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Sugar Lump Studios

Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{First Day of Whimsy – Button Faeries}

December 1, 2011

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

Filed in: 12 Days of Whimsy, Christmas • by Sugar Lump Studios • 83 Comments

About Sugar Lump Studios

I am a dabbler. I love to create using all sorts of mediums...pattern papers, stamping, fabric, assemblage, collage, altered art, a never ending smattering of whatever strikes my fancy in whimsical moments. I find creating allows my soul to be fulfilled and love to spend hours in the studio.

Comments

  1. Heather F. Corn

    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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  2. 2amscrapper

    December 1, 2011 at 1:16 am

    these are adorable! gathering my supplies…

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  3. Sherrie

    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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  4. Fiona

    December 1, 2011 at 3:04 am

    How cute are these.

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  5. Sandy

    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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  6. Margriet

    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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  7. Robyn

    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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  8. Bleubeard and Elizabeth

    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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  9. Willy

    December 1, 2011 at 5:00 am

    Thanks Nancy…they are lovely !

    Hugs,Willy

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  10. Penny

    December 1, 2011 at 5:09 am

    These really are very beautiful little delicacies! penny

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  11. Carolyn

    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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  12. patricia

    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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  13. Judy B.

    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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  14. MarieS.

    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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  15. Vicki at Rusty Rooster Vintage

    December 1, 2011 at 8:14 am

    They are darling! Thank for sharing.

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  16. Irene Walas

    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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  17. Julie Loeschke

    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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  18. Heidi Meyer

    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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  19. Marsha

    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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  20. Dawn @ The Feathered Nest

    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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  21. wendy

    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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  22. Karen Owen

    December 1, 2011 at 9:05 am

    You keep coming up with the cleverest, cutest ideas!

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  23. Sherry Smyth

    December 1, 2011 at 9:12 am

    Can you say “little darlings”????

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  24. Sue K

    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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  25. Tolegranny

    December 1, 2011 at 9:35 am

    They are just darling, Nancy. Love love them.

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  26. Maria

    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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  27. Manuela

    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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  28. Jackie Nobles

    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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  29. Denise Phillips

    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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  30. Linda K

    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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  31. Malinda

    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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  32. Lynne Moncrieff

    December 1, 2011 at 10:29 am

    These are so precious!!!
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  33. Terry

    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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  34. Chris

    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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  35. Marilou

    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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  36. JeanFB

    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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  37. Robin

    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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  38. Debbie Ellerd

    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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  39. Jan

    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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  40. Lori Lundy

    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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  41. Martina

    December 1, 2011 at 12:26 pm

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

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  42. Terrie Lightfoot

    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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  43. sonya

    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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  44. theresa

    December 1, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    These are sweet Nancy.

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  45. Dorthe

    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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  46. Caroline Lawson

    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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  47. Diana Kelly

    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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  48. Mimi

    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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  49. Lisa

    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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  50. Cindy Leaf

    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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  51. Laura-bella

    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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  52. Terri

    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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  53. Christine Shebroe

    December 1, 2011 at 4:47 pm

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

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  54. Merilee

    December 1, 2011 at 4:58 pm

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

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  55. Sue Young

    December 1, 2011 at 5:20 pm

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

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  56. Cat Dodt-Ellis

    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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  57. lorraine

    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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  58. cat kerr

    December 1, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    These are to sweet Nancy!!Hugs,Cat

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  59. Rhonda Cable

    December 1, 2011 at 7:18 pm

    absolutely adorable!!!!!

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  60. Lee W

    December 1, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    How VERY sweet!! Love them.

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  61. Jan Thomason

    December 1, 2011 at 8:00 pm

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

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  62. PetraB

    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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  63. Sarah

    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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  64. Kathie Pieper "Dragonfly"

    December 1, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    Faerielicious for sure Nancy… Great Idea once again!!

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  65. Shelly Rae Wood

    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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  66. Wanda Contreras

    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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  67. Robin

    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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  68. Gale

    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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  69. Lesley

    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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  70. cassie

    December 2, 2011 at 12:01 am

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

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  71. Chris Thuerk

    December 2, 2011 at 12:04 am

    These are delightful Nancy!!!!!!!

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  72. Lynn Stevens

    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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  73. Carla Henderson

    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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  74. Gypsy Rose

    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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    • Gypsy Rose

      December 9, 2011 at 3:30 pm

      not on facebook, but am a follower.

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  75. Dorene Elizabeth

    December 2, 2011 at 9:39 am

    Love these! Very sweet!

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  76. Leslie Anderson

    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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  77. osagegypsy

    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!

    Reply
  78. Andi Sexton

    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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  79. sue granno

    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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  80. Nancy Y

    December 7, 2011 at 8:46 am

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

    Reply

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