Button Floozies

Well, not really Tiffany buttons -- but that beautiful blue color that reminds me of it! I found these beauties at an antique store; they're not real antiques, but probably from the 1950s.  They're made from two different kinds of plastic -- the blue which is molded in a mottled texture, and the inserted pearly white center. These are from the same period.  Look at that pretty silvertone detail along the bottom!  The button is covered with a kind of faux leather. The effect reminds me of a pillbox hat! These are just common silver buttons, but special, I thought, because of the cute card with the Eiffel Tower on it.  It's marked on the back that they're made in France.  This will go into one of my art journals with a French theme, probably -- someday! 'Just a little Tuesday morning button peeping!  Thanks for looking with me!

Thought you might enjoy this...plastic fruit covered in buttons! Clever! From www.lollychops.com

This swap is now closed! Let's have another swap before the end of the year! This one will be a Christmas Ornament Swap . And, it will be a group swap. I will put you in groups of 4. We will each send and receive 3 button ornaments! Definition of a button ornament: A Christmas ornament made to hang on a tree or to be a small shelf or table accent, that is decorated with buttons.  The buttons do not necessarily need to be the only decoration element of the ornament -- but it should be a main or special element of the decoration.  Your ornament should be handmade. Timeframe: Sign-up period: November 1-13, 2011 Notification of swap partners: November 12, 2011   November 14, 2011 Swaps must be in the mail by: Monday, November 28, 2011 It is a quick turnaround , I realize; please be sure you can adhere to the deadline before committing!  A NOTE ABOUT INTERNATIONAL SWAPPING:  Because it is a quick turnaround, I'll be matching you up with partners on your ow...

 I hope everyone who's celebrating has a fun-filled Halloween today! Can you spot the little yellow scaredy cat button above? This is the pile of goodies that went to Leila as the winner in our 700 Followers Giveaway! Among the Fall-themed goodies was something special... this button which was made out of sea glass! Don't forget: click here to see many more (15 at last count!) blogs with photos of the buttons and tins received in the Fall in Love with Buttons swap! Fall in Love with Buttons Linky Party

A 'lil eye candy.

A couple of years ago, I found a treasure trove of buttons in a little town near our rental cottage. Last summer I made my way to the store only to find it gone. Because it's such a small town, I was able to ask around and find the ladies who had owned the shop. Luckily, they still had a stash of buttons and I was able to purchase some. I love that large one with the cording around the edge. It looks as if it might be a hand made button and the material has the look and feel of very fine hair but it's hard to tell for sure and the person I bought it from couldn't identify the material either. I know that people used to save the hair of loved ones and use it in jewelry but I'm not sure if anyone made buttons from it. In the top photograph, you can see that I got some lovely carved mother of pearl buttons which fascinate me because of the many variations in the designs of the carvings. I was also able to by a few bakelite shank buttons which I hope to make into a bracel...

Yes, buttons!   It is these cool fall days and soon to be winter mornings that compels us to get out or fabric scraps, wool felt and stitching kits.  I love snuggling with a blanket and my button tins choosing just the right collection for my next art project.  This year I have several new estate button lots to go through and sort.  I can't wait to see what I find.  I am thrilled to be here to share with you my love of  'thee beloved button'.  Here are a few to spark your creative juices!