big, button love....
I've never seen, held, touched, or met a button I didn't love....buttons and I go together like PB&J....and today....since I'm tired of being a slacker...I have a fun tutorial for you...we're gonna make our own buttons...yep....grab 'yer gluesticks...let's go.
The Crafty Secrets Design Teamies are all sharing a fun tutorial of some sort on their blogs today....so get all comfy...getcha some munchies...and enjoy.
Step 1: Gather your supplies....Scenic Route Paper Co. makes some adorable blank chipboard buttons...but you can always make your own...choose a color scheme....
Step 2: Select your button image...I wanted sweet vintage faces peeking up from the centers of my flowers so I chose an image from the Crafty Secrets Childhood Images and Journal Notes booklet.
Step 3: Trace the chipboard buttons onto the backside of your vintage image. Cut out and adhere to the top of your chipboard button.
Step 4: Sand the edges of your buttons and distress with ink. Poke holes through the paper to add holes to your chipboard buttons and tie with hemp, thread, or ribbon.
Step 5: Add to the center of flowers to embellish or anywhere else your heart desires.
I added a Creative Scrap or two also from Crafty Secrets from the Seasonal Calender collection and then a few other goodies as well.
Here are some creative links for you to follow:
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Hope you had a wonderful 4th of July....we certainly did.
Melis
Oh my I am so in love with these flower centers. This card is gorgeous! TFS
Posted by: Lisa M. Pace | July 06, 2009 at 05:40 PM
I love these buttons Melissa, so cute with the images! Your card is gorgeous!
Posted by: pam hooten | July 06, 2009 at 05:43 PM
Melissa, you just inspired me again! I don't often comment here, but I just love your style & what you do! I'm a Crafty Secrets junkie, and I love the buttons you just made here--thanks so much for the inspiration! Gonna go make me some buttons!!!
Posted by: Julie Campbell | July 06, 2009 at 05:59 PM
Awwww, these are so CUTE! Love the added vintage charm they create!
Posted by: Anna Wight (SweetMissDaisy) | July 06, 2009 at 06:04 PM
I simply LOVE this beautiful card creation. Thankyou so much for sharing it with us today. I love your buttons and flowers, everything about this card.
Posted by: maryD | July 06, 2009 at 06:11 PM
Great tutorial, Melissa! Thanks!
Posted by: tina | July 06, 2009 at 06:18 PM
Super CUTE M!!! Love this idea!!
Posted by: Vicki Chrisman | July 06, 2009 at 06:20 PM
Very pretty.
Posted by: Marisa Grosson | July 06, 2009 at 06:28 PM
Wow! Gorgeous
Posted by: Jana | July 06, 2009 at 07:01 PM
GORGEOUS!!!! I love flowers, and buttons also.. Your card is OMG, over the top gorgeous.....
Posted by: Linda Duke | July 06, 2009 at 07:13 PM
Melissa --
SO AMAZING! Love this trick and love the card. Thanks for great inspiration!
Posted by: Kari D | July 06, 2009 at 07:48 PM
This is beautiful!!! Love how the vintage buttons!
Posted by: Michele | July 06, 2009 at 07:54 PM
I’m glad you are feeling better Melissa. You could have passed on this but I’m so happy you joined in. Your buttons turned out so adorable and look perfect on those flowers and the images you used on your card! I’m going to go add this to the blog right now – Thank you
Posted by: Sandy Redburn | July 06, 2009 at 07:54 PM
What a great idea! I love the flowers...Thank you for sharing this.
Posted by: nelia | July 06, 2009 at 08:26 PM
Thanks for sharing, what an awesome idea! I have had chipboard buttons for over a year and now you have inspired me on how to use them! Have a great day! :)
Posted by: Annette | July 07, 2009 at 03:30 AM
Now where in the world did this post spring up from???? I've been a checkin' for a while now and thought that you must have continued your birthday celebrations right the way through the holiday weekend! Did you paint the town red and have a glorious time on your special day?
I love, LOVE the project. I would have never thought of something like that. I was thinking maybe you could do it with a little piece of newspaper too????? Love that idea. That is one I am definately going to have to try out. Thanks for yet more inspiration, Miss Melissa!
Missed you!
Ali x
Posted by: Ali | July 07, 2009 at 04:18 AM
Your vintage chipboard buttons are just wonderful! They're the perfect detail for your sumptuous card. What joy!
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | July 07, 2009 at 04:19 AM
Iloved the card. I am jst wondering who makes the flowers? I have never seen them before, are they prima?
Thanks so much for sharing
Posted by: stephanie klein | July 07, 2009 at 05:06 AM
Oh my heck! These are the cutest buttons EVAH! I too am wondering who makes the flowers. This card is just stunning. Needs to be displayed in your home for like-EVAH! LOL Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by: KayS | July 07, 2009 at 05:30 AM
Well, your buttons are really cool, but the card is just over the top amazingly beautiful!
Posted by: Kay Demonbren | July 07, 2009 at 06:31 AM
That rocks! Thanks for the tutorial...love crafty secrets, and your cards and projects..
Posted by: Mary Anne | July 07, 2009 at 07:13 AM
Wow, thanks for the tutorial!! I love the buttons...and your card is stunning. I love Crafty Secrets! How is that beautiful house of yours getting along? Stephanie x
Posted by: Stephanie | July 07, 2009 at 07:29 AM
Absolutely gorgeous card - love your choices for embellishments - and the colors are all yummy. Great idea for the buttons too! I'd also like to know who makes those flowers - love the soft pink color. Hope you're having a wonderful summer!
Posted by: Alice Golden | July 07, 2009 at 08:04 AM
Oh My! Gorgeous buttons, and Love Love those flowers but can't find what brand they are. Any idea where I can find these???
Posted by: Denise Simms | July 07, 2009 at 10:00 AM
beautiful buttons, love your blog!
Posted by: michelle | July 07, 2009 at 01:47 PM