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DIY Craft ideas – button craft blog hop

By on March 8, 2013 in Announcements

DIY CRAFT IDEAS

crafty ideas blog hop buttons

 

Handmade craft ideas abound in this creative blog hop.  Please join the Designer Craft Connection, Viewtainer and Buttons Galore in presenting this blog hop.   You have a chance to win a Viewtainer filled with an assortment buttons and 45 feet of ribbon. (picture below)

buttons galore craft ideas blog hop viewtainer

What is a craft ideas blog hop you ask?

A blog hop is where, as a reader you check out the host blog and then follow the links to the other blogs participating in the hop.  You hop from one blog to another by clicking the Designer Craft Connection logo on each page.  The arrows will take you backward and forward.   Leave comments if you like something, follow them on facebook, twitter or even pinterest.  Most of all have fun and enjoy the projects. The designers have created projects that include paper crafts, sewn projects, jewelry and mixed -media and much more.

To win one of the Viewtainers filled with ribbons and buttons – Leave a comment here on this very post.  The comment should contain your favorite project from the hop, and the container you would like to win.  Comments need to be made by March 17th, 2013 at 11:59 eastern standard time.

The Buttons Galore and More Designers participating in the hop are listed below.  Visit their blogs too.  If you really like something leave them a comment.  We all like to hear compliments.  I know I sure do.

DONT FORGET TO LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

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altered buttons make great embellishments!

By on September 3, 2012 in Card Making

Today I thought I would bring you an Autumn themed card and share a few tips on how to alter buttons for embellishments. I know it is hard to  believe Summer is passing and we are moving into the Autumn season?  Creating distressed or altered buttons is not a new concept, that I know. But sometimes being reminded that creating handmade embellishments isn’t feasible and that altering embellishments is the next best thing! Here I will share with you one way I like to alter my button embellishments that takes just a few quick strokes of sandpaper in two different grits and you have an entirely new and interesting look to your buttons! I started with two buttons of the same size and color from the Gingerbread Assortment and then went to town!

 

 

 

 The buttons I chose to use from the Gingerbread Assortment matched perfectly with my color palette however,

I thought they’d look good with a little “character”.

 

 

 Starting with a rough grit side of the sanding block, sand the edges.

 

 

 Next using a less rough grit, sand the surface of the face of the button to lightly distress it.

 

 Notice the difference? It’s just a few simple steps to really personalize your button embellishments.

 

 

And the finished result!

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Handmade patriotic pins – Show your pride!

By on May 21, 2012 in Holidays, Jewelry, Wearable

Here in the U.S. we will be celebrating Memorial Day at the end of May.  We also celebrate Independance Day on the 4th of July.  Today I am sharing a simple way to show pride in your country with handmade lapel pins.

Gather a few simple supplies…

Supplies:

I  chose to decorate the stars in the value pack using dimensional paint from Jacquard.  Free handing dots and stripes is a breeze with the fine tip applicators on the bottles.  Let the dimensional paint dry completely before the lapel pin assembly steps.

Prep your ribbons by cutting at approximately 8 inches long.

Using a contrasting color of embroidery floss, sew the lapel pin together with the looped ribbon between the pin back and the embellished button.

Run a fine detail glue like Zip Dry along the edges of the cut ribbon to prevent fraying.

These are a snap!  Make a few and share them with your friends and family.  Not a lapel pin wearer?  I’ve pinned these on the side of canvas tote or they would look cute on a hat too.  Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great one!

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Luck of the Irish Key Fob

By on February 22, 2012 in Holidays
Luck of the Irish Key Fob

Luck of the Irish Key Fob

I’m 50% Irish and I make sure everyone knows it on St. Pat’s Day!  Today’s project is a “Luck of the Irish” Key Fob.  Put it on your key ring for a little extra luck.  Who doesn’t need that on the roads today?

Luck of the Irish Key Fob

Supplies:

  • White felt, cut into a 2.5″ X 2.5″ square
  • Green felt, cut into a 2.5″ x 2.5″ square
  • 3″ piece of shamrock ribbon
  • Craft glue
  • 3 green buttons-Buttons Galore and More Spring Green
  • Green embroidery floss and needle

Instructions:

  1. Place three buttons onto the white felt in the shape of a shamrock.  Trace an outline of the shape about 1/8″ from the buttons.
  2. Stitch the buttons into place.  Embroider the shamrock-shaped outline you traced.  Add any other embroidery embellishments to the square.
  3. Lay the green felt square down on your work surface.  Fold the shamrock ribbon in half and place the cut ends on the edge of the top of the felt.  Make sure it is centered.  Glue in place.
  4. Apply glue to the back of your button and embroidered piece of felt.  Lay on top of the green felt.  Make sure the ribbon is sandwiched between the pieces securely.
  5. Allow to dry.  Attach to your key ring.

These would also make cute gift tags or luggage tags (you would always be able to spot your suitcase at the airport).

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

 

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St. Patrick’s Day Wall Art with Start Ups and Packing Tape Transfers

By on February 20, 2012 in Holidays
St. Patrick's Day button wall decor

St. Patrick's Day button wall decor

Hello, and happy thoughts of Spring, Shamrocks and Button Crafts!

I have a well buttoned, St. Patty’s Day themed project, and some cool instructions for creating packing tape transfer to use with Button’s Galore & More, wonderful Start Up’s line.  Get ready to do a jig, sip a pint and get crafty!

 

 

Armed with a fine, spring-like bounty of buttons, start up shapes, printed designer paper and good old packing tape, this simple wooden mirror can easily become the canvas for some festive button craft that will have your friends and family green with delight!

 

 

In order to complete a simple packing tape transfer, suitable for enticing even the shyest of Leprechauns, you will only need to follow these simple steps:

1.) Select some printed paper (ink jet prints will not work) with designs appealing to your project and tag, or in this case, designer paper plus stamped image.

2.) Cover desired image with packing tape.

3.) Burnish the image.

4.) Cut out the selection and soak in a bowl of warm water. Soak for several minutes, or until paper becomes soft.

5.) Gently roll off the paper, by rubbing with your fingers, exposing the tape with the image embedded in the transfer material.

6.) Let dry, and then add color, if desired, with a permanent marker.

 

 

Here’s a shot comparing the printed paper, plus the Leprechaun that I stamped in solvent based ink and let dry, prior to adding the tape for the transfer.  To the left is a transfer I made using just printed designer paper.  I just love the magic of the transparency created by this simple technique.   Below is a photo from a Christmas project I made, here, where I used images from designer paper to match up with some of our wonderful Christmas designs in the Start Ups line:

 

 

There’s SO much possibility in these fabulous shaped platforms for custom created embellishments.  I could have a truck load and never run out of ways to use them!

 

 

Meanwhile, back at the jumpin’ shamrock, here’s my stamped, transferred, glued and completed Start Up piece, in it’s sparkly home – kinda makes ME want to do a jig…

 

 

Also, here’s a shot of the way-simple, fun and darling Start Up tag I made directly from a scrap of paper!  I sanded the edges a bit, after it was glued with clear adhesive, to give this gem a true vintage treasure feel.  This is NO blarney – Start Ups are bushels of fun!

 

 

I know I’ll be grinnin’ mighty wide when I look upon this button-embellished frame – I’ll certainly be feelin’ the luck of the Irish!  But don’t you be green with envy – you can make one TOO!  Here’s hopin’ that you do, and that the wind is always at your back!  Happy buttoning!

 

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Heartfelt Handmade Wedding Gifts

By on February 13, 2012 in Home Decor
Button embellished Wedding Keepsake

Button embellished Wedding Keepsake

A wedding is such a blessing and a wonderful occasion. I love to add something handmade to every gift I give to the lovely Bride and Groom or on an anniversary. This keepsake acrylic wall hanging is the perfect addition to a gift or the perfect anniversary gift. It is a great way to memorialize the date of the wedding and show that you really care.

