12.40pm: Arrive home to package from Nikki at You Sew Girl containing button making kits ordered yesterday.
1.10pm: Put kid to bed with wing and prayer and indulge in closer package inspection.
1.40pm: Sixteen 23mm buttons all dressed up with (as yet) no place to go. Exercising extreme sports style restraint, I stopped at three of the 12mm versions, realising these have a matching-to-fabric, making like real buttons sort of destiny.
These kits should come with a warning.
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See that is why I bought mine in bulk - they are such a brilliant idea I reckon - never searching for the perfect button again
I'm a covered button fan from way back. I agree there's nothing quite like them for that instant feel good crafting buzz! (Love your green set....)
ok dokey girlie..have finished the market frenzy. Do you still want a wall thingey and if so do you want it in a hoop? I have a nice big one that has M&E all over it.
Instant loveliness ! Let's face it , you've achieved crafting Nirvana .
Covering buttons is *almost* as good as popping bubble wrap!
Love covering buttons! Very relaxing and great fun to find the perfect bit of fabric.
I'm soo hearing you on the addictive qualities of making fabric covered buttons. Love the previous comment he he he
Love covering buttons! Very relaxing and great fun to find the perfect bit of fabric.
Ooo now this looks fun. Love them all - fabulous fabric. I've been known to finish a sheet of bubble wrap to the last pop so I'm thinking I could be a contestant for the extreme button-covering sport ;) K
Seems like you might have caught the same bug Nikki's little girl has. Cherrie
You know, I never made a fabric covered button. Yet. Maybe I shouldn't start making them. It sounds dangerous ;-)
I think I will stay right away for my own good and the good of my families happiness.....
Oh, I looooooove these, GREAT fabrics, and it's totally addictive. I started to think up projects just so I could make MORE BUTTONS!!! thoughts - I made great gift wallets with buttons - good times :)
That looks pleasantly addictive.
I've never been tempted to cover buttons before, but those luscious pictures and the description of instant gratification has me all twitchy :)
You are prolific and they are gorgeous, or perhaps I should have said that the other way around...
Oh yes, I do like to cover a button. Just not good at otherwise USING buttons on projects!! Do you have thoughts about where these are going, or were you just enjoying the journey?
I am hearing you. Sadly, I even forced my husband into supporting this addiction via a displayish arrangement. (See blog for further details.) Lisa.
Nice...very nice indeed!
Could this be a welcome distraction from softie development?
Oh....My....they are DELICIOUS !!!
FEAR NOT - The bulk buttons are on the way!!! We're just waiting on the suppliers to get their supplies in.
And yes - you and my wee girl would make a very good pair!!!
Oooh so lovely! Hmmmm another crafty addiction that I might need to have a go at. You're such a bad influence..hee hee.
Ah dear, covered buttons, so cute and so addictive. Totally agree about the warning. Have fun x
Well as you know I am quite addicted as well. I even had to start selling them to support my habit!
Ah, very, very lovely. Must look away now or will be ever so tempted, too late.
Ooh...I can see the power of the button maker. It's rays are seeping through your blog and wafting over my way. Scary. How can you resist? Looks like a lovely way to spend all you 'free time' xo ps will you be making an appearance on Sat? x
Never thought I'd feel so strongly about a button, but it so happens you got me at a weak moment.. Really been looking for some like that...
lovely buttons. the green is so fresh and zesty. mmmm. you'll be dreaming about them for nights to come. xx m.
T
Hope there is a Buttons Anonymous support group somewhere near you Mrs... It is a gorgeous addiction though.
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Totally agree about needing a warning! Glad I'm not the only one!
They look great!Lovely choice of fabrics too Tania.Were they fidly or nice n easy? I like lawn mowing for instant gratification! Peta
You did a brilliant job they look perfect Tania!
Tania, fantastic......what are you going to do with them now.
It is that pop that makes them so addicitve. I made a few and covered them in old doilies. Have a look here.
I love your fabrics.
http://bluebirdmakeshernest.blogspot.com/2008/11/pop.html
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