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Sunday, December 4, 2011

Buttons......

I needed some buttons....


I found some of this moulding stuff.....


easy to work with... gave it a roll...


I found a nice star cutter... the heart shape was a round cutter which I gave a bit of gentle persuasion!


roll, roll, press, press.....


made holes for threads using a tooth pick....


I used up the whole block


leave them to dry for at least 24 hours...

file off the sharp edges....



then paint, or print, or varnish...... I painted and then applied 2 layers of Modge Podge to seal .... 


they are not incredible ... but they will do the job....


The Modge Podge blocked up the holes, so I will be asking Hubz to get out a nice fine drill and fix them up for me ......

Have you made something similar... any hints?

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28 comments:

  1. SusanDecember 4, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Sorry, no help with the moulding 'stuff' but love the cartoon at the end! Your hearts look really cute BTW!

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  2. marinaDecember 4, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    the look great! Clever you.

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  3. NarelleDecember 4, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Your buttons are fantastic! What a great idea.
    I thankyou for my morning laugh ... just love the last pic.

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  4. TarnyiaDecember 4, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Fantastic little idea there and they look wonderful... love the cartoon xxx

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  5. Cross Stitch Crazy MumDecember 4, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Very cute :) and loving the cartoon!

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  6. SunnybecDecember 4, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    You clever person you!!! What a fab idea, love the buttons. Have to copy the cartoon at the end to send to my friend...she will really appreciate that one! Hugs

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  7. JenniferDecember 4, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Fun idea.....haven't done it myself so can't help, sorry. Where did you get the moulding stuff?

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  8. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    well done Fiona they look great,no hints, sorry i havent used this before

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  9. Teresa F.December 4, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Maybe not incredible but incredibly beautiful they are. What a great idea.

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  10. In stitches and seamsDecember 4, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    great idea for all those special buttons we look for but never can find .... pat on the back for such a smart idea

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  11. KarenDecember 4, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Very smart! They looks great.

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  12. rosieDecember 4, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Miss Fiona, you are way too clever... that is thinking outside the square.. Hope Hubz treads carefully, after looking at what you did to that round cutter!!!

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  13. SheilaDecember 4, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    You are so clever , how do you think these things up , really fun idea!

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  14. JeanetteDecember 4, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Love the buttons. Great idea using the cutters. Hugs,

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  15. Jindi's CottageDecember 4, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    What is the mouldig stuff and where did you get it? Spotty? Love the concept of making your own buttons, they look great...no idea what Mod Podge is either but I'm off to chat to Mr Google about that one...

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  16. Quilt KittyDecember 4, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    You are so multi talented! The buttons look gorgeous. I just love the banner with all your Christmas stockings, so cute & so much gorgeous stitching. Tracee xx

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  17. JanetDecember 4, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    These are really cute! Where did you find the tiny cutters?

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  18. AllieDecember 4, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Wow Fiona, am I impressed! These are lovely! No, I've not done anything similar, but maybe toothpicks in the holes while you're modpodging?

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  19. Wee Little BirdsDecember 4, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Great idea I have never thought of trying that stuff to make buttons. Love your white Christmas cartoon LOL
    Hugs Tanya

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  20. LynDecember 4, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I haven't seen that moulding stuff before-but what a clever thing to do...you'll be able to customise lots of others now...

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  21. SueDecember 4, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    What an awesome idea. The buttons look great. Love the cartoon. Your header is absolutely beautiful. You are one talented lady!

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  22. BarbDecember 5, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Oh my gosh, they are absoutely wonderful!!!!

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  23. CyndiDecember 5, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    I haven't ever made anything like that, but I think you did a wonderful job.... they look terrific! You are so creative and clever. And I love the cartoon at the end! :o)

    XOXO,

    Cyndi

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  24. LaurieDecember 5, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    so neat will remember this for next yea for the grandkids so it is on the to do list... gee this list is getting long.
    hugs Laurie

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  25. RobynLouiseDecember 5, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    You crafty thing, they look fantastic!!
    Cheers,
    Robyn

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  26. Talin's CornerDecember 5, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Where are you planning on using your Merry Christmas buttons? They look great. I love your cartoon...very funny!

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  27. DaffycatDecember 6, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    *squee* You are awesome! Those look incredible. Great crafting, Fiona!

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  28. Miss HillbillyDecember 6, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Can you pass some of your creativity this way?? What a great idea. And I love your banner with all those fabulous stockings!

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