Supplies Used:

After I added paper to my acrylic base I used  my  Zip Dry and the Classic Hearts adhering them over each cutout.

Then using a foam pop dot I lifted up the Flat Back Heart Button adhering the Valentine’s Day Charm underneath.

I also added the Valentine’s Charms in and around the Ribbon Rosettes I also used with my vintage ribbon stash that was from my grandmother.

In the end this is what I came up with, it’s soft and beautiful and will last a lifetime.

You could easily add fabric, lace or anything else you can find to make it personalized.

Thanks for coming by today ~ Pinky

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Celebrate Your Unique Wedding with a Handmade Button Boutonniere

By on February 8, 2012 in Wearable
Handmade Button Boutonniere

Handmade Button Boutonniere

 

Hello!  It’s my distinct honor to be writing up my first post here at Buttons Galore and More!  I am also so excited about sharing a creative way to make a one of a kind boutonniere that will definitely stand up to the activity of the wedding day…all the way from getting ready in the morning to the ceremony to the dancing and celebrating into the night and beyond!  A button boutonniere can be made as unique as the person who will wear it!

 

Celebrate your unique love with a button boutonniere

 

Supplies:

  • mix of buttons like those in Button Bonanza White
  • ribbon (check out Black/White Striped Grosgrain  or a beautiful satin ribbon)
  • craft wire
  • florist’s tape
  • pearl-topped corsage pins
  • wire cutters
  • floral leaf picks

Celebrate your unique love with a button boutonniere

 

Begin by threading a stack of buttons of increasing size onto the craft wire(cut to 10-12 inches in length), smallest buttons first down to the largest in your selection.  Twist the wire at the bottom of the stack tightly to secure the stack.  I used different amounts and heights of buttons to make each stack a slightly different height when finished.

 

Celebrate your unique love with a button boutonniere

 

Twist wrap the florists tape around the wire stem approximately half way down the wire.

 

Celebrate your unique love with a button boutonniere

 

Add floral leaf picks or other decorative items the same way by wrapping the bundle with florist tape to approximately the mid-point.

 

Celebrate your unique love with a button boutonniere

 

Once you have all three button flowers and leaf stems individually wrapped, group them in a pleasing way as one bouquet and twist the wire stems together.  Wrap the whole stem from base of the bouquet to the tip of the wire with white florist’s tape.

 

Celebrate your unique love with a button boutonniere

 

Once the wrap is in place, use your fingers to corkscrew the bottom tail of the boutonniere.  You can also arrange and shape the leaves and button flowers since they are wired which makes this boutonniere extra friendly to design!

 

Celebrate your unique love with a button boutonniere

 

Add a bit of ribbon and corsage pins so this boutonniere is ready for the big day!

 

Celebrate your unique love with a button boutonniere

 

Ta da!  That’s it!  The great thing about button floral designs are that they can be done way in advance and will still look perfect on the big day.  Not to mention, the cost on these per boutonniere are pennies compared to their fresh flower counterparts.  These can also be easily translated into other holidays or get-togethers and customized with pretty vibrant colored buttons, ribbons and other trims.  Add an elastic wrist strap to the back and this is a wrist corsage too.  Got creative teenagers in your life?  Gather the kids for a button corsage/boutonniere making day and they’ll be the newest smash hit since duct tape prom dresses!  The sky is the limit and Buttons Galore and More has you covered with beautiful buttons and trims to make your day extra special!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Buttons Galore and More at CHA Winter 2012

By on February 6, 2012 in Announcements
Buttons Galore and More at Winter CHA 2012

Dan and Lisa - Owners

 

We’re back! From Winter CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) trade show, that is.

A few members of our design team, past and present, were able to make the trip to Anaheim, CA from January 29th – February 1st 2012. I was lucky enough to be there and I thought I’d share a few photos I took of the booth with you.

Above are Dan and Lisa – the owners of Buttons Galore and More. Buttons Galore and More was one of only a few companies I found that sells both to wholesale customers and on their retail website at buttonsgaloreandmore.com

 

Buttons Galore and More at Winter CHA 2012

Summer

I love the seasonal themed packages.

 

Buttons Galore and More at Winter CHA 2012

Spring

 

 

 

Buttons Galore and More at Winter CHA 2012

 

New button collections by Laura Kelly. The packages all have a little project sheet as part of the packaging!

 

Buttons Galore and More at Winter CHA 2012

 

The Haberdashery line is probably my favorite!

 

 

Buttons Galore and More at Winter CHA 2012

 

Aren’t the Color Blends great? No matter what project you are working on you’ll have a selection of buttons in the same color family to choose from!

 

Buttons Galore and More at Winter CHA 2012

 

And the Button Bonanza packages… because you can NEVER have too many buttons!

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Goodbye & Hello! Meet our New Design Team

By on January 27, 2012 in Announcements

 

sea glass button copper earrings

 

It’s always kind of sad to say goodbye…especially to such talented people as Carla Schauer, Jenny Barnett Rohrs, Beth Watson, and Jen Goode.

 

Fleece, Yo-Yo's and Buttons on a Valentine's Day Wreath

 

Some of our original design team are still with us … Vicki O’Dell, Niki Meiners, Elise Durenberger and Laura Bray.

 

Haberdashery Heart by Laura Bray

 

And to them we have added new members to our design team… Dana Gustafson, Cristal (Pinky) Hobbs, Ann Butler, Laura Evangeline and Allie Gower.

 

To see the bios of our Design Team Members as well as links to other sites where you can follow them please visit our MEET THE DESIGN TEAM PAGE.

 

 

 

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Fleece, Yo-Yo's and Buttons on a Valentine's Day Wreath

By on January 18, 2012 in Valentine’s Day

Fleece, Yo-Yo's and Buttons on a Valentine's Day Wreath

 

Isn’t this a sweet, simple decoration for Valentine’s Day? Or a baby girls’ room?

It’s a little time consuming but not very hard to make. Let me show you how…

 

Fleece, Yo-Yo's and Buttons on a Valentine's Day Wreath

 

First off you’ll need a 14 inch extruded foam wreath, some fleece and Fabri-Tac from Beacon Adhesives.

 

Fleece, Yo-Yo's and Buttons on a Valentine's Day Wreath

 

Cut the fleece in a long strip wide enough to wrap around the foam wreath and to meet at the edge. Glue the fleece around the wreath as shown. Scrunch the fleece together to make it kind of wrinkly.

TIP: When I’m using Fabri-Tac to “sew” I often use pinch clothes pins to hold the fabric together while the glue dries!

 

Fleece, Yo-Yo's and Buttons on a Valentine's Day Wreath

 

Next grab yourself some yo yo makers from Clover. I used a large circle, large heart and medium circle.

 

Fleece, Yo-Yo's and Buttons on a Valentine's Day Wreath

 

I made about 24 yo-yos with four different fabrics. I have to say, that I love the yo yo makers. They made it really easy!

This part of the project is perfect for crafting while watching television!

 

Fleece, Yo-Yo's and Buttons on a Valentine's Day Wreath

 

Fleece, Yo-Yo's and Buttons on a Valentine's Day Wreath

 

Then sew buttons in the center of the yo yos. The Button Bonanza in Bubblegum is PERFECT for this!

 

Fleece, Yo-Yo's and Buttons on a Valentine's Day Wreath

 

Next, lay the yo yos out on the wreath in a pleasing pattern and then take small pins and pin them in place.

