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Button Farm Club My Sweet Card Kit Reveal

Hello, Friends! Today I’m celebrating this Button Farm Club My Sweet Card Kit Reveal. Believe it or not, the plans for this kit started back in January of this year! Weeks and months go by as I search high and low to find just the right papers, trims, and embellishments to make my Button Farm Club Kits special. Then I go to work on the actual designs, I have a sketchbook where card designs are roughed out, paper use is planned and ideas are formed. Paper scraps were flying in the studio last week! Each kit takes 40-60 hours to create, film and edit. So when I finally get to create the elements and release the kit for you to enjoy, I feel like throwing a party!

Shabby Chic Sewing Themed Goodness

Y’all know how much I love vintage buttons. So you can imagine how excited I was when I saw the preview for this shabby chic sewing themed paper collection. Vintage button cards? Yes, please!

And how fun is this pop up card? You’ll want to make a stack of them once you learn how!

Look how sweet and soft this vellum shaker card is. So perfect for a summer wedding or birthday!

I know how much you love a good fancy fold card design, so I had to add these sweet cards to the mix.

The colors and patterns in this paper collection are so beautiful!

We keep things “on trend” with a botanical slimline card design.

Buttons, buttons and more buttons!

This pair of easel cards double as craft room décor. And look at that darling sewing machine charm!

One of my favorite things about these kits is sharing my best tips for using your scraps in creative and unexpected ways.

My Sweet Flip Folio

Because you have told me how much you enjoy making a little folio along with the cards, I designed a brand new flip folio with a belly band for this kit.

Once you learn how to make this folio, you can change up the papers and make it for any theme or occasion.

Here’s a sneaky peek at a couple of my favorite elements from this folio design.

You can see the entire folio in the video reveal below.

Button Farm Club My Sweet Card Kit Reveal on YouTube

Kit Details

Here’s what comes in your kit:

14 sheets of Prima My Sweet 12×12 papers with gold foil accents
2 packages of My Sweet Ephemera bits
1 package of My Sweet Flowers
6 sheets of 12×12 white cardstock
12 shell buttons
12 silver-tone sewing themed charms
2 yards of ½” champagne wrinkled ribbon
8 ½” yards of white string
¼” foam tape adhesive roll
4 white doilies
Tin of sequins
Vellum window pane envelope
Written Basic Guide in PDF format
Links to private online video tutorials

Traveling this summer? This is the perfect “take along” kit because everything you need to complete the projects is at your fingertips. You just need to add a few basic crafting tools and supplies like scissors, paper trimmer, scoring tool and your adhesive of choice.

Once again, Laura at Button Farm Club has worked her magic. The price for this kit is only $52.99. It would be a challenge to buy just the materials at that price, so getting the written guide and video tutorial links make this kit an amazing value.

If you are subscribed to my Quarterly Card Kit Club, your kit will automatically ship to you. Club members are always guaranteed their kit first. If you are not a member of the club, you can still order the kit on a first come/first served basis.

You can find my previous Button Farm Club kits and tutorials HERE.

Why I Make these Kits

So many of you have asked me to travel and do classes. These Button Farm Club Kits give you the opportunity to take an online class with step by step instructions. The video format allows you to watch over and over again at times that are convenient for you. You can even watch in your pajamas! I’ll never tell!

As always, I thank you from the tips of my crafty little fingers for your enthusiastic support for these Quarterly Card Club Kits. The next Club Kit comes out in September, and it will feature a gorgeous Christmas Card kit that I think you will really love.

Next month, I have a really fun kit planned that will find us cooking up a delightful farmhouse themed project. I can’t wait to share it with you!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Button Farm Club Patriotic Celebration Kit Reveal

Button Farm Club Patriotic Celebration Kit Reveal with Carta Bella God Bless America

Hello, Friends! Memorial Day seems like the perfect date to share this Button Farm Club Patriotic Celebration Kit Reveal. Happy Memorial Day, my friends! How thankful I am for all the selfless men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. Today we pause to remember them all, and then we enjoy the liberty they fought for as we gather with our friends, neighbors and families to celebrate the Red, White and Blue!

God Bless America!

