Remember this button bracelet? It is made from shank buttons. After finding all of these shimmery shank buttons, a while back, I’ve had a plan to make another one of these bracelets, especially since I am in button and jewelry making mode.
It’s made from a store bought chain bracelet, a whole bunch of jump rings, a whole lot of shank buttons, and needle-nose pliers.
I fastened a button to every link with a jump ring. Here is a nice little video on how to use jump rings. It’s just like making a charm bracelet, but with buttons.
It just seems so gypsy and bohemian to me with all of those unusual and old rustic buttons. The way it jingles and shakes when I wear it makes me want to dance around like a belly dancer. Not really. Okay, maybe just a little. 
September 23rd, 2008 at 10:24 pm
I really love that bracelet. I love buttons. It’s a win-win. Also, belly dancing? Great exercize I would imagine! I should look into some classes… I bet the hubs would approve!
September 23rd, 2008 at 11:43 pm
’tis lovely! and i can imagine it sounding the way you described, even the belly dancing (kinda).
your new banner is very apt, looks good as do your latest sewing projects. nice.
September 24th, 2008 at 2:25 am
Oh so so cute! I have some buttons tucked away that woud be perfect for this. Thanks for the inspiration!
September 24th, 2008 at 6:29 am
Loving it!
September 24th, 2008 at 6:58 am
Very nice. Thanks so much for sharing.
September 24th, 2008 at 7:09 am
Love the bracelet!! Thanks for the inspiration.
September 24th, 2008 at 7:17 am
Such a great idea! I’ll be linking to this!
September 24th, 2008 at 7:28 am
Soooo beautiful!
September 24th, 2008 at 7:41 am
OOooooooOOOOOOhhhh =) So pretty!!! Now I know what to do with all those little odd buttons that have been accumulating from my thrift store finds! I still love the other button bracelets you’ve done… so many ideas. Thanks for sharing your crafty wisdom
September 24th, 2008 at 7:56 am
You had quite a collection! I need some of those to put on the ankles of little ones, so I’ll always know where they are!
September 24th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Bling!
September 24th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
awesome unique bling.
September 25th, 2008 at 5:42 am
I just love this and I have loads of vintage buttons from my grandma! I cannot wait to make something with them! Thanks for sharing how to do this!
September 25th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Very cute, very jangly, very clever.
September 28th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Dance all you want! That fantastic bracelet is dying for it, and you deserve it
November 24th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Gorgeous! I’ve never tried one like this, but I’ve done beaded bracelets, so I think sounds do-able!!
November 28th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Thanks for the idea! I made one of these in a post-Thanksgiving stupor last night and love it!