December 1, 2011

{First Day of Whimsy – Button Faeries}

Button Faeries

These little Button Faeries are perfect bits of whimsy to add on the Christmas tree, packages and gift bags, garland, or let them take center stage on a card.

Tutorial PDF available in my Etsy shop: 12 Days of Whimsy

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Heather F. Corn says:

December 1, 2011 at 12:22 am

Ohhhhh! These are soooooo cute!!! Too bad I have to go to bed. I wanna make some right now!

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2amscrapper says:

December 1, 2011 at 1:16 am

these are adorable! gathering my supplies…

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Sherrie says:

December 1, 2011 at 2:05 am

So sweet! Thank you for sharing your projects. I’m looking forward to making these!

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Fiona says:

December 1, 2011 at 3:04 am

How cute are these.

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Sandy says:

December 1, 2011 at 3:39 am

Oh wow what a darling idea and wonderful work Nancy.
Perfect for the christmas tree.
Love all your fairy´s. xoxo

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Margriet says:

December 1, 2011 at 3:50 am

These sweet little fairies are a beautiful gift to send on a Christmas card.

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Robyn says:

December 1, 2011 at 4:03 am

These are just lovely Nancy, can’t wait to make one, they could have so many uses. Thanks, Robyn.

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Bleubeard and Elizabeth says:

December 1, 2011 at 4:42 am

What a super beginning. I just found your blog and I’m in love. Thanks for the inspiration.

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Willy says:

December 1, 2011 at 5:00 am

Thanks Nancy…they are lovely !

Hugs,Willy

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Penny says:

December 1, 2011 at 5:09 am

These really are very beautiful little delicacies! penny

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Carolyn says:

December 1, 2011 at 6:55 am

Day one has me hooked! These little button faeries are oh so wonderful and oh so wonderfully easy to create using supplies I have on hand (it helps that I have most of the PW images already).

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patricia says:

December 1, 2011 at 6:56 am

What a fabulous start to the 12 Days of Whimsy!! Thank you Nancy, and thank you Gail for your thoughtful opportunity to enjoy your shop, Paper Whimsy!

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Judy B. says:

December 1, 2011 at 6:58 am

Nancy! These are so cute! I think I will make a few to put in my antique booth to help decorate for Christmas! Thanks for this wonderful inspiration!

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MarieS. says:

December 1, 2011 at 7:55 am

These are just so adorable,Nancy! Thank you so much for the tutorial!
Have a great day.Now I’m off to post the button on my sidebar.
Hugs,
Marie

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Vicki at Rusty Rooster Vintage says:

December 1, 2011 at 8:14 am

They are darling! Thank for sharing.

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Irene Walas says:

December 1, 2011 at 8:19 am

Nancy, these are oh so wonderful! Day 1-HOOKED!!!!
I look forward to making these! Is it really December already!
Hugs,
Ivy

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Julie Loeschke says:

December 1, 2011 at 8:34 am

When I first looked at them,I thought;How cute! Then,I saw the little tails and thought;I’m making a bunch of these! :D Great job!

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Heidi Meyer says:

December 1, 2011 at 8:34 am

These are so sweet!! I am going to race through my chores and then get inky. ;D xxoo

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Marsha says:

December 1, 2011 at 8:40 am

These are so sweet and I have the majority of the supplies, just need a few more!

xxoo
Marsha

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Dawn @ The Feathered Nest says:

December 1, 2011 at 9:00 am

Hi sweet Nancy! These are so PRECIOUS!!! I hope you don’t mind but I just had to share on my blog that you have this wonderful tutorial up and that you have more on the way ~ I love that you’re sharing your amazing creativity!! hugs and love, Dawn

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wendy says:

December 1, 2011 at 9:00 am

Love these! I have all the images so I know what I’m making later .. thank you for the idea and pop over I have a project to show on my blog using the goth faeries… I turned them into sugar plum faerie tins … Hugs wendy

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Karen Owen says:

December 1, 2011 at 9:05 am

You keep coming up with the cleverest, cutest ideas!

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Sherry Smyth says:

December 1, 2011 at 9:12 am

Can you say “little darlings”????

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Sue K says:

December 1, 2011 at 9:12 am

These are absolutely charming. Thanks for the lovely tutorial (I found you thanks to Dawn at Feathered Nest).

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December 1, 2011 at 9:28 am

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Tolegranny says:

December 1, 2011 at 9:35 am

They are just darling, Nancy. Love love them.

