I collect buttons.
I've had a thing for them ever since I inherited a large glass jar filled with a lifetime of buttons from my Grandmother.
I like looking for them. You'd be surprised where you can find them.
The more brightly colored the better, although all colors are welcome. I sort out the ones I don't think I'll use and let the girls have them for their various projects. I definitely discriminate on the basis of cuteness.
I especially like mop (mother of pearl) vintage buttons.
What do you think I do with them? Any guesses?
I'll show you in my next post.
22 comments:
The buttons are so pretty and look like it would be fun to let them fall through your fingers. Pretty and a tactile experience too. I can't wait to see your button projects.
It's funny how we crafty bloggers gravitate towards the same things :-) I have those jelly jars, 'tho I painted the lids pink...and they have buttons in them...MOP buttons to be exact. Ha! AND that button tin (and the 'pins' one) is a favorite of mine from CK!
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Loving buttons and loving these jelly jars. They are both in my home, lots of them. Waiting to get crafty.... no excellent ideas this very moment, Molly >^_^<
Have a happy Tuesday xxx
Oh my gracious, I think we must have been separated at birth! A kindred spirit indeed!
I love your blog and shall be an avid reader! I love your creative ideas and the pretty things you find for your girls, just lovely!
Owww ...you decorated the wonderful !! i like what i see here...great !!! lovely day......love Ria...
Oh so orderly, and such beautiful colours, and my heart skips a beat when I see Bonne Maman jars.
Oh, if I came over, I'd steal your button collection! how happy!
FYI - an apple pear tastes like both - crisp and juicy - super sweet if they are ripe. I love them. They stay crunchie as they ripen and become super juicy - unlike the pear which becomes soft. Thanks for stopping by.
Love all your buttons!! I collect them too. ( I don't think I have anything valuable or anything.) My maternal grandmother was a dressmaker in the 30's and 40's, and she strung all of her wonderful extra buttons onto a string. When I was a child I loved looking at it. My sister has possession of that now... wish it was me. Well, my guess for your question is : charm button bracelets, or Christmas tree ornaments, or flowers. Am I even close? Can't wait to hear what you really do with them.
i forget where you like. east coast by any chance? probably not. oh, we'd have fun between cath, bonne maman and other cute things like these adorable buttons ...
cute post, as always!
xo
elyse
Those sweet pretty buttons look good enough to eat.
I can't wait to find out your good ideas.
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A couple of my guesses are...Sweet, adorable greeting cards? :) Eyes on handmade stuffed animals?
I love your button collection....they look like candy! I have to admit I am partial to those MOP buttons too!! :)
Lovely blessing to you,
Gloria @}~`}~~~
Buttons are just the cutest thing every made...I love them and your collection is wonderful. There are so many wonderful ideas to use buttons for...enjoy them all!
Hugs.
I love your pictures! They are always so bright, happy and fun. I can't wait to see what you do with them!
OMGoodness! I love this post...I love your blog...it is so inspirational to look at...your photos are cheery and incredible! I'm now following you!
As far as what you do with the buttons....I can't wait to see..and even if you don't do a thing but collect them...you have arranged them all so beautifully that they are a work of art in themselves!
BEAUTIFUL.....
thanks so much for stopping in to see me....come again....and we shall inspired eachother!
ciao bella!
CREATIVE CARMELINA
I love buttons! Especially the vintage white ones! You are so lucky to have ones from your grandma!!
Your blog is lovely!!!
:) T
Love this! I am so drawn to the colors you choose. It's always a treat.
OOHHH I love all your buttons. I make rings and pins with mine (my paltry few.) I would love to get my hands on your collection!!
Ashlyn
I too love buttons... Of all colours, shapes and sizes!
Yours, are so beautiful!
DEBBIE MOSS
The buttons you have are so Beautiful...and SO organized!!!!!!!
Your page is always full of colours. Very pretty creation!
I just have to ask,How do you keep on hand enough buttons for all those wreaths? They can't be all vintage? it's my first visit with you.I had so much fun .thanks
Absolutely swoon-worthy! I just participated in a button blog hop and it was so much fun!
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