 

Fleece, Yo-Yo's and Buttons on a Valentine's Day Wreath

 

I used a bone folder to tuck the pins down in deep so that you can’t see them in the finished wreath.

You can either fill in the whole wreath or only fill in a portion of it like I did. And of course, it doesn’t have to be in pinks.. it can be any colors you choose! :)

 

 

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Easy Button Valentines

By on January 16, 2012 in Holidays
Cute Button and Ribbon Valentine by Jen Goode

Cute Button and Ribbon Valentine by Jen Goode

 

You can make pretty little button Valentines for your true love, or with the kids for their class using buttons and felt. I created these three pieces using scraps of felt and ribbon and a bit of glue, that’s it! You could use fabric scraps, paper or cardstock. You could even paint a background and use the buttons to access the art.

This is a great Valentine’s Day project to do with the kids. Cut shapes for the little ones and let them glue everything together.Easy peazy, right? Tip: lay out everything before adding glue. Then put glue in the shape where buttons will be placed, example: I make a heart outline using glue and then placed all the buttons on the glue.

Supplies you need:

 

Button Valentines by Jen Goode

Button Valentines by Jen Goode

 

Mix and match your supplies with different layouts to create a wide selection of Valentines using your buttons. If you have a little frame, you could even turn these pieces into pretty Valentine’s Day art. Gotta love the buttons!

 

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A Valentine's Day Gift for Teacher

By on January 6, 2012 in Holidays

 

In case you didn’t get enough wrapping, tags and holiday goodness, last month… It’s onward and FORWARD: Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!

 

Good thing Buttons Galore & More has SUCH a wide assortment of buttons and lovely bits to get the imagination and crafty thoughts flowing.

 

 

With some simple supplies and a splash of colorful fun, a button embellished Valentine’s candle seems is the perfect project for a little post-Christmas togetherness time.  Gather a willing, crafty kid, and LOVELY buttons from Buttons Galore & More. The wee-child in your life might just be heading back to school with some Valentine’s teacher gifts “in the can”, as it were.  Move to the head of the class… AND have fun!

 

 

With satisfying crafty abandon, have the child pin buttons to the outside of a pillar candle, using half inch stick pins.

 

 

We had A LOT of fun with the pins!  Use as many or as few as desired – you MAY want to remove them when decorating is complete.

 

 

Once button layout is complete, prepare 3 – 4 feet of wax paper, folded in half.  Fold in half, again, and insert candle.

 

 

On a hard surface, with a heat resistant mat, heat the candle with heat gun, through the wax paper, until very hot.  {This is where “parent” supervision kicks into high gear – I recommend a good heat glove for the first go-round} Going “horizontal” sections at a time, heat until the wax is visibly melting beneath the sheet of wax paper.  Firmly roll and press the candle so that the warmest, meltiest section is then pressed, firmly, onto the hard surface.  Repeat this step until entire candle has been well heated/melted and then remove wax paper.  Buttons should appear sunken, and possibly covered with wax. When satisfied, pins can be removed, if desired.

 

 

Embellish base with cardboard, baker’s twine and wonderful button/accessory goodness from Buttons Galore & More.

 

 

Prepare a paper bag for presenting teacher Valentine’s gift, and finish with stamped Start Up tag, using solvent based permanent ink.

 

 

Save the chocolate {for YOURSELF!} and help YOUR child gift teacher, with a Valentine’s keepsake that will surely LIGHT up the heart!  Enjoy!

 

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How to Make a Button Closure for Card Makers

By on January 2, 2012 in Card Making, Occasions

Button Closure

Button Closure

 

Create a cool closure for your handmade cards by sewing on two buttons.  The card above is a a birthday card.  You can use this technique for any occasion.  Very few tools are involved and  little skill is needed.  It is quick and easy yet it makes the card feel extra special.

 

Button closure untied

Button closure untied

Tools:

Needle with large opening

Embroidery floss in color of your choice

Paper cutter

Mouse pad

Material:

Contemporary Christmas Button Jar

 

12 x12 Cardstock of your choice

Pattern Paper of your choice

Rubber stamped sentiment of your choice

Adhesive

Directions:

1.  Cut paper to 6×12.  Make a score line 3 inches from each end.  Fold flaps in so that they meet in the middle.

2.  Trim pattern paper to 5.5 x 11.5 and adhere to card.

3. Stamp sentiment and add to center of card.

4. Measure in one inch on each flap.  Place card open on mouse pad and use needle to make holes for floss.

5. Using floss sew on one button.  Tie knot to secure and trim off excess.

6.  For the second button cut a generous piece of floss.  Sew on button and tie a knot.  Do not trim off excess.  Use it to fasten the card closed

 

Inside of card

Inside of card

 

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Be Our Guest – How YOU Can Guest Post On Our Blog

By on December 30, 2011 in Announcements

 

Christmas Gift Idea - Crochet Dishcloth Embellished with a Useful Button

 

Do YOU have a great button project that you would love to share with our readers?

 

Trash to Treasure with Polymer Clay and Buttons

 

Did you discover a great technique or alter an object?

 

 

Looking for an ‘ATTA GIRL/BOY from someone other than your mom or best friend?

Would you like to have a button for your blog saying you’ve been Featured on Buttons Galore and More and maybe a little THANK YOU gift to boot?

Send a photo of your great idea, project or technique to buttonsgaloreteam (at) yahoo (dot) com and we’ll let you know if we can feature your idea/project on our blog. If your project is accepted we’ll ask for more photos (step out process photos if they are available) and written instructions. We’ll let you know when your project will be featured so you can share the good news with all your friends and we’ll even send you a little thank you gift!

  • All projects/ideas need to feature buttons from Button Galore and More.
  • Final decision as to weather a project gets featured or not rests with buttonsgaloreandmore.com & our social media coordinator
  • We will post your name and state, website or other info that is both approved by US and YOU
  • You own the rights to your project and photos

 

 

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New Year Button Journal Cover

By on December 28, 2011 in Mixed Media
Close-up of Laura Bray's Button Journal

Close-up of Laura Bray's Button Journal

I can’t believe another year is winding down.  Time to make your resolutions for the new year!  It’s always easier to do it if you have a cute journal to work in.  Why not make a little felt cover, embroidered with a cute design and embellished with buttons?

Supplies:

  • 5″ X 7″ Journal
  • 5″ x 7″ piece of white felt
  • Embroidery floss and needle
  • Buttons (the ones I used are from the Citrus Splash collection)
  • 1″ x 7″ piece of pink felt
  • Scallop rotary cutter
  • Craft glue

Instructions:

  1. With a pencil, lightly draw your design onto a piece of felt.
  2. Embroider over your pencil lines and stitch buttons onto your design.
  3. Using scallop rotary cutters, cut a “binding” strip from the pink felt.
  4. Glue your embroidered and embellished piece of white felt onto the cover of your journal.
  5. Glue the scalloped binding strip along the edge of the journal cover.
  6. Start writing your resolutions!

 

Button Journal by Laura Bray

 

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Button Love on Pinterest

By on December 23, 2011 in Announcements

Button Love on Pinterest

 

In case you haven’t heard, Pinterest is one of the hottest new sites around. For those of us who operate VISUALLY it’s nothing short of eye crack! LOL! Just look at this button embellished Mona Lisa I found the other day. Crazy cool!!

Be sure to follow our Pin Boards to share the button love!

 

 

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Design Team Call

By on December 16, 2011 in Announcements

 

 

 

Buttons Galore and More Design Team Call

 

We are looking for gifted designers for our Button Bevy! If you want to be a part of a fun, creative community that is passionate about connecting with and empowering crafters while promoting our products then we would love to have you apply. We seek paper crafters, card makers, scrapbookers, mixed media artists, jewelry makers etc.

