dogmatix | July 24, 2009 at 12:07 AM
WOW those Stamps are so cool.
Posted by: Madeline St Onge | July 24, 2009 at 12:07 AM
this set is awesome. I know they're simple, but I love the buttons!
Posted by: Teresa | July 24, 2009 at 12:12 AM
This stamp set is AMAZING!!! I can't sew but this set would help me fake it really well!
Posted by: Tiffany Moyer | July 24, 2009 at 12:30 AM
What a great idea - now i don't have to stress about not being good a sewing.lol :-)
Posted by: kay | July 24, 2009 at 12:31 AM
I love the way you used the buttons as circles around your title. Clever :-)
Posted by: Sam | July 24, 2009 at 01:35 AM
Cute set.
Cheers,
Sophie
Posted by: Sophie Tousignant | July 24, 2009 at 02:07 AM
I LOVE IT...so cute
Lydia in USA
Posted by: Lydia | July 24, 2009 at 03:09 AM
Wow!Wat a great giveaway...thanks for the chance to win :)
Posted by: Haryanie | July 24, 2009 at 03:09 AM
CUTEST STAMPS AND MOST BEAUTIFUL LAYOUT. LOVE THE IDEA OF ADDING MORE STITCHING TO MY PAGES. THANKS! :D
Posted by: cindy barriga | July 24, 2009 at 04:09 AM
That is so cool!!!Love stitching and if it meant just adding some ink... well I say VERY COOL
Posted by: Sharmaine | July 24, 2009 at 04:43 AM
Perfect stamps for adding a special touch without making family albums too lumpy & bulky.
Posted by: Beverly | July 24, 2009 at 07:35 AM
ooooh those stamps are lovely, all the wonderfulness of stitching without actually having to stitch...i like!
Posted by: hannah feery | July 24, 2009 at 08:07 AM
those are fab stamps,love how versatile they could be :)
Posted by: Heather | July 24, 2009 at 08:23 AM
This is the set of BF stamps that I have been wanting for a while now. Very useful looking indeed!
Posted by: anne | July 24, 2009 at 08:44 AM
Gorgeous stamps...so versatile.
Posted by: Jacky Scales | July 24, 2009 at 08:55 AM
What a cute set - and so useful! Fingers crossed !!xx
Posted by: Margaret C | July 24, 2009 at 09:00 AM
Sewing without a sewing machine or needle, brilliant. Buttons to match all your layouts, even better.
Posted by: Sue Bone | July 24, 2009 at 09:20 AM
My husband is frightend of buttons (!) so maybe stamped ones would be less traumatic for him.
Posted by: Polly | July 24, 2009 at 09:22 AM
Oh those are so cool! I'm rubbish at sewing, even with templates. And to stamp buttons- oh!- would be highly excellent indeed.
Posted by: Tinkersdamn | July 24, 2009 at 09:50 AM
Sewing stamps!! These are brilliant!!...great for loads of scrapbook projects....shame I can't use them on the holes in socks that need attending to! x
Posted by: Jo | July 24, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Fantastic layout and card, as ever Shimelle! Love the sewing kit stamps, thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: SarahLP | July 24, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Cute! I think I'll be postposing learning to sew XD
Posted by: Isabel | July 24, 2009 at 10:41 AM
these are lovely, i especially love the stitches, im usesless at drawing them
Posted by: kathy | July 24, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Way cool stamps. Love the card and layout too :)
Posted by: Jennifer B | July 24, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Those stamps probably wouldn't have caught my eye before but seeing how you've found different ways to use them is so inspiring. Would love to win some xx
Posted by: beki | July 24, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Those stamps look so great!
Posted by: alison-lee | July 24, 2009 at 11:59 AM
ahhh brilliant! so handy :)
Posted by: Emma | July 24, 2009 at 12:09 PM
OMG...I absolutely LOVE those stamps....they are absolutely brilliant!
Posted by: Joanne | July 24, 2009 at 12:30 PM
I absolutely adores this stamp kit
Posted by: tara | July 24, 2009 at 01:01 PM
I can hardly believe it! My little girl has a button phobia (!) so I never use them on my layouts, but I just showed her these fab stamps and she said she likes them. I'd love to include buttons in my scrapbooking so this is the perfect solution!
Posted by: Caroline | July 24, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Love those stamps, especially the stitches ones x
Posted by: elliemook | July 24, 2009 at 02:08 PM
Lovely stamps and I love your creations Shimelle!
Posted by: Lisa | July 24, 2009 at 02:16 PM
This stamp set looks amazing! What a great way to cut down on my hand stitching time! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Christine | July 24, 2009 at 02:26 PM
I love the Sewing Stamps. I have a large collection of old sewing products. WondErFul idea!
Posted by: Gale | July 24, 2009 at 02:27 PM
I cannot sew, no matter how hard I try to learn. I love how you've made it look like sewing, really opens up the door for us sewing-uncoordinated.
I would love to win these stamps. Thanks for the fantastic contest!