I’ve been planning this kit since the end of December 2020! The minute I saw Carta Bella’s God Bless America collection, I knew I wanted to use it to help usher in Memorial Day, Flag Day and the 4th of July. If you love the Red, White and Blue…as I do…and you are a fan of Vintage Americana, then I think you are going to love this kit. It’s one of the best I’ve created thus far for Button Farm Club. It’s got a little bit of everything in it: Mini Album, Home Decor, Memory Keeping and even a couple of cards and tags.

The anchor of this kit is this vibrant 6″ x 9″ mini album. It’s not just a great place to keep all those wonderful family photos from summer fun; it doubles as home décor! The dimensional cover features this fabulous vintage fire engine, handmade rosettes and handmade mini pinwheels. And of course, the tutorial shows you how easy it is to make those handmade embellishments.

But just like a great fireworks display, this album has some unexpected delights.

Red, White and Blue Banner

I thought to myself…”How fun would it be to build a box pocket mini album with a red, white and blue banner tucked inside?” So I did it! And I ‘m so glad I did!

The mini album also has loads of room for photos and journaling thanks to a flip page/pocket/waterfall feature.

The Exploding Box

Every great 4th of July celebration includes fireworks. So I build an exploding box mini album into this kit.

Thanks to all the flips and flaps inside this clever little box, you’ll find even more room to add photos of your family celebrations.

Patriotic Cards

Even after creating all these wonderful kit elements, I found enough paper to create a couple of beautiful patriotic cards. So I added a special bonus tutorial showing you how to make them along with a set of sweet little red, white and blue tags.

When you put this whole ensemble on display together , it makes a real visual impact. I have it on display in my studio right now, and I just love it!

What Comes in the Kit

Everything you need to make the items seen here comes in your kit. Just add basic crafting supplies like adhesives and tools like scissors, paper trimmers, and scoreboard. (If you decide to make the bonus cards, you will need to add 2 sheets of 8 ½” x 11” cream cardstock to the kit supplies. )

Kit supplies:

Carta Bella God Bless America 12×12 Collection Kit (comes with stickers) 12 sheets of double-sided textured cardstock
2 additional sheets of God Bless America cardstock
God Bless America Solids: 6 sheets of color-matched textured cardstock
Frames and Tags Ephemera Pack
God Bless America Ephemera Pack
Enameled Patriotic Charms (2 per kit)
2 yards Red Lipstick Ribbon
1 yard each red, white and blue burlap string
12×12 chipboard sheet for making the album base
Little Birdie Flowers
Basic Written Guide
Private Links to Video Tutorials that you can watch over and over again

How to Order

The price for the kit is only $49.49! I can’t even believe that! You can order your kit today at The Button Farm Club.

If you’d like to see this kit in action, please enjoy this 10 minute video tour.

Ok, my friends! That’s it for me! I hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day, and take a moment to give thanks for the fact that we live in the Home of the Free because of the Brave!

God Bless America!

Cheerio,

kathy

Button Farm Club Floral Tapestry Folio Kit Reveal

Hello, Friends! Come take a stroll through my summer garden as I share my Button Farm Club Floral Tapestry Kit Reveal! This “made from scratch” gatefold style folio is loaded with gorgeous florals, vintage patterns and interactive elements.

The 7” x 8 ½” folio base has a double slimline gatefold cover featuring a vintage book of poetry surrounded by vibrant flowers. Open the cover to reveal all kinds of pull out pages, hidden pages, pockets and tags. The box style pocket in the center of the folio holds a 5” x 7” flip book with flaps, tip-in pages, pockets, accordion pull-out pages and waterfall features. There’s loads of room for photos and journaling, or simply enjoy the folio as home décor or a lap book.

Here’s a peek inside the folio. This is really two projects in one. First, we build the gatefold folio base.

Then we create this charming little junk journal to tuck in the center box pocket.

You’ll learn some fun techniques in the video tutorials that come with this kit, too. You’ll discover how to make the most of your scraps, how to build a stacked spine folio, how to create a hidden pull out page with a clever buckle closure, and how to layer embellishments to add lots of interest and dimension to a page.

Button Farm Club Floral Tapestry Folio Kit Reveal on YouTube

There are so many lovely little details built into the design, that I decided you really need to see it in action to appreciate them all. I hope you’ll enjoy this short video tour on YouTube.

What Comes in the Kit?

The kit comes with everything you need beyond basic papercrafting supplies (paper trimmers, rulers, scoring tools, etc.)

