Archive of ‘Uncategorized’ category

CHA 2012 Day 1 & 2

So day 2 comes to and end…I had every intention of blogging but my computer had a mind of it’s own and would not let me play! So today I plan on posting several photos of the show and our MTK!  Day 1 was the opening of the show and here we go…   this […] Read more…

Welcome CHA 2012

Well we finally arrived yesterday to sunny Anaheim California where the 2012 Winter Conference & Trade Show is held this year.  The focus of this years show is “The Power Of Creative Community” – to reiterate the strength and potential of our industry.  Over 400 diverse group of exhibitors are featured at this winter show.    […] Read more…

CORRUGATED VALENTINE HEARTS

Creating projects with your children can be so much fun and inexpensive.  Check out this cute Valentine Heart pins created out of recycled corrugated boxes.   Before I go on any further – in a previous blog that I posted “Pay it Forward” (where you give credit to those who have inspired you…) These hearts were […] Read more…

WILL YOU BE MY…VALENTINE?

Now that the Holidays are over, now turn your attention to thinking about Valentine’s Day! Have you given any thought of what your creating? How about something that they can use all year round – making Valentine’s Day everyday!       I created these two projects with our Boutique Appliques.  We have these posted on our […] Read more…

CANDY CANES ANYONE?

I always wanted to create one of these candy cane things!  Seen them in magazines, internet…and now I’ve created my own!  I’m sure most of you have a plastic container in the cupboard and what’s a house without candycanes? Buttons – visit your favorite fabric and craft store and check out the large assortment of buttons they carry […] Read more…

BUTTONS – WEDDING – TOO CUTE!

Congratulations to Kevin and Mel Powers Pearson!  This happy couple tied the knot on June 18th, 2011. If you are looking for something different check out her decor at their wedding… I love that country summer feeling!     I love this one – doesn’t it remind you of when you were a kid and you […] Read more…

Pay it Forward…

I want to “thank” Elena Lai Etcheverry on a blog that she posted on August 25. 2011. Check out her blog  The Life of a Traveling Princess – you will definetely get hooked!  I am actually borrowing her title also! This blog is so true to heart and I hope that this will encourage you and inspire you […] Read more…

MICHAELS second CRAFTING CRUISE PART 2

Good Morning everyone and welcome back to part 2 of my Michaels Cruise Recap!  As promised I felt that Button Crafting needed it’s own blog and so sit back and enjoy the photos and get inspired!   We had many women on the cruise who never created jewelry with buttons!  I can guarantee you that this will […] Read more…

MICHAELS second CRAFTING CRUISE!

Sit back and enjoy this lengthy blog today.  I can’t wait to share my photos of a week filled with laughter, creative fun and memorable moments with all of you from the 2nd Michaels Crafting Cruise… FREEDOM OF THE SEAS – was the name of our ship on the Royal Caribbean… Our cabin doors had […] Read more…

CREEPY CRAWLERS

I was out and about yesterday picking up last minute Halloween treats and ran into one of many of my favorite home dec stores!  Love walking around and  picking up different surfaces that can be embellished with buttons you can get dizzy with ideas here! Tis the Halloween Season and I found this cute spider […] Read more…

JUST BATTY

IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR THAT MAKES US BEGIN CREATING FUN, GOOLISH PROJECTS FOR THE HALLOWEEN SEASON.  I THOUGHT I BETTER HURRY UP AND GET A MOVE ON MY HALLOWEEN PROJECT BEFORE I KNOW IT I’LL BE WORKING ON “TIS THE SEASON”! TODAY I QUICKLY CREATED THIS FUN AND WHIMSICAL TRINKET BOX THAT YOU […] Read more…

Button Embellished Top

Although summer is almost over (but not quite!) there is always time to create a T-shirt embellished with our Favorite Findings Shell BUTTONS!  This is actually a top I had sitting in my closet (remember when cleaning out the closet/drawers – think,  can I create something with this? and I guarantee you – you’ll be […] Read more…

1 2 3 4 5 7