You are such a gem. Its wonderful to see all the junky things that surround us with new eyes and see the endless creative possibilities. these buttons are so adorable... Much to my family's horror (I'm sure they think I'm becoming a crafty hoarder) in collecting the cereal boxes, etc to make journals - I never thought of the tissue box. Thanks for sharing these tips. Take care have a fabulous, creative day 😀
Darlene C You're very welcome Darlene. Don't worry Darlene, the family will come around, and probably start asking you if such and such is something you want to keep for your crafting lol
Oh what a fab idea Once I am back up and running from this virus I am going to make some of these buttons Thank You Cheryl for the inspiration.I am spending my recouperation day in bed watching bucketloads of your videos .Cannot think of a nicer way to while away the hours .I am going to have So much crafting fun once I am better .Thank You .Love from Nikki xxx
Love your tutorials!!! And the way you use such technical terms-"squish"....you explain things in a way we can all understand them 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗. Will be watching more of them. Thanks again!
What a genius idea! I too, reuse common household "trash", mostly boxes to make my album covers. Never thought to use scraps for this though! Off to make me some buttons :) Thanks for sharing your ideas and talents.
Just "discovered" you by accident last night. I think I have watched almost all of ypur videos ALL day, and loved and learned from them all! Needless to say you are my new favorite. Love, love, love this button tutorial. All the money I've spent on buttons when I could have made tham. Will only be making them now Thanks and keep those videos coming! Oh, and you do have a soothing voice and ver nice, pleasant way about you. Love you say hi to your mom too.
I watched episode 5...and had to run back and find the others..... YES.. so glad to see you use a TUB for your embossing powder... I realllllly don't know why others don't do that... Having to catch it on paper and funnel it back into the jar...just makes no sense.. great video.. TFS.. hugs cj
This is terrific!! I use some instruments I used to work with in the ORs (I guess you say "theatre") I worked in years ago (hemostats, needle holders, forceps, iris scissors, etc.), and the idea of the scissors you have were first developed for eye surgery. Now, of course, they have microsurgery, and things keep getting smaller and finer--I'm so happy not to know anything about it!! They're called precision scissors on Amazon, where I just found them for around $3. They're in the category of arts and sewing etc. I'm very happy because I thought they would be too expensive and I never looked for them. Carry on, Cheryl!!!! Dolores
bought the MS button punch - Wish I would have waited because love your 2 hole buttons using things I already have. will be punching out circles tonight! thank you for sharing - can't wait for more tips, tricks & tools.
I really enjoyed the video. It is nice to see how things start out and I now understand where a lot of your embellishments come from. Good work. Thanks.
yep those black tweezers with the pink grip , ive never seen them before, i like the idea they can be held whilst using a heat gun without getting your fingers burnt.......Pauline x
I'm just seeing this now (YR L8r) and it is fabulous!!! You are so precise in describing all the smallest details. You're very clever. I absolutely love all your buttons!!! Can't wait to see another one of your videos!
Fantastic idea, Cheryl! Slapping my head wondering why I didn't think of it myself. =D I love what you said about being creative even when you don't feel 'crafty', and these are definitely a great project for those times.
+Nutty's News Thanks so much for stopping by. Could I get your first name....it goes against the grain to call someone nutty lol, other than myself of course :)
LOL I'm so used to people using Nutty, that I don't even think of it. My name is Elizabeth, and the story behind Nutty is on my blog, if you are interested. =D
Great video Cheryl! I can use this for any chipboard shapes or art tiles also I think. Glossy accents is fine but dimples and the dry time is agony! You once again have inspired me to try it out. Thanks again!
Hi I'm so happy i found you! i'm very new to this journal making and i don't seem to have all the equipment i need. even though I've spent a fortune on 'Stuff' as my husband calls it! i'm itching to create something and i have gained so much inspiration and information through watching your channel. I'm completely hooked....
+Kandy Booker Glad I could be of help. My best advise is to really weigh the cost. Have at least 3 things you can use an item in, or ideas on how to use it. There are so many things I wish I had never bought, because I never ended up using them.
Great video, it’s the little things like this people don’t show because they think everyone already knows. It’s an especially special series for me as you started it what was my lovely Dads birthday, thank you Huggles xxxAnnxxx
hello Cheryl , 1st time in all the yrs of watching paper crafting vids have i seen my tweezers and my heat tool in the same video lol. I have had mine heat tool for yrs and was scared if it was good one or not , as for the tweezers I got em at such a good price I have two of em, love love the buttons , they are just adorable and im kicking myself for not thinking about how to make those myself. oh and i have the same martha stewart punch too lol. thanks for teaching cant wait to see more .