 

To apply, please email to buttonsgaloreteam (at) yahoo (dot) com:

  • Your contact information
  • A short bio about yourself along with a brief sentence or two stating why you would like to be a member of our Design Team
  • Link to your personal blog along with an average of monthly site visits
  • Any usernames for your favorite forums & links to your profile
  • Images of 3 projects you have created or links to those projects on your blog or other website. One project must be in tutorial form showing any relevant images for the project and including a step by step written tutorial. Videos are welcome too!
  • List of other design teams in which you are currently or were previously a member.

Current and prior Design Team Members are welcome to apply!

 

Requirements:

 

  • Create 1-2 projects a month with tutorials and good photos.
  •  Actively share and endorse Buttons Galore and More and your projects through your personal blog, Facebook, Twitter etc
  • Commit to creating 1-2 samples for CHA Summer 2012 for which you will be compensated
  • Place an “I Design For” button on your blog
  • The ability to write relatively well, meet deadlines and follow posting guidelines

 

 

Compensation:

 

  • Members of our Button Bevy will be compensated $25 per month and will be provided with buttonsgaloreandmore.com product needed to make projects. We are generous with product & look to partner with other companies and design teams in 2012.
  • You will also receive the publicity/promotion of having your name and photo in your by-line, a link to your blog on our front page and active promotion of you as a designer by our social media coordinator.
  • We are in the process of working on an endorsement program for designers who get published in major craft magazines or appear on television
  • Further financial compensation may also be awarded when appropriate

 

Our goal is to have the design team together and begin posting on buttonsgaloreandmoreblog.com by February 1st.  So please make sure your application is submitted by Friday January 4th 5pm EST.

Email your application by emailing buttonsgaloreteam (at) yahoo (dot) com

Please email us with any questions. We look forward to your applications!

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Concentric Circle Button Pillow

By on December 14, 2011 in Home Decor
Concentric Circle Button Pillow

Concentric Circle Button Pillow

 

This modern pillow was created by die cutting leather flowers and adorning the center with buttons. The finished size is 12×18”- perfect to tuck into a corner of the sofa or on a small chair.

Materials

  •  Avacado Satin fabric
  • Sea Glass buttons
  • Leather
  • Sizzix 3-d Flower die cut
  • The Warm Company: Soft & Bright polyester batting

Tools

  • Sizzix Big Shot
  • Sewing Machine
  • Thread and needle

 

Other Supplies

  • Covered Work surface
  • Paintbrush for each color
  • Scissors
  • White fabric pencil
  • Circles in various sizes,
  • Straight pins
  • Needle

 

Directions

1. Cut fabric for front and back of pillow to 12.5 x 18.5. Die cut leather flowers 18 times.  Add a dab of glue to secure layers.  Sew button into center.

4. Place wrong side of fabric together.   Secure with straight pins.  Sew closed with a sewing machine leaving an opening large enough to fill interior with batting.  Turn pillow right side out and fill cavity with batting.

5. Sew the opening closed with either a machine stitch or by hand.

 

by Niki Meiners www.365daysofcrafts.com

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Santa and Mrs Claus Puppets

By on December 7, 2011 in Christmas

Santa and Mrs Claus Puppets

 

I know this is a little “patting myself on the back” but I thought I’d share a project I recently made and have posted on my blog at vickiodell.com.

There is a Mrs. Claus too and I’m thinking I might go back and add buttons to her dress.

You’ll find all the buttons you need for this project on our website at www.buttonsgaloreandmore.com.

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Holiday Decor – Christmas Tree Button Collage

By on December 5, 2011 in Christmas
Pretty button collage Christmas Tree by Jen Goode

Christmas Tree Button Collage by Jen Goode

 

Make your own pretty Christmas Tree decor with buttons. You can add any extras you like including button ornaments and mini garland. I created this holiday button decor using an old placement that I recycled to create the background piece. I love it when a project is completed without sewing a single thing!

Materials you need:

 

Christmas tree button collage close up

Christmas Tree Button Collage - close up

 

How to make this Button Collage Christmas Tree holiday decor

  1. Sketch the tree shape on to the finished fabric background. I used a dark green colored pencil on lighter green fabric so the pencil would blend in once I was finished with my collage.
  2. Apply fabric glue all around the inside of the tree shape.
  3. Place green buttons on glue making sure to mix the sizes up while still covering the majority of the space with buttons. Let dry.
  4. Using craft glue, add gold buttons throughout tree to appear as ornaments on the tree.
  5. Measure, cut and adhere red ribbon along each side of the fabric background leaving at least an inch of green fabric on either edge of the ribbon. Glue gold corners on top of ribbon.

 

 

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Video: Christmas Gift Idea – Crochet Dishcloth Embellished with a Useful Button

By on December 2, 2011 in Christmas

Christmas Gift Idea - Crochet Dishcloth Embellished with a Useful Button

 

I recently made a video that is a great project for quick and easy Christmas gift giving; Crochet Dishcloth Embellished with a Useful Button.

Useful button? How does THAT work? Well, you’ll just have to watch the video to find out! :)

 

 

 

PS. This video started out as a “Freebie” project to our new facebook fans. To get all of the special goodies we offer on facebook please visit our FACEBOOK PAGE

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Holiday Glass and Bottle Charms

By on November 30, 2011 in Christmas

Button Wine Charms by Carla Schauer

 

As holiday party season rapidly gets underway, one of the tasks the party host(ess) needs to consider is how guests can keep track of their drink glasses.   One of the best ways to accomplish this is by using drink charm.  Plus, it looks fancier than the plastic cup/black marker method.

 

I started by using a coil of memory wire, cut into 4 rings with wire cutters.  With a couple jewelry tools,  some frosted beads, and my Buttons Galore & More buttons, I had my charms made  in no time at all.

Supplies and Instructions:

Buttons Galore & More  buttons (Christmas Button Bonanza, Rainforest Button Bonanza, Winter Holiday Micros, and Rainforest Mix Micros)

Frosted and clear star and bicone-shaped beads

Red seed beads

Silver jump rings

Silver wire

Round nose jewelry pliers

Wire cutters

  1. Use round nose pliers to form loop on one end of each memory wire ring. (Photo 1)
  2.  Attach medium buttons in lime, dark green, red, and white to jump rings.  Thread beads, micro buttons and jump rings with attached buttons in desired order half way around ring.  (note:  micro buttons  were threaded directly on memory wire.  Photo 2)
  3.  Layer large and medium buttons in contrasting colors and attach together with silver wire.  Twist on reverse side to secure, then use wire ends to secure layered buttons to charm ring. Continue threading remaining loop with buttons and beads.
  4. Use round nose pliers to create loop in remaining end. (Photo 3).  Join loops together to connect ends.  (Photo 4)

 

 

button wine charms by Carla Schauer

Each charm has a different combination of buttons and beads, and each has a unique focal button set.  I used fairly traditional Christmas colors in this set, but the charms can be made to coordinate with any party theme.

 

 

 

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Button Art

By on November 28, 2011 in Christmas, Home Decor

Button Art

 

Our Design Team Member Laura Bray needed a little inspiration for using up some gold and silver buttons from our Gold and Silver Grab Bag … so she grabbed a can of spray paint and created some adorable wall art. You can read all about how she did it in her blog post Button Decor.

I think that one or two buttons in a small frame would be an excellent idea for an ornament too, don’t you?

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Kid's Crafts- Button Embellished Photo Ornaments

By on November 23, 2011 in Christmas, Holidays, Kids Crafts

 

About this time of year, my kids get the itch to start making gifts for friends, teachers, and grandparents. I came up with a kid-friendly craft that will enable them to give a gift they’ll be proud of- and it’s a great way to share those wallet-size photos from school pictures!

