I saw some really cool button jewelry HERE (from a Japanese craft book via applehead) and it has been hauting me ever since. So last night , while watching Sideways for the second time, I decide to give it a try. First, I made the bracelet, then decided I needed a necklace to match, and got up early this morning to give that a try. I don’t think I even own clothing that would suit this little set, but I guess I can work on that later.
They were made using some green and yellow shell buttons that I had, some small yellowish-clear beads, and gold embroidery floss. They were pretty easy once I got it all figured out and I think they turned out fabulous. I can see more of these in my future once I dig into my granny’s collection of vintage buttons (she said I could have them once we moved back to AZ- wo-hoo!). If anyone is interested, I can make a *tutorial for this.
Okay, now that I have this temporarily out of my system, I can go back to my regularly scheduled sewing.
* HERE is the tutorial for the button bracelet 
July 1st, 2006 at 2:12 pm
Very pretty! Your buttons look like abalone. Do you have to use really thin buttons or can you use any kind. I think a tutorial is a great idea.
July 1st, 2006 at 3:04 pm
Love it ! Absolutely love it !
July 1st, 2006 at 3:16 pm
So lovely!! Good job R!
July 1st, 2006 at 5:49 pm
That looks FAB!!! pretty choice of buttons – looks like mother of pearl
‘Sideways’ was a great film!
July 1st, 2006 at 9:59 pm
Wow! Absolutely spectacular. Really beautiful.
July 2nd, 2006 at 4:37 pm
These are so lovely Regina!
July 2nd, 2006 at 4:57 pm
wow- I love this jewellery! i’ve seen something similar at an art gallery near us, but I think I like your’s better!Well done, I think you’re very clever.
July 3rd, 2006 at 7:32 am
The necklace is my favorite! You are SO CLEVER! I really adore these. NIce job!
a.
July 3rd, 2006 at 8:16 am
These turned out so pretty. In looking in my button stash, I can see all the possiblities. What a great project!
July 5th, 2006 at 7:19 am
Gorgeous! Those buttons are beautiful.
July 6th, 2006 at 9:48 am
Wow! These are beautiful! I just bought these seashell buttons for a swap, now I have to go back to the craft store and buy them for myself! LOL You are such an inspiration, thanks for sharing!
July 7th, 2006 at 4:30 pm
wow..all beautiful, the colors…very pretty jewerly!
saludos!
Marjorie
August 22nd, 2006 at 5:03 pm
Love the neclace..very pretty you mentioned you could make a tutorial for this necklace. Could you for me. i live in the UK bought buttons and have a huge collection of them. i’m not sure how it started just happened. But need inspiration for what to do with them. haven’t found to many things using buttons….some cards with just a few buttons on them. but anxious for more..thanks again and regards Laurie Freeman
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September 20th, 2006 at 9:52 am
Love the look of this necklace, and like Laurie I would
like a tutorial for it. I have a stash of buttons left to me by my Mom. This would be a way to give the grandaughters something of their Great Grandmom.
Chris
September 20th, 2006 at 2:28 pm
Sorry Chris, I tried emailing you, but your email address wouldn’t work. You can see my tutorial here:
http://blog.creativekismet.com/2006/07/03/button-bracelet-tutorial/
and other great tutorials/ideas here:
http://whipup.net/2006/07/07/button-jewellery/
hope this is helpful
March 29th, 2007 at 2:47 am
thanks for your ideas and designs. it great i love it. i’ll try one of it for my mother.
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May 11th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
Could you please e-mail me a tutorial. These are awesome–
just need some instructions. Carrie Abercrombie
Somerville, AL.
August 18th, 2007 at 12:40 pm
Can you send me the tutorial for the button necklace…thanks What a great find.
September 18th, 2007 at 5:48 am
Hello – just found your tutorial for the lovely button bracelet…WOW!!…and how nice of you to do that. If I’d like to make a necklace, how would I adapt the instructions? Many thanks – Debbie
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