Are you trying to keep your Christmas shopping local this year? Or joining the handmade revolution? Come take a look at this seasonal treasury list I've put together, featuring cool and calm Winter greens and blues. All of these lovely items were created by members of the craftyirelandteam on Etsy, and most have been handmade here in Ireland.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
A Pretty Picnic
On Easter Sunday we went for a fun and delicious picnic to Rineen Wood in West Cork, where we enjoyed our lunch in the sparkling sunshine, Bliss! I decided to myself it would be the first picnic of many this year, so I'm going to make sure we get out for lovely day trips as much as we can. So, who wants to come along? :)
Featured items:
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Treasury Love
My Dauphine Button Ring was featured this week in this pretty Spring treasury, curated by MadeWithLoveAndArt .
It was also in the spotlight in two Etsy Finds emails yesterday!
Lucky me :)
Although Dauphine is now sold, along with lots of other rings that have been snapped up the past few days, I'm happy to make something very similar. Drop me a line or visit my shop if you'd like some special button jewellery made just for you ♥
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
And the winner is...
Thank you to all of you who entered Magpie and Button's birthday giveaway :) I have just drawn the winner from my trusty top hat, and it's Paper Addict Emma!
Well done Emma, you've won a custom, one of a kind Magpie and Button bracelet and a special bonus prize too. Thanks a million to everyone for entering. Keep an eye out for more giveaways and fun posts here, and in the meantime, check out my etsy shop for Spring button jewellery. Don't forget you can receive 20% OFF ANY PURCHASE for the whole month of March, by using the coupon code BIRTHDAY20 when you check out, on magpieandbutton.etsy.com Yay!!!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Free Magpie and Button Bracelet!
Magpie and Button is 2 years old today! It's amazing to think it's such a long time since I set up my little etsy shop. What a great couple of years it's been, thanks to all my lovely customers, blog readers, facebook fans and friends ♥
As a special gift to you all, you can now receive 20% OFF ANY PURCHASE for the whole month of March, by using the coupon code BIRTHDAY20 when you check out, on magpieandbutton.etsy.com Yay!!!
But that's not all! I'm also giving away the very special prize of a gorgeous custom-made button bracelet to one of you! All you have to do to be in with a chance is become a follower of this blog and comment on this post. Of course existing followers can enter too, just leave a comment below. What an easy way to get a free bracelet, made especially for you, using your favourite colours :) The bracelets pictured above can give you some ideas, or you can come up with your own colourscheme to create a one of a kind piece.
Within a week I'll enter everyone who has commented into a draw and pull out the lucky winner of this lovely bracelet, worth over $25! Oh, and there will also be a mystery prize included with the bracelet - an EXTRA BONUS for you!
So, do you want a birthday present from Magpie and Button?
Then become a follower and get commenting :)
♥ Thanks everyone, and good luck ♥
Friday, January 21, 2011
Support Your Local Roller Derby :)
For the past 4 months I have been skating with the Rebel County Rollers, Cork's roller derby league, and I've completely fallen in love with the sport! Flat track roller derby is a fast paced and very exciting game, and is one of the fastest growing sports in the world at the moment. There are existing leagues in Cork, Dublin and Belfast, (as well as all over the US, UK and many other countries) and new leagues developing in Galway, Kerry and Carlow.
So, it's likely you know someone who's involved :) Support your local roller derby by checking out these fantastic derby themed items from Etsy sellers around the world!
Want to know more about roller derby or the Rebel County Rollers?
♥ Beth (aka Bettie B.Goode)
Friday, January 14, 2011
Crafty Quickie: Button Heart
Here's a quick and easy project to while away a dark January evening. This button heart will look really sweet hanging on a window or mirror, swinging on a drawer handle, tied on a ribbon to decorate a gift or even decorating next year's Christmas tree! It's a very cute way to display those lovely treasures that have been lying idle in your button box even though the coats, dresses and baby cardigans they once belonged to are long gone...
So, the first thing you need to do is gather up the buttons you want to use. You can use any colourscheme you like, but I find these hearts work very well when similar coloured buttons are put together. Now, lay your buttons out in a heart shape. Try not to have too much variation in sizes, but do play around with the positioning to see what looks best.
Next you're going to need some wire to string the buttons on. I have used a silver colour 20 gauge craft wire, which can be bought on a reel at any craft shop for a couple of Euro. If you want to make smaller hearts you could also use florists' wire as it comes in short lengths rather than a roll, though it's less flexible and you may need a pair of pliers. Measure a length of wire that will hold all of your buttons and leave about 5 inches extra. Cut the wire and you're ready to put on your buttons!
The easiest place to start is with one of the top two buttons. String the wire through the buttonholes and pull it tight, leaving about 2 inches of wire to spare. Continue your line of buttons along the wire, working around your laid out heart pattern. Try to make sure the buttons are facing the same way up and are nice and flat. Once you get to the last one, you should have a neat line of buttons and some spare wire at each end.
Bend your wire around to make the heart shape, and cross the wire ends over eachother. Twist them together to secure your heart shape. Now clip the end off ONE piece. Bend the second piece round to create a loop, twist it in to close your loop and now you have a hanger for your pretty button heart.
Reshape the heart as required, add a ribbon if you like, and hang your gorgeous handmade button decoration somewhere nice :)
Done! If any of you makes one of these, I'd love to see your pictures or hear about where you've put your pretty button heart ♥
So, the first thing you need to do is gather up the buttons you want to use. You can use any colourscheme you like, but I find these hearts work very well when similar coloured buttons are put together. Now, lay your buttons out in a heart shape. Try not to have too much variation in sizes, but do play around with the positioning to see what looks best.
Next you're going to need some wire to string the buttons on. I have used a silver colour 20 gauge craft wire, which can be bought on a reel at any craft shop for a couple of Euro. If you want to make smaller hearts you could also use florists' wire as it comes in short lengths rather than a roll, though it's less flexible and you may need a pair of pliers. Measure a length of wire that will hold all of your buttons and leave about 5 inches extra. Cut the wire and you're ready to put on your buttons!
Reshape the heart as required, add a ribbon if you like, and hang your gorgeous handmade button decoration somewhere nice :)
Done! If any of you makes one of these, I'd love to see your pictures or hear about where you've put your pretty button heart ♥
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
What else but...
As anyone who knows me is well aware, I really do love buttons and, by association, many things made with them. With this in mind, I've gathered up not one but two selections of adorable items from wonderful Etsy sellers who do wonders with the humble button! What better way to kick off the blog's new year :)
This first collection features a stunning blue glass bracelet by fellow Etsy Ireland team member Balanced, a cute felt and button brooch by bucketofuzz, a really quirky fascinator by crafty Australian gal Nicole, of NicAnswer, a very sweet little button bookmark from greenlacecorner, an absolutely adorable apple jacket by jacquelineknits, and a practical and pretty double oven mitt by Helen of ModernHomewares.
How cute are these girlie button items?! lovahandmade's whimsical plush owl is just gorgeous :) Etsy Ireland team members LolaDee, homespunireland and heatherstreasure often feature in team treasuries, and here they are again with gorgeous things to tempt us.
So, what about you? Do you collect buttons or use them in your crafts?
Also, if anyone of you has a jar, tin, box or bag of buttons lying around the house and would like them made into something special, drop me a line and let me know!
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