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 from the Olsen Family.  I hope your day is full of happiness and love!

notebook

checkbook cover

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

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
 

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