my first video

Hello!

I'm going to start off by apologizing for my first video (and my second..third...). I'm new to this...don't have the patience to figure how to edit. I have no lighting or set up...I was home alone (husband took the kids to a picnic) and figured it's now or never!!!

So for my first video I thought I share how I make my famous handmade buttons...you will now see I have no special molds or high tech tools....

just a lipstick cap

crayola marker cap

toothpick

stamp (Hero Arts)

a metal handle 'thingy' (don't know what it's for but it has texture on it)

Fimo flower mold

Why did I start making buttons??? Well...I started this blog a few years back and living in Croatia scrapbooking materials was impossible to find....even buttons!! Now it's a different story....there's a great selection at our local craft shops and I hope more goodies keep coming! So I went to this store and it was like 4 buttons for $10....no thanks!! That's when I decided to buy some fimo (polymer clay) and make my own.....I have sold sooooooooo many at my Etsy shop...don't have much time now to make and sell but I do add some to the shop every now and then.

Again..sorry...it's not the best video...but you can at least see how I do it! For filming purposes I made the buttons on a work mat but I always make my buttons on foil paper and bake them for around 15 minutes (check the packaging for directions)....once their cooled I like to sand the edges a bit and finish them off with a clear varnish.

If  you'd like to win some of my buttons (and Fimo to make your own) pop on over to my youtube channel and leave me a comment there! :)

xo

Fresh Baked Kit and handmade buttons

Hello!

 

Hope you all had a lovely weekend!! I'm popping in to share some awesome news!! My handmade buttons are included in July's Fresh Baked Kit!! Isn't it a GORGEOUS kit! :)

 

 

And you can win some of my handmade buttons so pop on over to the Paper Made Bakery blog for more details on this gorgeous kit and a chance to win my buttons!

xo

giveaway and a digi freebie!

(only one comment please! :) )

Hello!

Hope you weekend was a lovely one! :)

I've been obsessing over gold lately...up until now I only wore white gold or silver but I've got the gold fever people!! :) So of coarse this spilled into my crafty projects like these handmade buttons...I've sent one pack away and I've got one to giveaway so if you'd like to get your hands on these buttons just leave a comment here...perhaps about what your latest obsession is...anything..food, hobby...

Make sure to pop on over to the Jane's Doodles blog to grab my latest digi freebie...this cutie below (the uncoloured digi) and you won't want to miss out on the awesome cards by Laura and Michelle! :)

handmade buttons heart canvas

 Hello!

I'd like to share a tutorial I did for NB Hobby & Art (you can find the tutorial here, it's in Croatian but the pictures are self explanitory! :) )

Making your own buttons is easy but it is time consuming but I love making them. I use Fimo (a polymer clay)...comes in so many colours.

 

A great tip for making this canvas is to use sequins (or gems, pearls) to fill in the little gaps. 

And if you don't feel like making your own buttons you can always buy mine! :) Pop bythe Jane's Doodles blog and check out Eva's sweet card! :)

xo

handmade buttons giveaway!

Hello!

Happy Monday...well...mine got off to a miserable start so I decided to make myself feel better and do a giveaway!!

When ever I'm working on my handmade buttons orders I always make a few extra just incase after baking them some of them don't turn out right (for example sometimes it'll have a air pocket or something) so...I'm giving away a mish mash of my handmade buttons and if you're interested leave a comment...perhaps telling me what is your favourite coloured buttons? :)

Pop on over to the Jane's Doodles blog and check out Ange's super ADORABLE card!!

xo

winter wonderland and buttons

Hi!

Well this is what I woke up to this morning!!!!!!!! Kept the kids home from school today.

They didn't mind! :)

This is perfect weather for making handmade buttons!! :)

That's it for now!

xo

one card 3 ways and a giveaway

Hi!

I'm going to keep this post short since I already wrote it on the Jane's Doodles blog!

So pop on over there to check out this card 3 different ways and the handmade buttons giveaway!

Have a great day!

xo

just sharing

Hi!

Just popping in to share....have you seen the Create: Stamping??

I believe the cover girl for this issue is Daniela Dobson! :)

Well I spotted a gorgeous layout by Jennifer Gallacher using my Pretty Peonies set!