Posted by: Nicole K | July 24, 2009 at 02:28 PM
Oh my, how I love the sewing kit!No sewing--excellent.
Posted by: Dina | July 24, 2009 at 03:21 PM
I love the use of those stamps. I wouldn't have thought of using them there.
Posted by: Judi | July 24, 2009 at 04:13 PM
Gorgeous LO. Fab idea using the different size buttons as circles for behind your title. The card is cute too and with that stamp set quick to make.
Posted by: Scrappycarrie | July 24, 2009 at 04:36 PM
too cute for words
Posted by: Louise | July 24, 2009 at 05:26 PM
Now this is definately the stamps for me. I have NEVER sewed on a page and don't see me ever doing it although I do like it on pages-
Posted by: {vicki} | July 24, 2009 at 05:54 PM
As a sewer these would be perfect for me. They are brilliant :)
Posted by: Song | July 24, 2009 at 07:15 PM
I'd love a set - please
Posted by: louise | July 24, 2009 at 07:35 PM
Big fan of Shimelle and of Banana Frog so this is my idea of scrapbooking heaven.
Posted by: Helen Overton | July 24, 2009 at 07:56 PM
Gorgeous stamps and layout!
Posted by: Trees | July 24, 2009 at 07:56 PM
wow, that's awesome!! love the versatilty of these stamps!!! pick me pick me!!! ;):)
Posted by: HELEN | July 24, 2009 at 11:09 PM
I love stitching by hand, but sometimes it just takes so long - this is such a fab idea :)
Posted by: Clair | July 25, 2009 at 11:02 AM
think your work is great.
Love the blog and your stamps are so fresh and funky (just like the name Banana Frog).
Posted by: Lorna W | July 25, 2009 at 12:52 PM
The perfect stamps for a sewing junkie, the best of both worlds!
Posted by: Sonja | July 25, 2009 at 05:04 PM
Great stamp set.
Posted by: Jana D | July 26, 2009 at 02:15 AM
what a great stamp set, I can never find buttons the colour I want and this would eliminate the problem as I could make my own!!Some great ideas too
Posted by: Rhona | July 26, 2009 at 11:45 AM
I love these stamps - I've yet to find a space to put up a sewing machine and these would be a wonderful alternative. I'm thinking inking with fabric ink and layering stitch stamped cotton scraps on my cards. yum.
Posted by: Sarah | July 26, 2009 at 05:41 PM
Fantastic stamp set - I hate sewing but love the effect, so this one's for me! JB
Posted by: Justine Burgess | July 26, 2009 at 06:09 PM
Wow, I love the layout and card. Keep up the fantastic work!!!
Posted by: Gigi | July 26, 2009 at 09:49 PM
how clever, just love them! You have some very good ideas! Thanks!
Posted by: Sylvia | July 27, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Great for people who can't sew but loves stitching on a card and L/O..
Made for me what can I say...
Send them my way!
pretty please
Posted by: Househund | July 27, 2009 at 08:38 PM
How lovely that an obsession with buttons can also result in a useful collection of circle stamps.
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 27, 2009 at 11:52 PM
I just love the current stitching trend, but my antique machine won't do anything as exotic as zig-zag stitch. A way of "faking" it (whisper) would be perfect! LOL Love all your imaginative ways of using them Shimelle!
Posted by: RedSquirrel | July 28, 2009 at 02:00 PM
Love these stamps....gotta be in it to win it I guess :o)
Posted by: Raquel | July 28, 2009 at 03:17 PM
The buttons are soooo cute!! Love the yellow and brown combo!!!
Posted by: Veeruliiru | July 29, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Gorgeous layout!!
Sewing stamps! This is such a great idea!I would love to have one of those!
Posted by: GayeN | July 29, 2009 at 04:01 PM
love love love!!!
Posted by: Jen | July 29, 2009 at 04:03 PM
Wow, this looks awesome! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Jennifer B. | July 29, 2009 at 04:05 PM
These are the cutest stamps I've ever seen! I can think of so many uses for them. The round buttons are adorable. Thank you for the chance to win!
Posted by: LiEr | July 29, 2009 at 04:05 PM
How cute they are...GREAT idea! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Posted by: Shelley | July 29, 2009 at 04:20 PM
The sewing stamps are wonderful!
Posted by: Beth Akins | July 29, 2009 at 04:35 PM
I love the idea of stamping your buttons!
Becky M
felch49801@yahoo.com
Posted by: BECKY MERRILL | July 29, 2009 at 04:43 PM
Swoon. Must. Get. Those. Stamps. Right. NOw.
Love your projects. Will have happy dreams about the stamps! thanks for a fabulous giveaway!
Posted by: julie | July 29, 2009 at 05:31 PM
Lovely giveaway - so useful!
Posted by: Linda | July 29, 2009 at 05:58 PM
Those are fantastic! I'd use them for all sorts of creative projects.
Posted by: Corvus | July 29, 2009 at 06:05 PM
Adorable stamps! I can imagine using these for so many fun projects.
Posted by: Heidi | July 30, 2009 at 12:21 AM