memory board stuff!

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Hey hey- hope everyone's crafts are well underway for the holidays! This is my first post, so hello, everybody!!
I really just wanted to share my excitement after making two memory boards using this link:
Here
and this link:
Here
Someone posted these instructions about a week ago or so, and I'd also love to thank them for that. I just happened to have the stuff to make them around the house. I made a few changes due to a shortage, though, and they still turned out really well.
I followed the first link almost exactly except for adding the ribbon hangers that were described in the second link.
My changes: I couldn't find enough shank buttons, not to mention buttons that matched decently (plus I have.. er.. *problems* with buttons in general). Instead, I just embroidered some french knots in diamond shapes at the ribbon intersections and knotted again on the opposite site to "sandwich" the padding together.
It worked really well and looks pretty with shiny, coordinating embroidery floss. I wish I could post pics, but I can't find my webcam (the pics would look pretty cruddy anyway)!!
I hope you guys attempt this one, because I thought it was pretty easy, and I even cut the fabric too small on the first one and it still turned out great.

P.S. Wielding a staple gun is fun! :D