And I also spotted one of my handmade buttons on her card! LOVE this card!! :)

And at our Jane's Doodles Flickr Gallery I saw this CUTIE by Judy....

Will be back tomorrow with a card!

Have a great day!

xo

Christmas cards

Hi!

Sharing some xmas cards and a tag I created that are also being featured on the SRM blog...

Here's Santa from our Vintage Christmas set teamed up with a SRM sticker.

Have a great Thursday!!!

xo

hello

Just poppin in to share this little handmade buttons and candy cane set I added to my Etsy shop...it's been a while!!! It sold already....added another set but this one is made to order.

I also wanted to share this....perhaps you've already seen this on the Paper Crafts Connection blog...

I created this dress pattern for the 365 Cards issue....I can't wait to get my copy!!! You can download this dress pattern and other fun patterns here.

Don't forget about our Jane's Doodles Vintage Christmas blog hop giveaway here!

Have a great day!

xo

Marvy Le Plume Markers

Marvy Le Plume Markers people!!!!! I am SOLD!!! :)

I am so thrilled I got this chance to work with them....I still LOVE my Copics but I am very impressed by the Le Plume quality and the price cannot be beat!!! $2.99 each! I already have my wish list ready!!!

For my first card I used my Noah's Ark stamp....ok...this is THE stamp if you feel like colouring!!! :)

Blending was a breeze and the colours I was sent are just gorgeous!

I added some glossy accent to some of the animal's noses....a little crazy stitching....I LOVE how I can use these markers in a way to resemble water colours.

For my next project I used my Little Miss Mia stamp which is really easy to colour.

I used Pretty Peonies to create the background AND I used the kissing technique thanks to Jennifer's Inspiration Showcase classes! I yet have to throw in the 'resist' part of the technique...baby steps.

What I did was added pink ink to my peony stamp and then inked up PTI's polka dot stamp with red ink, kissed that directly on my peony stamp and stamped that onto white cardstock. I lOVE how it turned out!

 

Last but not least is my Halloween tag using my Mr. Smiles stamp (he so makes me smile...everytime!).

I made my own glittery buttons by adding a layer of  Glossy Accents to my orange buttons and then covered them with orange glitter....wait a few seconds, pat the glitter down gently...then wait for it to dry completely.

Do you see the SRM tube filled with my handmade buttons??? :)

Pop on over to the SRM blog because they're giving them away along with some Marvy markers!!! xo

SRM We've Got Your Sticker - Treats, SRM We've Got Your Sticker - Princess, SRM Sticker Sentiments - Baby 

DIY moulds & polymer clay tutorial

Hi!

I'm back with the tutorial I did for this magazine!

Papercraft Inspirations

Okay...here we go! :)

So I bought this silicone putty at Etsy and decided to use some PTI buttons to make a moulds of.

Take two equal parts and mix them together.....very quickly.

I mean as quick as possible because the putty starts to dry as soon as you take it out of it's container...mix and make a ball.

Push the button into the putty. For this particular brand it says to let it stand for about 20 minutes to harden.

Then pop out the button...and you have your mould! :)

Take your polymer clay (I used Fimo), roll into a ball and press into the mould.

I usually have to add or take away some fimo for a perfect fit....you want the back as flat as possible so it will lay flat on your project.

With this silicone putty you can bake the polymer clay in the mould...what I usually do is put it in the freezer for a minute and the polymer clay pops out and then I bake it....saves time to do it this way if you want to make more than one button.

I then threaded the button with bakers twine and added a big glue dot on the back to adhere it to my card.

I also used Hero Arts Clouds stamp and a SRM sticker for this card. This card reminds me to relax, chill....don't stress....everything I need I already have....my family and our health. :)

All three buttons on this card I made using moulds I created from the buttons above (all PTI buttons).

If you have any questions please ask...it's pretty easy and fun! :)

xo

a little change...

Hi!

I added this to my Etsy shop today...I mixed things up a bit this time....

I added some mini buttons....cute! :)

I'm working on a buttons giveaway...soon....just sayin! :)

xo

p.s. I'm feeling a lot better thanks...just a bit of stiffness in my neck... :)