Going In Circles
And that's where you will apply somethin’.
Maybe words or some graphics.
They will all be fantastic!
When we see you at Coney Isle struttin’.
Jonette Jamison
Hello there, my name is Jonette. I am Muslim, a native New Yorker and mother to four adult children. I developed an interest in crafting as an adult unexpectedly while shopping in a variety store. For some reason I was awed by the brilliant colors of the beauty and houseware products and visualized how I could use them for craft projects. A few months later, I saw a magazine ad about the Badge-A-Minit button machine. It mentioned that buttons could be used in various ways and I knew it would be ideal for my craft projects. However, after buying it I discovered how much my children enjoyed making buttons. I began to offer my button making service for children's birthday parties, at street fairs and other festive events. Although I'm employed as a civil servant, I will always indulge in my button making hobby.
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What inspired you to make this project?
I'm a crafter who likes working with paper, fabric and wood. I like the versatility of buttons that they can accommodate those materials.
What are some of the challenges you have encountered and how did you address them?
I now have a mobility condition which makes transporting my button making equipment/materials difficult. If the button making site is distant, I request a ride from a relative or friend. If it is nearer to home, I will also ask them or order an Uber or Lyft. I don't engage in public crafting as much anymore.