It’s that time of the year again! Christmas parties are in full swing and the competition for ugliest christmas sweater is fierce! This year I decided to finally participate in all the fun and make one of my own. We have so many fun products that would be perfect for a quirky sweater. We have […] Read more…
Here’s a fun winter project to keep you busy by the fireplace, or- imaginary fireplace 😉 I love these cozy little cell phone pouches…not only are they adorable, but they keep your device from freezing over while you’re shoveling that winter white snow off your driveway! I’m completely new to knitting and crocheting, so I […] Read more…
Today I’m making a project that transforms a top into a dress! it’s a really fun idea that you can alter a million ways. The pattern for the original project can be found on Burda style’s website, and printed directly from your computer at home…how convenient is that? This is a basic A-line dress with […] Read more…
Today I’m going to show you how to make a really cute, simple button down skirt with a few really easy steps. I love this project because it is so quick and easy, and I always get compliments on the skirts I’ve made- despite it’s simplicity! The simplest way to make this skirt is by […] Read more…
Today I would like to show some love for one of my favorite designers of the past, Elsa Schiaparelli. She was one of the most prominent fashion figures between the two World Wars. Although her aesthetic was fantastically quirky, controversial, and specific, it is not difficult to find traces of her style being emulated throughout […] Read more…
Hello everyone =) I hope you’re enjoying the summer so far! I’m writing today to show off the shiny new Le Bouton line available at Walmart for your sewing and crafting pleasure! Some of you may not be aware of our Le Bouton sewing buttons being available exclusively at Walmart! Â Just look for the Sewing […] Read more…
Hello all! Despite a chocolate and coffee shortage, I am incredibly content this week for the simple fact that it is pretty certain winter is OVER. That’s right- I said it out loud…and I will say it again. WINTER IS OVER. Done. Finito. No more late night scavenger hunts for milk and bread at your […] Read more…
The only thing I hate more than wearing a swimsuit in public is wearing a frumpy swimsuit in public! Good thing there are some cute swimsuits with buttons trends going on this summer…so take advantage of them while it’s still warm out! (only a few more weeks left!! can you believe it?) Although I’m not […] Read more…
IT’S SUMMER!!! It came a little later for us here on the East Coast…but it’s finally here! Time to bust out the sewing machine and frozen cocktails because you’ve got a ton of fashion projects coming your way! – Just…take it easy on the cocktails until you’re done playing with needles and scissors. Trust me […] Read more…
Here at the Blumenthal Button Factory, we are literally swimming in buttons. Surfing, on a good day. Which is really convenient when you have an outfit that you want to switch buttons out for! Â If you need some raincoat buttons we have a ton of big buttons available in our La Mode line and many […] Read more…
All these funky weather patterns are inspiring me to get a little funky with some trends….in a more agreeable fashion, of course! Though it’s hard to tell, Spring and Summer are arriving and I want to take as many risks with fashion as the weather has with its patterns! Firstly, I’ve been so bland and […] Read more…
You know what’s awesome? Fall is awesome. The food, the fashion, the fully bearded boys in pea coats and wool scarves… Definitely awesome. (Is it Movember yet?) (My face right now ^) Oh! Scarves! That’s right, I’m here to talk about scarves! A DIY Infinity Scarf! So, along with beautiful bearded men, I also fully […] Read more…