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DIY Unicorn Keepsake Box

By Lynn Lily – Craft Box Girls

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Meet Lily. Lily has so many mementos and keepsakes and no where to keep them –  until now! After taking some time to search through Buttons Galore’s thousands of creative embellishments, Lily’s mom (DIY expert Lynn Lily) was inspired to create a unicorn keepsake box for Lily.

“I love this box because you can use an old gift box and it could also be used a jewelry box, bow box or gift box for a little girl!” said Lynn.  Check out the easy how-to video below. Supplies and instructions below the video!

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Butterfly Wall Art

Butterfly Wall Art 1Hi! It’s guest designer, Laura Bray. Are you in need of a little spring joy during this long winter? How about creating some cute, button encrusted butterflies to be used in wall art? These would also be really cute on gift wrap, pins, or hair clips too! Here’s how to make them…

Supplies:

Embellishment bottles and kits in the colors of your choice.
• Cardstock paper in colors that match your buttons colors.
• PVC glue

For framed artwork:

• White 8” x 10” frame
• Decorative scrapbook paper
• PVC glue

To create butterflies:

  1. From paper, cut butterfly shapes out. I drew my own, but you can also use a stencil or a die and die cut machine.
  2. Apply a line of glue down the “body” of the butterfly. Glue mini beads into place. Allow to dry completelyButterfly Wall Art 2
  3. Apply a thick layer of glue onto the front of the paper butterfly wings. Glue buttons on to the paper. Shake beads and sequins over the butterfly to fill in any spaces between the buttons.
  4. To create a framed art piece, cut the decorative scrapbook paper to size to fit your frame. Remove the frame’s glass, and glue down the butterflies. Allow them to dry completely before hanging.

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Boho Button Wall Art

Boho Button Wall Art

Hi! It’s Laura Bray with another fun, button-themed guest blog post! The “Boho” trend is still going strong and feathers are still the rage, so for today’s project, I thought I would show you how to create this unique, button-encrusted feather plaque.

Supplies:

Winter Blues Embellishment Bottle
Rustic Feather by Walnut Hollow
• Blue craft paint
• PVC glue

Instructions:

    1. Paint the Rustic Feather with blue paint and allow to dry completely.Boho Button Wall Art 2
    2. Apply a thick layer of glue down the center stem of the feather and pour mini beads over it, press the beads lightly into the glue and allow to dry completely.
    3. Working in small sections of the feather, cover the area in a thick layer of glue, then put blue buttons, in varying sizes in the area. Work quickly. While the glue is still wet, pour sequins and beads over the spaces between the buttons. Let each section dry before moving to the next.Boho Button Wall Art 3
    4. Once you have covered the feather in buttons, beads, and sequins, go back and glue some additional buttons on top of some areas. This helps to fill in any empty spaces as well as give the piece a bit more depth and texture.
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Candy Cane Ornaments

While I was wrapping gifts for Christmas this year, I found my candy canes looking like hearts on the work table. I used hot glue and I am excited to share this super quick and easy (and totally adorable) ornament idea. I might add that they look super cute on gifts wrapped in butcher paper (or grocery sacks turned inside out if you are recycling).

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Supplies You’ll Need for Candy Cane Ornaments

You will need 2 candy canes, twine, buttons in Radical Red and Candy Apple Green and hot glue for each one you plan to create.  You’ll need some adhesive too!

I used my Ad-tech low temp gun with low temp glue sticks.

To get started, glue your candy canes together in the shape of a heart.  Then add a few buttons.  Tie on some twine and you are done!

Steps

Hang it in the tree as an ornament.

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…or add it to a gift!

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I created lots of wrapped gifts with buttons and twine and would love for you to hop over to my blog to check them out.  You can get there here.  I will share my favorite one with you but you will have to hope over to see the others.

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Happy Christmas Crafting,

Laura

 

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Button Up a Holiday Wreath

This little holiday wreath is simple to button up and make in a small amount of time.  It is a great way to decorate for the holiday season in the reds and greens but you could do this for any holiday!

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You will need a Sytrofoam ring and burlap to cover it.  Simply put the burlap down with the ring on top then cut to be able to fold pieces over and cover the ring.  Use hot glue to cover cover the Styrofoam surface, leaving it a little raveled and hand-made looking.

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Then use hot glue to add buttons and decorate.  I used the buttons from my Laura Kelly Mix.

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I tied embroidery floss through them first so they would look stitched.

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Then I added an owl that I made with Scupley clay and a hand-sew tag with a mini from Canvas Corp.

