{A Flair for Buttons}

Going Going GONE! Cardstock destash!

Way back in December I had a brain wave.

I have too much stuff.

Too. much. stuff!

"Oh that's SO EASY! I'll give it away."

I found the perfect after-school program to donate to and filled up 4 boxes with paper and embellishments I no longer liked (mostly because my scrap style has done a complete 360 from when I first started)

The boxes have been sitting in the hallway ever since.

I keep opening them up and taking things back. Theguilt over the money I spent and the nagging feeling that I can still make something out of this stuff keeps pulling me back.

One of the first things I "rescued" was a large stack of cardstock in colors I didn't think I could use.

I decided to keep things super clean and simple design-wise.

Here are the results:

 

I first passed on dark grey because I thought it was too sombre. Then I started noticing all the beautiful blackboard projects on Pinterest. The "Microbial" stencil from Crafter's Workshop has to be one of my all time favorite designs. I finally used some neon pink duct tape and alphas I was "saving"- this page is now a personal favorite.

 

 

I bought this Jenni Bowlin paper on a whim- it sat there for years while I tried to get over how intense the color was. I redid this page 8 times and still don't think it's succesful but the main goal- stash busting- is accomplished.

 

I used the following A Flair For Buttons packs for these pages:

 

Woodgrain Days Of The Week

Hello 2013- 2 flair pack. I LOVE the spray painted look of the numbers on this one

 

What is your main stash busting goal for 2013?

I'd love any pointers on organization- my scrap room has never been this messy!

Have a great week!

Michelle

New Flair....................

Have a great weekend!!! I will be shoveling myself out this morning after our big snow storm!!! :)

Do you like me?

Do you like me? Circle one...yes or no! Do you remember those days? Would you rather forget them, lol?! I remember them all too well, and believe it or not, I've knew my husbands during those days too. I never passed him one of those notes though, I was far too shy.

You can read all about it here...

Between the awkwardness of the pre-teen years and the horrible haircuts, let's just say I'm glad those days are gone! :)

I used flair from the Here & Now Flair set and the Insta Love Flair set. Both of these sets and many more are available in the {a flair for buttons} etsy shop!

I LOVE flair requests!!!

I love it when customers request sets!! Today I am releasing some that were requests and some that were triggered from those requests!! I am currently working on dance and baseball sets so stayed tuned! Thanks for stopping by!

International customers discount code...and Insta Love 2.....

Thanks to the USPS shipping costs for all my international customers  has gone up nearly 100%! To offset this I am offering a standing discount of 10% to ALL international orders. Please use coupon code: " INTERNATIONALFRIENDS". I truly appreciate my international customers and want to help alleviate the added burden that these increased shipping costs have caused! Remember US customers if you spend more than $100 pre-shipping I will give you 10% off (or free sets of your choice). I thank you all for your business and understanding.

Just one new set this weekend: Insta Love 2

Love Buttons

Hi friends! Danielle here with a quick post sharing yet another Valentine's Day card I made. I went a little crazy and made 5 this year. Not sure why, I only have one husband :) Luckily, I have 2 little men in my life to give them to as well.

This is one of my favorites. I stamped the heart strip from this On the Strip stamp set in 2 different colors of Hero Arts Inks (Raspberry Jam and Pale Tomato). I covered a die cut heart with some Rock Candy Distress glitter, sewed on a strip of vellum, added my flair and ta-da! 

 

The 'love' flair comes from the Home 2 set, currently one of my favorites!

Thanks for stopping by!

Danielle

Paying it forward.....

I have really enjoyed my first year designing and creating flair buttons. I never in a million years thought I would have my own store and sell products that I truly love! Etsy has been such a wonderful outlet for my creative adventures and so many others as well. Today I wanted to share with you a store that incorporates my flair into her designs and her products are amazing! I am so honored that she has included my flair and I wanted to share her store "Hobby Lane Designs"!  Erin offers THE cutest mini albums and journals complete with covers, pages, and of course some flair! :)

I so appreciate all of those who have helped to make my little handmade store a success and I am really excited to pay it forward to other small shop owners. I hope you will stop by Erin's store and peruse Etsy at your leisure! There are SO many incredible and talented people creating and crafting! Shop handmade!!! :)

Blog Hop Winners!

The winners of the Blog Hop are:

Orange Gearle!

WOW! Great Blog Hop, love seeing your flair in action. I've been eyeing the "My Life Flair Set 2" and "My Life Words 2"...may have to take advantage of that coupon!

Posted by: orange gearle | 02/09/2013 at 08:35 AM

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And Sun D!

One of my favorites is Oh Happy Day.

Posted by: Sue D | 02/09/2013 at 03:04 PM

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Please email me at kidsmom1999@yahoo.com so I can get your addresses and send you some flair!!!! Thanks to everyone for stopping by! And thank you to my amazing Design Team for always being so fabulous!!! Have a great week!

Blog Hop Fun!

Hopefully you have made it to all the designer's blogs to see the wonderful creations they have come up with for our  Pre-Valentine's Day blog hop! Please leave a comment telling us what your favorite set of flair from "a flair for buttons" is and you may win that set! Comments will be open until Midnight Sunday, February 10, CST. Also please use coupon IHEARTFLAIR for 10% off your entire order!

I made a few goodies boxes to give away using Silhouette file (heart pillow box #37388) some glittered paper and flair! Inside I have placed some dark chocolate Dove candies! YUM! I used flair from "Valentines Day" and "Smash Phrases".

In case you missed someone's blog here they are!!! Enjoy the hop and have a great weekend!

Shelley Haganman

Danielle Walls
Erica Weinstock 

Dayna Howard 

Diane Payne 

Michelle Hernandez 

Megan Klauer 

Jennifer Chapin
A Flair for Buttons

Chalk flair, arrow flair, and a blog hop....

Some new sets are in the shop today! Love the look of chalk and well arrows are always cool! I wanted to let you know we are having a Valentine's Day Blog Hop here at A Flair for Buttons next weekend so please be sure to stop by and see what everyone has created! There will be a giveaway too! :)  Have a great weekend!