RECYCLE: WORD MAGNETS FOR THE FRIDGE (CUT OUT AND KEEP; SLY FOX)

Don't know about you, but I think a lot of moms would love an assortment of magnetic words to use on the fridge for stuff like To-Do lists, DON'T Even Think About It, Appointments...that kind of stuff.  This is one super easy, super quick, and super inexpensive gift for moms.

VIDEO: COVERED BUTTONS (MISSOURI QUILT COMPANY; NATALIE)

OK paper people, time to borrow another sewing notion for paper crafting. These little kits are available in the notions departments of crafts and fabric stores. The results: easy, quick and VERY inexpensive buttons in the color, size and technique you need. There's two or three brands; all work in the same way and contain the same stuff.  And each provides another use for those leftover fabric bits.

BTW: Remove the shank and place a glue dot on the back of the button to secure it to a substrate (not fabric that will be laundered).  One suggestion: a small, round magnet.

Click VIDEO (above) to get the nitty gritty on covered buttons.