Outstanding tutorial! Always love learning ways to craft on a budget living on a very limited income and all. You said you may do a tutorial on scissors, maybe you could touch on how to fussy cut and what types of scissors to use for that. Just a thought. Love your videos, please keep them coming. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! D.
Hello:) Very nice tutorial :) You had some really good tips :) I have made some of these before, but I had kind of forgotten about them. Thank you for the reminder:) tfs and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy
Thank you , its just i holiday in USA once a year so i make a big list of everything I see on here and want and I was like , I just have to have a pair of these , they are good arnt they .......thank you for the quick reply ......have a great day Pauline x
Love it! I just use regular twizzers now but they get hot and I have used a wood clothes pin as well. And love the button idea! Do you use regular clear embossing powder or UTEE? And I would love to see the staining paper techniques for your junk journal...like the Lindy's stamp gang sprays or dylusions or other sprays.
Thanks for such great tips, tools and tricks. My 2 large inexpensive oven mats are on their way! My question is this. If you use Modge Podge Dimensions instead of clear embossing powder/embossing tool during what part of the process/construction would the holes be punched? I did research youtube but could not find that specific answer. I am going to use an embossing tool and clear powder myself at this time. But would like to use Mod Poge Dimensions next year for a craft at my Knitting Retreat. No need for heat tools then. txs so much. I'm a fan like many, Robin
+Robin Pollard I would punch the holes before the dimentional, but have a toothpick or something to clear out the holes before they dry. Or you can use a pokie tool after they are fully dry to repunch the holes. Just push it through the top so it looks nice and clean
I am a newbie. I have just subscribed to your videos. You are great. I watch you and I see myself. I feel just the way you do about some things. I don't care if I get dirty and I do seem to want things right now. The faster the better. I love your buttons. Do you do inchies also? I'm surfing RUclips and just happen to find you. I am so glad. 🤗👍🏼🔖
Thank you so much. I enjoy all of your video's now I get to learn neat stuff to. I live in the states and I am curious, when you say dollar store do you mean dollar tree, dollar general, family dollar or none of the above? I have these three to choose from but never seem to find the goodies you do.
Judy Reddix I do shop at Dollar Tree here in Canada. We don't always have the same things as you do, actually, sometimes we have more. Not sure if that's because we looooove our dollar stores here lol. I have shopped in Blaine WA at the Dollar Tree, and they don't carry nearly as much as ours do. Having said that, you have way better thrift stores than us :)
loved your video , I have heaps of these circles in all different colours from card magazine holders i dint know what to do with them now i know , can you tell me where you got your Teflon coated tweezers ????? they are fantastic .....Pauline x
Your videos are never too old!
Wow! thanks so much for doing this! Great idea! Its time to make buttons! :)
You go girl
Those buttons made smaller, with one hole for the Policy/Coin envelopes! YESSSSsss! Finally!
Right?!
You are such a gem. Its wonderful to see all the junky things that surround us with new eyes and see the endless creative possibilities. these buttons are so adorable... Much to my family's horror (I'm sure they think I'm becoming a crafty hoarder) in collecting the cereal boxes, etc to make journals - I never thought of the tissue box. Thanks for sharing these tips. Take care have a fabulous, creative day 😀
Darlene C
You're very welcome Darlene. Don't worry Darlene, the family will come around, and probably start asking you if such and such is something you want to keep for your crafting lol
I adore those buttons!!! what a fantastic use of cardboard we usually throw away!! great video
Thank you Kate
I have started punching!! So excited 😆 lol
Oh what a fab idea
Once I am back up and running from this virus I am going to make some of these buttons Thank You Cheryl for the inspiration.I am spending my recouperation day in bed watching bucketloads of your videos .Cannot think of a nicer way to while away the hours .I am going to have So much crafting fun once I am better .Thank You .Love from Nikki xxx
Feel better soon Nikki
This was a great tutorial Cheryl. I have been thinking about buying the MS button punch, but now see that I can do it without! TFS!
Lynne Williams
It's all about using what you have. Thanks for stopping by
I love this. These are so cute !!!! TFS
Thank you Jana
Love your tutorials!!! And the way you use such technical terms-"squish"....you explain things in a way we can all understand them 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗. Will be watching more of them. Thanks again!
+Elizabeth Brown
That's me....always the professional lol
This is really a great idea for scrapes and a money saver. Thanks for sharing. ❤
You are most welcome Nadine
Great and fun tips. I love my tweezers like those. TFS
Thanks for watching Marla
Could not be simpler to follow, and I thank you! Looking forward to future videos. Thanks!
