I think I've previously mentioned that I make buttons for kits made by Maggiknits. It's a relatively new job for me and I haven't decided how much I like it. I got to design the buttons, but now I have to make them according to someone else's directions and timetable. And, I'm still figuring out the logistics of timing and planning when filling out an order (hint: one week is not long enough to fill a very big order). Let's be honest here: I do not always play well with or for others. But, I like having a market for my work. Anyway, this week, I worked on my biggest order yet and this afternoon I delivered 969 buttons (I made over 1,000 to get the buttons I needed for the order). Here's a photo of the buttons before I packaged and delivered them.
Tomorrow is the first day of spring; so, to celebrate, I bought bunny ears for Cookie and Meeko. Here they are as harbingers of spring. They wish you warm weather and gentle breezes.
Wow! I am amazed at your stick-to-it ness! I made over 600 glass block lights and am done done done! Don't want to see another light! I can't imagine making 1000 anything!
Hugs kari
Posted by: kari mcknight holbrook | April 22, 2010 at 09:02 AM
That's a LOT of buttons. You're amazing. I'm so glad you have this market for your beautiful buttons. LOVE the bunny ears, too!
Posted by: Fran | April 11, 2010 at 11:46 AM
The buttons really look delicious. At first I thought they were upscale chocolatier candies in little pleated paper cups, then I looked again! What fun!
Posted by: Kate | April 10, 2010 at 12:02 AM
As the proud of owner of some of your gorgeous buttons, I know that the buyer of these will be delighted! That's some mega assortment - looks like exhausting work! (I'm tickled at your white containers - I never thought to save Mali's!)
Your bunnies are adorable!
Posted by: Jackie Smith | March 23, 2010 at 09:23 PM
Those are SERIOUS buttons! But congratulations on the job -- and one well done! And, might I add Gyppy's comments to your be-eared gang, "I'm sorry -- my Mummy tries to do that to me, too!"
Posted by: Jeanie | March 23, 2010 at 05:17 PM
Yikes! that's a lot of buttons! They look fantastic! Cookie looks quite happy as a bunny. Meek0 -- not so much :)Maybe I'll try some on Andy......
Posted by: martha brown | March 21, 2010 at 07:05 PM
Holy smokes! That's a lot of buttons. I totally understand your catch 22 on custom orders....they're really nice to get but when you do, it's like "I am an artist...I create in my own time...I can't take the pressure!" Oh and your little fur-babies are ADORABLE! :)
Posted by: erica | March 20, 2010 at 11:56 PM
what beautiful buttons! such variety!...and so many sizes!
(...are those empty lil cesar container's your using?)
the bunny ears are adorable.
Posted by: connie williams | March 20, 2010 at 12:23 AM
Your Easter Bunnies are too, too cute...
Posted by: Cathwren | March 19, 2010 at 11:27 PM
I knew you were on a button mission but don't recall anything about a huge order for this company. Gotta catch up, I guess. Congrats! They look great.
Posted by: lorrie grainger abdo | March 19, 2010 at 10:24 PM
I would call this a Button Bonanza.
Posted by: Judy Streger | March 19, 2010 at 10:21 PM
I will need to make sure Carlie visits your blog. They are so cute. Of course the buttons are cute too. I have some...:-)
Posted by: Sue Trump | March 19, 2010 at 09:03 PM
Oh my gosh, the bunny ears are too funny! I"m not showing my boys or they'll have me going to look for bunny ears for all our cats! LOL!
The buttons are amazing! Did you take any up close shots? I have a friend that I'd like to show. She makes fantastic tote bags called "Button bags" and I think she'd love to see your buttons!
Oh, and your pieces from A.M. are unbelievable! You did gorgeous work!
Posted by: Angie Platten | March 19, 2010 at 08:32 PM
The buttons look fantastic. Some of them look very big and what a statement they will make! Your buttons are going world-wide!
Posted by: last minute lynn | March 19, 2010 at 08:29 PM
Great going Joanne. Congrats on such a big order. Cookie and Meeko look adorable. Happy Spring!
Posted by: kathy mcelroy | March 19, 2010 at 08:03 PM