I always wanted to create one of these candy cane things!  Seen them in magazines, internet…and now I’ve created my own!  I’m sure most of you have a plastic container in the cupboard and what’s a house without candycanes? Buttons – visit your favorite fabric and craft store and check out the large assortment of buttons they carry […] Read more…

Congratulations to Kevin and Mel Powers Pearson!  This happy couple tied the knot on June 18th, 2011. If you are looking for something different check out her decor at their wedding… I love that country summer feeling!     I love this one – doesn’t it remind you of when you were a kid and you […] Read more…

I want to “thank” Elena Lai Etcheverry on a blog that she posted on August 25. 2011. Check out her blog  The Life of a Traveling Princess – you will definetely get hooked!  I am actually borrowing her title also! This blog is so true to heart and I hope that this will encourage you and inspire you […] Read more…

Good Morning everyone and welcome back to part 2 of my Michaels Cruise Recap!  As promised I felt that Button Crafting needed it’s own blog and so sit back and enjoy the photos and get inspired!   We had many women on the cruise who never created jewelry with buttons!  I can guarantee you that this will […] Read more…

Sit back and enjoy this lengthy blog today.  I can’t wait to share my photos of a week filled with laughter, creative fun and memorable moments with all of you from the 2nd Michaels Crafting Cruise… FREEDOM OF THE SEAS – was the name of our ship on the Royal Caribbean… Our cabin doors had […] Read more…

I was out and about yesterday picking up last minute Halloween treats and ran into one of many of my favorite home dec stores!  Love walking around and  picking up different surfaces that can be embellished with buttons you can get dizzy with ideas here! Tis the Halloween Season and I found this cute spider […] Read more…

IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR THAT MAKES US BEGIN CREATING FUN, GOOLISH PROJECTS FOR THE HALLOWEEN SEASON.  I THOUGHT I BETTER HURRY UP AND GET A MOVE ON MY HALLOWEEN PROJECT BEFORE I KNOW IT I’LL BE WORKING ON “TIS THE SEASON”! TODAY I QUICKLY CREATED THIS FUN AND WHIMSICAL TRINKET BOX THAT YOU […] Read more…

Although summer is almost over (but not quite!) there is always time to create a T-shirt embellished with our Favorite Findings Shell BUTTONS!  This is actually a top I had sitting in my closet (remember when cleaning out the closet/drawers – think,  can I create something with this? and I guarantee you – you’ll be […] Read more…

PART 2:   As promised here is the conclusion of Kim Ballor’s Summer Fun Party Set that she created for us.  It’s never too late to have some fun!  Today I’m going to provide you with the Summer Flower Can Kozee and Summer Flower Party Pots… Summer Flower Can Kozee:  We all do it – put […] Read more…

It’s summer, it’s hot and your wondering what to do!  We have a solution – today I’m featuring projects created by the one and only Kim Ballor.  Kim has been creating and designing for us about 2 years and has an array of friends/characters that help her along the way! Visit her blog:  http://www.takeyourvitaminc.blogspot.com and meet all […] Read more…

Summer is upon us – officially its only 20 days away! But with the temperatures rising as they have you would think we were already there.   When I think of summer I think of the shore, shorts, boats… Remember that pinstripe outfit you picked up at the end of the season for a good price? Well […] Read more…

Button Charm Frame Pendant I was going through my box of jewelry components and for the longest time wanted to create a frame pendant and now I have and I’m going to share with you the steps so that you to can create your own button charm frame pendant. It’s easy! Materials: La Mode® #5125 […] Read more…