buttons found

We like to go to flea markets, antique malls, garage sales and are getting ready to start in on the local auctions. I gravitate towards buttons like pms to chocolate! I have a ton and there's always room for more. Especially vintage buttons still on the card...love those old designs...and look at the prices! I love buttons so much I made some and plan to make more for Etsy. Not your typical buttons though. These are embellishments for paper crafting. They'll be on Etsy before too long...

Nancy 1942

This is my mom, isn't she cute? I had a lightbulb moment and realized I could copy & paste this from my old blog. And this was my entry for an old Melissa Frances DT contest (I think back in 05) and I received an Honorable Mention in the Vintage category. I'm thinking her cuteness had a lot to do with me being selected {wink}

Eye Candy

I went in search of some eye candy, and this is what I found:

The Purl Bee has a nice tutorial to make this party garland. I love the simple sweetness and the juicy colors. http://www.purlbee.com/mollys-party-garland

Then I stumbled onto this and fell head over heels with Junk 2 Jewels boutique.

These photos make me drool. Totally and completely. Wow!! Check it out here: http://junk2jewels.typepad.com/