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How to make miniature cakes out of surprise recycled elements

March 15, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

Could these be any cuter? And they look perfectly like a full size real cake. But they aren’t. They are tiny cakes made out of surprise items I bet you have have around in your house. I will definitely be … Read More ...

How to make stone buttons

December 11, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

I love crafting and making art with rocks. This idea for making buttons with rocks adds yet another functional use to these pretty nature collectables. Rock and roll over to the blog The Haby Goddess for the tutorial on how … Read More ...

Hooray For Fish – Recycled buttons make fun fish scales

July 29, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

You generally don’t think of buttons and fish at the same time but in this case buttons can make fun fish scales. Over at the blog Sun Hats and Wellie Boots you can see how to make this fun transformation … Read More ...

How to make a Sugru mouldable glue and recycled button ring

April 5, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

I have something so fun to share with you today. There is this new mouldable glue called Sugru that comes in lots of colors and is so easy to work with. I love using old single earrings and buttons to … Read More ...

Smashing buttons

June 18, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

Yes you read right, smashed buttons. This is a little bit therapy, a little bit recycled craft. Who doesn’t love a little therapy with their crafting? So pop on over to Christina Marie’s blog to read her interesting story on … Read More ...

The easiest no-sew interchangeable button bracelet

May 1, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

I am really excited about this new interchangeable no-sew button bracelet kit available at Buttons Galore. The possibilities are truly endless! Use the buttons that come in the kit that are beyond cute (and kid friendly) to beautiful elegant and … Read More ...

“Snappy” little sheep embroidery

March 18, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

Nestled in the flock of button and embroidery sheep is this absolutely adorable “oh” snap sheep! I kind of think it has a bit of a Steampunk look. Pop on over to the blog Avec Mes 10 Doigts, Ma Tete … Read More ...

HOP TO IT Easter sign made with die cut letters and an office supply

March 6, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

Today is the first day of lent so that means I can officially start crafting for Easter and I whipped up this HOP TO IT sign with 6 inch letter dies, a bit of scrapbook paper, and of … Read More ...

How to make stamps out of recycled buttons

February 25, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

I recently have been gifted three types of clay; air dry clay, Super Sculpy, and a clay that will need to be fired. This means that the universe is supporting my interest in expanding my art endeavors into a … Read More ...

How to make vintage looking plastic flowers

January 30, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

These little melted pony bead flowers look like vintage flower buttons. If you like to make your own embellishments for all sorts of things that coordinate perfectly with your other accessories. I bet these would look fun on planner clips … Read More ...

Kewpie bats make Halloween cute as can be

October 5, 2018 by Stefanie Girard

I think cute is my theme for Halloween this year and Kewpie bats from Lisa Kettell are the epitome of cute!

I grabbed some glass votive holders I had left over from another holiday project and simply glued on the … Read More ...

Buttons and sequins are great witch hat embellishments

September 13, 2018 by Stefanie Girard

Is there really anything that you can’t put buttons and sequins on to make it personal and sparkly?

Witches hats and spiders are no exception. If you like your Halloween decor with a bit of bling pop on over to … Read More ...

Buttons sewn on vintage photos

August 6, 2018 by Stefanie Girard

I love how simple this idea is yet how striking it is. I can’t wait to try it with other types of photos. Pop on over to the blog Pumpkin Rot for all sorts of amazing photos that I bet … Read More ...

Perfect project for summer heat or frigid winter

July 24, 2018 by Stefanie Girard

It has been in the triple digits in my hood and I want to be creative but moving around a lot is not fun. This amazing embroidered button project looks perfect for both the heat now and future frigid days … Read More ...

How to make button 4th of July sparklers

June 24, 2018 by Stefanie Girard

With the 4th of July just around the corner why not whip up a bunch of stacked button sparklers. Crafters of all ages can make these. Pop on over to the blog Buttons Galore for the step by step tutorial … Read More ...

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