Fall and dying buttons – what do they have in common for this blog? Okay I’ll answer but there are so many answers to this question; 1. I wanted to show you how to dye Wood Buttons. 2. Fall is my best time of the year because of all the variations of color! 3. We […] Read more…
Have You Seen The NEW WUTTONS?
Have you seen the new Wuttons Buttons? What are Wuttons? Well it sounds like “buttons” so it must be something you can create fun, whimsical projects with! They are buttons that come in coordinating sets – 3-D buttons and adorable coordinating buttons that come in two sizes – ranging from large 1 3/8” to a […] Read more…
Le Bouton Buttons at Walmart
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! Just look for the Sewing […] Read more…
Many Ways to Sew on a Button
Sitting here and wondering what my next topic for my blog will be and with the major holidays having passed (ok I know that Memorial Day and 4th July is just right around the corner and if I wait any longer those too will also pass me by). But, I knew there was one that […] Read more…
A Year In Button Crafting…
As the year comes to an end, 2014 has been a productive year for us in button crafting, new BUTTON products and events. Today’s blog will reflect just that – so sit back and enjoy our walk down memory lane! We say goodbye to 2014 and welcome 2015 with new BUTTON ideas, new buttons, new events […] Read more…
Blossoming Button Tree
Wondering why my blog today is about a Blossoming Button Tree? It’s Halloween and I’m blogging about a “Blossoming flower tree”…When a craft project comes around you want to share it with everyone – does it matter what time of the year – No! The way I think/look at it (and many get frustrasted when we […] Read more…
Button Embellished T-Shirt Craft
For those who don’t get the opportunity to go to a JoAnn Fabric and Craft Store in the area, several months ago we created a How-to-Sheet for creating a button embellished t-shirt craft several different ways… Must say this was a fun project and actually very easy – once you decide which pattern you’d like to work […] Read more…
Swimsuits with Buttons
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…
Replacing Raincoat Buttons
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! If you need some raincoat buttons we have a ton of big buttons available in our La Mode line and many […] Read more…
Recycled Denim Button Heart
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…
American Sewing Expo & Button Cupcakes?
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…
Upcycled Denim Bag with Buttons
I’ve wanted to create an upcycled denim bag from an old pair of jeans for a very long time. This project has been a decade in the making! Really! I’ve been holding on to this old pair of jeans that I received as a birthday gift in 1997. They were those cool “elephant jeans” or […] Read more…