Thursday, 27 January 2011

Quick button tutorial

This was going to be a video but I didn’t get organised till late so I’ve done a quick photo tutorial for those of you that asked for one.  Apologies for the bad lighting.

You can either punch out or draw the shape of the button you want out of chipboard or card.  I tend to draw mine freehand because I am always in a hurry lol. 

You will need your punched/cut shape, a small pattern/text stamp, dye ink pad and blending tool, Versamark (or similar) ink pad, UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Powder), a 1/8th” punch or a pokey tool to make the holes for the button, tweezers and a heat gun.

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Stamp the pattern/text on your shape and ink the edges.  Punch out two holes

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Press the shape onto the ink pad and coat with UTEE.  I find holding the shape with a tweezers in the two holes helps to keep the holes clear as the UTEE melts and also saves burnt fingers lol.  See how chunky that UTEE is?

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Heat the UTEE till melted.  Don’t worry about the patches that have no UTEE on, by the third application of ink and UTEE this will smooth out.

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Nearly there

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After the 3rd coat the button is lovely and domed and shiny (except this one has my grubby fingerprints all over it because I didn’t clean them off before I took the last photo hence it not having the lovely glossy shine that it does have after a quick rub with a cloth!)

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hugs

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50 comments:

  1. Unknown27 January 2011 at 19:50

    Great tutorial Bev!! HUgs, Frea

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  2. Bella´s Bastelecke27 January 2011 at 19:52

    great Bev....thakn you.....

    Hugs
    Judith

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  3. Nannieflash27 January 2011 at 19:52

    Stunning tutorial and yes it will be easy to follow. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxxxx

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  4. Ali Watson27 January 2011 at 19:55

    Oh this is fab BEv I will link you up on my blog sweetie to share this.

    they look fabulous and loving your new blog header too :D

    Ali x

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  5. misteejay27 January 2011 at 20:06

    Fab new blog header.

    Thanks for sharing the 'how to'.

    Toni :o)

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  6. ribenaruby27 January 2011 at 20:07

    Thankyou Bev for a clear and precise tutorial! Ruby x

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  7. Teri27 January 2011 at 20:08

    Whoo-hoo!! Thanks so much for the tutorial, Bev! I do believe I can even do this!! Well, guess I better go get some UTEE first... thought I had some....hmmm....
    Hugs,
    Teri

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  8. Unknown27 January 2011 at 20:09

    Thank you so much Bev, this is brillant, easy and inspirational. Thank you also for the email regarding the crackle paint, much appreciated and loving the new look blog!!

    Hugs, Barbara xx

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  9. Maria Moorhouse 27 January 2011 at 20:10

    Thanks a lot Bev!! x

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  10. Fae27 January 2011 at 20:11

    Fab turorial Bev, thanks for the tip.
    Fae xx

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  11. Tonje27 January 2011 at 20:17

    Gorgeous buttons! Thanks for the tutorial! I think I will have to get some of that UTEE and give this a go.

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  12. Hazeyj27 January 2011 at 20:36

    Very easy-to-follow tutorial and also thanks cos I downloaded two of your gingham papers as well, Hazel x

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  13. Lyse27 January 2011 at 20:36

    Hi Bev,

    Thank you very much for this very helpfull tuto.

    Lyse

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  14. Andrea27 January 2011 at 20:39

    Thanks for the tutorial - your button is just gorgeous!
    That's another crafty item that I really MUST have - UTEE! LOL
    Love, Andrea xx

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  15. Tricia Williams27 January 2011 at 20:45

    THANKYOU.. Great tutorial. Very Easy to follow.
    Tricia :O)

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  16. Tricia Williams27 January 2011 at 20:45

    THANKYOU.. Great tutorial. Very Easy to follow.
    Tricia :O)

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  17. sandra's crafty corner27 January 2011 at 20:50

    what a fab tutorial bev, i have a candy on my blog if you would like to pop over, as your always offering candy's i thought you ight like to enter one instead lol

    hugs sandra

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  18. Sarah27 January 2011 at 21:03

    Wow, what a transformation! Really beautiful x

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  19. magic boxes27 January 2011 at 21:05

    Fab tutorial Bev

    LOVE the buttons and am fired up to have a go!

    I often find image tutorials easier to follow than video - you can take it in at your own pace.

    BIG thank-you.

