How to add Flair to a Button

I got some amazing buttons from Fun Buttons to pass out during Creativation 2018 as a fun little giveaway to my crafty friends at the show, but I wanted to add a little flair to these cute buttons, so I came up with a fun idea, add a circle around it!  

These buttons were so cute, but when I passed them out they did not have my name or the Fun Buttons company name on them, so I made a personal flair circle around it as a business card!  Check out the video on how I made them!

The buttons started out super cute, and the saying on them is adorable!  Just take a look.

These came from an amazing company Fun Buttons, they have so many types of buttons to pick from.  Make sure to check them out!

I made the template for the paper behind the button in Photoshop (it took a few tries to get it just the right size) and I then printed them out on a thick cardstock.

I then used my Xyron Creativae Station Double Sided Laminate to turn the entire sheet into a durable surface and die cut out all 75 circles.  The holes in the template were to guide me as to where to punch out the holes for the button to go in.  Here is a picture of the back of the button.

My dad was actually visiting my at the time and did the amazing job of hole punched out 75 back pieces for each button and also added the button to each circle saving me a ton of time!!  I now had a cute button with my name and the company name on it to pass out to my friends at the show!!  

Here are some of the pictures of a few of my crafty friends who got the buttons, can you spot the button on the lanyards?

Did you spot any of the buttons?  Thanks so all my amazing crafty friends you all rock and thanks so much to Fun Buttons for your cute buttons to pass out to everyone!!

Supplies Used

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Swingline Paper Trimmer / Cutter, Guillotine Shop at: AZ	Fun Buttons Shop at: O	Cuttlebug Shop at: AZ	Cuttlebug Plate C Shop at: SB | AZ
Xyron Creative Station Shop at: SB | AZ	Big Bite Shop at: AZ	Xyron Laminate 5" Refill Shop at: AZ	Cardstock Printer Paper Shop at: AZ
Epson Printer Shop at: AZ	Cirlce Nested Dies Shop at: SB

Best Way to Store Glue - In a Pretty Jar!

I have found that the best way to store and also to use your crafty glue is in a jar.  Not only does it leave the glue at the tip (since it is in the jar upside down) but it also stops the glue from getting extra air into the liquid and drying out to fast.  

So instead of keeping my jar plain, I decided to make it pretty and cute!!  I etched the glass and added some pretty flowers and bling around the top of the jar! Here is a video on how I made the jar and also how to store the glue.

                                       

I love the look of etched glass, it really makes the glass come to life and adds a whole other level of interest to just a simple jar!  Etchall is the easiest product to make amazing etched projects, and it is reusable too!!

All you need to do is find a jar the is the right height for your glue and you have the perfect glue holder!!   Mine was from a salsa jar, so don't throw those food jars away!!!

How do you store your glue?

Supplies Used

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Fiskars Scissors Shop at: AZ	Diamond Mesh Black Shop at: AZ	Helmar Craft Glue Shop at: AZ	Prima Flowers Shop at: SB | AZ
Etchall Creme Shop at: AZ | O	Etchall Squeegee Shop at: AZ | O	Tattered Angels DIY & Decor Paint Shop at: AZ | O	Jute trim Shop at: AZ
EK Punch Shop at: AZ

15 Ideas for Painted Rocks - A Great Kids and Adult Craft

I love the idea of painted rocks, not only the painting part but also the hiding and find other rocks in the neighborhood to find.  It is a really fun scavenger hunt that the whole family can get involved in!

Here is a video tutorial on how to make thee fun painted rocks.

These rocks are so easy to make, and simple acrylic paint is perfect for them!  My daughter and I made a set of ladybugs in a various colors.

Here is a couple of cute donuts my daughter made, can you tell which one a 4 year old made, hehe.

A couple of mandala ones that I made and my 7 year old son had some fun with his own idea of what he wanted to do, impressionist art rock right?

Here is some rocks we found on vacation and brought home to hide.  They even have a little tag glued to them to say what they are and to update the website to track where they go!

We even found another large one while at a lake!

I also made a series of troll inspired rocks a while ago and hide them, they were found in 2 days!!  Check out the video on these fun rocks!

Have you found any painted rocks in your area?

Supplies Used

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Yellow No. 2 Pencils Shop at: AZ	Paint Brushes Shop at: SB	Deco Art Paint Shop at: AZ	Tattered Angels DIY & Decor Paint Shop at: AZ | O
Glitter Paint Shop at: AZ	Pearl Paint Shop at: AZ