Just like the bottom of a cereal packet where all the small bits gather, my button jar seems to do the same. I don't even remember buying these. I think sometimes when you buy a mixed bag for crafts, there are a large proportion of the small ones. In reality they don't get used in my garment making, they are just too small.
I decided to make a set of jewelery inspired by the colours of spring.
Rummaging through my jewelery box I found some fish hook earring findings and metal stems. There was also a pretty packet of seed beads.
It made a lovely set of earrings. Unplanned, I made a necklace because it was half made in the craft box. The wire had the clasp all fitted and some odd beads threaded. I don't know where it was from but I randomly added some buttons.
Really pleased with my little bit of happy up cycling.
Have a good week. Jo xxxx
PS. Apologies if I flashed up a knitted item blogpost. I was missing a photo and clicked the wrong one to publish. Whoops!
PS. Apologies if I flashed up a knitted item blogpost. I was missing a photo and clicked the wrong one to publish. Whoops!
This is great! I love odd buttons and I tend to find just the right one when I need it after much searching through all the little drawers and jars. You could start a little side line there. x
ReplyDeleteAh, I was just wondering where the knitted tank post was, I read it during my online tutorial (naughty me). I do love necklaces and earrings just like the ones you made, unique and fun. I have so many small buttons, I should do something with them.... except most of my small ones are plain white, which is far too boring! Have a lovely rest of the week x
ReplyDeleteI really should do something with the vast collection of buttons I have. Lily and Daisy are visiting soon, I am thinking it would be a great rainy day project for them to do.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteLove it Jo, you look fab.
ReplyDeleteThey are brilliant. It's spooky as I made button earrings a few weeks ago too. Mine were a bit more basic that yours though but I wear them all the time and am thinking I must make some more in different colours.
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