    Hugs
    Elaine x

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  20. Julie27 January 2011 at 21:05

    Fab tutorial hun ! As always very easy to follow and a light hearted slant.
    Please let me into your secret ...... how do you work, look after your babies, design and make such fantastic cards and make embellishments ? Do you have womething that makes time stretch - if so can I have some !
    You are ammmmazing

    Hugs
    Julie

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  21. cowboydutrem27 January 2011 at 21:17

    Thank you for the tutorial, that button is fab!

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  22. D K Crafts27 January 2011 at 21:22

    Hi Bev. Thanks for the great tutorial. Donna

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  23. Ribbon Girl27 January 2011 at 21:33

    Thank you bev, I'll have to try that myself now I know how to! Mary G x and I didn't even notice a new blog header, just saw the comments down the left hand side - I'm off for a peep

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  24. craftymum27 January 2011 at 21:51

    wonderful. Thanks Bev
    sarah x

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  25. angelwhispers27 January 2011 at 21:57

    Thanks for a great tutorial Bev the buttons are just so cute! Chanelle xxx

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  26. Helen27 January 2011 at 22:10

    This is great. THANK YOU. Regards, Helen

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  27. Julie27 January 2011 at 22:13

    FAb tut, Bev - you end up with such a great result!! Thanks for posting this! Juliexx

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  28. Kirsty27 January 2011 at 22:20

    Hi What a fanrastic effect and for once I have all the stuff to do it now . I am off to have a go !! Thankyou Kitty :)

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  29. Christine L27 January 2011 at 22:20

    Brilliant tutorial Bev - thanks!
    Hugs
    Christine x

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  30. Paula (PEP)27 January 2011 at 22:22

    Brilliant Bev - love it. The new look to the blog is a beauty too. Your tutorials are a joy to follow. Thank you so much.
    Paula (PEP)

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  31. Wiccababe27 January 2011 at 22:35

    fab, thanks for that Bev xx

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  32. Jeanette27 January 2011 at 22:47

    What is UTEE/

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  33. ♥ Yolanda ♥27 January 2011 at 23:16

    Lovely tutorial Bev! Easy to follow due to your pics. Thank you.
    Hugs Yolanda

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  34. Mary Lou27 January 2011 at 23:23

    Awesome Tute Bev~~Also I love your new blog Header!!!
    Hugz

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  35. Sian27 January 2011 at 23:24

    Great tutorial, easy to follow. Love your blog header.
    hugs

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  36. Sol27 January 2011 at 23:46

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  37. Sol27 January 2011 at 23:50

    The Button is Gorgeous!!! After 3 coats with UTEE it looks Beautiful!!! :o)

    And your New heading of your blog is Beautiful too! :o)

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  38. Brad Fallon28 January 2011 at 01:46

    Nice tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

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  39. Grenouille Greetings28 January 2011 at 01:53

    Wow, wow, wow! Love this button! Gonna have to get me some UTEE now! Thanks for the tutorial, Bev. Warmest wishes, Lesley

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  40. Suzan L28 January 2011 at 02:07

    Hi Bev, Thank you for the wonderful tutorial on using UTEE. I had forgotten how great it is to use!! Your heart button is gorgeous!!
    Hugs,
    Suzan Laverty

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  41. Diffirent Shades Of Life28 January 2011 at 02:14

    Great tutorial thanks for Sharing Bev. Also want to say that as usual your creation are gorgeous, I pop and have a look almost everyday but usually too lazy to leave a comment.
    hugs
    Sue xo

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  42. Debbie28 January 2011 at 02:24

    Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing

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  43. Jacqueline (Sjakkie)28 January 2011 at 06:47

    Beautiful. Thanks for the tutorial.
    Hugs Jacqueline

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  44. yvette28 January 2011 at 08:55

    OOhhh how lovely is that!! Yup, UTEE is coming back out of the drawer hahaha!!

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  45. chrissy xx28 January 2011 at 10:06

    Thanks for this Bev.
    Chrissyxx

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  46. AsilisA MaM28 January 2011 at 13:42

    thanks a Lot! Looks anreal beautiful!!

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  47. Lori Podolsky28 January 2011 at 21:54

    Thanks so much for this wonderful tutorial, Bev! You are such a doll! Hugs, Lori P

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  48. Shazza29 January 2011 at 10:39

    this looks so real, thanks for the tutorial Bev x

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  49. Sam29 January 2011 at 20:32

    Thanks for the tut Bev, off to get some UTEE...

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  50. Beverly30 January 2011 at 00:49

    this is great, and so easy!!

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