Just taking in the local Spring beauty….
Now here’s a little aside…. I’ve been on a bit of a lucky streak recently and wanted to share a few goodies that have come my way! I won a giveaway on Kristi Harrison’s FB Fan Page…. just look at this beautiful bunch of buttons she sent! Nothing like a bunch of buttons!
Giveaway from Kristi Harrison
I got lucky again and won a giveaway on Kylie Parry’s blog. Have you ever seen anything like these? The earth beads are really cool, and so is that sweet owl pendant (not to mention this great packaging!).
Giveaway by Kylie Parry
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Now on to a Button Swap update for those participating in the Swap! I sent the list of partners out over the weekend, but just wanted to be doubly sure and add the list here. Please contact me if you have any questions, or if you’re having a hard time reaching your partners.
Please get in touch with your partners and start thinking about the buttons you’d like to send out by April 20th! A big thank you to all that joined!
* Please note that names are listed alphabetically, so you’ll see your name twice.
Angie Blasingame and Billi R.S. Rothove
Billi R.S. Rothove and Angie Blasingame
Birgitta Lejonklou and Pam Farren
Bonnie Coursolle and Tania Hagen
Brenda Salzano and Hope Smitherman
Cece Cornier and Jeannie Dukic
Celeste Thurston and Christine Damm
Christine Damm and Celeste Thurston
Christine Stonefield and Dana James
Cilla Watkins and Lori Bowring Michaud
Cynthia Machata and Julia Johnson
Dana James and Christine Stonefield
Diana Ptaszynski and Erin Prais-Hintz
Emma Thomas and Rebecca Anderson
Erin Prais-Hintz and Diana Ptaszynski
Erin Siegel and Sharon Borsavage
Holly Westfall and Sally Russick
Hope Smitherman and Brenda Salzano
Janet McDonald and Kim Roberts
Jeannie Dukic and Cece Cornier
Jenna Meyers and Kristi Harrison
Jenna Tomalka and Karen McKillip
Jenny Davies Reazor and Sandi Volpe
Julia Johnson and Cynthia Machata
Kalaya Steede and Kylie Dickman
Karen McKillip and Jenna Tomalka
Karen Mitchell and Renetha Stanziano
Kay Thomerson and Shannon Chomanczuk
Kim Roberts and Janet McDonald
Kristi Harrison and Jenna Meyers
Kylie Dickman and Kalaya Steede
Linda Djokic and Patty Gasparino
Line Labrecque and Teri Baskett
Lori Bowring Michaud and Cilla Watkins
Marianna Boylan and Tracy Statler
Mary Harding and Stacie Florer
Maureen Baranov and Tracy Bell
Melissa Martin and Theresa Fosdick
Michelle Hardy and Peggy Johnson
Nicole Valentine Rimmer and Niki Meiners
Niki Meiners and Nicole Valentine Rimmer
Pam Farren and Birgitta Lejonklou
Pam Ferarri and Stefanie Teufel
Patty Gasparino and Linda Djokic
Peggy Johnson and Michelle Hardy
Rebecca Anderson and Emma Thomas
Renetha Stanziano and Karen Mitchell
Rose Binoya and Shanti Johnson
Sally Russick and Holly Westfall
Sandi Volpe and Jenny Davies Reazor
Shannon Chomanczuk and Kay Thomerson
Shanti Johnson and Rose Binoya
Sharon Borsavage and Erin Siegel
Shirley Moore and Veralynne Malone
Stacie Florer and Mary Harding
Stefanie Teufel and Pam Ferarri
Tania Hagen and Bonnie Coursolle
Teri Baskett and Line Labrecque
Theresa Fosdick and Melissa Martin
Tracy Bell and Maureen Baranov
Tracy Statler and Marianna Boylan
Veralynne Malone and Shirley Moore
I’ve saved some of the best photos in this post for last… handmade buttons made by participants in the Button Swap!
Mary Jane Dodd’s metal work shows incredible craftsmanship with a beautiful, rustic style. Here are just a few of her brand new buttons. You can find Mary Jane’s blog here, and her components shop here.
Next I’m happy to share the work of a lampwork artist that I’ve admired since I first started making jewelry – Marianna Boylan. She is known for her fun, sculptural beads such as those adorable Mickey Mouse pairs. You can find Marianna’s blog here and her shop here.
