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...

CRAFTING AT THE CHA TRADE SHOW!

So finally I'm home from a long week of crafting at the CHA show in Rosemont, Il! I had so much fun and creating the great MTK's!

Day 1 - July 27th

On the first day of the trade show Blumenthal Lansing Company was making "Button Journals".  They provided you with the components to make it.  The project used their Damask button which is just rich - black with silver scroll work (I know I actually used this for a project that was featured for JoAnn Stores!). 

Here are the components that was provided:  mini composition book, 2 pcs of scrapbook paper, mini pom-pom trim, metallic trim, Favorite Findings assorted gems, glue.  From this you created your journal!

Here is another book that was made by a crafter:  Christmas ornaments - how adorable!

I could have stayed all day making more!

Day 2 - July 28th

You know I had to come back to the booth to see what was cooking at Blumenthal's booth - and boy did it feel as though Fall was in the air...

Todays project - Button Yarn Pins!  how cool...

Now I'm not 100% sure of all the components but I know that they will be posting all the instructions to the projects on their new web site:  http://www.blumenthallansing.com/.

Stackable buttons - which yo got to pick and choose from!

yarn - which you had to braid

2 round pre-cut scrapbook sheets

assorted fibers and feathers

After you picked your button - you selected the color yarn to work with (I actually made two! I came back at the end of the day!).  Okay now you braid the yarn - this was a bit long but you sat and chatted and listened to everyone talk and tell what they saw or who they were going to next (I heard Plaid was creating with "wine" glasses! hmmmmm).  Next step glue my two sheets together and then starting in the center of my paper and using Zip Dry Paper Glue (LOVE) you begin glueing your yarn down in circles till you get to the outer edge snip and tuck.  Now the fun part where you actually pick and choose the assorted fibers and feathers you want! Well since my coat is black I wanted more of a black/white/red story on each. So below is my Button Yarn Pin!

I'm sure I'll be combining these two pins together!

I thought this was a great button - it looks so vintage with the carved detailing on the black button and the thickness of the red button...

This was such great a great project to do and with all the yarns out there and the beautiful Coordinates Stackable buttons by La Mode - I guess a run to my local JoAnn stores to get more buttons how can you not! 

Day 3 - July29

Final day at the Trade Show...by feet are tired but my head is spinning with ideas!

Here I am at the Blumenthal Lansing booth - today "Button Rings"  using Coordinates Stackable buttons - fun and whimsical! OH HOW EASY are these to do! 

All you need are the buttons and clear transparente string and ring findings and beads and glue!

So here it is...

So for a quick project this is ideal...Always in the search for a ring to match your outfit now you can create it!

Thanks for stopping by and reading my button craft venture...

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!