I find that my time in the kitchen (both when cooking and when cleaning) goes by easily when I have something entertaining to listen to. Sometimes I play music and dance my way through my tasks, but more often I like to put on a podcast or two and listen to actual people talking about […]
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Buttons can decorate pillows
Look at the latest project to be submitted to the Big Button Challenge! Sarah Jackson used her button on this great quilted pillow. I’m just realizing how big this pillow must be, since the button is 1.25 inches in diameter. I love all of the fabrics that Sarah used on this – so pretty! For […]
Read More: Buttons can decorate pillowsMultitasking
I’m thinking that to live a creative life, you have to be pretty good at multitasking. For instance, you could be standing on your dining room’s built-in cabinet for a Bench Monday picture, just after you put the chicken in the oven and just before the handyman comes to give you an estimate on painting […]
Read More: MultitaskingButtons can decorate bags
We’re down to the last four Big Button Challenge entries! This one comes to us from Kashoan Ward who used her button on this big floral purse. I always like the combination of stripes and florals. For more about Kashoan’s creative process, take a look at her blog. The button Kashoan chose for her project […]
Read More: Buttons can decorate bagsButtons can hang on the wall
Are you ready for another Big Button Challenge entry? This one comes to us from Nikki Mans of WhiMSy Love, and it’s another very different use (I think it’s great how you have all gone off on your own directions with these!) Nikki made this wall-hanging using a vintage embroidery hoop and all vintage materials, […]
Read More: Buttons can hang on the wallIt’s all about you
Well, ok, maybe not all about you. In fact, it’s probably mostly about me. It is my blog, after all. But, let’s face it: would I enjoy writing it so much if not for you? You who read every post, and take the time to comment and say hello so often? I doubt it. With […]
Read More: It’s all about youSpring is sproinging
Ah, spring. Things are blooming, windows are open, kids are bringing home trees-in-a-bag to plant. I love spring.
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