I've always loved buttons. (Even when I was a kid I'd hide them away in little stashes.) So when Elizabeth and I started talking about all the different Christmas items we could make for less that $5 I knew I'd have to do something with buttons.
Here's what I came up with:
I kind of love it. I took a bag of white and clear buttons that I had laying around downstairs in a ziplock bag, strung them on some white thread and hung them on my Christmas tree for trim.
It was easy and free. (You could use any bag of buttons---I'd bet multi-colored, gold, or vintage buttons would all be awesome as well.)
It was easy and free. (You could use any bag of buttons---I'd bet multi-colored, gold, or vintage buttons would all be awesome as well.)
And the best part of this project (besides making me happy) is that when I'm done with it I can reuse the buttons!
PS---I'm out of town right now and am planning on going to my very first flea market today---I'm so excited!
I want to be where you are....it's been so freezing here!!!! {Are you going to fabric Mecca too?--cause I want you to buy the whole felted wool section--I am obsessed.}
ReplyDeleteIt's Elizabeth, as if you didn't know.
I bet that looks so cute strung all over the tree! I wonder how it would look if you spray painted some or maybe just sprayed on some sealer and added some silver glitter?
ReplyDeleteAnother fun and inexpensive project... Love it!!! I have a brand new linky party starting today and would love for you to join in...http://shoprubyjean.com/2011/12/sew-crafty-tue…y-linky-party1
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cute idea. I want one now (and I have a recently acquired bag of vintage buttons as my grandparents had to move--my mom helped them downsize and saved the buttons for me!).
ReplyDeleteHave fun at the flea market! I hope you get some great deals.
What a sweet idea! LOVE it! I received a box of vintage buttons...what a great idea on how to use them! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea - come and promote your blog at the Creating Success Around the World blog hop - http://meijosjoy.blogspot.com/2011/11/happy-wednesday.html
ReplyDeleteHi ladies,I just wanted to wish you both a wholesome and magical Christmas holiday with your family. Thank you for your support and inspiration this past year- you are stars xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun idea. I love buttons too. It's my favorite way to distract my kids while I'm sewing. :) They love to go through the button collection.
ReplyDeleteI have a whole lot of buttons -
ReplyDeletethanks for the inspiration!