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If you think he is cute, there are LOTS of great Sculpey clay and button ornaments that were share a few weeks ago for you to go check out here.

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Happy Christmastime,

Laura

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Quick and Easy Gifts – Make a handmade note card set

It’s that time of year where we all start looking for quick and easy gifts. Being able to make them homemade is a bonus!!! Why not make a handmade note card set? Mine is not Christmas themed, or Fall themed…I like generic…it works well when I am in a pinch! I can just grab & go! BUT I do like to make my gifts in good seasonal colors. So for this set I thought I would show you my “thought process” on how to make a set of cards in a quick and easy assembly fashion. :) Just add in your papers, matching buttons, ribbon and bling of your choice and you are all set and ready to get creating your very own quick and easy gifts!

 

 

Gather up supplies. I generally like to pick my papers first, then cardstock, ribbon and embellishments. As you can see, I have chosen three different colors of Button Bonanza Bags just to be sure I have the perfect color when the time comes for embellishing. You can also see I have printed out my sentiments panels using Duetica Lettering Arts Studio’s Mandolyn Font in the Outline feature then colored it in using my Copic markers. Another neat trick to PERFECTLY matched sentiments that say JUST what you want in just the perfect size for your project. :) Once I was done coloring them in I die cut each sentiment panel using Spellbinders Nestabilities and I was all set!

Using a Bow Easy Ribbon Tool REALLY helps make the set look polished, all of my bows look exactly alike!

Add an extra touch by outlining the first letter using a glue pen then shake on a bit of coordinating glitter.

Another great touch that really doesn’t take too long is to embellish the embellishments! I love to add a bit of bling to the center of my buttons.

 

And here you have it! A cute set that took less than an hour start to finish! Not bad….

 

 

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mini composition notebook with buttons

Personalize a mini-composition notebook with buttons.  With the recent beginning of the school year, composition notebooks are featured prominently in grocery and office supply stores.   After the first few weeks of school they are often deeply discounted.  It is a great time to stock up on these notebooks, which make a great surface for embellishing with buttons.

 

Button-embellished mini-composition notebook

This button covered mini composition notebook happens to be one of the mini-sized versions.  This size is fun for kids to pop into backpacks without a lot of extra weight to carry around.  My daughter likes to use them as entertainment on her bus ride.

Covered mini-composition book

Directions for a Personalize a mini-composition notebook with buttons

First, cover the notebook with patterned paper, including a contrasting border along the side next to the binding.

Button border on embellished composition notebook

Then, use an all-purpose thick glue to attach small coordinating buttons in a pattern to cover the seam.  I used buttons from the Citrus Splash Grab Bag and Juke Box Button Bonanza from Buttons Galore and More.

Button Monogram on Embellished Composition book

I added a fabric sticker letter to the top of a 7/8″  red button, and accented the monogram with a flower button from the Juke Box Button Bonanza (shank removed).

Button clip bookmark for mini-composition book

I created a fun bookmark using a premade felt flower and pink button glued to a metal, pinch-style hair clip.  The clips are easily moved, and don’t easily slip out of the book, making them easy for littler hands to use.

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Altered Composition notebook with buttons

Small and easily portable, button-embellished composition notebooks are a wonderful way to encourage writing and imagination in children, and are also easy to place in a purse or diaper bag for parents.  Personalize one for someone you know!

Thanks for stopping by!
Carla

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Use Theme Buttons to Customize a Photo Clip!

Who doesn’t love the dollar aisle? I picked up some simple photo clips the other day that I knew I could dress up with theme buttons to customize them for my daughters. It’s so quick and easy!

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Supplies needed to customize a photo holder with theme buttons:

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Directions to customize a photo holder with theme buttons:

Start by removing the shanks from buttons.

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If the theme button has layers, glue them back together with a dot of glue.

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Adhere the chosen buttons to the four sides of the photo clip cubes.

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The sunglasses are a fun moving element by just clipping one side of the button shank and snapping in on the wire .

customize a photo holder with theme buttons

Final step…add cute pictures of fun times!  This is a fast and easy way to customize a photo holder with theme buttons.  Less than a half an hour including dry time and you have a great project.

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altered buttons make great embellishments!

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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Create Personalized Monogram Home Decor using Buttons, Brads & Beads

It’s time to get busy making something to freshen up the house! We have been busy all summer and as the Autumn season fast approaches having a few handy tutorials on how to make personalized gifts and hand made home decor just seems fitting. So today I have a Personalized Monogram Home Dec project to share with you. Enjoy!

