The inspiration for this item came from my loved one. I noticed that she held onto my bracelet and played with it for a few hours. I wanted to offer her something more stimulating. I have a wide variety of beads and buckles in my workroom to choose from. I enjoy making them and no two are alike. She .
July, 2016 Green Table Mercantile 6.23.16 & 6.30.16 Sampler Sisters June 2016
It’s always a treat when I get to be booth neighbors with my sister Jen who has Vintageby Jen. She has such style and great ideas for displays. My wardobe looks like I’m set to cook you something.
Away I went, all packed up and ready for load in. It was the first time I hooked my trailer up by myself. Note to self, don’t wait until it’s dark when it’s time to come home. Scoops of buttons were a hit A few of the pieces picked or created at the show. A big thank .
The theme of this years Arizona State Button Society convention was Blue Hawaii. ASBS President Val was splendid in her Hawaiian look. Admission was a $5 donation at the door and the venue was the Hilton Garden Inn in Avondale. There were many competition boards to admire. These two popped out at me. The first is shell. I love these Gay Ninetes buttons, think .
I have two old typesetter trays that I use at my shows. I filled them with charms for customers to pick through. At the last Junk In The Trunk Vintage Market I dropped it during load up and the scattered charms got mixed up. My husband Scott had a solution for this. He put a 1 inch wood grooved .
Recently I traveled to San Francisco to attend the annual Camp Okizu fundraiser that supports California children with cancer and their families. I donated a bold necklace, earrings and bracelet to the silent auction. It was fun to sit back and watch a bidding war happen and a gal named Jeanne excitedly win the auction. It went for $275 .
So many wonderful buttons at this year’s 2016 button convention held in Avondale Arizona in February 2016. The event is hosted by the Arizona State Button Society and the theme this year was presidents. You wouldn’t know by looking at the photo of everyone sitting around the tables digging through boxes of buttons, but this is my happy place. .