Speaking of Buttons...

Speaking of buttons (yesterday's post) I have a little bit of a button fetish at times. I know most of you do! I was in JoAnn Fabric the other day with my mom getting some material for her to make me a valence and pillows for my updated spare beadroom. I had to slip away to the button section for a quick peek, and found these two sets that I just had to have. The first colorful set were made in Italy. They are just so gorgeous - they are calling out to be used in some colorful way. The second set were made in Poland. I wanted these because at some point, I want to make one of those cool bead-wrapped bracelets with a button as a clasp. I have the ingredients, but they are all packed away at the moment. Hopefully I'll get the creative bug back and be able to make some of these! I wonder if there's a project like that in Lorelei and Erin's book, coming out this summer?

Comments

Therese's Treasures said…

Beautiful buttons Sue!
Therese

May 7, 2012 at 9:36 AM

Unknown said…

Sue those are gorgeous buttons!! I have a bit of a fetish too!1

May 7, 2012 at 12:08 PM

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