CRAFTING AT CHA SUPERSHOW

DAY 1 - CONSUMER SUPERSHOW...

Well it was just crazy all around - people scurring to see the newest, latest crafting techniques, products and the make-it-take it projects. The lines were just too long on some - but so worth the wait!

Blumenthal Lansing Company featured my bouquet that I made using thier Favorite Findings Matte and Felt buttons and assorted buttons! The two flower buckets were on the table during the show - hopefully I was able to inspire some ideas and combos!

 Of course i had to sit down and make my pin also...how cute and easy is this MTK...

Favorite Findings Matte and Felt buttons...combing addtional mini buttons from the Favorite Findings line!

As you approached the table you were at a loss for buttons....buttons were spread all over the table too many to pick fun but everyone was creating...

Above photo is s Liane and Kim from Blumenthal Lansing and in the picture below Jane Anne and Rudy...

there was definetely a good time had by all who sat at the table. There was entertainment - sing alongs...Sonny and Cher, Donnie and Marie...

My tip for this craft project if  you want your young children to participate - substitute the wire for chenille stems works just as well!

DAY 2:  STACKABLE  BUTTON BEADED RINGS

Did we go to town on this project...we selected Coordinates Stackable buttons and some beads and wire and created Stackable Button Beaded Rings.  There were no two alike to be found.  My ring...

The show was great - people had fun and now I'm looking forward to CHA 2011!  Enjoy the photos...

4th July Celebration

Well you know 4th July will be just around the corner and I needed to get some ideas out there for using red, white and blue buttons and of course I walked around my favorite craft store and came up with this cute frame.
Here is what you'll need:
Favorite Findings - #1210 Star Gems Embroidery Floss - red, white, blue
Funtastics by Streamline: #0199, #0215, #0214
Wood Frame (your choice)
Scrapbook paper Glitter - red, white, blue
Ribbon
Glue
White Paint (your choice)
paintbrush
scissors
Adhesive Foil letters/numbers 1. paint outer rim of frame and inside with white paint and set aside to dry.
2. place scrapbook paper face down and lay frame over and trace (remember you will only need to trace 1/2 on each paper - see photo above).
3. apply a thin layer of glue to frame and place scrapbook sheet ontop (make sure to even out to remove air bubbles. 4. cut approx. 3 inches of red and white ribbon (2 each).
5. adhere adhesive letters to bottom portion of frame. 6. to add glitter to buttons: lay a thin layer of glue ontop of buttons and sprinkle glitter - remove excess. 7. Add embroidery floss (hint - I used 2 of each color) knot on front.
8. Glue remaining buttons onto frame. 9. Add picture and enjoy!

Just bright buttons!

Found a stash of buttons and thought aren't these delicious looking! Fun, bright and ready to be made into a craft! So I took some floral wire, a handful of assorted Favorite Findings Matt and Felt buttons and assorted Favorite Findings colorful buttons and began making "Button Flowers"

Materials:

floral craft wire (gauge should be around 22 - 24)

Favorite Findings Matt buttons (assorted colors)

Favorite Findings Felt buttons (assorted colors)

Favorite Findings assorted mini and colored buttons

assorted ribbon

scissors

1. cut wire to approximately 14 inches. Fold wire in half (form a u-shape)

2. stack buttons - start with a large button, followed with matt and so on until you've achieved the desired look! To achieve above look you will need to make approximately 10 flowers

3. slide buttons onto wire - remember you will begin with your smallest button and end with your largest on the bottom.

4. after your last button is on -twist wire all the way down. Once you've completeed twisting all your flowers, bunch together and tie with ribbon and place in a jar or pot and now you have flowers all year round!

So get out there and start crafting! Visit your favorite craft store and pick up your Favorite Finding buttons!