This is so cute and easy and I bet would make a cute way to give a gift as well as for storage. Pop on over to the blog Buttons and Paint for the tutorial on how to make a … Read More ...
How to make a secret hiding place monster
OK yes I live in Los Angeles so this little monster sportin’ my local team colors was the photo I chose to share but there are lots more fun ideas for dressing up a secret hiding place monster. Pop on … Read More ...
How to make a recycled t-shirt beach bag
I have seen cut up t-shirts and I have seen t-shirt tote bags but not the two combined! This is a great idea for creating a bag that needs to breath. I bet it would also be great for produce. … Read More ...
How to make a scrap fabric embellished pillow
I could see getting totally addicted to making these little scrap fabric embellishments. Pop on over to Mel Designs for the full tutorial on how to make a scrap fabric embellished pillow.… Read More ...
Great tip on how to give a button a makeover
Over at the blog thredHED Stitch Junkie there is a quick and easy way to give buttons a makeover with stuff you already have around.
Looking for vintage buttons? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled button matching game
I remember spending hours playing with buttons as a kid, who am I kidding I love sorting and crafting with my buttons now! Check out how Desiree of the blog Kids Nature Spot made a recycled button matching game with … Read More ...
How to make a recycled belt and button bracelet
Nothing beats a project that features a little collection of mementos and that’s just what this project by Kelly does. See the post at her blog ReStitch Me where she featured a tutorial (and a cute pict of her dog) … Read More ...
How to make a recycled bottle cap pin cushion
Isn’t this just cute as a button? Oh wait it’s made of buttons! OK I’m a little silly right now. But if you think this is cute like I do and want to make a bunch for yourself pop on … Read More ...
How to make a button wreath Christmas ornament
We all have a stash of buttons, especially those of us who cut them off clothing before cutting it up to use as rags (totally saves on buying paper towels) like our grandparents did. Why not whip up a few … Read More ...
How to make recycled broken jewelry and feather hair clips
Ashley’s craft group sure look like they had so much fun making these recycled jewelry and feather hair clips. If you too would like to dig out your broken jewelry and buttons along with some feathers and hair clips and … Read More ...
How to make a candy corn button covered treat container
Do you have a stash of buttons just screaming to be crafted with? Well dig out the yellow, orange and white ones and an old little bucket or potting container and pop on over to the blog Buttons Galore and … Read More ...
How to make measuring tape and button bracelets
Got an old measuring tape hangin’ around and some fun buttons? Why not whip up a fun set of bracelets. Bay Area Maker Faire May 21st & 22nd! Want to win a pair of tickets? Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make recycled tape measure and button bracelet cuffs
Why make one when you have yards of material? A collection of something can be so fun. See how to make bracelets from a recycled tape measure and buttons over at the blog Craftside- A behind-the-scenes peek at our Crafty … Read More ...
Toy Displays As Decoration
Who thought displaying your collections could be considered crafty? I didn’t, but crafting your space is a very big part of being someone who lives their every day in a crafty way. So displaying your collections (in this case, toy … Read More ...
Rosie’s Place
I first learned about Rosie’s Place a few years ago when I purchased a couple of vintage button bookmarks from J. Jill as gifts. Rosie’s Place, based in Boston, is a sanctuary for poor and homeless women, and the Women’s … Read More ...
