Tuesday, October 11, 2011

TWENTY BUTTON CARDS, TWENTY WINNERS!!

Don't you just love these buttons from "Incomparable", her son is the one that set the site up as Buttonmad, I just love that name.... The one will take you to their website and the other will take you to their blog.

See the five lady bugs at the bottom of this picture? That is what we are giving away today.....20 cards to giveaway, one for 20 winners....doesn't get much better than that.....



So to showcase her beautiful buttons I have designed this wall hanging, featuring all five of the lady bugs...


So here is the skinny.....

You do not really have to comment here, even tho it would be nice but....
in order to win a card of buttons,

you need to go over to Buttonmad,

become a folower and definitely leave a comment.

I thought I would take a minute to tell you how her buttons started....

"My husband and I started out desperately poor...we couldn't even afford a blanket and were to proud to ask for help. We slept on a single matress on the floor, had two knives and one fork. I could go on but it would be an unhappy story...when infact, it was not at all. We were young and in love, living far away from family with a little baby. It sure was tough but she says looking back she does so with fondness. She told herself at that time that as soon as she found work, she was going to help anyone she could in the same position. That is exactly what she has done.
She says that even tho she no longer needs to work that she has not given up on her mission. She has been making buttons for 20 years and her workers are like family.
She has three children and each are involved in the business in some ways. Her son, the oldest is the marketing guru and photographer.
Shann looks after the factory and Tamera takes care of the blog and comes up with the adorable ideas.
She says that her greatest joy is giving employment to women. "

So this is where her passion lies....

Empowering Women.

I think most of us want to make a difference in this world, to feel that our life was not wasted....well, I can tell you that Jennifer certainly had made good use of her life in helping others and making a difference.


We will have this giveaway last a week, so lets say October 18th, the winners will be picked.




PLEASE BE SURE TO LEAVE A COMMENT ON BUTTON MAD'S POST.








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46 comments:

  1. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsOctober 11, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    How cool! What a great story about them!
    Gonna hop over and visit now.
    xx, shell

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  2. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsOctober 11, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Oh! and hello girlfriend! Your wallhanging is fabulous! :) :) :)
    xx, shlel

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  3. Vroomans' QuiltsOctober 11, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I have become a new follower of Buttonmad - need to go back and browse. Love their bird buttons.

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  4. JustCindyOctober 11, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Love your wall hanging! The buttons are too cute. Yes, I follow ButtonMad.

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  5. RuthOctober 11, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    The wall hanging is darling! I'm already a follower of buttonmad and would like to win some buttons!

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  6. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)October 11, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Beautiful wall hanging! I love ladybugs.

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  7. Stray Stitches (Linda G)October 11, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I just left a comment and am following Buttonmad. I thought I was already a follower but apparently not. Thanks for the giveaway and the link!!

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  8. Diane HOctober 11, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    What an amazing story of a company that really makes a difference.

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  9. GillOctober 11, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Thanks Barb!

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  10. RhondaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Barb, you are so talented. I love that wall hanging. What clever way to use the buttons.

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  11. GlenysOctober 11, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Thank you!!

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  12. IHaveANotion ~ Kelly JacksonOctober 11, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    What a wonderful story...I'm so glad you shared it with us.

    Please don't enter me in the drawing...I have tons of buttons that I need to use first.

    Smiles,
    Kelly

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  13. JocelynOctober 11, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    What a great story Barb. Thank you!

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  14. Pat / Silver Thimble Quilt Co.October 11, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I just joined her site...SOOPER DOOOPER

    Pat

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  15. UnknownOctober 11, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I love a story such as this....good people and will go and join to see her blog.

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  16. allsewnupOctober 11, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    The power of women.

    Carolyn

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  17. SunnybecOctober 11, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Woo hoo I love their buttons, I already follow so of to comment. Linda

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  18. West Michigan QuilterOctober 11, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    What a great story. So inspiring. Love your wallhanging. You are a true artist!

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  19. TrishOctober 11, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I did what you said!

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  20. Needled MomOctober 11, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I love all of the buttons, but I think your project is adorable. The quilting is wonderful on it.

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  21. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Your handiwork is a real credit to you and shows off the cutest buttons so well. Thanks for your part in this amazing opportunity. I love the concept of empowering women in this industry, it is so vital.

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  22. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Definitely followed ButtonMad blog, and those are such cute buttons!! Hope I win! HA

    Good luck everyone. :)

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  23. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    HI BARB!
    VISITED 'BUTTONMAD'+LOVE THEIR SELECTION!
    THANKS FOR SHARING! HAPPY STITCHING!

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  24. ೫ My lucky ೫October 11, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Si!!!!Partecipo molto volentieri!!
    Sono bellissimi!!
    Un bacio, My lucky (Barbara).

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  25. PDXPamOctober 11, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Lovely wall hanging, thanks for sending us over, her buttons are adorable!

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  26. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsOctober 11, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    How fun Barb! I've been following them for quite a while and just love their buttons too. Have a happy day!

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  27. Mrs. Sew and Sew - KarenOctober 11, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Thanks for the link Barb. I just hopped over and checked out her buttons. So cute! I love buttons!

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  28. Karen SOctober 11, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    What a gorgeous wallhanging. With or without the buttons. ;-)

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  29. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Cute boot!

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  30. suemacOctober 11, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    What an uplifting story. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. SheilaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    I love button mad buttons and I love how you used them in your incredibly cute wall hanging !

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  32. LJOctober 11, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    My goodness! What a heart-warming story to hear about Jennifer and her buttons. Just love hearing about "making it in America - Land of the Free - Land that I love." :)

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  33. All Wired Up TOOOctober 12, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    thank you for sharing this post.

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  34. LolaOctober 12, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Loved the story and your project with the ladybugs is wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

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  35. SnoodlesOctober 12, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I would love to know if you are going to make a pattern that we can access for the adorable wall hanging? I love it! Girl, you rock! I'm off to see the buttons now!

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  36. DianeOctober 12, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Buttons can make the garment, wallhanging, bag/purse, etc.!! These are so much fun. Thanks for the chance.

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  37. Nancy PageOctober 12, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Love the wonderful wallhanging, love the wonderful buttons, and Jennifer's story. Bless her heart for all that she has done. Thank you for sharing. I do follow her blog. Thank you for this great giveaway.

    Have a super great sewing and stitching day.

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  38. LeeOctober 12, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Thanks for a great post and love the wallhaning! lovely!

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  39. JodiOctober 13, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    Hi, I am already a follower on button mad, I just love their designs and fresh, creative ideas!

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  40. LindaOctober 13, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    What a wonderful story! Thank you for sharing her story with us.

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  41. sewfunquiltsOctober 13, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    What a great life story.....Thanks.

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  42. sandraOctober 13, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Hi Barb, Did you have a good birthday? I love your wall hanging so cute. I have been a follower of button mad for about 6 months now, they are just so adorable. Have a wonderful sewing day Blessings Sandra

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  43. Ivory SpringOctober 14, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Your wallhanging is gorgeous! And what an inspiring story!

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  44. AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Now following Button Mad and left them some bloggy love!

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  45. QuiltNut CreationsOctober 18, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    love your wallhanging

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  46. FranJanuary 28, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    I just found your blog site, and tho I've missed the button give away, I want to thank you for sharing the story. I too believe in helping women help themselves. You go....

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