Memory Place Floral Tapestry 12×12 paper collection with (12) double sided 12×12 papers/2 of each design
Floral Tapestry Ephemera Pack
Little Birdie Florals
3 yards of cream seam binding
2 pearl head stick pins
8 mother of pearl buttons in assorted sizes
3 sheets of 12×12 grocery bag cardstock (18 pt/extra heavy)
6 white doilies
Basic Written Guide with full color photos and measurements
Links to private video tutorials that you can watch over and over again at your convenience

You’ll have some lovely bits and pieces left over after you make this kit, too. Use those for cards, tags or other small projects.

How to Order

You can order your kit now through The Button Farm Club. The price for the kit is $45.99. Everything for the kit is in stock and ready to ship.

The best part about making a folio “from scratch” is that you can translate the design to use with any of your favorite papers for any occasion

Thanks so much for all your enthusiasm and support for these kits! So many of you have asked me to travel and teach a class in your area. Making these kits for you is the next best thing!

So that’s it for me today! I hope you have time to create something beautiful!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Saluations All Occasion Card Kit for Button Farm Club

Echo Park Salutations Card Kit Reveal for The Button Farm Club

Hello, Friends! I’m just popping in very quickly today to announce the release of this Salutations All Occasion Card Kit for The Button Farm Club. If you’ve ever wished for a stack of cheery all-occasion greeting cards, then I think you’re going to love this kit. It was put together early in March, and I’ve been patiently waiting to share it with you all.

The idea behind this kit was to provide you with a bunch of quick and easy to make cards with fresh, fun interactive designs. For example, look at the adorable shaker elements in this window card,

We’ll also make this cute easel card…and in no time flat!

Sometimes the fun is on the inside of a card design….

….like this fancy fold greeting.

Need a thank you card?

We’ve got you covered there, too!

Sneaky Tricks and Design Tips

Although these cards are quick and easy to make, the tutorial is filled with lots of my personal “sneaky tricks” and design tips.

These little details will help you take your card making from OK to “Oh, Wow!”

I’ll show you how to transform itty bitty scraps into stylish gift tags.

And just wait ’til you get a peek inside this darling little accordion folio! Good things really do come in small packages!

Salutations All Occasion Card Kit Reveal on YouTube

If you’d like to take a closer look at all the cards and paper pretties that come in this kit, just watch this YouTube video reveal.

What’s in the Salutations All Occasion Card Kit?

This kit is loaded with lots of goodies …and you will have “leftovers” too! Here’s what you’ll get in this versatile card kit:

There are 10 greeting cards, 1 mini folio, 3 dimensional gift tags, and 2 gift card enclosures packed into this adorable card kit. In addition, you’ll receive a full-color printed Basic Guide and private links to the video tutorials for each card in the kit. You can watch the videos whenever it is convenient for you to do so, and you can watch them as many times as you like. Once you’ve completed the kit, you’ll have a lovely stash of extra paper pretties to play with on your own. And, you’ll have several new techniques and card styles to add to your crafty resume!

Each kit contains:

12 sheets of Echo Park Salutations One 12×12 Collection Kit (includes stickers)
6 sheets of Salutations One color matched 12×12 Solids Cardstock
Salutations Ephemera Pack
4 sheets of 12×12 white cardstock
2 yards of white ribbon
8.5 yards of white string
Little Birdie Pearl Pink Beaded Fancies
Little Birdie Moon Light Beaded Blossoms
12 wooden buttons
6 kraft doilies
5” x 7” Window Envelope
Pink Floral Shaker Elements
Full Color Basic Written Guide
Links to private video tutorials

Once again, Laura has worked her magic, and the price for this kit is only $52.99. I don’t know how she manages to bundle all these goodies together so reasonably, but aren’t we glad she does?

This is a limited kit release, and not part of my Quarterly Card Kit Club Subscription. So if you want to add the cards, tips and techniques to your crafty toolbox, you will need to place the order quickly.

You can find out how to order the kit at The Button Farm Club.

As always, I’m humbled and grateful for the amazing support you’ve shown for these kits. My goal for each one is to provide you with new content, new designs and lots of solid papercrafting fun and learning.

