Thinking about getting crafty

Do you like {Buttons?}   

I do!  I like them in jars, separated by color, as a filler with a candle nestled in the center, sewn onto pillows, t-shirts or made into jewelry.  They are just pretty, and dainty and just the right touch of vintage!

So I was so excited when I received a little email from Better Homes and Gardens with craft idea's abounding with BUTTONS! {Check out this gals shop for a super supply of buttons!}

This idea is SOOOOO simple that I'm going to try it on several little t-shirts and sweaters that I have for the girls.  How sweet is that! 

And then... I could make these cute little barrettes that match!

OR, using a small piece of elastic and some of your favorite buttons you can make these adorable little bracelets!  Think of the endless possibilities with this one!  Not just for you, but for little ones too!  {Oh, that rhymed, sorry}

The other thing I like, {Chairs!} 

I'm not sure why, but they are just inviting and cheerful!  I love to drape a blanket or nestle a cute little pillow on mine.  Maybe place a book with a strategically placed tea-cup or anitque pair of reading glasses to make it look as though someone was just using their quite time to catch up on some light reading, or a sip of tea.

And then I imagine changing the chair with a fresh coat of paint and a kicky fabric like this one!  Now, if only I could find these SALVAGED chairs lying around in the trash in my neighborhood! 

And last but not least, I LOVE {FABRIC!}

Here's the thing.  I don't really sew yet.  I can fiddle my way through it here and there, but i'm not ready to make anything that requries more than a straight stitch and preferablly white thread, because I don't like to change the thread on my machine, it scares me....

However, this I could handle!  Look how great this Amy Butler fabric looks in these vintage frames.  Now this I could do!  I mean, how many times do you drool over stacks of fabric, just because their colors and textures just are so appealing togetehr!  WELL....Frame It!

So try something a little crafty this week.  It's doesn't have to cost much or take to much time, but could be so Cute!