I used a manual die-cutting machine for this (the Spellbinders Grand Calibur) because my kids, ages 6 and 10, know how to use it independently and frankly the results are great! But you can use hand punches if you like, instead.

Supplies:

  • Manual Die Cutting Machine and Nesting Dies (I used Scalloped Circles) OR
  • Hand Punches 1.5″ and 3″
  • Feltie Sheets (stiffened felt) OR Foamies
  • Elmer’s Craft Bond Glue OR Foamie Glue (you DO need special glue for foamies, FYI)
  • Buttons (I used Ocean Blue and Gold and Silver Grab Bag)
  • Ribbon for hanging
  • Start-Ups Angels
  • Permanent marker

First, have your kids cut large circles in 3 1/2″ or 4″ size for the bases. Then, cut the “wreath” portion by positioning the 3″ or the 3 1/2″ die and centering the 2″ die into the middle. Use a piece of painter’s tape to keep it from shifting around while you run it through the machine.

 

Save that area that is punched out- we’ll use it on the back!

Next, cut a piece of ribbon at least 6″ long and glue it to the base.

 

Take your wallet-size photos and position them so the face is centered in the middle. Cut away the excess with scissors. use a dab of glue to secure the photo to the wreath, then add more glue to the entire thing and glue it to the base.

Now to decorate! Use a little more ribbon to make a bow, and add a decorative button. Then glue little buttons around the wreath as ornaments.

While that’s setting up, write the child’s name and year on the Angel Start-up and glue it to that center from the first step. Lastly, glue that to the back of the ornament so that both sides are festive.

 

 

You’ll have such a good time crafting together as a family, and the kids will be so proud that they made the gifts themselves!

 

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Trash to Treasure with Polymer Clay and Buttons

By on November 23, 2011 in Home Decor

Trash to Treasure with Polymer Clay and Buttons

 

Recently one of our Facebook fans posted a photo on the wall of a finished project. I thought it was so cool I just HAD to share!

Notice the  mirrors rescued from the trash in the above photo?

 

Trash to Treasure with Polymer Clay and Buttons

 

And see what they are becoming here?

You’ve got to go visit Notions and Devotions to see more!

Do you have a project that uses Buttons Galore and More buttons that you like to share with other button crafters? Maybe a blog project you’d like me to link to and share with our community? Be sure to head over to the Facebook page and share your photo!!

P.S. Our welcome page on facebook always has exclusive content just for our friends! :)

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Button and Rosette Frame

By on November 21, 2011 in Home Decor
Button and rosette frame by Niki Meiners

Button and rosette frame by Niki Meiners

Looking for a holiday gift or a for a fun decoration? Why not make a frame embellished with buttons and rosettes?  I love the blank wood frames from Michael’s.  I usually purchase a dozen or so when they go on sale for $1.  They are great, low cost  homemade gifts. To make this project:

Tools and Materials:

Blank wood frame, paint brushes, 3 colors of paint ( similar colors work best), glue, floral decoration and buttons green, waterfall, and bittersweet.

Directions:

Paint wood frame with paint color of choice.  Dry brush on other colors.  Glue on rosettes and buttons as shown.

Toodles,

Niki

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Video: Vintage Hanky Lavendar Sachet with Button Embellishments

By on November 18, 2011 in Home Decor

Video: Vintage Hanky Lavendar Sachet with Button Embellishments

 

I’ve been recording a new video about once a month featuring my favorite crafts made with buttons.

This is last months’ video.

Why is it a month old?

Well, that’s because I keep the video and share it EXCLUSIVELY with our facebook friends first.

When you get to our facebook page, and you haven’t liked us yet, you’ll see the Landing Page where I have a link to the video.

So, what are you waiting for? Go like us and see THIS MONTHS video FIRST!

 

 

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Button Snowball for Home Decor

By on November 16, 2011 in Christmas

Button Snowball by Laura Bray

These super simple snowballs, made of buttons, are perfect for a romantic Christmas decor theme.  Hang them in your tree, stack them in a bowl, tuck them into a wreath or give them as gifts.

Supplies:

  • 2″ Styrofoam balls (You could use even larger balls and make large, dramatic, snowballs too!)
  • Hot glue and glue gun
  • Buttons Galore & More Gold & Silver Grab Bag buttons
  • White glitter flakes

Instructions:

  1. Using hot glue, apply buttons to styrofoam ball.
  2. Fill in spaces around buttons with glitter flakes to give the snowball sparkle

Tip:

If you want to use the snowballs as ornaments, thread a ribbon through the ball, using a long doll needle.  Be sure to add the ribbon before gluing on the buttons!

 

 

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Outside of the Box – Mixed Media Keepsake Box for the Holidays

By on November 11, 2011 in Christmas, Paper Crafts

 

The buttons are OUTSIDE of the box, friends!  {And… inside, too!}  For your creative consideration, I’ve mixed things up with a crafty menagerie of buttons, Start Ups, Ribbon and more!

 

Buttons Galore & More products used:

 

 

Just to help set the Christmas mood, I created a “beyond the box” scrapbook project, within…  {wait for it…!} a darling altered box!  The PERFECT assignment, to help stimulate crafty projects to give this season… {or KEEP for yourself!} Armed with assorted materials from Buttons Galore & More, and miscellaneous extras, just kicking around the craft room…  I made this fun, interactive memorabilia box to share with all of you!

 

 

Spray paint and embellish metal box with color and papers of choice.  Contemplate BUTTONS!

 

 

Reduce and print photos on a small scale to create accordion album to fit into mini canvas.  Choose several photos to highlight your subject and print at normal scale.

 

 

Wrap mini canvas so that the backside is covered completely by the paper. Glue flaps to the front of the canvas, as tightly as possible.  Using a sharp blade, score an “x” across the covered backside of the canvas, exposing the inside.  Fold triangular flaps down and secure with glue to create an open box type of frame.  Cut a piece of chipboard to cover the entire frame and screw two sets of hinges to the front of the chipboard, after it’s been decorated, to create a “lid”.

 

 

Embellish cover of canvas box with a stunning button of your choosing!

 

 

Acclimate small scale pictures to work in an accordion motion.  Secure with glue and tape.  For opening, pull attachment, add button, glued and sewn with clear thread, for strength.

 

 

Customize clear buttons with clear, dimensional glue and decorative paper.  Cover underside of button with glue, place on desired pattern from paper and gently push the excess glue out from under the button, then let dry.  Once dry, cut the excess paper away from the button, re-poke the holes and embellish with baker’s twine.

 

 

Create packing tape transfers with desired printed images to fit onto Start Up shapes.  Apply directly to Start Ups with clear glue and let dry.

 

 

Embellish box, as desired.

 

 

Yes, indeed!  I’ll say the Holidays are off to a mighty happy start!  Let the CRAFTING begin!

 

 

Thanks for letting me share this joyfully button festooned project with you!

 

 

 

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Button Embellished Lariat Style T-Shirt Necklace

By on November 9, 2011 in Jewelry
Button Embellished Lariat Style T-Shirt Necklace

Button Embellished Lariat Style T-Shirt Necklace

 

Here is my second version of the T-Shirt necklace made with buttons. My first T-Shirt necklace was the Button Embellished T-Shirt Necklace and you can read more about it by clicking on the title.

To find out how to make the t-shirt portion of the necklace visit Whole Living or there are a few companies such as consumercrafts.com who sell the strips of colorful cotton all cut up and ready to go. And BTW one package of the Accessory Loops made BOTH necklaces. ;)

Why yes, I DID take the easy way out! AGAIN!

