Every so often someone at work brings in their creation or a project that was created by someone they love…Today, Jane Anne Davis brought in Anna’s (her daughter)creation – Melted Crayon Button Art! How cool is this… I love the way she incorporated our Coordinate Buttons in the center of each flower! Way to go Anna… Thank […] Read more…

Well since I’m on a roll and was shopping in one of many favorite craft stores…I saw these great patriotic gift boxes and thought these would be so cute with something in it! Here is what I came up with – Centerpieces for my barbecue!  That’s the spirit… Not just one but… I couldn’t make […] Read more…

Officially summer has begun and with full force – which means Fourth July is around the corner – barbecues, parades and red, white & blue… So I was inspired to re-create a wreath that I saw on Pinterest…  so here it is my Stars & Stripes Button Ribbon Wreath! Actually this was very simple to […] Read more…

During my Michaels Crafting Cruise (October 2011) I met many lovely ladies.  I was fortunate to meet a young lady Lottie Lovelace who volunteers for Camp Bluebird and asked if we would donate buttons so the ladies at Camp Bluebird can create these Button Pendants! Sandra Atherton provided me with some information:  Camp Bluebird is […] Read more…

As promised here is the tutorial…step by step…on how to create your own Button Wire Flowers!  THE PROJECT: Materials Needed:  BUTTONS! (I used Favorite Findings Big Value Bags – flowers, solids) check your favorite craft and hobby store for your “favorites”! Seed Beads; Wire – cut to approx 18″*;  Rice (not cooked)*; vintage salt & pepper […] Read more…

Last week we were invited to spend an afternoon of “CRAFTING” with our friends at the CHA Office in Elmwood Park. We were welcomed with open arms and this gave us an opportunity to meet the staff and to introduce ourselves and our company! A big THANK YOU to Andrej Suskavcevic and the CHA staff! […] Read more…

I know, I know, I promised last week however I got caught up in all this ribbon!  Here is the tutorial of how to create your wrapped ribbon button bracelet… Materials:  La Mode button #29917; Organic Elements #2708 (or buttons that will match your color wave)      Bangle bracelet (for this we used a wooden bangle) […] Read more…

You can never have enough bracelets – especially BUTTON Bracelets! It seems everyone is making them so why not give it a try – at least some other styles that is! I always get inspired as I glance through assorted Blogs, magazines…and always believe in giving credit to those who’ve inspired me along the way. […] Read more…

Spring is definetely in the air! Trees are turning green (atleast here in New Jersey!) Flowers are blooming and the rule of thumb is to begin you flower planting after Mother’s Day! Well I think Spring has sprung in the stores!  Now I know you are use to me blogging about a “craft” project but this time […] Read more…

I recently returned from Cologne, Germany were I attended the International Trade Fair for Creative Handicraft Hobby Supplies (now you try to say that in one breath) for short the h h show.  Our company Button Fashion/Blumenthal Lansing exhibited in additon to 260 exhibitors from 25 nations presented their selection of products related to sewing, […] Read more…

Is it me or are the Holidays coming quicker and quicker each season –  I just turned around and another Holiday is upon us… Well, looking through my boxes I stumbled across a project I did last year for Easter and didn’t get an opportunity to share with you – however the project is listed on […] Read more…

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! ATLEAST BY NOW YOU SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED, GIVEN OR ARE YOU STILL CONTEMPLATING WHAT TO DO? NOT SURE – HERE IS A QUICK PROJECT YOU CAN MAKE. HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED:    BUTTONS (ALL WHITE IN ASSORTED SIZES; OR WHATEVER YOU HAVE! (HOW ABOUT THOSE EXTRA BUTTONS YOU GET WITH  CLOTHING […] Read more…