This is a shameless plug for the ATC Swap which also includes categories for Coins, Twinchies, and Inchies. Signups close 8/15/2025 and they are due to Kari (klb1082) by 9/5/2025.
I signed up for everything except the Inchies which are just too small for my eyes. There is still room for anyone who wants to join any of the categories (Kari will open up new groups if you are interested or squeeze you in an existing one).
I just had to share these fun button bees and button lobsters I made yesterday. Aren't they fun? I got the idea from this video by My Porch Prints:
My Porch Prints has a digital file that includes bees you can print off (super low price), but my printer and computer have decided they hate each other and until the drama is resolved by an outside mediator, I had to sketch and paint my own bees. I love how they came out. Since they were so much fun, I decided to try a lobster (SU! stamp). It was kind of small so I tried to draw a larger one. This is a fun way to use up those buttons you have laying around (I know you have a bunch).
Some random swap participants are going to get one of these button cuties. Under these fun critters, I have a few of the Twinchies I have made for the swap so far.
Date: Friday, July 11, 2025 GMT Views: 3602
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Ink: Daniel Smith Watercolors, TH DOX Spray, CTMH Ink (for small lobster and tiny crab on Twinchie), Black Micron Pen, White Gel Pen, TH Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
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Fri, Jul 11, 2025 @ 5:28 AM
Super cute and some wonderful sketching and painting.
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 @ 9:43 PM
I love your bees and lobsters! The images are wonderfully colored, and the buttons add such a fun dimensional element. I inherited my mom's button collection, so I'm always looking for ways to use them in my crafting. Thanks for the inspiration!
Yes I do have A LOT of them 
