tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post4326453842287295590..comments2024-03-28T02:40:19.360-05:00Comments on How About Orange: How to make decorative thumbtacksJessica Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-15928886641959886702014-11-20T16:00:11.146-06:002014-11-20T16:00:11.146-06:00Yes, that's what I used, I believe.Yes, that's what I used, I believe.Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-47355452860035790422014-11-20T15:50:10.202-06:002014-11-20T15:50:10.202-06:00will the size 20 buttons work with 3/8 size tacks?...will the size 20 buttons work with 3/8 size tacks? Laura Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05838182167396133977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-18939302482795859112012-01-07T23:29:31.692-06:002012-01-07T23:29:31.692-06:00I really loved your fabric button tutorial. It...I really loved your fabric button tutorial. It's one of the better tutorials I have come across. I've been compiling a list of the best <a href="http://www.buttonbiz.com/fabric-buttons/self-cover/tutorials.html" rel="nofollow"><br />fabric button tutorials</a> and I've added yours to my site. Let me know if you do any others in the future so I can link to your site and help my customers. If you need any fabric buttons to try new things out, just let me know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-24184754660545137212011-06-05T12:12:24.009-05:002011-06-05T12:12:24.009-05:00Hi!!! I love your work!! congratulations!! Thanks ...Hi!!! I love your work!! congratulations!! Thanks for sharing this tutorial!!<br />Hugs from Chile!!Kmmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10834134368006110013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-89560206143941560392011-05-31T10:02:47.874-05:002011-05-31T10:02:47.874-05:00E6000 would work, I bet.E6000 would work, I bet.Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-2058386513972146862011-05-31T10:00:47.490-05:002011-05-31T10:00:47.490-05:00Such a cute idea! I have a question though: is the...Such a cute idea! I have a question though: is there another type of glue that would work as well as hot glue? I don't have a hot glue gun and don't really want to have to buy one just for this project.Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13822997996333816912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-9279543162138911482011-05-11T02:41:08.987-05:002011-05-11T02:41:08.987-05:00Very cool. So simple. I've seen these around, ...Very cool. So simple. I've seen these around, but never looked into how to make them. Great post. I also make my own <a href="http://www.auntiemoos.com" rel="nofollow">push pins.</a> Now, I think I'll try some of these.Auntiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11877033052266638521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-10204916482531400382011-02-10T22:35:03.952-06:002011-02-10T22:35:03.952-06:00Neat-O, this almost seems to be a Zen-like activit...Neat-O, this almost seems to be a Zen-like activity to calm your mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-19341298665128948772010-12-12T11:31:28.475-06:002010-12-12T11:31:28.475-06:00Anonymous, you can order lots of sizes at J Caroli...Anonymous, you can order lots of sizes at J Caroline Creative. Get size 20 <a href="http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=JC&Product_Code=2214-000420-000&Category_Code=2300y" rel="nofollow">right here</a> or search on the site for "button cover flat back" and you'll see lots of sizes, available individually or in bulk.Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-57937372258678105422010-12-12T11:02:05.011-06:002010-12-12T11:02:05.011-06:00You can get the button cover kits at Joann's, ...You can get the button cover kits at Joann's, Hancock Fabrics...places like that. Michael's may even have them. <br /><br />Thank you so much for this wonderful idea. I made a wine cork board and needed something equally cute to go with it. These are perfect!kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03239085201922048960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-72448471475136542272010-12-11T16:46:39.533-06:002010-12-11T16:46:39.533-06:00You mentioned that you can buy button backs that d...You mentioned that you can buy button backs that do not have the wire loops. Where can one find these? I can't seem to find them anywhere!