Helen challenges herself in thinking of new ways to sew on a button!
Ombre button tutu on canvas!!
How to get this look yourself!
Turn your old t-shirt into a cute button-down-back-shirt!
I must say this is my favorite time of year…Autumn, fall, the colors of the leaves and of course Halloween! So today I created my Halloween Button Wreath! So this is what we will be creating… Materials: Favorite Findings – Big Bag of Buttons – Halloween #2013 Favorite Findings – Sparkly Halloween #1430 Favorite Findings […] Read more…
So do you ever wonder how to “better” organize those loose buttons you have lying around your craft room? Sure there are clear storage boxes but is it ever enough slots? Most of you may have already seen this – but I thought this will work perfectly for my needs. For those who know me […] Read more…
This past weekend our company participated in “Crafting at the Ballpark” an event that Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores in a partnership with the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins offer crafting projects better known as Make it & Take it’s to children (of all ages!) prior to the game… Fans had the opportunity to engage with […] Read more…
Several months ago I had to prepare some BUTTON RINGS for a presentation, and just now I found them hidden in a box! I guess with the move and all everything ended up a bit shuffled around the office…So now it’s time to set them free. Hopefully we can inspire you to create your own […] Read more…
Wondering how to give your daughters last year short set or this years a “Button Lift”? Well of course – lets add some Favorite Findings Felt Flower Buttons and La Mode Buttons to it! Why not suprise her with this great combo of Button flowers! Check out the great colors we have available so that you […] Read more…
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…