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The Handmade Button

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I have always collected buttons. I adore vintage ones made of mother of pearl in unique shapes- they are my favorite!

I found a bunch of fun websites that sell handmade buttons. From gorgeous European glass to tiny garden themed ones- buttons are the easiest way to add some pizazz or update an outfit.

Shunklies sells adorable pop art buttons- handmade and very resonably priced.

BlueMoon Button Art has a dizzying array of beautiful buttons.

Dana’s Handmade specializes in buttons with a garden theme. Perfect for a kitschy little 50’s blouse!

Or if all else fails, you can always make your own buttons.

Comments

  5. I love buttons! There are so many creative vendors out there. I’ve been thinking about opening a button shop, where one could shop up close & personal. Bring your garment or project to try out different buttons. I’m just trying to decide wether it would be a viable business. Any thoughts out there?

  6. What a beautiful selection of buttons! Buttons are such a delightful way to personalize items. Love them.

    Robin

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Freebie: Printable Christmas Eve magic pillowcase poem

Freebie: Printable Christmas Eve magic pillowcase poem

Freebie: Printable Christmas Eve magic pillowcase poem

With all the excitement and expectation of Santa’s visit, it can be hard for kids to go to sleep on Christmas Eve.  Melissa from Polka Dot Chair created special pillowcases for her nephews, to be used only on Christmas Eve.  When she gave them to them, she included a little poem explaining that they’re magic pillowcases to help them have sweet dreams.  She’s sharing a free printable of the poem on her blog, plus she links to a tutorial she’s written for making a pillowcase, so you can start the tradition with your own kids.

Click below for her tutorial & printable:

Free Printable Christmas Pillowcase Poem , by Polka Dot Chair

[photo from Polka Dot Chair]

Looking for Holiday or Christmas themed Fabric prints? Check these out. Don’t have time to make your own pillow case? Check out these Christmas Pillow Case designs.