tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64740848831584372142024-03-13T03:04:11.654+02:00ButtonMadButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.comBlogger280125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-34579536160010840932016-06-25T13:12:00.000+02:002016-06-25T13:12:18.486+02:00Crafty Cards
There's no better feeling than giving...but if its just a thoughtful little something, often the card can cost as much as the gift.
So why not whip up a few handmade cards of varying themes and keep them in a drawer to accompany a wedding, anniversary or Valentine's gift (you guessed it, the theme here is love and hearts)
It's never been easier to create your own homemade greeting ButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-27695659422163601592015-03-31T10:13:00.000+02:002015-03-31T10:13:18.204+02:00Bunny Baskets for Easter Egg Hunts
These fab-ric stacking baskets are not only pretty this Easter but also egg-ceptionally useful for collecting all those choccie eggs.
They are quick to sew together and eggstra-ordinarily straight-forward to make.
I used the tutorial over on birch fabrics but made mine all quite a bit smaller.
And I sewed on some cute little bunny shapes cut from felt…and gave each ButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-73092444796865063932015-03-28T12:59:00.000+02:002015-03-28T12:59:22.200+02:00Knitted Bunnies
A lovely alternative to giving chocolate and sweets this Easter is the gift of a gorgeous knitted bunny.
Ballerina bunny is k(n)itted out in such a sweet outfit.
This dapper little fellow below was made in South Africa by a wonderful company Handmade Karoo that creates employment for local women in a small farming town.
We gave them a selection of our handmade ButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-23786584351249966172015-02-04T10:41:00.000+02:002015-02-04T10:41:05.258+02:00Crochet Baskets
I recently had a birthday where I was lucky enough to be given these gorgeous crochet baskets by 2 different people - they obviously know me well!
I'm absolutely smitten with this beautiful pair.
With all being hearts and roses these days, I couldn't help but attach this exquisite handmade heart pendant. The soft duck egg blue teams perfectly with the lilac basket.
ButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-10928565247994713662015-01-26T14:50:00.001+02:002015-01-26T14:50:42.121+02:00Owl Love you Forever
Unbelievably February is on our doorstep and its that time of year again to fall in love with, well, being in love.
These owl sweetie bags are a lovely gift for friends at school.
Simply cut a rectangle out of coloured paper to cover the front of a ready-made bag.
Cut the shape for the face, 2x 3 different sized circles for the eyes and 2 heart shaped wings.
Glue them into place.ButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-16009395448436037752014-12-12T12:34:00.000+02:002014-12-12T12:34:34.960+02:00Festive Table Settings
Your guests will be more than happy to take their places at the table this Christmas with these fun name place settings.
Cut old fashioned labels out of brown cardboard and stamp each guest's name on them, leaving a space for a cutout paper star adorned with a handmade button.
Or wrap ribbons around your napkins and thread the name cards through.
Each glass has a ButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-79695758554081502232014-12-11T11:50:00.001+02:002014-12-11T11:50:18.423+02:00Festive Gift Wrap
Brown paper might seem plain and boring but there's a little secret that can't be kept under wraps any longer - it can be dressed up to be all snazzy and posh.
This year its my gift wrap of choice.
With paper doilies, some of our handmade Christmas buttons and pretty ribbons & twine, you can create festive gifts that will stand out under the tree.
Use rubber stamps toButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-34641146381950219422014-12-10T13:46:00.001+02:002014-12-10T13:46:21.797+02:00Christmas Name Tags
Christmas always seems a little surreal in this part of the world.
Its been over 30ºC for the past few weeks and its rather hard to imagine the world covered in snow with sleighs, bells, roaring log fires, hot mulled wine and all the things one traditionally associates with this holiday.
The thought of a hot Christmas lunch with loads of food is hard to imagine - we'd rather have ButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-56809706294304843712014-12-08T13:30:00.000+02:002014-12-08T13:30:00.994+02:00Butterflies & Flowers - Pretty Decorations
You might remember these hanging heart decorations.
If you do, you've been following this blog for quite some time now!
I made the hearts by cutting each one from a template - a labour of love.
Well I'm older wiser these days and bought a few paper punches to make a variety of shapes.
And these new hanging decorative chains are made up of pretty pastel butterflies, ButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-24492780805538004422014-12-02T11:48:00.001+02:002014-12-02T11:48:40.000+02:00Crushing on Cushion Covers
While out hunting for fabric to make bunting for our recent fair, I found this lovely material and knew it had to come home with me.
The pattern and soft colours were too pretty to resist.
I paired it up with a coral linen and made a cover for an over-sized cushion.
I hid the zip with a flap of matching fabric and used these 3 gorgeous buttons that remind me of seashellsButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-86095927157970136732014-11-20T14:10:00.001+02:002014-11-20T14:10:52.586+02:00Peanut Butter Dog Treats
I've baked these peanut butter dog treats for the pooch before.
They were received with such enthusiasm that I decided to make a double batch - they're so easy you'll quickly get the knick-knack of them.
Bailey seems to have a sixth sense - knowing when something I'm baking is intended for him, he then pesters me in the kitchen, dogging my every step.
Of course hisButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-44138236257944455242014-11-19T07:12:00.002+02:002014-11-19T07:12:49.813+02:00Something Fishy
Christmas is approaching so quickly this year I'm certain I must be dreaming.
No need to cast around for further inspiration, these cat treats are the perfect little gift to catch the attention of your furry feline friends.
Turn the oven to 180ºC.
Combine the following 4 ingredients:
1 can tuna, drained,
1 C nutty wheat flour,
1 egg,
1 T olive oil.
Mix together, roll ButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-16001622547845073242014-10-22T16:16:00.000+02:002014-10-22T16:16:00.589+02:00Soft Pillow Dollies
These sweet little dolls are so easy to make from your pile of scraps.
