As many of you know Memorial Day is celebrated the last Monday of May – we all wait for this 4 day (some of us only get three – sorry!) weekend to come – it signifies the beginning of the summer season for most of us, family gatherings, sports events and picnics! But we also need to […] Read more…
As we all know Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May – so are you seriously going to wait till the last minute to make her something? Why not start earlier – like today…Two button gift ideas in one – yes I did just type that and no it really doesn’t take […] Read more…
Spring has sprung and Easter is just a few weeks away! Time to create, create, create! So we all know that we did Button Trees, Button Hearts and your right – it’s time for Button Easter Eggs! This is surely a fun, easy project to get everyone involved and to empty out that Button Box filled […] Read more…
It’s all in the details for Spring 2014 and why not add those details with buttons from sewing or crafting? Our new line of Button Trends and Collector’s Buttons will sure be a hit with what’s happening now. The Committee for Colour & Trends listed their top 10 Key Fashion Jewelry concepts for Spring 2014: 1. Messages […] Read more…
You still have time to create last minute “Valentine” decoration/ornaments and with the weather they’re predicting for the East Coast you’ll have plenty of time (in between shoveling). This Valentine’s Day heart craft may not look like much of a “button” project but it still has a hint of buttons! Having had enough denim left […] Read more…
Wondering what to get that special someone who’s watching/counting their calories? No not jewelry, flowers – how about an everlasting VALENTINE BUTTON CUPCAKE? That’s right these are Button Cupcakes! and it’s easy – I actually posted a how to on October 16, 2013 – Keepsake Button Cupcakes there’s a step by step how to create […] Read more…
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…