+Idalia Pons Velez
Thanks so much for watching Idalia
love these, I will be looking at Kleenex boxes in a whole new way. TFS........ Crafty Hugs, Chris
+Christine Bell
I do know what you mean lol
What a genius idea! I too, reuse common household "trash", mostly boxes to make my album covers. Never thought to use scraps for this though! Off to make me some buttons :) Thanks for sharing your ideas and talents.
+Patricia Vincent
Thanks so much for watching Patricia
Just "discovered" you by accident last night. I think I have watched almost all of ypur videos ALL day, and loved and learned from them all! Needless to say you are my new favorite. Love, love, love this button tutorial. All the money I've spent on buttons when I could have made tham. Will only be making them now Thanks and keep those videos coming! Oh, and you do have a soothing voice and ver nice, pleasant way about you. Love you say hi to your mom too.
Mary Ellen Dubay
Well, thank you so much for subscribing and for binging lol
I watched episode 5...and had to run back and find the others..... YES.. so glad to see you use a TUB for your embossing powder... I realllllly don't know why others don't do that... Having to catch it on paper and funnel it back into the jar...just makes no sense.. great video.. TFS.. hugs cj
Glad you are enjoying the series
This is terrific!! I use some instruments I used to work with in the ORs (I guess you say "theatre") I worked in years ago (hemostats, needle holders, forceps, iris scissors, etc.), and the idea of the scissors you have were first developed for eye surgery. Now, of course, they have microsurgery, and things keep getting smaller and finer--I'm so happy not to know anything about it!! They're called precision scissors on Amazon, where I just found them for around $3. They're in the category of arts and sewing etc. I'm very happy because I thought they would be too expensive and I never looked for them.
Carry on, Cheryl!!!! Dolores
Thanks for watching and sharing
thanks for all the great videos. I've really been enjoying watching all the how tos.
You are very welcome Lynn
Nice tips and tutorial. I do love those huge cereal boxes I get from Costco. You're right they make great cut outs. Sincerely, Elaine Rico
Thanks for watching Elaine
Cheryl, Thesse buttons are awesome!! They would be cute on a hat !!
Not my original idea, but they are a nice touch for any project, and a great way to use up scraps
Awesome tips Cheryl. I am certainly going to make some. They are so so cute. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you so much for watching
lovely tutorial off to the next one tfs big hugs Caroline xxx
You're welcome Caroline
Cute idea for buttons i will need to try this. Nice vlog thanks for sharing
They are pretty fun to make
bought the MS button punch - Wish I would have waited because love your 2 hole buttons using things I already have. will be punching out circles tonight! thank you for sharing - can't wait for more tips, tricks & tools.
Thanks for watching
I really enjoyed the video. It is nice to see how things start out and I now understand where a lot of your embellishments come from. Good work. Thanks.
Joyce Henry
Thanks Joyce, glad you enjoyed it
Thank you so much, I can't wait to make some buttons. Your videos are so easy to follow and for us newbies they are wonderful. Thanks again !
Brenda Chenoweth
You are very welcome Brenda. Have fun
yep those black tweezers with the pink grip , ive never seen them before, i like the idea they can be held whilst using a heat gun without getting your fingers burnt.......Pauline x
danine56
Love mine, and thanks for watching
I'm just seeing this now (YR L8r) and it is fabulous!!! You are so precise in describing all the smallest details. You're very clever. I absolutely love all your buttons!!! Can't wait to see another one of your videos!
Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment
Thanks for the great tips- great idea!! TFS!
Thanks for watching
I own tweezers like the black and pink ones and they are Martha Stewart brand. Love the tips and tricks.
sunshinelynable
Thanks of the info, and thanks so much for watching
Super! Sticking it in my "essentials" file! TFS ~ L
Thanks Leslie
Great idea! I have lots of tissue boxes to use up. TFS. Tere
Have fun Tere
I now need embossing supplies, goes on my want to have list, thank you for teaching this so easy to understand, now!
You are welcome Pamala
What a great idea!! Thanks a lot for sharing it!
Waltraud Drescher
You're very welcome
thank you for sharing these great ideas and tips. Learned heaps
You're welcome Gayle
Fantastic idea, Cheryl! Slapping my head wondering why I didn't think of it myself. =D I love what you said about being creative even when you don't feel 'crafty', and these are definitely a great project for those times.
+Nutty's News
Thanks so much for stopping by. Could I get your first name....it goes against the grain to call someone nutty lol, other than myself of course :)
LOL I'm so used to people using Nutty, that I don't even think of it. My name is Elizabeth, and the story behind Nutty is on my blog, if you are interested. =D
Absolutely love it and have made a few of my own now...awesome embellishments for a book or page. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching
Love the button technique! TFS....