 

Button Embellished Lariat Style T-Shirt Necklace

 

To make this style of necklace I cut all of the t-shirt strips (just one snip on each strip to make a long T-Shirt strand) and threaded the buttons on.

Getting the fabric through the shank of the button is a little tricky and I used a wooden skewer to push the fabric through the hole. It’s a tight enough fit that you don’t have to tie knots to hold the buttons in place.

To finish it off – tie a knot in the ends of the t-shirt strands.

To wear this style necklace fold the strands in half and lay it around your neck. Feed the ends through the fold and adjust to your liking.

The buttons I used are from the Gold and Silver Grab Bag.

 

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Button Napkin Rings for Autumn

By on November 7, 2011 in Holidays, Home Decor

 

Autumn button napkin rings and candle by Jen Goode

Autumn button napkin rings and candle by Jen Goode

 

Buttons are such a great embellishment for your table settings. Grab yourself a bag of Autumn colored buttons and make a center piece and some festive napkin rings and let the family gatherings begin! I made this set of 4 button napkin rings and embellished a glass candle holder with the same button set.

 

Materials you need:

How to make fall button napkin rings:

  1. Cut your fabric to the length and height you prefer. Glue the ends together to make the ring.
  2. Add buttons as you’d like, attaching with fabric glue. Add additional layers of buttons on top of buttons for added interest using the craft glue.

To embellish the candle jar, simply use the craft glue and place buttons as desired. Hold the jar sidewise for a few minutes to prevent the buttons from slipping before the glue has a chance to dry.

 

Autumn button napkin ring detail Jen Goode

Autumn button napkin ring detail Jen Goode

 

 

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Chenille Flower Ornaments – GiveAway – CLOSED

By on October 31, 2011 in Christmas

chenille stem flowers - ornaments

 

I spotted these super adorable chenille stem flower ornaments on Pinterest recently and KNEW I had to share them with you. They were created by the super talented  Diane Gilleland of Crafty Pod.

Not only are they ornaments but they could be turned into a brooch or ring to wear or even lovely package and card embellishments. Sooo many uses for such an adorable project!

Learn how to make your own Chenille Flower Ornaments with Diane’s complete tutorial and pick up a Button Bonanza Christmas Bag to make plenty of Chenille Flowers for everyone!

Want a chance to win a free Button Bonanza Christmas Bag? Just leave a comment on this post by Wednesday 11/2/2011 at 5pm for a chance to win one package. We will draw a random comment and announce the winner on our Facebook page Wednesday evening.

  • Please be sure your email is attached to your comment so that we can contact you.
  • If the Button Bonanza Christmas Bag prize is unclaimed by Friday at 9am an alternate winner will be selected.

 

To see some of the photos Buttons Galore and More pins please visit our Pinterest Profile.

Holiday Gift Tags: Embellish with Buttons

By on October 28, 2011 in Holidays, Paper Crafts

button tree gift tag by Carla Schauer

 

Making holiday gift tags is a great way to personalize gift wrapping using Buttons Galore & More buttons along with leftover bits and pieces from other projects.  I used 2 larger paper scraps, die-cut and misted with Clearsnap Smooch Spritz, as the bases for these tags.

For this tree-themed tag, I used Haberdashery Collection Wood Buttons.  It’s easy to change the color of the wood buttons using dye ink.  I love that the buttons almost have a “stained” look to them.  I just pressed the buttons into the ink pad until I was satisfied with the color and let them dry a few minutes.   After gluing the buttons in a tree shape, I tied a ribbon and an embroidery floss scrap to finish the tag.

 

button snowman gift tag by Carla Schauer

 

I used the Snowman Parts buttons from the Holiday Collection to make the second gift tag.  I edged 3 white circles (1.5, 1, and .75″) in light blue ink and used them to build the snowman base on the left side of the tag.   Then the addition of the hat, black buttons, mittens, and sign Snowman Parts gave him his dimension.  A face and arms drawn with Clearsnap Smooch, and a scrap piece of dotted ribbon completed the scene.

Have fun with your button stash this year and add some whimsy to gift packaging!

Thanks for stopping by!

Carla Schauer

 

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Start Up’s for Mixed Media Projects

By on October 21, 2011 in Mixed Media
Mixed media bracelet tag

Mixed media bracelet tag

 

I cannot help myself when I am given anything flat and white. It’s like a blank canvas to me and I have to doodle! This was so so so much fun to make. I started with the Start Up’s Large Rectangle Slider piece. This would be great on a card, scrapbook page or a mixed media piece. I made this one a ballet style bracelet.

 

 

I love the finished piece on my daughter’s tiny wrist! So, to begin, you want to sand the surface of the Start Up piece just to rough it up a bit and take off the shinny coating. Dust is off and start to doodle.

I used a Faber Castel PITT pen and doodled some different size pumpkins. The coloring was done by using just colored pencils.

Let it dry for a few hours before you coat it. I coated the top with DG3 from Judikins and spinkled in a bit of Ultra Fine Prisma Glitter and went to bed. This is important. The DG3 takes about 4 or 5 hours and I always want to touch it before it’s totally dry. So going to bed helps! I added a two toned piece of satin ribbon and it was all ready to wear.

 

 

The tall pumpkin pendant was done the same way. I used a Large Tag Start Up for my blank canvas on this one. I used some beading cord and a few beads on the ends to finish it off. I am having a great time playing with the new Start Ups… you will too!

 

 

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Start Ups Design Team Challenge Winners!!

By on September 30, 2011 in Announcements

Congratulations Elise!! Your Halloween card won the reader vote!!

And the winning reader is #14!! June Gibbs

June, send your address to buttonsgaloreteam (at) yahoo (dot) com and we’ll get a goody package out to you!!

Have a great weekend everyone! :)

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Design Team Start Ups Showdown

By on September 28, 2011 in Announcements

Start Ups

Well here is it the end of September (all ready?) and it’s time to choose your favorite project made with Start Ups and enter for a chance to win your own Start Ups so YOU can create some fabulous projects!

Simply leave a comment telling us which was your favorite project and your comment will be an entry for the prize. We will post again on Friday after 5pm to announce the winner. GOOD LUCK!! :)

Halloween Card by Elise Durenburger

Elise Durenburger

Halloween Crafting by Elise

Jenny Barnett Rohrs

Jenny Barnett Rohrs

Faux Cloisonne by Jenny

Button and bead embellished headbad by Jen Goode

Jen Goode

Button and bead embellished headband by Jen Goode

Beth Watson

Beth Watson

Mixed Media Necklaces by Beth

Lindsay Ostrom

Lindsay Ostrom

Full Moon Choker by Lindsay Ostrom

Buttons Galore & More Start Ups Pendant by Carla Schauer

Carla Schauer

Foil Embellished Pendant by Carla Schauer

Inspiration journal with Start Ups

Niki Meiners

Inspiration Journal by Niki Meiners

Ready, set, GO!

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Inspiration Journal

By on September 26, 2011 in Paper Crafts

Inspiration journal with Start Ups

Inspiration journal with Start Ups

Inspiration journal with Start Ups

Inspiration journal with Start Ups

Make a journal to keep handy when inspiration strikes.  The journal is 5×8 and the perfect size to keep bedside or to tote along with you.  I like to use spiral bound notebooks for several reasons.  The spiral binding is a great place to keep the pen handy and it allows you to open the notebook only to the page you need.  To make this inspiration journal follow these simple directions:

Tools and Materials:

Scissors, two pattern papers and a tag,two flowers, paint, paint brush, rub-ons, stylus and Start Ups large tags and Fabri Tac.

Directions:

Cut two coordinating pieces of pattern paper to fit on the front.  Adhere the two papers with Fabri Tac.  Adhere flowers and let dry.