Simply trace and embroider her big smile and hair onto a scrap of linen then sew that to a brightly coloured piece for her dress.
Add some ribbon or lace if you'd like and sew on a few handmade Incomparable buttons.
Then sew RST to a matching back piece, leaving the bottom seam open to turn right sides out, fill ButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-45655510470579238272014-10-16T15:22:00.000+02:002014-10-16T15:22:18.843+02:00Bunny Hug-ger!
Mum put this cute little bunny softy together last week. I can only assume she ran out of time and/or material by the time she got to the ears!
One thing has to be said for it though…it has a really cute butt(on) behind!
ButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-61141209800275318832014-10-15T16:33:00.000+02:002014-10-15T16:33:18.679+02:00Lovely Lavender Pouches
We have quite a few hundred lavender bushes planted on the farm…looking pretty in purple and smelling glorious right now.
With the country fair coming up, I've been thinking of the farm produce we can offer alongside apples, olive oil and wine…and with lavender in such abundance, thought it would be a pity not to make good use of it.
Every evening I can be seen with my basket ButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-3715169016322524362014-10-14T16:25:00.000+02:002014-10-14T16:25:56.337+02:00Cup Cake Toppers
There's been a lot of baking and absolutely zero very little posting going on around here but that's about to change.
We've been busy getting ready to host a food and gift show on the farm with exhibitors from all over the Western Cape joining us over two weekends…from coffee and food trucks to gorgeous gifts and pamper products there will be many special handcrafted items on offer. WeButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-39825006682075485832014-04-24T12:52:00.002+02:002014-04-24T12:52:57.409+02:00Chocolate Macarons with Kahlua Ganache
Macarons - these humble morsels have a reputation for reducing grown women to tears…both the women tearing their hair out doing the baking and those doing the tasting.
I've never really been a fan of the store bought variety (despite having ample opportunity to taste the real deal while living in France for a year.) For some reason they never really captured my imagination - or ButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-27257225458460016312014-04-14T18:37:00.000+02:002014-04-14T18:37:06.963+02:00Easter Gift Pockets
Easter weekend is happening so late this year that it almost feels as though it must have been and gone already…and instead of being super prepared with all the extra planning time, I've fallen behind in my Easter preparations…just as well then that these pretty paper gift pockets are so quick and easy to make.
They are perfect for filling with small Easter treats and placing at each ButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-19654052581763810272014-04-01T17:06:00.000+02:002014-04-01T17:06:02.130+02:00Choc Chip Banana Muffins
If you've read through a few of our recipes, you'll have seen our guilt free banana muffins which are delicious and, unbelievably, healthy too.
This version notches it up on the taste scale and knocks healthy aside.
As a bonus, you need use only one bowl and they can be whipped together in about 5 minutes flat.
Which leaves just one question…what are you waiting for?
ButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-32522038112090726622014-03-17T13:20:00.000+02:002014-03-17T13:20:27.437+02:00Chewy Ginger Biscuits
Ginger is a firm favourite around here - whether its pickled, ground, fresh or crystallised there's bound to be a large supply in the store cupboard.
The spicy aroma of ginger biscuits cooking is impossible hard to resist.
With this in mind, I whipped up a quick batch of gingery, cinnamony soft sugar cookies.
To make a fresh batch, turn the oven to 175ºC ButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-84216162258283751142014-03-11T11:25:00.001+02:002014-03-11T11:25:58.837+02:00Softy Giraffe
This softy giraffe is a quick and easy toy to create to take along to a baby shower as a sweet gift.
You can create your own giraffe using the template above (Note: seam allowance not included).
You'll need fabric, various coloured ribbons, stuffing, sewing machine and thread.
Cut 2 giraffes from complementary fabrics. Turn the template over for the second piece.
Pin various ButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-49759692451133701062014-03-04T13:09:00.002+02:002014-03-04T13:09:47.101+02:00Shrove Tuesday - Mini Fold-Up Pancakes
Its Shrove Tuesday…which means pancakes, crepes, flapjacks, and these funny little folded up pocket pancakes.
These are much less time consuming than regular pancakes - you just scoop the batter into buttered muffin pans, pop them in the oven and watch with your nose pressed to the oven door while the batter morphs into strange and wonderful shapes forget all about them for ButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-54951461233292408952014-02-25T16:41:00.001+02:002014-02-25T16:41:18.065+02:00Choc Chip Chocolate CupCakes
A few weeks ago I posted this recipe on my personal blog for a delicious and moist chocolate cake.
These cupcakes are very similar…one or two omissions and additions and you can create these delicious spongy morsels of delight cakes in time for tea.
This recipe makes 9 cupcakes - you can double up if you're baking for a larger party than...ahem...one!
ButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-5978918195689050522014-02-11T16:09:00.000+02:002014-02-11T16:09:18.571+02:00Heart Bunting Cake Topper…and a Cup Cake
The paper heart bunting from my previous post has come in handy over the past few days…and as fast as I make a new string I find another use for it.
I used it as a stencil for dusting icing sugar onto this passion fruit curd roll cake I baked.
And now I've hooked it up as a nifty and pretty cake topper.
Simply take your paper heart chain and attach it to the ButtonMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474084883158437214.post-21281088783814492972014-02-06T11:33:00.000+02:002014-02-06T11:33:28.067+02:00Heart Bunting Envelopes
It seems as though every square inch of the Internet is covered in red and pink and decorated with hearts at the moment…and I love it!
This is a 5 minute project that will transform your plain envelopes into hearty notes of love!
Cut heart shapes in the size you require out of pretty patterned paper.
Sew a chain stitch across the top of the hearts joining them together.
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