Supplies Needed: Buttons, Brads, Micro Beads, Gem Tac (R), Scrapbook Paper, Hot Glue Gun, Scissors, Frame

 

 

Print letter of your choice as large as you would like finished monogram to be. Place beneath paper and put against a well lit window to serve as a light box. Then trace onto scrapbook paper.

 

Outline one third of the traced letter with Gem Tac.

Fill in the area fully with Gem Tac.

 

Place as many buttons as fit onto the glue covered area.

 

 

Quickly cover the entire surface with micro beads.

 

Remove excess beads before moving onto next step.

 

Continue covering the entire traced area a bit at a time following the steps above.

 

Cut the prongs off of the brads using strong sharp scissors.

 

See how much flatter brads lie once the prongs have been removed?

 

Hot glue the altered brads to the surface of the monogram randomly. Here I chose to hide "barren spots" with the brads. :)

Once your piece has fully dried, place in a frame and you are ready to enjoy your brand new PERSONALIZED home decor!!!

 

I would love to see what you make! Please leave a comment with a link to your personalized home decor projects! :) I will be sure to pop over and leave you some love on your project!! :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How to use Lumiere 3D with buttons in a new and different way

 

I love my mom. She’s a wonderfully fun person who everyone loves! She has a joyful spirit that just oozes to all those around her. This week I decided it would be fun to scrap a layout with her as the subject! :) If any of you have followed my work you know I love stamping, I love paper, I love ink, I love all things “crafty”…and here on this project I went all out and decided to not use any patterned paper but instead to get creative and make my own backgrounds.

I really wanted there to be attention to all the fine details on this layout  so as you can see I used buttons as a border. Nifty Tip: Jacquard Lumiere 3D can be used to adhere buttons to your project AAAAAND it doesn’t leave you with “naked” button holes (personal preference of mine is to NOT have naked buttons!!!). The Lumiere 3D fills in the holes as well as adheres the buttons right where you want them to stay! The Lumiere 3D Turquoise is a dead match for the buttons in our Sea Glass Tin.

I also found that the Pearl Lumiere 3D was just right for holding my little white mother of pearl buttons from the Genuine Vintage Tin right where I needed them for the “buds” on my tree branch as well as for creating perfect domed centers for all my flowers.


As you can see here I have printed repetitive words using the Duetica Mandolyn 1 Font. I love how crisp and clean this font is but still has a flowing feminine feel at the same time. I decided it would be cute to make a list of all the names my mom has answered to in her life time….Marilyn, Mon, Mom, Kiddo, Momma, Mommy, Mother, Mimi etc…I then just repeated the list over and over and printed in a light gray on Kraft cardstock to make the background strip beneath the photo.


Then for my title I again used the Duetica Mandolyn1 Font in a larger point size and a cool teal color. One of the best things I am finding when working with the Duetica fonts is that I can customize EVERYTHING about them, the way they type out, the colors I print in, the size, the layout…you name it, you do it! :) Since we just celebrated Mother’s Day now is a great time to get out that photo of your mother and treasure that memory as you create a keepsake scrapbook layout…

Supplies:

Buttons: Buttons Galore & More – Sea Glass, Genuine Vintage
Jacquard – Lumiere 3D: Pearl & Turquoise
Duetica Font: Mandolyn 1 & Adobe Photoshop
Cardstock: Prismatics & Coredinations
Cricut Electronic Cutting Machine, Serenade & Winter Wonderland Cartridges
Stamp: Layers of Color – Fairy Wishes
Ink: Clearsnap Colorbox Pigment Ink – Glacier Ice
Glitter: Ultrafine Iridescent
Rhinestones: Want2Scrap
Flowers: Prima “e!” line
Die: Spellbinders Labels Four Nestabilities

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Handmade Cards for All Skill Levels

Hi all!  Ryann here with my first Buttons Galore & More design team post and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be here with you today!  I have a fun handmade card set to share with you today in a weather theme using lots of buttons!  Now I know not everyone makes cards so I thought it would be neat to have a project for each type of card maker.  So whether you are a beginner, intermediate or more seasoned card maker, there is a project here for you!

Supplies used:

Cloud card:  cardstock, ink, stamps, Neutrals buttons

Rainbow card:  cardstock, ink, stamps, sewing machine, thread, Primary buttons

Sun card:  cardstock, ink, stamps, ribbon, marker, circle die, yellow spray mist, Harvest buttons, Tuxedo buttons

Cloud Card Directions:

1.  Sketch out the shape of your card onto a piece of sturdy cardstock and then cut out.  This will be your template to trace onto your gray card base and white mat layer.