Paint large tag  and let dry.  Apply rub-ons and adhere to pre-cut tag.  Adhere tag as shown.  Embellish with fowers

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Foil-Embellished Pendant

By on September 23, 2011 in Jewelry

These Start-Ups from Buttons Galore & More are the perfect itty bitty blank canvas for making a great big statement.  Whether an accent for a larger project or a stand-alone piece, these nifty little shapes are great for embellishing.

For my Start-Ups Challenge project, I chose the Large Tags because I thought they would make a fantastic pendant.  The holes are pre-drilled so attaching a chain or ribbon is simple.

Buttons Galore & More Start Ups Pendant by Carla Schauer

What I really like about the Start-Ups is that they can be made either complex or streamlined, depending on the project.  I chose a lettuce green alcohol ink to color the tag shape, applied with a small scrap of felt.

Buttons Galore & More Pendant by Carla Schauer

I then cut a swirl shape from a set of double-sided adhesive designs (Design Adhesives by Clearsnap) and applied one side to the bottom corner of the tag.

Buttons Galore & More Pendant by Carla Schauer

A small piece of thin pink foil (also by Clearsnap) was pressed into the adhesive design and 3 turquoise crystals were glued to the upper right corner.  If desired, a clear varnish can be applied before gluing the crystals in place.

Buttons Galore & More Pendant by Carla Schauer

I added a 9mm silver jump ring through the pre-drilled hole, and attached my pendant to a chain I had in my stash.  I love that I can have custom jewelry in less than an hour!

Thanks for stopping by!
Carla Schauer

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Messenger Bag with Embroidered Table Runner

By on July 18, 2011 in Purses & Totes, Wearable

Thrifting Thursday - Messenger Bag with Embroidered Table Runner

I found this adorable table runner while cleaning up my Mother In Law’s house a couple of weekends ago. For some reason she had only worked half of it and then put it away to never be worked on again.

I felt bad cutting it up but it didn’t quite fit on the front of this messenger bag. So I cut it to fit and then cut the lace from the edge and sewed it back on. Same thing…only smaller.

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I sewed a small heart shaped doily to the lower corner and embellished it with buttons from a Button Bonanza bag in Bubblegum. Finally, I stitched again around the outside edge of the heart with pink embroidery floss and put embroidery floss through a couple of the buttons.

I haven’t decided if it’s finished or not. I’ll have to sit with it for a day or two and decided if I need to add anything more.

What do you think? Is it finished? If not what would you add?

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Cute recycled T-shirt button skirt

By on July 11, 2011 in Wearable
DIY recycled t-shirt button skirt by Jen Goode

DIY recycled t-shirt button skirt by Jen Goode

Between all my kids, the house is always filled with someone’s clothes that don’t fit anymore. With hand-me-downs, the boys have had a great selection of new clothes in every size, but my daughter isn’t about to get excited over monster truck t-shirts unless that have bling in sparkly pink and purple. However, with a little creativity, we can turn any rough, tough boy-wear to fabulous girly in no time!

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Start Ups: Metal Look ID Tag

By on July 7, 2011 in Card Making

Start Ups

“Amazing Plastic Crafty Goodness” is what they really ought to be called! :)

What are Start Ups? They are small, white plastic shapes. Perfect blanks for lots of scrapbook, mixed media and even jewelry projects.

Button name plate

Button name plate

My very first Start Ups project. :)

I spray painted the blank silver and let it dry, then I rubbed my thumb over it to take out some of the shine. I stamped VICKI with a small set of alphabet stamps and Staz On ink in black. Finally, I gave it a quick spray with a Matte Sealer and it’s all ready to go on… well, WHATEVER I want to make!  I love that it looks like an old piece of metal. Cool!

Keep checking back as I continue to explore all of the crafty fun to be had with these little gems!

And click HERE to see the available shapes of Start Ups that Buttons Galore and More Carries!

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Fireworks Napkin Rings

By on July 4, 2011 in Holidays, Home Decor

Happy Fourth of July to all our U.S. readers!   Today, I thought I would share a cute tutorial for festive napkin rings.  They are so easy you can probably whip-up a set for this afternoon’s BBQ!

Supplies:

  • Cardboard tube, cut to 2 inches long
  • Felt in red, white & blue
  • Sizzix™ Big Shot™ Die Cut Machine
  • Sizzix™ Originals™ Die: Flower Layers #3
  • Buttons in Patriotic (Product #MU358)
  • Craft Glue

Instructions:

  1. Die cut flowers using the red, white and blue felt.
  2. Measure the circumference of your cardboard tube and cut a white piece of felt in your length measurement, with a 2″ width.
  3. Glue felt strip and three of the largest size die cut flowers to the cardboard tube.
  4. Glue buttons into the center of each flower

Now, slip a napkin and maybe a little flag into the ring and you’ve got a party!

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Country Chic

By on July 1, 2011 in Home Decor
Country Chic

Country Chic

Burlap has been one of my “old favorites” and I am so pleased that it is back en vogue in the crafting world.  To create this chic candle holder I used a glass container that I purchased from the dollar store.

Button Detail

Button Detail

Tools:

Scissors, Embossing stylus

Materials:

Wood buttons, Blue and green burlap, Beacon Adhesive Fabri-Tac, Rusted Heart, Bo-Bunny Rub ons, glass marbles and a candle.

Directions:

Cut blue burlap into a 3×9 strip and fray edges.  Cut green burlap into a 2×9 strip and fray edges. Adhere strips to container.  Adhere buttons randomly around the center.

For a variation add rub-ons to rusted metal heart.  Trim heart with the tiniest buttons.  Add butterfly rub on to glass exterior.

Country Chic - Variation

Country Chic - Variation

Rusted Heart Details

Rusted Heart Details

I hope you have enjoyed this country chic candle container.

Toodles, Niki

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Drink Charms Tutorial

By on June 29, 2011 in Home Decor
Drink Charms by Laura Bray

Drink Charms by Laura Bray

This is a fun new twist on drink charms for parties AND the charms double as a charming party favor as well.

You can read all about how to make these lovely drink charms on Design Team member Laura Bray’s Blog post here.

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Envelope Booklet Hostess Gift

By on June 24, 2011 in Card Making, Scrapbooking

Make an Envelope Booklet to hold coupons, photos, or stationery.

I love little gifts that I can make with items that I’ve got on hand and give as hostess gifts, thank you tokens, and teacher’s presents. Usually it’s on short notice- and I can whip up one of these Envelope Booklets in an hour. WIN!

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Studio De-Stash – Party Favors

By on June 22, 2011 in Paper Crafts

 Studio De-Stash - Party Favors and Gifts

All around the web I’m seeing that fellow crafters, designers and artists seem to be taking time out to clean up their creative spaces.

It’s also a GREAT time to be thinking of little gifties and gift tags that you could use the rest of the year. Don’t think so? Read the rest of this post that was originally published on my blog. (You can visit my NEW blog here: www.vickiodell.com)

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Bandana Memo Board with Button Push Pins

By on June 8, 2011 in Home Decor

Bandana Memo Board with Button Push Pins

I don’t know about your house but in my house we have FOUR young people. They are VERY BUSY young people and each one has a bulletin board. They are a super easy way to communicate within such a busy family. (Besides text messaging that they tend to read and then forget) A note on a bulletin board is a little harder to forget. It stays there, quietly reminding, until the event or reason for the note has passed.

Anyway, why have a boring bulletin board when you can have one that fits your decor, your personality or your hobbies?

Bandana Memo Board with Button Push Pins

This bulletin board uses a cork tile, a bandanna and a 12×12 frame along with a few other supplies.

Bandana Memo Board with Button Push Pins

Cover the cork tile in Mod Podge.

