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When life gives you lemons... ... make lemonade.
Here is a picture of some 'lemonade' I made earlier.
Before I tell you about my lemonade making, just a quick reminder that there is 3.5 hours left until the 'design your own buttons' competition deadline, so get your entries in quick if you haven't already!
If you're here to look for buttons, check out the Ready Right Now page.
Now, back to making lemonade.
Take: 1 gorgeous, clever and slightly mischievous dog
Add: 1 small brushy tailed Sylvanian squirrel wearing Mrs Pig's dress
Mix: Thoroughly under the table where no-one notices because they are all to busy chatting
Result: One unrecognizable squirrel and a tattered and torn dress with a side order of wailing and crying.
This morning, we brought our ideas and boundless enthusiasm (and a well stocked stash) to the table and we've comprehensively solved the tatty dress problem (online shopping will replace Mrs Squirrel, whom we have decided is 'on a business trip abroad'). Given how much fun we had I foresee further wardrobe additions in the future.
Now, back to those competition entries...
It's competition time and you get to be the creator. Choose the colours and a name for a new Buttons by Benji design.
Using any of the following designs (or a combination - say butterflies and flowers) nominate three colours that will look awesome together and name your creation.
The winning combination will be sold on Buttons by Benji website and the winner will receive a set of 10 buttons in the winning design as well as a $20 voucher to choose any other buttons from current stockings.
Competition entries must be in by 9pm (NZ time) on Sunday 29th September and the winner will be announced soon after. See below for details.
Check out the Ready Right Now section for current stockings and remember free post on some orders until the end of September (see post below for details).
So have fun, I can't wait to hear your ideas.
How to enter:
Email me on fuzzimama@hotmail.com with the following details:
Email reference - Create your own buttons competition entry
Name your design - give your buttons a name that goes with the design.
Colours - List three colours for your set. Please be as clear as possible and unless it is a really specific colour (like navy blue or white) send me a picture of your colour/s or a sketch of your buttons. Make it easy for me to envisage your buttons.
Design - Choose from butterflies, flowers, spots or stripes, or a combination.
The final design may not be identical in style to those shown above. Competition is open to all. One entry per person please. My decision is final, and only the winning entry is guaranteed to be made, however I may use your colour suggestions at any time. By entering you agree to these rules.
Boing into spring at Buttons by Benji. I've just finished knitting this zesty wee number and I'm feeling springy!
To celebrate I'm offering free postage when you purchase 2 or 3 sets (or more of course).
New Zealand customers - purchase 2+ sets and I'll post for free
Overseas customers - purchase 3+ sets and I'll post for free
Free postage offer runs from now until the end of September.
I've just loaded some dinky wee 12mm baby buttons (as shown above) on the Ready Right Now page, so pop over for a look.
Flying Ninjas, blossoms and rich and sumptuous butterflies are Ready Right Now.
The Pinehaven Art and Craft Exhibition is on 6 - 8th September at Pinehaven School, Forest Road, Upper Hutt and Buttons by Benji will be there.
This fabulous event has been running for 43 years - that makes the exhibition older than I am!
Here's what the organizers have to say about the event:
Pinehaven Art and Craft Exhibition have been running annually since
1971, as a community fundraiser for Pinehaven School. The exhibition
features high quality art and craft items from all over New Zealand,
including paintings, sculpture, furnishings, clothing and jewellery.
Over 100 artists take part each year, including a guest exhibitor. The
school hall is transformed into a stunning gallery space, and a small
cafe is run during the exhibition. The exhibition opens on the Friday
night with live music, wine and nibbles, and continues until Sunday
afternoon. It's well worth the trip out to beautiful Pinehaven!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pinehaven-Art-and-Craft-Exhibition/260530300719639
Exhibition details:
Friday 6th September 7pm to 10pm ($5 per adult)
Saturday 7th September 9am to 6pm (Gold coin entry)
Sunday 8th September 9am to 3pm (Gold coin entry)
So come along and see Buttons by Benji up close. In the meantime, check out my Ready Right Now page for buttons.
Splash!
Dolphins have been percolating around in the old grey matter for a long time now. I'm thrilled to finally meet them.
Check out the Ready Right Now page for dolphins, owls, elephants and more...
