Christmas Party – Button Bracelets
December 23, 2010
A few weeks ago I received a gift from Susan Gardner. She came up with a cute idea making a bracelet using our button assortments. I like to throw an employee Christmas party for my gals and so we decided to make these bracelets.
Here is mine with some extra bling (rhinestones glued to the middle of the buttons, of course)
Here are the instructions:
You will need –
30 buttons. 10 of each of the 3 sizes (big, medium, and flower)
26" of .5mm clear stretch cord (we purchased this at the local craft store)
Beading needle
Crimping bead and crimping tool
Start by laying out your bracelet the way you'd like it to be. Using the beading needle, thread the buttons onto the stretch cord. After you have all of the buttons strung onto your cord (leave yourself about a tail of 3") tie the bracelet into a circle and go back through every hole one more time with the needle and stretch cord. Once you get back to the beginning (you'll see two threads through each button) stick both ends into one crimping bead and crimp until it's smooshed.
The buttons will kind of lay over one another (pictured above)
During this process you will also make a mess…
Possibly superglue your fingers together…
Dress up sleeping baby Kennedie…
And here is our finished product! (5 button bracelets in this photo with Beth, Aubrey, and McKinley.)
Thanks, Susan, for such a fun idea! We had a great day!
Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas from the Olsen Family. I hope your day is full of happiness and love!
Last Minute Gift Idea
December 23, 2009
Need a last minute gift idea for Christmas? These cute items were made for me by Becky Buhler. They’re quick, easy, and SUPER cute!
notebook
checkbook cover
Big Shot Bear
December 17, 2009
This is a cute gift that you could do for a child. This uses the Stampin’ Up! Bear die and the Stampin’ Up! Beary Merry die. My grandkids love it!
Christmas Fun with The Big Shot
December 16, 2009
Here are some more cute gift ideas by Janet Baker. They are so fun!
Christmas Ideas
December 15, 2009
Here are some cute "neighbor gift" ideas that my upline, Janet Baker made. Let me know if you have any questions about them!
Decor Elements NOT Just for Walls!
December 15, 2008
Sheryl Dreyer used the small "Park Avenue Ornaments" decor Elelemtns on a glass candle holder–what a beautiful Christmas decoration!
Christmas Priori-tea!
December 12, 2008
Another idea from Jackie! It is 8 tea bags tied together with the tags attached.
The tags say:
This season, keep Jesus as your
Christmas Priori-tea!
In the busyness of life, make sure
you take time for Him. Make a
cup of tea, grab your bible, relax
and reflect—what are your
true priori-teas?
Suggested Readings:
Isaiah9
Matthew 1, Matthew 2
Luke 1, Luke 2
1 Corinthians 13
M&M Story
December 10, 2008
Another little gift idea:
The poem says:
The M & M’s Christmas Story
As you hold these candies in your hand,
and turn them, you will see…
The M becomes a W, an E, and then a 3.
They tell the Christmas story.
It’s one I’m sure you know.
It took place in a stable a long,
long, time ago.
The E is for the East, where the star
shone so bright.
The M is for the Manger, where
Baby Jesus slept that night.
The 3 is for the wise men, who came bearing gifts.
W is for Worship. Hallelujah,
praise His name!
So as you eat these candies,
or share them with your friends,
remember the meaning of Christmas.
It’s a love story that never ends.
–Pam Ridenour
Snowman Soup
December 8, 2008
Here is a cute idea to make for your friends!
The poem on the tag says:
When it’s so cold that
you holler and whoop,
It’s time to bring out
the Snowman Soup!
Pour the packet in a mug.
Add the snowballs too.
And throw in the kisses
from the snowman to you.
Now fill with hot water
and use the cane to stir it.
Sip slowly and soon you’ll
feel the warm winter spirit!
Inside the cello bag is:
Packet of Hot Chocolate
3 Hershey Kisses
Mini Marshmallows
Candy Cane
