With Valentine’s Day just days away and the clock ticking…why rush to the store and by something that’s pre-made when you can create it yourself? Yes you – that’s right, there’s no reason why you can’t create one of these Button Hearts yourself, granted you may not want to create a black button heart – […] Read more…
My blog today is a gallery of photos of our recent exhibit at Creativeworld 2014, Frankfurt, Germany. One of the largest Trade Fairs for the Creative Sector! Creativeworld had approximately 287 exhibitors from 32 countries and this year there was a special section for 37 exhibitors from the US thanks to CHA. (this total does […] Read more…
Now that Christmas has concluded (for some – many still celebrate “Little Christmas”, “Epiphany” as I do). I wanted to share with you my final blog for 2013. Many of us will be celebrating with family and friends and here’s a cute hostess gift to bring with that bottle of champagne! BUTTON CHARMS! We’ve all […] Read more…
Count down to Christmas probably began right after Thanksgiving for most… however there’s only 7 days left and some of you have already put up your trees and decorated them. But, wondering what to do with the kids after playing in the snow all day (with the weather we’ve been having here on the east […] Read more…
Last minute preparations for the Holidays are always nerve wracking! However, lets jump ahead of the game and think about getting your centerpiece for the table out of the way and I’m thinking this idea may just be what you may need! Does your family know you as the “person who’s always creating something out […] Read more…
I think I’m on a kick about Button Christmas Trees! The possibilities are endless…The other day I was in one of many of my favorite craft stores and of course my goal is NOT to pick up items that aren’t on my list – let me know if that actually works for anyone, especially around […] Read more…
Tis the season – and what are we all waiting for…is there ever enough time in the day to get everything done? Thanksgiving came and went in a blink of an eye or should I say in a gobble! It’s the already December 3 and I need to start hussling and bussling to get all […] Read more…
With Halloween now just a memory (yes, I know it was only been a week). But it’s funny how everything is passing by so quickly, chalk it up to age. Leaves have turned from their beautiful vibrant colors to muted browns and before you know it we’ll be hearing Christmas songs on the radio. But […] Read more…
How many times have you gone into a bakery shop and wished that those beautifully crafted cupcakes could last forever and I don’t mean on your hips! Well here’s the solution…Button Cupcakes. What a great gift for the person who says no to sweets or better yet the perfect project to create with all the […] Read more…
If you were in the Michigan area September 27, hopefully you stopped by the 20th Annual ASE – American Sewing Expo. This is the largest independent sewing expo in the United States. They offered classes, shopping, demos, giveaways, more shopping and of course Make and Takes! People were lined up at 5 in the morning […] Read more…
Lately I’ve been very inspired by an “antique” or “rustic” look whether it be interior decorating, taking photos, or even visiting an antique shop – I can’t help it. I’m OBSESSED. I would take an old weathered wood chair over something from Home Goods ANY day. I spent a lot of time browsing the web […] Read more…
Where did summer go? We always ask that question once we hear the sound of school bells and school buses and of course stores filled with school supplies! For some school began mid August, here on the east coast we are preparing our little ones, medium ones, and older for their first day. Last minute supplies […] Read more…