Personal Update

Because many of you asked me to keep you informed, I’m also adding a little personal update to this post. As you are probably aware. my husband Dale had a mild heart attack on April 9th. We are beyond grateful that we got to the hospital and received treatment very quickly. One week ago today the heart team at WakeMed Hospital placed a stent in a completely blocked artery on the right hand side of his heart. At that time they also discovered that one of the grafts from his open heart surgery had also completely closed.

At first, they told us we would have to come back in a couple of weeks for a second, more delicate, procedure. But by Wednesday, when we were discharged, his cardiologist said that they felt the problem was fixed. As long as he does not experience any chest pain or shortness of breath during normal activities, they are going to leave that tricky problem alone. So thank you, Lord.

He is recovering beautifully. No pain or shortness of breath. He has a great appetite. Everything seems to be healing up just as it should. I am all caught up on sleep and laundry and I even vacuumed the house this morning! Yay, for NORMAL! I’m hoping that after this week, we will be able to fully relax and enjoy the life that the Lord has so graciously given us. My heart is so very thankful!

So that’s all the news that’s fit to print!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Carta Bella Flower Garden Card Kit Release

Carta Bella Flower Garden Card Kit Release for The Button Farm Club

Hello, Friends! I’m excited to share this Carta Bella Flower Garden Card Kit Release with you this morning. It’s my latest kit for The Button Farm Club, and it’s just bursting with springtime goodness. If you love interactive cards, spring colors, and learning new card making techniques, then I think you are going to love this kit! There is so much fun to be had in this delightful card kit!

Fancy Fold Cards

I’m a sucker for a good fancy fold card, so I’ve incorporated quite a few in this kit.

With Mother’s Day, Graduation, Weddings, Bridal Showers and spring birthdays on the horizon, I’ve incorporated card designs that will work for a mulititude of occasions.

Wait ’til you see how fun this card design is! I like to call it my “Harry and David” card design.

Springtime Card Folio for Special Event Photos

We’re also going to make a 5×7 card folio in this kit. After all, you need a place to document and store all the beautiful memories of springtime gatherings.

Here’s a sneaky peek at what awaits you inside this folio. You can get almost two dozen photos stored here along with plenty of room for journaling.

Multi-Layered Pop-Up Cards

We will also be taking our pop-up card skills to the next level with a pair of multi-layer pop-up card designs. If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at a pop-up card, this is the kit for you!

Pop-up cards are easier to make than you might think, and such fun to give!

Fashionable Slimline Mosaic Cards

Y’all know how much I enjoy making slimline cards. And I am not alone! Slimline cards are taking the cardmaking world by storm. I’m especially fond of making them in this mosaic style. So I tossed a couple of these designs into the kit as well.

Double Pocket and Tags Card

I am positively passionate about pockets! I’ve made hundreds of pocket style cards. But this double pocket and tags design is so clever, I nearly shouted “Eureka” when the idea popped into my head. I predict you’ll want to make loads of these because they make such great gifts!

Carta Bella Flower Garden Card Kit Release on YouTube

This is just a sample of the cards in this kit. You’ll make 11 cards and 1 card folio in all. You can see the entire reveal in this YouTube video.

Kit Details

Like all the kits I design for Button Farm Club, this one comes with everything you need to make all the cards you saw in the video. You only need to add basic crafting tools and supplies from your own stash. Here’s a list of all the paper pretties packed into this card kit:

Carta Bella Flower Garden 6×6 Mega Pack with 48 double-sided papers
12×12 color-matched solids (6 sheets)
Flower Garden Frames and Tags Ephemera
Carta Bella Flower Garden Chipboard
BONUS! 4 sheets of 12×12 Flower Garden patterned papers for extra fun on your own. Use these sheets to make duplicate cards following the designs in the tutorial.
28 piece box of Little Birdie Fiona Vivid Palette Sparkle Flowers
2 yards of bay leaf seam binding
8.5 yards of white string
6 mother of pearl buttons
Full-color Basic Guide
Private links to video tutorials

The price for all of the above is only $53.99. If you already subscribe to my quarterly card kit, you don’t need to do a thing; your kit will ship out to you on Tuesday, March 29th.

If you are not subscribed, you can still get the kit (but you save $$ if you subscribe).

Learn how to order this kit, or subscribe HERE.

Wishing you all a joyful and creative day!

Cheerio,

kathy