Thank you
TFS, the giggle is adorable by the way. Love, love, LOVE, the buttons!!🌰XO❤XO🎃XO❤🍁
Thank you Lala
🌰XO❤XO🎃XO❤🍁
Really enjoyed this tutorial! Looking forward to the next one!
Thanks so much Debbie
Great tutorial and great idea !! You have a wonderful teaching voice.
Thank you so much JacqueAnn
Great video Cheryl! I can use this for any chipboard shapes or art tiles also I think. Glossy accents is fine but dimples and the dry time is agony! You once again have inspired me to try it out. Thanks again!
Awesome
Awesome!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
+lebiram45
Thanks so much for watching :)
So cute. Thanks for sharing. I was trying to get some ideas for my tags I put on my soaps to sell!
Thank you Jamie
Hi I'm so happy i found you! i'm very new to this journal making and i don't seem to have all the equipment i need. even though I've spent a fortune on 'Stuff' as my husband calls it! i'm itching to create something and i have gained so much inspiration and information through watching your channel. I'm completely hooked....
+Kandy Booker
Glad I could be of help. My best advise is to really weigh the cost. Have at least 3 things you can use an item in, or ideas on how to use it. There are so many things I wish I had never bought, because I never ended up using them.
Great video, it’s the little things like this people don’t show because they think everyone already knows. It’s an especially special series for me as you started it what was my lovely Dads birthday, thank you Huggles xxxAnnxxx
Thanks for watching Ann
You are so clever these buttons are great Maz from Australia.
Thank you very much Maz
Enjoyed the tutorial as I am just getting into journaling. Thanks so much. Sharon
Ms122839
Thanks for watching Sharon
Thanks so much . I can't wait to make some of my own. I love all your tips .
Thanks for watching Enid
You are fantastic! I like everything You do 😊
Appreciate that Tina
Thank you so much I really appreciate you taking the time to share your vast knowledge 🥰
you are most welcome
Love these. TFS.
Julie Jones thanks Julie
Loved it! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Sharon
This is so easy to understand, thank you!
You're very welcome Pamela
hello Cheryl , 1st time in all the yrs of watching paper crafting vids have i seen my tweezers and my heat tool in the same video lol. I have had mine heat tool for yrs and was scared if it was good one or not , as for the tweezers I got em at such a good price I have two of em, love love the buttons , they are just adorable and im kicking myself for not thinking about how to make those myself. oh and i have the same martha stewart punch too lol. thanks for teaching cant wait to see more .
awesome you have just given me an idea.
Great, have fun
Love it! ❤️💋🇨🇦🥰❤️
Thank you Maggie
Brilliant idea.
Karen McFerran not originally mine, but thanks
l am just starting out doing this type of crafting using paper, stamps and such. Your series will be a wonderful help to me. Thank you. Mary
Mary Macdonald
I'm so glad you are finding it so :)
Oh, my goodness! You have convinced me. I'm getting me one of those. Thanks for sharing all of these ideas.
You are very welcome
Thank you for doing this, what a great idea. I can't wait to see the other episodes.
Thanks Gail
Outstanding tutorial! Always love learning ways to craft on a budget living on a very limited income and all. You said you may do a tutorial on scissors, maybe you could touch on how to fussy cut and what types of scissors to use for that. Just a thought. Love your videos, please keep them coming. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! D.
That's on my list Diane. Thanks for watching
Girl, what a great series! I am not a beginner papercrafter, but you have some great ideas I never even thought of! Thanks!
Thanks for watching Priscilla
I love this idea!! Thanks much for your time!
You are most welcome Shei
Awesome. Thank you so much, I can make coordinating ones to my paper from the stack covers, so cool and easy. Thanks again, Lorie
+Grammies Keepsakes
It's a really great way to use up scraps, and if you don't want them too thick, you can adjust them accordingly
great tutorial, TFS, Yvonne
Thanks for watching
I love this idea!
Thank you Diane
awesome tip !! Awesome idea ! thanks
+Anna Comeau
Thanks for watching Anna
Thank you Cheryl. Great first tutorial in your new series. Look forward to the next one.
You're welcome Angela
What a great idea! You are a good teacher thank you;)))
Mimis Crafty Shoppe
Why thank you :)
Awesome! Thank You!
You're welcome Carmen
This is Genius!! Thank you!!