2.  Trace the cloud shape onto your card using the template.  The top of the template should match up to the top of your card (at the fold).  Cut out and set aside.  (Note: You’ll notice the template is backwards from the card pictured.  When you turn it around, your trace lines will be on the backside of your card, so they won’t be visible when decorating!)

3.  Trace the cloud shape onto white cardstock using the template.  Draw a cloud just a little bit smaller than the cloud you traced.  Use the traced cloud as your guide.  Cut out the inside cloud.  This piece will be the layer you adhere the buttons to.

4.  Turn over your white cloud so the trace lines are on the back and adhere to your cloud shaped card base.  Adhere buttons onto card.

5.  Cut out three long strips of yellow/orange shades of cardstock.  Notch the ends to look like banners and arrange them how you want them to be placed behind the cloud.  Adhere the three strips together using scotch tape.  Adhere the sun rays behind the card front panel, NOT the backside of the card.

6.  Stamp sentiment onto strip of white cardstock and adhere onto card base.  Notch end of strip hanging off side of card.

Rainbow Card Directions:

1.  Create A2 card from white cardstock.

2.  Cut kraft cardstock to measure 4″ x 5-1/4″.  Sew along edges of kraft panel then adhere onto card base.  (Note: If you don’t have a sewing machine, faux stitching made with a marker will look just as good!)

3.  Stamp sentiment onto card, then adhere buttons in rainbow pattern.

Sun Card Directions:

1.  Cut out two circles.  Place them on top of each other and cut off a small section that will be the bottom of your card.  Set one circle aside.

2.  Stamp sentiment onto circle (card front) and create faux stitching along edges using marker.  Spray with yellow mist.

3.  Turn card front over and begin creating your sun rays from ribbon.  Create a loop from a small length of ribbon with your fingers and secure onto backside of card front.

4.  Alternate ribbons going along the edge of your card front, securing as you go.

5.  When done, use a piece of foam tap at top of your card, on the backside, to adhere your card front and back together.  Turn over and adhere buttons onto the card.

 

I hope this handmade card set has inspired you to get crafting today!  Thanks for joining me in my first post with Buttons Galore and More.  We’ll see you again tomorrow for more crafty button inspiration!!

Signing off,

Ryann

 

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Luck of the Irish Key Fob

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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RANDOM GIVEAWAY WINNER

 

Thank you everyone who commented on the RANDOM GIVEAWAY this weekend. “And the Winner Is” has chosen:

Author:MicheleComment:

awesome giveaway! became fan of fb sent by Pinky. thanks for a chance to win.

Congrats Michele! :) I’m sending an email to let you know what you need to do next.
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St. Patrick’s Day Wall Art with Start Ups and Packing Tape Transfers

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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Goodbye & Hello! Meet our New Design Team

 

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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.

 

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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

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

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

 

 

 

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

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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Holiday Gift Tags

 

You’ve spent all that time shopping for (or making, I hope) that perfect gift. Then you carefully wrapped it so that it was beautiful. Don’ ruin it by putting on a store-bought gift tag, when you can made one that is lovely and a keepsake in it’s own right in just a few minutes.

It’s really inexpensive to make them, too! The Christmas Themed button packs are only a $1 and you get 10 buttons- so each tag cost me about $.25 to make. I like being thrifty!

You’ll need:

To make the base, I die cut some decorative sparkly paper. I cut smaller tags using a manilla folder (recycling) and then I used the corner of my ink pad to “color” the edges a bit. I also stamped my “to” & “from” before adhering it down with the Craft Dot and Go.

Now, some of the Chrismas Morning buttons really are BUTTONS, so I needed to remove the shanks using the Precision Diagonal Craft Cutters. The shanks are plastic on this set, so it was easy to do. Just make sure you cup your hand around the part you are removing so that it doesn’t fly off and hit you in the eye! (OK, I was channeling “A Christmas Story” there for a minute. But DO protect your eyes, alright?)

Use the Mini Glue Dots to add your embellishments, and then complete with a bit of twine for attaching or hanging. In no time, you’ll have a set of lovely tags that are worthy of your presents!

 

Christmas button gift tags

Christmas button gift tags

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Santa and Mrs Claus Puppets

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

 

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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Button Embellished T-shirt Necklace

Button Embellished T-shirt Necklace

Button Embellished T-shirt Necklace

 

T-shirt necklaces are super popular right now. I really like them… but then again, I like my jewelry to be kind of big and chunky!

