Thank you for taking a look at my new embellishment obsession. I appreciate the entries into my little RAK. I could never choose a winner by the quality of the projects because they are all great and creative. So I chose randomly. Actually, I asked Queen Bee to pick a number and she chose 4. Then asked why. Typical teenager – do first, ask later. Anyway, lucky number 4 is Veronica!! Please respond to the email I’ve sent you with your contact info.
Overflowing with Buttons July 7, 2008
As a crafter I have come to terms with my collecting. When I tried to learn quilting I collected fabric. Lots and lots of fabric. And notice I said “tried”. I never got the hang of it so my huge bin of fabric still sits in the basement. I also tried making jewelry. I wasn’t very talented in that arena either. My daughters swooped up that collection as soon as I set it down. Now, as a scrapbooker I have found my niche. I like what I create and there is always something new to collect- paper, ribbon, stamps, pens, ink, eyelets, chipboard, tools, etc.
Lately I have been collecting buttons. I have been inspired by others layouts and have been picking up buttons in clearance bins and on sale racks for awhile now. So with this abundance of buttons you would think I have been crafting up a storm. Not so much. Until last weekend I had not made a single layout with them. Now that I have though, I think I’ll be going through my stash pretty quickly!
On the left page I photocopied the actual sheet music the girls played, but shrunk it down to 66%. Then I crumpled it up into a ball and flattened it back out. I used a sponge to brush some ink lightly over the crumpled pages. This way the ink just catches on the wrinkles and looks old and worn.
On the right page I drew the wave patterns by hand then cut them out on two colors of card stock. I placed the buttons on the seam with glue dots. I actually only had the large glue dots left so I cut them into fourths. I think I used just one sheet for all these buttons! (I’m stingy with adhesive! lol) Here’s a closeup, too.
So here’s my challenge to you… Create a project using buttons. Anything. Layout, card, altered item – you name it. Post a link here and I will randomly choose one to receive
a set of two Fiskars USX templates 
and some other goodies from my last shopping trip. Post a comment with a link here by July 14th to be eligible.
Fireworks and Hockey July 3, 2008
yes…I said hockey. I realize this is supposed to be a winter sport. But in the reality I call my life I find myself in hockey rinks on any given day, at any given time and in any given town.
I hope you all enjoy your 4th of July weekend and when you are on the boat in the hot sun, sipping a cold cocktail, please make a toast to me and my family. We’ll be shivering and cheering so anything “toasted” is welcome!! ha
Have a Safe and Happy Independence Day!!!