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Maria says:

December 1, 2011 at 9:36 am

They are so lovely, i would love to do thid with my own family pictures.
Thanks for the tutorial.
Hugs
Maria

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Manuela says:

December 1, 2011 at 9:50 am

How cute are these fairies. I am so happy to have managed, in the last minute, to join the 12 days of whimsy. Thank you very much for sharing. This is X-Mas for me!!!
Grateful hugs from
Manuela

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Jackie Nobles says:

December 1, 2011 at 9:54 am

Love these little fairy ornaments. I will be making a few for my tree. Thanks.
Hugs Jackie

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Denise Phillips says:

December 1, 2011 at 10:06 am

These are just so pretty and can be used in so many ways to embellish Holiday Projects!! Thanks for the tutorial! Can’t wait for tomorrows!!!
Cheers:)

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Linda K says:

December 1, 2011 at 10:14 am

Oh Nancy if this is only day one,well I can’t imagine it getting better than this(but I know it will as you have the “wow” factor!). These button fairies are so darling-been wanting to try some for quite awhile and now’s the time thanks to you!

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Malinda says:

December 1, 2011 at 10:20 am

Wow! What a great idea and I have everything already!! Would have to dig to fine my mica though : ( I think it’s in storage,pooh! Maybe I can substitute something ; )

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Lynne Moncrieff says:

December 1, 2011 at 10:29 am

These are so precious!!!
Wishes
Lynne

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Terry says:

December 1, 2011 at 10:31 am

Nancy, these are so cute! Many ways to display this little faeries! Thank you!

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Chris says:

December 1, 2011 at 10:38 am

What a wonderful start to your projects, Nancy. Your button faeries are beautiful.

Off to find the necessaries – I may be a while, my craft room is in turmoil. lol

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Marilou says:

December 1, 2011 at 11:13 am

These are darling Nancy, love them all, thanks for the tutorial, must go find some silver doilies! TTMF!! Hugs Marilou

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JeanFB says:

December 1, 2011 at 11:48 am

Oh my gosh, these are fantastic!!! Absolutely gorgeous – thank you so much for sharing the tutorial. I will definitely make these!

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Robin says:

December 1, 2011 at 12:04 pm

Oh Nancy – these are a wonderful way to begin 12 days of Whimsy.
So delightful & sweet!

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Debbie Ellerd says:

December 1, 2011 at 12:09 pm

These are just too cute……I do have to buy some supplies because I have nothing to create these cuties!!! I love everything you make Nancy…..you have such a beautiful touch and PW has beautiful images. Thank you so much for sharing and doing The Twelve Days of Whimsy!!!

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Jan says:

December 1, 2011 at 12:13 pm

Awwwww, these are TOO cute! Love the button-tails and the wings! Great project to start the 12 Days of Christmas, Nancy!

Jan

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Lori Lundy says:

December 1, 2011 at 12:17 pm

Heading off to work, so sad, but I know what I will be doing when I return and unwind. Love these cuties.

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Martina says:

December 1, 2011 at 12:26 pm

OMG, Nancy!!!! You have made each one of these Fairies simply DIVINE!!! BRAVO!!!!

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Terrie Lightfoot says:

December 1, 2011 at 12:40 pm

These are SOOOO cute! I’m gonna go make a few of these this morning – nothing like a little art fun!

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sonya says:

December 1, 2011 at 1:33 pm

Oh Nancy, these are so sweet! Can’t wait to try them! :) Thank you!
Hugs,
Sonya

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theresa says:

December 1, 2011 at 1:40 pm

These are sweet Nancy.

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Dorthe says:

December 1, 2011 at 2:33 pm

They are so lovely, dear Nancy-
beautiful butterflyes- with the sweetest faces, and funny button-bodies. Thanks for this great start on your whimsey dayes.
HUGS,Dorthe

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Caroline Lawson says:

December 1, 2011 at 3:10 pm

Love the little button faeries, Nancy! I didn’t have all the elements, so I just ran with it.

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Diana Kelly says:

December 1, 2011 at 3:52 pm

Nancy, these are sweet. I am going to try them on my tree and a couple of packages. Maybe even make a pretty garland. Thank you.

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Mimi says:

December 1, 2011 at 3:56 pm

OOooh, I pinned this on Pinterest! I sadly have already started my 2011 ornaments, as I’d have shifted to these! What a wonderful project, thank you!

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Lisa says:

December 1, 2011 at 3:57 pm

These are so adorable! Dawn from The Feathered Nest sent me here and I’m so glad she did. This is my first time visiting but I know I will be back many times!
Lisa

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Cindy Leaf says:

December 1, 2011 at 4:07 pm

I look forward to EVERY Paperwhimsy email I get and I ALWAYS print out your tutorials. I have looked at your Etsy and bought your fabric book tutorial – can’t wait to try it. Of course I have loved Paperwhismy products, especially the crepe paper, everything I have bought there has been top quality. I hope you plan on making more tutorials as I love the one I bought. Have a wonderful day. I don’t do facebook, so this is the only place I can leave a comment!!!