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.

Why yes, I DID take the easy way out! :)

To add the buttons I simply cut one of the black t-shirt strips and threaded the buttons on and then tied the ends together again. The buttons I used are from the Gold and Silver Grab Bag.

 

Button Embellished T-Shirt Necklace

 

On some of the smaller buttons it can be kind of tricky to get the fabric through the shank of the button. I pushed it through with an awl just until I got enough fabric through to grab hold of and then I pulled it through with a pair of pliers. This technique tends to stretch the cotton out so you’ll have to cut a little off the length when you tie the ends together again.

Twist the t-shirt strands together and adjust the placement of the buttons to your liking. You can put the whole necklace over your head in a single loop or double it like I have here and use a clasp ring that opens (like the ones you find in the office supply store) and closes to secure the ends.

Super easy, super trendy and a great way to wear your favorite buttons!

 

 

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Start Up’s for Mixed Media Projects

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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Halloween Crafts – Beautiful buttons make BOO-tiful bits!

Hold on to your buttons – this might scare ya!

It’s just a given – holidays are more fun, with buttons!

And we’re looking right down the barrel of one of the BEST holidays to get your buttons into the spirit – HALLOWEEEEEEEN!  Don’t be afraid, to let inspiration take hold of you!

The spirits told me to grab a dried baby wipe {for CRAFTING! Doh!} and let it drape over a shimmery pearl button from the Wedding collection…  for a VERY haunting exploration….

Festooned with small black brads, poke through the front of wipe, and THROUGH the button holes…

…then secured from the back, but under the drape of the baby wipe.

Glue half of a firm cotton ball over the bent ends of the brads with Fabri Tac and let dry.

Spooky!  Right?

Ohhhhh, noooooo!  Spooky button ghosts don’t like to haunt alone…  So I made some FRIGHTENING button spiders to go with!

Sew three, 1.5 inch sections of your favorite “spider leg” twine to the middle holes of a button.  Attach bling eyeballs to smaller button, so that one hole shows below the eyes for a ghoulish expression…  Glue it to the larger button, near the edge.  Can you hear it?  “Ooooooooooowwww!” {Muwah ha ha!}

Thread all creatures with clear thread and dangle from a well balanced, dried branch.  Place in a weighted cup or pot.  The perfect cup-o-thrills and ghoulish delight, to adorn your favorite window sill or table top!  Happy CRAFTIN’!

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Start Ups Design Team Challenge Winners!!

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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Foil-Embellished Pendant

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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Buttons Galore and More Goes to the Emmys!

Free Form Bead Weaving with Button Closure

Free Form Bead Weaving with Button Closure

Every once in a while one of our Design Team members creates a project that’s either published or promoted in another way and we like to share them here.

It feels a little different this time because I’m usually the one promoting one of my DT members but this time it was ME who got a little publicity that I wanted to share!

Why? Because I want to encourage my fellow crafters to think of using buttons in lots of different ways… even high end jewelry.

Buttons Galore and More Goes to the Emmys

The Emmy Necklace: Free Form Bead Weaving

This is the necklace I created for the Emmys and the photo above shows the button closure.

Here are some related articles:

DIY-ing the Emmys: The Gown, Shoes and Accessories

The Emmy Necklace – Free Form Bead Weaving: Tips for Choosing Beads

The Emmy Necklace – How To: Free Form Bead Weaving

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Start Ups: Some HALLOWEEN Crafting!

Let’s face it, the light is changing, shadows are deeper and FALL is a comin’!

TIME to get your HALLOWEEN on!  And what a send off: HAVE YOU SEEN the START UPS?  NOT even exaggerating – they are AWESOME!

How could I resist these ADORABLE lil’ pumpkins?

Some materials just have PERSONALITY!

It’s up to US crafty folks – to RELEASE it!

Start Ups are stampable, alterable and ADORABLE!    With permanent marker for face accents, some dimensional glaze to preserve the “glow” factor, and some alcohol ink for all over color – THIS darling pumpkin character is ready to greet the world!  Mwah ha ha!

Solvent based inks STAMP like a dream on these babies!

Alcohol ink provides a plethora of crafty magic on Start Up material!  Aren’t these tags darling?  The material for Start Ups is like DOMINO ingredients – BECKONING to become a keepsake!  I could get LOST in these babies!

