Pumpkin spice season is finally here! It’s time to start your fall and Halloween craft projects (if you haven’t already)! This week we want to introduce you to the wide variety of fall and Halloween buttons that we offer. Buttons are an easy (and removable) way to add a spooky touch to a plain t-shirt, […] Read more…
Pumpkin Face Buttons
Can you believe it is almost time to start planning your Halloween decorations?! Here is a very simple project we created using our Pumpkin Face Buttons. We used embroidery hoops and fabric but these buttons are so versatile. Sew them onto a t-shirt for the easiest costume ever. Add them to a throw pillow or […] Read more…
Introducing Steampunk buttons
To be quite honest with you, I was having difficulties figuring out how to begin writing this blog today – however the more I thought about it, how many really know or understand what Steampunk even means? Do you? If you “Google” Steampunk you’ll find over 30,400 links/topics. Now I understand not everyone has time […] Read more…
Fill My Heart With BUTTONS?
The way to a crafter’s heart is a box of BUTTONS – did you honestly think I was going to say chocolate? Okay we all know that works too! But, why not surprise her or a loved one with something special and out of the ordinary! Today I’m going to show you how to create […] Read more…
Day of the Dead Buttons
One of our newest lines called Wuttons features unique themed 3D buttons and some 2 hole printed buttons that match. We have a set of ‘Day of the Dead’ themed buttons – Sugar Skulls to be exact. The National Button Bulletin featured these products in this month’s issue! The National Button Bulletin is distributed by […] Read more…
Elsa Schiaparelli
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…
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…
Button Mitten Ornaments
Tis the season…the turkeys eaten, family and friends have now left and you realize another holiday is approaching! Full speed ahead with the shopping, lists to check off but did you forget that you still need to decorate your tree? Today I will show you how to quickly add some fun to your tree just […] 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…
Button Trends In Fashion
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…
What’s New? Trend & Collector’s Buttons…
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…