Bandana Memo Board with Button Push Pins

And then smooth the bandanna over the Mod Podge and let dry.

Here is a tip: Before spreading any Mod Podge decide which portion of the bandanna design you want to see on your bulletin board. Don’t cut it all out ahead of time. Just figure out where you want to place the bandanna. (Cutting out the fabric ahead of time makes it too hard to line up.)

Bandana Memo Board with Button Push Pins

While the Mod Podge is drying you can make your thumb tacks or push pins. I simply hot glued white buttons to a flat topped thumb tack. Be careful of that hot glue! You could also use Amazing Goop or a cool temp glue gun a well. Poke the tacks into a piece of corrugated cardboard or foam core while they are drying to keep them upright.

Bandana Memo Board with Button Push Pins

My button push pins.

After the Mod Podge is dry cut away the excess fabric and insert it into the 12×12 frame.

Bandana Memo Board with Button Push Pins

Now you can embellish to your little hearts’ content. I used hot fix rhinestones in two sizes, Thickers alphabet stickers and the heads from 4 “silk” daisies.

Bandana Memo Board with Button Push Pins

Isn’t this fun? Girlie but not too girlie. Country but not too country.

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I Love Buttons – Grab Our Button

By on May 28, 2011 in Announcements

Do you love buttons as much as we do?

Now you can declare your love of buttons on your blog or website. Just copy the code in the box above and paste it into a text box in a side panel or footer.

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Child’s Button Embroidery Sampler

By on May 23, 2011 in Kids Crafts, Purses & Totes, Wearable

Do you remember how much you loved to sift through your mom, aunt, or grandmother’s button boxes? I still play with my buttons all the time, and I know I can always keep my five year old daughter busy with buttons. I recently came up with a project that takes button play beyond just looking at buttons, but also uses them as a creative tool. The end result is a darling little sampler of all my daughter’s favorite buttons and artwork. It’s truly an heirloom piece that will be cherished for years to come. Here’s how to make a button embroidery sampler with your child.

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Pretty Button Flower Wall Decor

By on May 20, 2011 in Home Decor

Pretty little blooms button flower picture by Jen Goode

This project can be made using a variety of recycled materials combined with your favorite pretty buttons. Add a touch of color to your decor for a flower garden inspiration all year long. I created this project to accent pieces in my daughter’s bedroom, but you can adapt it to fit where ever you’d like some “pretty little blooms”.

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Wood Button Monogram

By on May 16, 2011 in Home Decor

Add texture and detail to a simple framed monogram using a variety of wood buttons from the Haberdashery collection. These buttons are a gorgeous mix of natural wood colors, and I couldn’t resist showcasing them in a project that let their beauty take center stage.

In order to play up the texture of the wood, I covered chipboard with neutral fabric to create a background that didn’t compete with the wood buttons. The buttons were then arranged to make the monogram, and glued into place using fabric adhesive (Beacon Fabri-Tac). A simple inexpensive Ikea wood frame painted navy gives just enough color to draw the eye to the project.

On a wall or on a table, this monogram is a great way to easily personalize a room.

Thanks for stopping by!

Carla Schauer

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Shine On! (A Card of Encouragement)

By on May 13, 2011 in Card Making, Occasions

Recently, my son participated in an Invention Convention- and when he didn’t win a prize, I could tell he took it kinda hard. So I whipped up this little card to encourage him to “Shine On” and not get discouraged.

To make it, I cut 2 circles from Core’Dinations cardstock Gemstones Collection and mounted them at the top of the card. Then I applied a Wacky Tacky Tape star shape and sprinkled silver microbeads on top. I finished it off with a white button threaded with a little embroidery floss, held in place with a mini Glue Dot.

To create the texture at the bottom, I “stacked” three rows of patterned and solid ribbon from the Retro Blue Button & Ribbons collection and adhered it with Zip Dry. I made a text block and brackets with more cardstock and used my trusty Dymo Label Maker to create the words.  A few more coordinating buttons finished off my design.

You could also use the sentiment, "Reach High."

I really love this color scheme, and it would be lovely for either a boy or a girl…and could easily stand in for a graduation card, too! Now wouldn’t it be a lovely card to send to someone who needs a little “pick-me-up?”

To see another card using another color scheme and a flower/ladybug motif, visit my blog, CraftTestDummies.com.

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Flights of Fancy Spring Pillows

By on May 11, 2011 in Home Decor

I’m madly in love with these pillows!! I’m a big fan of COLOR and I just LOVE that strip of BUTTONS down the right side of each pillow.

Even if you aren’t the kind of person who likes bright colors there might be something here for you. I can see these made in more neutral shades looking just as wonderful. Actually, I can imagine them for several different seasons as well. Can’t you?

Perfect for clearing out your stash of fabrics too!

If you’d like to learn how to make these for yourself please head on over to Carla Schauer Designs.

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Reach for the buttons!

By on May 9, 2011 in Home Decor, Scrapbooking

And you’ll land amongst the stars!

This time of year, many fine folks are spreading their wings and moving up in the world. This project goes out to all of the graduates out there, large and SMALL!

Here’s a hybrid home dec/scrapbook memorabilia collection to get your buttons sparkling for attention – check out my quickie forgotten fine art canvas makeover!

Old canvas was stripped from this frame.  The frame was then painted with acrylic paint.

Once dry, crackle medium was applied and spread, generously.  Let dry, at least until tacky.

Spread 2nd color over crackle medium.   (The 2nd coat doesn’t have to be perfect.) Let dry for several hours.

Once dry, attach chicken wire to the backside with strong staple gun.

Drape fabric onto the back of chicken wire and attach.

Cut stars from card stock and embellish with baker’s twine embellished buttons from Buttons Galore & More.

Lay out pictures and embellishments, memorabilia, etc.

Secure with glue, tape or clips, as desired.

Give the grad in your world a big hug and blessings to REACH FOR THE STARS!

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Cameo Mother's Day Card

By on May 4, 2011 in Card Making

 

Graphics Fairy

Original Image Removed - This Image from The Graphics Fairy

UPDATE: 5/11/11 We are pleased as punch to say that the original photo needed to be removed because our incredibly talented Elise Durenburger will have her card published in Cards Magazine in October 2011. Congrats Elise!

Isn’t this card beautiful? Look at all of the layers and texture. Seriously, click on the photo and see the larger image.

I’ll wait.

If there are two things I love they are texture and layers. And who doesn’t love a beautiful silhouette or cameo? Of course a Buttons Galore and More button is the cherry on top! :)

To learn more about this card and how it’s made please visit Mamacow Creations.

PS. Elise is one of our design team members… aren’t we lucky!?!?

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Monochromatic Button Pin and Button Gift Box

By on April 26, 2011 in Jewelry, Occasions
Monochromatic Button Pin and Button Gift Box

Monochromatic Button Pin and Button Gift Box

Working with monochromatic color schemes is a quick and easy way to design a project.  You don’t have to worry about the colors not coordinating.  

This pin is going to be for Mother’s Day.  My mom sent me a link to the dress she is wearing and I thought the pin would be a great surprise.  If I know my mom well and I think I do, she will also save the box and re-use it.  If she does that will make me happy.

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Beachy Button Bracelet Set

By on April 21, 2011 in Jewelry
Beachy Button Bracelet Set

Beachy Button Bracelet Set

These blue buttons caught my eye right away. I love the beach and these buttons have the color and shimmer of the ocean on a summer day.  They are aptly named “Sea Glass”. I have a big container of natural beads left over from some beachy home décor projects I made last year, and they seemed a perfect complement to the “Sea Glass” buttons.  With the addition of some copper findings and chain, I had the supplies for my bracelet.

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