So, I got busy, creating a LITTLE SCENE!  {I LOVES me a little scene!}

Easy to stamp, but for my detailed ambition, I pressed this tag shape DIRECTLY to a well inked stamp for ultimate control…

If you’re not happy with your results, clean Start Up with alcohol blending solution and PLAY again!  BOTH sides are ready for love, so you REALLY cannot make a mistake!

Bust OUT the candy corn, Pumpkin Spice Lattes and START UPS!

Let the CRAFTY season begin!  THANKS for letting me share the wonders of the season and BUTTONS GALORE AND MORE!

Supplies –

C/S – Stampin’ Up!; D/P – Echo Park & Basic Grey; Stamps – Stampin’ Up!; Ric Rac – Brytex; Die Cut leaves – Sizzix; Ribbon – Stampin’ Up!; Button – Buttons Galore & More; Start Up Shapes – Buttons Galore & More;

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Winner!! Halloween Button Packs

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  • We have a winner!!

    I used random.org to find our winner who is:

    Dennise Perri!!

    Please send your address to buttonsgaloreteam (at) yahoo (dot) com and we’ll get those right out to you!

    We didn’t quite make it to 700 on FACEBOOK but we are excited about the new friends we have made.

    We’d appreciate it if you’d tell your friends about us!  :)

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    Buttons Galore and More Presents: Start Ups, a Contest and a Give Away

    Buttons Galore and More Presents: Start Ups

    I am so excited about the month of September here on the Buttons Galore and More blog. We will be sharing lots of ideas and inspiration for our line of Start Ups PLUS we’re having a bit of a Contest style Show Down with the Design Team and, at the end of the month, a GIVE AWAY!

    Each member of the Design Team will post a project they made using the fabulous Start Ups giving you lots of inspiration for creating your own amazing cards, crafts, home decor and more with these versatile, white, plastic shapes. At the end of the month, YOU, our wonderful readers will get to vote on which project you liked best and the designer with the most votes will WIN bragging rights and each vote by YOU is an entry to WIN a goodie bag of Start Ups and MORE from Buttons Galore and More!

    Here are two warm up posts from yours truly showing just how fun the Start Ups are to create with.

    Start Ups Maple Leaves and Alcohol Ink

    Maple Leaves and Alcohol Ink

    Start Ups Metal Look ID Tag

    Metal Look ID Tag

    September is STARTING to look like a fantastic month full of crafting inspiration!

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    Make a Fall Button Pillow

    Fall Button Pillow

    Fall Button Pillow from Make It and Love It

    I thought this was a lovely decorative pillow and I just had to share it with you. I love the graphic quality and the colors. Don’t you? PLUS this could be switched up for any decor colors or holiday season. I love versatile crafts!

    You can find the tutorial – that includes making the pillow – over on the blog Make It and Love It – Fall Button Pillow

    Wood Buttons

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    Make a Fabric and Circle Brooch

    Button and Fabric Circle Brooch

    Button and Fabric Circle Brooch

    How on earth can something so easy be so darn cute? A little felt, fabric, thread and of course, a button.

    Be sure to visit the Cluck Cluck Sew blog for full instructions.

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    Home Decor – Make a Fall Tree Pillow

    I can hardly believe summer is already winding down!  Fall will be here before you know it.  The best way to change a room’s decor for the change in seasons is pillows.  They are fast and easy to make (or buy) and, with neutral furniture, can add interest and color to your room.  Plus you can change them on a whim!

    I live in Southern California, so I don’t get to see the trees go into their full Fall beauty.  I designed this pillow to bring a little change of season into our lives.

    Fall Tree Pillow

    Supplies:

    • Pillow-Store bought or made with a neutral fabric.  Mine measures 11″ x 11″ and is made with natural linen.
    • Brown felt-1 11″x 8″ piece
    • Scraps of felt in fall colors like orange, purple, green, yellow, and red
    • Buttons-Buttons Galore and More Button Jar in Confection-This color collection has nice selection of mauve and brown buttons-perfect for Fall!
    • Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive

    Instructions:

    From the brown felt, cut out a silhouette of a bare tree.  To get my tree shape, I just did an online image search, cut out a tree shape I liked, and then traced it onto the felt.
    Cut leave shapes (simple ovals with pointed ends) out of the colored felt scraps.  Vary the sizes.

    TIP: Once the leaf shape is cut out, fold it in half and press it with a hot iron.  (Be careful because they are very small pieces and the iron is HOT!)  This gives your leaves a dimensional look that really makes your pillow pop.