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-175200513452153342010-12-08T14:14:00.378-06:002010-12-08T14:14:00.378-06:00i just made some of these! they are so easy and ve...i just made some of these! they are so easy and very cute! i bought the 20 and 24 size and found the 24 works best. the material started to come out of the 20 buttons, but they never did on the 24.Anna LEEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-38887328270827835762010-10-21T10:01:18.161-05:002010-10-21T10:01:18.161-05:00What a fantastic idea! I've done buttons, ear...What a fantastic idea! I've done buttons, earrings & badges this way but I never thought of thumbtacks (or 'drawing pins', down here). BTW, there is a great Etsy seller who has acrylic templates that let you cut out the exact size of fabric you need for your buttons - Buttonzone. Highly recommended.!Isabella Golightlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06842996216646422271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-49183247000681949542010-09-29T06:14:55.143-05:002010-09-29T06:14:55.143-05:00Nice idea, thanks for sharing!Nice idea, thanks for sharing!Zsolthttp://www.designerswork.denoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-7154512196975673672010-08-26T10:26:50.950-05:002010-08-26T10:26:50.950-05:00Rather cool place you've got here. Thank you f...Rather cool place you've got here. Thank you for it. I like such topics and anything connected to this matter. I definitely want to read a bit more soon.<br /><br />Anete SmithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-9823803375371999022010-06-22T23:11:10.388-05:002010-06-22T23:11:10.388-05:00Thanks for the post, I was looking for some info o...Thanks for the post, I was looking for some info on how to make thumbtacks for my grandma, she loves sewing and she specially loves thumbtacks, I cant wait what kind of thumbtacks is going to make.pet dog collarshttp://www.petdogcollars.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-26393355093588714202010-06-11T01:30:10.674-05:002010-06-11T01:30:10.674-05:00so cool, i don't have a pinm board but do have...so cool, i don't have a pinm board but do have a metal wall so how about a magnet stuck to the back!Dustbinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-7520332889918801662010-06-07T11:24:44.026-05:002010-06-07T11:24:44.026-05:00Making them this weekend...what a fun and easy way...Making them this weekend...what a fun and easy way to start crafting. :)The Real Blonde Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315192782940640320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-39415206287883620652010-05-25T20:52:32.026-05:002010-05-25T20:52:32.026-05:00Oh my word! I am so glad that I found this post!!!...Oh my word! I am so glad that I found this post!!! I work at a store and we sell fabric covered thumbtacks, but they are a bit overpriced. I thought that I could make them, but wasn't sure how. Thanks for posting this. I now have to run to the fabric store before they close!! <br /><br />ReganReganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07742729737356789038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-84110760013792009262010-05-24T20:57:41.547-05:002010-05-24T20:57:41.547-05:00Mine have not come apart yet. Still holding secure...Mine have not come apart yet. Still holding securely.Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-48691507284953435622010-05-24T20:54:51.006-05:002010-05-24T20:54:51.006-05:00Thanks for the awesome tutorial! I haven't tr...Thanks for the awesome tutorial! I haven't tried it yet but I was wondering if the hot glue is really strong enough to hold the pieces togethere? Does it ever separate when you're pulling the tack out of the cord board? Thanks again! ~Corinne at Baglaicious, http://bagalicious.etsy.comBagalicioushttp://bagalicious.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-81002774414021323142010-04-13T20:44:42.106-05:002010-04-13T20:44:42.106-05:00Thanks for a super idea! I just love them and the...Thanks for a super idea! I just love them and they are better than pretty magnets as the magnetic boards are so expensive.Sarah - Red Ginghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11288614075211978697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-33474925079524921492010-03-15T12:00:32.764-05:002010-03-15T12:00:32.764-05:00I was searching for this EXACT tutorial. Thanks so...I was searching for this EXACT tutorial. Thanks so much for the info! Can't wait to get home and try it!Erica B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15634084719336672964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-34930539419768166122010-02-26T12:35:48.030-06:002010-02-26T12:35:48.030-06:00I love the thumb tacks. All the more reason to get...I love the thumb tacks. All the more reason to get going on my bulletin board project. I featured it on this week's <a href="http://blackkatsdesign.blogspot.com/2010/02/fab-friday-favorites.html" rel="nofollow">Fab Friday Favorites </a>. I hope you stop by, grab a button and stay and visit awhile.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120934198809443658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-19826990547469608532010-02-08T15:43:35.640-06:002010-02-08T15:43:35.640-06:00I'm not planning to sell any, but you can prob...I'm not planning to sell any, but you can probably now find sellers on Etsy.com if you search for thumbtacks and fabric or something.Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.com