Swap the buttons, make handmade

   

                       I alologize for the delay my wonderful people.

 My dad's 60th birthday celebration, preparation and guests made me super busy, so i paired participants only now.

Participants pairs:

Kiza Moore - Tatiana
Amanda - Anwen Humblehome
Mihalela Suciu - Roseanne Kibblewhite 
Denise Russel - Olga ( me ) Wassupbrothers

 Courtney,
 please contact me via email:  ivanovastyle@ya.ru   , i don't have your email and cant contact you. If you still interested in a swap  , please contact me asap.

Once you receive your partner email, please feel free to contact them.  

You can share preferences about buttons , colors, etc ,  if you wish.
Once you know who you are sending it too, it will need to be sent  by  November 10 

Lots of time so you don't need to panic!

I reminding you the ''rules'':

* The swap is worldwide, so please, be ready to post internationlaly

BUTTONS

* Send at least 10 buttons, send a mixture of different buttons.
* Be nice and don't send broken buttons, the buttons  should be useful.

 Send something what you will be happy to receive yourself.
* The buttons can be both vintage  and handmade, they can be plastic, glass, wooden, covered with the fabric, no any limits.... :)

FABRIC SCRAPS

*  send  at least 10 different  fabric scraps  not smaller than 15 x 15  cm ( 6 x 6 inches) 

* scraps can be any kind , vintage, new, cotton, corduroy, lace, etc

PINCUSHION

* Express yourself, do it in any technics, make it beautiful and useful :)
It's can be very simple, but made by you!

* And the last important rule: Don't stress yourself much, Have fun choosing and making beautiful pieces   for your swap partner :)
This is not a competition, this is pure inspiration.

* If you want to add some extra  surprises to your swap package, go on :) 

Happy crafting, everyone :)

P.S If you didn't saw info about my swap before , and want to participate, contact me asap  via 
ivanovastyle@ya.ru

Crafty buttons swap reminder

My wonderful people, you still have few hours to join  my crafty buttons swap 
Welcome everyone! 
If you have problems with commenting in blog, email me to : ivanovastyle@ya.ru

Handmade crafty scrappy swap

I organized buttons swap a year ago, And it was fun and inspirational.
I think it is time to make another one :)

This time it will be not just a buttons swap but handmade scrappy crafty swap :)
We will swap :
- the buttons,
- fabric scraps
- and handmade pincushion ( made by you) yes yes, let's make each other happy with the handmade goodies :)

So if you want to participate in a buttons swap, here is the  rules:

* The swap is worldwide, so please, be ready to post internationlaly

BUTTONS

* Send at least 10 buttons, send a mixture of different buttons, not all the same
* Be nice and don't send broken buttons, the buttons  should be useful. Send something what you will be happy to receive yourself.
* The buttons can be both vintage  and handmade, they can be plastic, glass, wooden, covered with the fabric, no any limits.... :)

FABRIC SCRAPS

*  send  at least 10 different  fabric scraps  not smaller than 15 x 15  cm ( 6 x 6 inches) 

* scraps can be any kind , vintage, new, cotton, corduroy, lace, etc

PINCUSHION

* Express yourself, do it in any technics, make it beautiful and useful :)
It is can be very simple, but made by you!

Here some pinspiration  from Pinterest :

* Leave your name in the comments below and email me ivanovastyle@ya.ru  with your email address if you would like to join. I will then contact you to give your details of your partner.  
* And the last important rule: Don't stress yourself much, Have fun choosing and making beautiful pieces   for your swap partner :)
This is not a competition, this is pure inspiration.
Sign ups are open from September 21 to  October 5
 I will match up partners by October  10, and  then i will  email you with   your partner name. 
 Once you receive your partner, please feel free to contact them.  You can share preferences about buttons , colors, etc ,  if you wish.
Once you know who you are sending it too, it will need to be sent  by  November 10 

Lots of time so you don't need to panic!

Yay! Cant wait to see who will be my swap partner :)

Feel free to tell your friends,  about this swap!

Swap the buttons

   Participants pairs:

 Amanda - Fern

                                                                     Olga ( me ) - Diana Phillips

                                                                               Lizette - Mirta

Zane Sproģe - Elisse

Felicity Lucero - Shelley Selwood

                                                          Alejandra López Domínguez - Olga (me)

Once you receive your partner email, please feel free to contact them.  

You can share preferences about buttons types if you wish.
Once you know who you are sending it too, it will need to be sent  
by the 27 of September . 

Lots of time so you don't need to panic!

I reminding you the ''rules'':

* Send at least 10 buttons!
* Send a mixture of different buttons, not all the same
* Be nice and don't send broken buttons, the buttons  should be useful. Send something what you will be happy to receive yourself.
* The buttons can be both vintage  and handmade, they can be plastic, glass, wooden, covered with the fabric, no any limits.... :)

* And the last important '' rule''  : Don't stress yourself much, Have fun choosing and making buttons  for your swap partner :)

* If you want to add some extra  surprises to your swap package, go on :) 

Buttons swap calling

You still have time to join my worldwide Buttons Swap here

I will add  all participants  to this list.
Please check this list, and if you expected to see your name here but it isn't, please contact me ASAP as well.

Participants:

Olga ( me )

Shelley Selwood

Alejandra López Domínguez

Fern
Mirta
Amanda
Lizette
Elisse
Diana Phillips
Zane Sproģe
Felicity Lucero

We dont have much people yet, but anyway i'm so excited, thank you everyone, who joined in :)

Buttons swap

 I found the idea of  buttons swap  in a few blogs:
 Butterandbuntings  ,  michellemach.com  and sweetbeadstudio.com

I think its such a great idea , much fun and inspiration for every crafty person.
Some  of my creatures are started from the button, i have many , and I think that there is never can be enough buttons in the jar :)

So if you want to participate in a buttons swap, here is the rules:

* The swap is worldwide, so please, be ready to post internationlaly
* Send at least 10!
* Send a mixture of different buttons, not all the same
* Be nice and don't send broken buttons, the buttons  should be useful. Send something what you will be happy to receive yourself.
* The buttons can be both vintage  and handmade, they can be plastic, glass, wooden, covered with the fabric, no any limits.... :)

* Leave your name in the comments below and email me ivanovastyle@ya.ru  with your email address if you would like to join. I will then contact you to give your details of your partner.  
* And the last important rule: Don't stress yourself much, Have fun choosing and making buttons  for your swap partner :)

Sign ups are open from August 19 to  September 2nd
 I will match up partners by September  7th, and  then i will  email you with   your partner name. 
 Once you receive your partner, please feel free to contact them.  You can share preferences about buttons types if you wish.
Once you know who you are sending it too, it will need to be sent  
by the 27 of September . 

Lots of time so you don't need to panic!

Yay! Cant wait to see who will be my swap partner :)

Feel free to tell your friends,  about this swap!