    Using Fabri-Tac, attach the tree silhouette to your pillow. Glue leaves onto the branches and around the base of the tree.
    Glue buttons onto the tree branches and scattered amongst the leaves on the ground.

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    Jewelry Making: Button Necklace

    Pink and red button necklace

    Pink and red button necklace

    Here is the product of a recent experiment. I think it turned out rather well, don’t you?

    I haven’t turned this into a tutorial yet but I will… maybe it’ll even be a video! But until then I can tell you that it’s one single length of strong quilting thread with the buttons threaded on.

    Vicki

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    Make Easy Accessories Straight From the Button Jar

    While some people look at jewelry as investment pieces, keeping them to wear long-term over the years, I love bright funky jewelry that I can wear as my mood or the trends change.

    Button web ring

    Button web ring

    This particular piece I made in under 10 minutes, using supplies I had on hand, buttons from the Mixed-Color Grab Bag from Buttons Galore & More, a large metal jewelry finding, a ring blank, and a 6 inch piece of wire.

    I started by choosing buttons of different colors and sizes.  The Grab Bags are fun to use because the colors and sizes are all mixed together and it’s easy to just pluck several different buttons from the same package.  The Button Bonanzas and Button Totes would also work well to get the same look.

    After choosing my buttons, I strung the wire up from the bottom button through one hole of each, then bent the wire and strung it back down through one different hole of each button.  I wanted the funky look, so for my piece it didn’t matter which hole I used or whether the button had 2 or 4 holes, I was going for the wacky stacked look.  After the buttons were strung, I fed both ends of the wire through the jewelry finding and twisted the ends of the wire together to secure, clipped the extra wire off, and pressed the twisted ends as flat against the jewelry finding as possible.

    Button ring for Buttons Galore & More by Carla Schauer

    I decided to use the piece as a ring, so I glued it to a ring blank using a heavy duty, multipurpose glue.  I could have also used it as a pin, a pendant, or a hair accessory.  The sky is the limit when making button accessories.  Have fun!

    Carla Schauer

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    Mixed Media- Encaustic Art

    Encaustic Art mixed media collage with buttons

    Encaustic Art mixed media collage with buttons

    I wanted to share a piece of Encaustic Art that I made (using beeswax medium, both in natural and pigmented red.) If you’ve ever wondered if you can use three dimensional objects with beeswax collage, I’m here to show you that you can! And buttons make nice embellishments.

    I used a kit to make this piece along with some Buttons Galore and More buttons, (you can read more about that on the Craft Test Dummies blog).  I found out that if you want to add heavy bits-like the buttons- you’ll want to build a base of wax where you want them to go, and then keep it warm with a heat tool. Then place your buttons and immediately drop some hot wax on top, so that it drips through the holes and bonds with the wax underneath. Let it cool completely- it’s hard not to keep fussing with it!

    Bottom line: don’t be afraid to add your favorite buttons to Encaustic art- they add a wonderful texture and dimension.

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    Messenger Bag with Embroidered Table Runner

    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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    Start Ups – Maple Leaves and Alcohol Ink

    Start Ups - Maple Leaves and Alcohol Ink

    It may be a little early to start thinking of fall leaves… but maybe not.

    Last week I introduced you to Start Ups here and I made an easy “metal” piece to put on all sorts of Mixed Media or Scrapbooking projects.

    Start Ups - Maple Leaves and Alcohol Ink

    This week I used the Start Up Leaves and my trusty collection of Ranger Alcohol Inks to create multi-colored fall leaves.

    Start Ups - Maple Leaves and Alcohol Ink

    The colors I used were Oregano, Butterscotch and Red Pepper.

    Oh, the possibilities!

    What would YOU use Start Up Leaves on?

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    Cute recycled T-shirt button skirt

    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

    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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    Button Love Christmas Mini Wreath

    mini button wreath

    By Elle Price - from Flickr

    I know, I know. The grill is still hot from the 4th of July and I’m posting a photo of a Christmas project.

    But really, can’t you just see pouring all of your left over Button Bonanza bags into a large bowl and making this little cutie to use up the buttons you have hanging around?

    Unfortunately there weren’t any instructions with the photo but it’s a great inspiration project. In fact, I can think of a lot of reasons to make a mini wreath with buttons. Can’t you?

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    Fireworks Napkin Rings

    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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    Drink Charms Tutorial

    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

    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

     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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    Patriotic Button Mini Art Set

    Patriotic mini art frames by Jen Goode

    Patriotic mini art frames by Jen Goode

    There are so many great ways to create extra decor pieces for July 4th and other patriotic holidays. Add a little extra fun to your home with buttons in red, white and blue to show off your American spirit. This 3 piece button art requires only a few supplies and is fairly quick and easy to create. I used many recycled pieces and scraps including buttons from a grab bag button pack which added to the variations of sizes and colors I had available.