You are very welcome Tammy
Hello:) Very nice tutorial :) You had some really good tips :) I have made some of these before, but I had kind of forgotten about them. Thank you for the reminder:) tfs and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy
al john
I'm glad you found it helpful, and we all need reminders now and then. Thanks for watching Amy
awesome .. now I gotta convince myself I can wait to purchase the embossing gun , powders and versa mark .. lol love the tips
One step at a time
Thank you , its just i holiday in USA once a year so i make a big list of everything I see on here and want and I was like , I just have to have a pair of these , they are good arnt they .......thank you for the quick reply ......have a great day Pauline x
danine56
If you are referring to the tweezers, then yes, they are a great tool to have. Thanks for watching
i have to say, i love all your videos
Thank you Trish
Great technique tks
Thank you Katherine
Love this!
Thank you Gwen
Thanks for sharing! Appreciate all the wonderful tips!
Thanks for watching
Great ideas....
Ksenija Turic
Thank you so much
Great video. I will make some for a project that I am doing.
iluvtojournal
Awesome, thanks for stopping by
I'm a new subscriber and love your tips and tricks there're helpful to new craters.
Glad you are enjoying them
Love it!
+Sharon Lopez
Thanks Sharon
THANK YOU..ive write steps down to keep in my journal for crafty stuff!!
Jenni England
And I'm sure you have just the journal to do that in lol. Thanks for watching Jenni
Great ideas!!! Thank You!!
You are very welcome. Thanks far watching
:)
Love it! I just use regular twizzers now but they get hot and I have used a wood clothes pin as well. And love the button idea! Do you use regular clear embossing powder or UTEE? And I would love to see the staining paper techniques for your junk journal...like the Lindy's stamp gang sprays or dylusions or other sprays.
I use regular embossing powder and sometimes I use the Lindy's because they are mostly sheer and really give a different look
And the sprays and stains are on my list :)
OK very cool. And thanks so much for adding to your tutorial list my ideas :)
Great tips, I do love your buttons =)
Thanks Sarah
xxx
Brilliant tips xx
+Yvonne B
Thank you Yvonne
Enjoyed this video, I think I need to change my tweezers, hugs!
+Donna Gonzalez
The ones with the rubber grip are the best Donna
I got myself a pair, useful tip cause I burnt myself a couple of times, LOL Hugs!
Great ideas!
Thanks for watching
Loved it and I wasn't sure what you use b4 the embossing powder or that you could do many layers:-)). Now I know!! Learned something new!
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TFS, gonna try this!! xoxo
Awesome glad you will
Thanks for such great tips, tools and tricks.
My 2 large inexpensive oven mats are on their way!
My question is this.
If you use Modge Podge Dimensions instead of clear embossing powder/embossing tool during what part of the process/construction would the holes be punched?
I did research youtube but could not find that specific answer.
I am going to use an embossing tool and clear powder myself at this time.
But would like to use Mod Poge Dimensions next year for a craft at my Knitting Retreat.
No need for heat tools then.
txs so much.
I'm a fan like many, Robin
+Robin Pollard
I would punch the holes before the dimentional, but have a toothpick or something to clear out the holes before they dry. Or you can use a pokie tool after they are fully dry to repunch the holes. Just push it through the top so it looks nice and clean
very informative.
Thank you Cathy
I am a newbie. I have just subscribed to your videos. You are great. I watch you and I see myself. I feel just the way you do about some things. I don't care if I get dirty and I do seem to want things right now. The faster the better. I love your buttons. Do you do inchies also? I'm surfing RUclips and just happen to find you. I am so glad. 🤗👍🏼🔖
Welcome to my channel Judy. I have done some inchies, but not in a long while
On that hole punch? I always take that piece off to see through the hole! It works great! Just a suggestion....😊
Great idea!
Thank you so much. I enjoy all of your video's now I get to learn neat stuff to. I live in the states and I am curious, when you say dollar store do you mean dollar tree, dollar general, family dollar or none of the above? I have these three to choose from but never seem to find the goodies you do.
Judy Reddix
I do shop at Dollar Tree here in Canada. We don't always have the same things as you do, actually, sometimes we have more. Not sure if that's because we looooove our dollar stores here lol. I have shopped in Blaine WA at the Dollar Tree, and they don't carry nearly as much as ours do. Having said that, you have way better thrift stores than us :)
loved your video , I have heaps of these circles in all different colours from card magazine holders i dint know what to do with them now i know , can you tell me where you got your Teflon coated tweezers ????? they are fantastic .....Pauline x
Sorry Pauline I really couldn't say. I've had them for such a longtime. I'm sure you can find them at Michael's though
awesome!!!
Thanks Joan
thats really cool tfs
Thanks for watching Lee