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Laura-bella says:

December 1, 2011 at 4:08 pm

Nancy, you are the best!! 12 fun-filled whimsy days ahead! Love the Paperwhimsy images that you chose. I’m gonna be busy tonight. <3

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Terri says:

December 1, 2011 at 4:26 pm

I do love these little ornaments! I am lucky to have seen them in ‘person” and they really are truly lovely! I will be joining in as soon as I return home from my trip, and maybe even do a few ornaments while I am away.
Hugs,
Terri

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Christine Shebroe says:

December 1, 2011 at 4:47 pm

ADORABLE! Love them — I will work on some this weekend!

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Merilee says:

December 1, 2011 at 4:58 pm

They would make great additions to beautiful holiday packages! Very nice!

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Sue Young says:

December 1, 2011 at 5:20 pm

ADORABLE!!!!!!!Thanks!!!

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Cat Dodt-Ellis says:

December 1, 2011 at 5:28 pm

What a complete & inspiring tut, Nancy! Just got home & can’t wait to play!!

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lorraine says:

December 1, 2011 at 6:06 pm

these are reallly lovely..going to have a go at making one hopefully tomorrow then I will share the link back here to what I have made:)

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cat kerr says:

December 1, 2011 at 7:16 pm

These are to sweet Nancy!!Hugs,Cat

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Rhonda Cable says:

December 1, 2011 at 7:18 pm

absolutely adorable!!!!!

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Lee W says:

December 1, 2011 at 7:36 pm

How VERY sweet!! Love them.

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Jan Thomason says:

December 1, 2011 at 8:00 pm

precious – i see some tags coming my way:)
thanks, nancy!!!

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PetraB says:

December 1, 2011 at 8:15 pm

They are so precious and look gorgeous. I couldn’t resist to create one of these little darlings, to be found here.
Looking forward to tomorrow! x

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Sarah says:

December 1, 2011 at 9:08 pm

What a precious project for day 1. Can’t wait to see what the next 11 days bring!

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Kathie Pieper "Dragonfly" says:

December 1, 2011 at 9:14 pm

Faerielicious for sure Nancy… Great Idea once again!!

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Shelly Rae Wood says:

December 1, 2011 at 9:33 pm

LOVE button fairies! Thank you for the reminder. I haven’t made any in quite a long time! :)

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Wanda Contreras says:

December 1, 2011 at 9:57 pm

Love your ornaments!!!Thank you for creating such beautiful ornaments and for sharing your talent!!!
best regards,
Wanda

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Robin says:

December 1, 2011 at 10:36 pm

Oh, how adorable Nancy!! These would be perfect on gifts. Great idea.

Hugs,
Robin

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Gale says:

December 1, 2011 at 10:55 pm

Enchanting! And inspiring! I made two little ornaments today for my little silver tree inspired by your lovely button babies. Can’t wait for tomorrow!

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Lesley says:

December 1, 2011 at 10:57 pm

Oh Nancy these are darling. I have made these before but not with children’s faces and I love the look of the doily behind the wings. They just make you smile. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
Lesley

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cassie says:

December 2, 2011 at 12:01 am

What a great first project Nancy! I love the use of the doilies!

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Chris Thuerk says:

December 2, 2011 at 12:04 am

These are delightful Nancy!!!!!!!

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Lynn Stevens says:

December 2, 2011 at 12:58 am

These are so cute Nancy. I could see an entire tree decorated with them. I must be in a different time zone its still the 1st here.
LOL
hugs Lynn

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Carla Henderson says:

December 2, 2011 at 1:09 am

I was not disappointed with your sweet project. I think these would be fun to make all year long. Thank you for designing<3

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Gypsy Rose says:

December 2, 2011 at 5:14 am

I’m ready to make these. Gorgeous! Just perfect for the tree and my sweet little ggg’s.

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Dorene Elizabeth says:

December 2, 2011 at 9:39 am

Love these! Very sweet!

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Leslie Anderson says:

December 2, 2011 at 11:21 am

As always Nancy, your little ornaments are adorable. I’m going to make these to put on my daughter-in-law’s gifts!!

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paperwhimsy.com » Blog Archive » {The Second Day of Whimsy}… says:

December 2, 2011 at 2:10 pm

[…] drumroll… Nancy’s button faeries from Day 1 had me at my art table yesterday afternoon. I do not often make time to do art for pleasure but […]

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osagegypsy says:

December 2, 2011 at 3:26 pm

I just found your blog through another blog and am now a fan! Big time FAN! I love your work!

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Andi Sexton says:

December 6, 2011 at 8:40 am

Awwww! I love the name of these … button fairies!!!!!
I am having fun going through each day’s projects!

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sue granno says:

December 6, 2011 at 4:31 pm

Where can I obtain the silver doily and prima flowers for the Christmas ornament with the wings. thanks

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Nancy Y says:

December 7, 2011 at 8:46 am

Thank you so much for sharing all these wonderful tutorials!!
Happy Holidays!
Nancy

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