Handcrafted Stories: Behind the Scenes of "Textured Buttons for Baby Boy Hats".

In order to give a unique look of my items, I will show some pictures of the behind the scenes of my textured buttons. This is not a tutorial. This is an article to show you all the work behind each item that is handmade with love for you.

First, I have to condition the clay and cut it into the classic forms I like: circles, stars, hearts. All of them in many sizes. I also used some wood designs to give them a texture.

I made buttons with two tones of clay that are very popular. One is a natural color and the other one is a very dark color like a piece of chocolate.

Here are some examples of baby boy hats completely finished.

Handcrafted Stories: Pine Cone Ornaments

Mother nature always gives us great things in each season of the year. For Christmas -the best holiday of the year- you just need to have some creativity to convert these things into the most beautiful ornaments. 

In the northeast coast of the US is very easy to get the pine cones. You can find them almost everywhere. I got mine directly from the trees, so I had to cut them.

You can find them in the ground too. I love the fact that each one is completely different. None is the same. They can look the same, but they are not. 

The pine cone hunting is a great way to spend time with your kids, just keep in mind you need to protect them against the weather. Always wear a jacket, a scarf and a pair of gloves. 

Mission accomplished: The basket is full.

Now, what are you going to need to do this project?...Take a look of the picture below.

Supply list: pine cones (as many as you want), glitter (I picked red this time, I picked gold last year), spray adhesive, a package of disposable gloves, a disposable container and spoon, one or two jewelry clamps, green Christmas ornament holders. Optional: a glue gun and a mask.

First step: you need to put the gloves on due to some pine cones have a wax that is so sticky. Then, wrap the green ornament holder around the pine cone. You can use a glue gun if you want to keep it in place. I have to use it sometimes.

Try to make it like in the picture below. Also you can use them in their natural form if you like. In my case, I love drama and that's why I picked a red glitter.

Second Step: Spray the adhesive on it. For safety reasons, do it in an open space. I did only one inside for demonstration purposes only. You can use a mask if you want too.

Third step: Take your disposable container with the glitter and your spoon and start sprinkle it over.

 You can stop whenever you want. In my case as I told before I love drama, so I need to continue until the pine cone is completely covered with the glitter.

This is how I like. The pine cone is completely finished.

You can make them in all the colors you want.