Scottie Buttons

Scottie Buttons
Originally uploaded by AlwaysInspired

So I said I'd share a few of my favorite buttons from the "pretty button" jar. Here are some wonderful scottie dog buttons that I just love! One is a bit damaged, but I love it just the same. They are actual metal and so cute. I wish I had more than 2, but that is all there is. Another yard sale find in a huge thing of very plain buttons.

The pretty button jar

The pretty buttons
Originally uploaded by AlwaysInspired

I've been on a button spree as of late. I just wanted so share my "pretty button jar". It is inspired by Grama's beloved button tin that all the kids in the family have been allowed to look through. When you're not feeling well, or just being very good and need some quiet time Grama would bring out the button tin. A lot of the buttons are very old. Most were her Mother's buttons. I always treasure the memory of touching each button, sorting them out in different colors, shapes, and sizes. Something so meaningful for a child.
The wonderful memories made me want my own pretty button jar. I found this antique cracker jar at a yard sale for $4! I know it's huge, but I hope someday to have it filled to the brim with all the "pretty buttons." I hope it will make wonderful memories for my children and grandchildren someday.
I'll post more button pictures soon!

Gimme some color!

Pink Rose
Originally uploaded by AlwaysInspired

I just had to share this photo I took this fall of a pink rose in my yard. There is soooooooo much snow here I just needed to see a pop of color! Look at the color and just think of warmer days, grass, and flowers!

Another lonely button

Eenie button
Originally uploaded by AlwaysInspired

I know I promised more of my Mom's talents, but I made this little button and just had to share. The pattern is from Annie Oakleaves, one of her free eenies. I just made it very small and embroidered it on linen and then made it into a button. I'll probably put it on a hair elastic and wear it that way.

Sis's Birthday Gift

Sis's Birthday Gift
Originally uploaded by AlwaysInspired

I finished my little sister's Birthday gift today! She is turning 8 on the 16th! I almost forgot I promised her a skirt! She requested it after seeing the skirt I made for the hippy swap. She told me the colors she wanted and Aaron and I hurried to the fabric store and picked out these batik's. I think it came out perfect. I'll post an action shot after she gets it.

Cutie poo

Cutie poo
Originally uploaded by AlwaysInspired

I just had to share the cutest little poo around. My Mom made him as a gift for my Uncle. Long story as to why he would need a pile of poo!

Since I can't share things I'm currently making for fear of ruining swap partner's surprises I'll share a couple of the things my mom has made lately! She's a crochet whiz! Look for another tomorrow.

Into the New Year!

I swear I'm still here! Crafting away in the New Year! I don't do resolutions, so there will be no talk of them in this post. I have tons of projects in various stages of doneness, but nothing I can show at this moment without giving away something to possible snooping swap partners ;) Let's just say I have 1 personal swap ready to send, 1 project done for my 1st invite your partner swap partner, 1 project almost finished for my 2nd invite your partner swap partner, and a large item just started today for my partner in the naughty word swap that I am also the organizer of! I kind of went swap crazy after my hiatus for the holidays! Oh, what the heck, I deserve it once and a while! Hopefully I'll have some pics to share again soon! Until then I'm going back to trying to stay warm in these frigid temps and crafting my heart out.