* If you would like me to feature your handmade buttons in a future blog post, please send me an email!
– Enjoy your spring break!
Cindy xoxo
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Hi Cindy….wow you won some beautiful things..and Miss Kristi is your button girl..she loves buttons and makes wonderful creations with them..and I just recieved my package from Kylie…two little owls and some amazing beads…..I really would have love to partisipated in the button hop..I have such unreliable mail service it’s not even funny..I heard from Canada post it’s our customs crossing on the Canadian side..I guess they can hold things for no reason for as long as they want..I have about eight packages right now in limbo somewhere…so it wouldn’t be fair to join in…I think I may hop across to Detroit and start mailing from there…an idea from the bead babes..Diana to be exact…well it so nice to stop by..your photos as usual are so pretty…you enjoy your spring break with those sweet young men of yours…they are so sweet….hugs xox Lana 🙂
Beautiful photos! I han’t seen Camellias since I left New Orleans! Gorgeous flowers and beautifully photographed! Happy Easter!
Your photos of spring were such a treat to wake up to. It is simply taking my breath away to see everything come into bloom this year. Sort of like a never ending pageant and so very different from where I lived before.
I am so looking forward to the button swap. It will keep me motivated to get into the studio as often as possible. It could not have come at a better time for me. Thank you so much for hosting it.
Hey sweet Cindy,you won some very lovely giveaways!! The spring photos are just heavenly..did you take all the photos? You probably did. I am excited about the button hop,I am waiting to hear back from my partner and I already made her some buttons using my newly learned technique…enameling. thanks for coming up with such a great idea!! Love thw handmade
buttons!!
XoX Cat
Wow – your flowers were beautiful. My camillas were wonderful until the last rain storm beat them down but I picked a whole lot of them before so I could enjoy them at home and work. The buttons you won are beautiful and those earth beads are incredible. I really have to start to seriously consider doing a blog so I can participate in these wonderful hops, etc. Have a wonderful Easter.
Hey – I cannot locate an email for my swap partner. Peggy if you are reading this please email me
I am so ready for my Peonies to bloom! Great photos! You really have been on a roll with such great wins! Love that Owl pendant.
I’m excited about the button swap. I have been conversing with my button swap partner (Lori Finney), and have been going through my stash of buttons. I will not reveal anything here, but she gave me a brilliant idea!! I hope she will like what I am going to send her!
Oh Cindy, your photos are always so amazing. And with this grey sky all around me this time they were a much needed sign of spring:-) Can’t eait for the peonies and I can’t wait for the swap. And you are right about the earth beads. They are really, really pretty! Happy easter to you and your family!
Love, love, love the top photo especially. There’s such a dreamy quality to it.
What gorgeous spring flowers! You have been a lucky girl–the prizes are wonderful. I can’t wait for the button Swap.
I’ve subscribed for updates from you blog by email, but I never get them. So I tried it again and received a message that I was already subscribed……….
What beautiful pictures!! Photography is an art form that escapes me! Thank you for sharing!!!Congratulations on your winnings!!!! And…congrats on the success of your Button Blog Hop!!!
Oh Cindy your Spring in Bloom photo’s are breathtaking. Girl, you got skillz!
The metal buttons by Mary and Marianna are prefection. Thanks for sharing those cuz I don’t get out much. Looking forward to the hop and if there is anything I can do for you, just let me know.
Cindy, congrats on winning both giveaways! I am a huge fan of Kylie Parry. 🙂
Thank you so much for all of your hard work to make the swap happen. Can’t wait to see everyone’s projects and see the beauteous buttons they’ve received!
Your photos are wonderful, too!
Oh, I just love Camellias!!! We had several trees at a house we lived at several years ago and now have some at this house. They have always been a favorite of mine. Truly enjoyed seeing your spring flowers ~ oh, how I love this time of year!! And, I do miss seeing the beautiful cherry blossom trees in DC!! So funny that you won 2 giveaways…I recently won 2, also!!! Separated at birth, I tell ya!! LOL Hugs!!
thank you so much cindy for showing my buttons – i don’t know how i missed the post (well, i do – i have been swallowed by the world of kids)… i appreciate the support…
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE those metal buttons!
Lucky you! I love those earth beads.