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    Bandana Memo Board with Button Push Pins

    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

    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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    Pretty Button Flower Wall 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

    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)

    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

    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!

    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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    Send Cards to the Troops-Patriotic Card

    Patriotic Card Idea

    Patriotic Card with Burlap

    Patriotic Card with Burlap

    The traditional patriotic colors on this card get a warm vintage feel with softer colors and the use of burlap. Using wood buttons instead of white buttons also adds to the warm feel.  The micro-beads give it a touch of shimmer.  The card is a 6×6 with a craft card stock base.

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    Cameo Mother's Day Card

     

    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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    Mini Button Art

    I love buttons and don’t want to just hide them in a box somewhere.  I showcase some of my favorite buttons by creating little pieces of art.  This is a super quick project that is great for a beginner button fan!

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    Monochromatic Button Pin and Button Gift Box

    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

    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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    Thank You Easter Bunny

    For my first blog post here on Buttons Galore… I chose my new obsession. Art quilting. I can eat, sleep and breathe it (and I used to be a paper girl ). It’s fun to go out of your comfort zone to test your creativity and try something new! Give it a try.

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    Button Adorned Easter Eggs

    Aren’t these adoable? I think they would look great at Easter brunch place settings or mixed in with other decor down the center of a Easter dinner table.

    Click the link to find out how to make these super cute Button Adorned Easter Egg decorations.  

    Oh! And if you like these eggs you must check out Lynda’s other egg craft; Easter Sewing Basket.

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    Give Away!!

    Button Bonanza - Vintage

    We are sooo excited to be re-launching the blog this week that we’re going to have TWO give aways!!

    The first give away will include Button Bonanza – Vintage and a copy of Button Ware by the fabulous Amy Barickman. Yup, two prizes for the first give away.

    Button Ware by Amy Barickman

    And no jumping through hoops either… all you have to do is leave a comment to enter! Easy Peasy. 

    We’ll use random.org to choose a winner on Tuesday at around 6pm. Good Luck!!

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    Yo Yo and Button Project Ideas

    Yo Yos and buttons seem to be made for one another. I recently made a few projects with yo yos using the Clover Yo Yo makers and our beautiful buttons.

    Yo Yo button headband

    Yo Yo button headband

    I do have a little confession to make… I had never made a yo yo before. True story. But the yo yo maker was soooo easy and if I had a yo yo that didn’t look “just right” adding a button to it made it look fine. My good yo yos looked even better with a button.

    I covered the headband above with fabric and then covered the seam with some grosgrain ribbon. Finally I attached a yo yo made with coordinating fabric and topped it off with a button. Super cute hair accessory in about 20 minutes. Seriously.

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    Look how cute the minis look on a barrette!!

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    I love this mini tote with a doily, yo yo and button. Wouldn’t it make a great gift bag?

    Yo Yos and Buttons go together like peanut butter and jelly. Don’t you think?

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    Nosey?

    Isn’t this little bunny simply adorable? This card is by Amy over at Pickled Paper Designs. She has a serious talent for card making. You really should check out her blog. Even if you don’t think you are into card making I’m sure her beautiful work will make you want to make a card or two!

    Oh! And to learn more about how to make this card visit Amy here.

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    Button Bracelet

    Button bracelet

    Button bracelet

    Here is a video I made a little while back showing how to use buttons to make an adorable charm bracelet. I hope you like it!

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    Button Embellished Coat Rack

    Here is a fabulous button craft project from Think Crafts created by my wonderfully crafty friend Amy of Mod Podge Rocks. I think it would be super in a kids room. Don’t you?

    You can visit the tutorial to make a button embellished coat rack of your own here. And while you are out surfing on the web stop by Mod Podge Rocks here and say “HELLO” to Amy.

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    Shamrock Treat Bag

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    Did your little one just tell you that you need to make party favors for school on St Patricks day? No worries, Laura Kelly has you covered.

    Cut a large shamrock out of dark green felt and a smaller shamrock out of light green felt. Laura used pinking shears to give her shamrock a decorative edge.

    Sew buttons (or glue them) onto the light green felt and then glue the smaller shamrock onto the larger one.

    Attach the finished shamrock to a ribbon or whatever you might have on hand and attach it to the treat bag.

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