I was partnered up with the wonderful Peggy Johnson of The Charm Barn and Willow Bridge Bend Bead Shop and Boutique. Peggy sent me some wonderful traditional style shank buttons in white. Each of the four has a different design, which lends a different feel to the buttons.
Let me apologize in advance for the picture quality, as I don't feel the pictures give the buttons the credit they deserve. My camera died on me (guess it's time to replace) and the camera on my phone isn't the best.
This first picture is of 3 of the 4 buttons. I cannot show the finished design with these - yet - as it will be a gift to my mother for Mother's Day (and I know she reads my blog). The picture just doesn't do justice to the beauty of these beads. The large square one has a very interesting texture that the camera just couldn't capture.
This picture is of the finished bracelet that I created with the fourth button. This button reminded me of a sand dollar so I knew that I wanted to use it in a beach inspired piece. I decided to keep the bracelet simple with some simple stringing techniques and a handmade clasp by Melinda Orr. I am super happy with how this piece turned out. It allows the button to be the star accented by the gemstone chips.
Grab a cup of coffee and some quiet time and visit all of the other participants in the hop. And a very Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers out there reading this :)
Kim Roberts and
Partner unable to participate
at this time.
* Pam
Ferarri and Stefanie
Teufel (will share their reveal on a later date)
* Stefanie
Teufel and Pam
Ferarri (will share their reveal on a later date)
Much Love ~
Shell
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Love your bracelet. It looks cool!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debby! And thanks for taking the time to comment :)
DeleteButtons are so pretty. The white is striking with the blue. It sure is a button star.
ReplyDeletePeggy really chose some beautiful buttons to share with me. Thanks for taking a moment to comment ~ Shell
DeleteGOOD JOB! I love the beach theme and I love that you used chips. What a challenge! Chips can be so difficult and so can the shank buttons but you made this look beautiful! I just love it! I am still at work (until 3pm) but I can't wait to get home and post the bracelet I made using the buttons you sent me. Hurrah!
ReplyDeleteWhite IS hard to photograph but I think you did a great job! I love the milk glass button you chose, and you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bracelet! You captured that easy summertime feel, and I look forward to seeing the rest of your ideas for the other buttons.
ReplyDeleteVery nice bracelet, I love the look and feel.
ReplyDeletevery, very pretty and the button looks great against the blue!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, LOVE the white buttons! I agree that one does look like a sand dollar !! Very lovely bracelet!
ReplyDeleteI think it is so sweet you made your Mom's mothers day present from your buttons. This is my favourite blog post so far for that reason. The piece you did show is very pretty!
ReplyDeleteNice! I can't wait to see what you did with the other buttons.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you received some pretty white buttons - perfect to design with for the summer. Your bracelet is really pretty and is the perfect design to show off that button! How sweet that you made something just for your Mom for Mother's Day. I sure wish my Mom liked handmade jewelry! How did she like it? We want to see pictures! :-)
ReplyDeleteI totally see what you mean about it looking a bit like a sand dollar. You totally ran with that and produced a beautiful beach-inspired piece. I do hope you show off what you made for Mother's day as well as I know it's got to be gorgeous also!
ReplyDeleteoh those colors just call to me! so Mediterranean ... would love just lovely with the project I made!! :) Beautiful work
ReplyDeleteA very soothing piece and makes me want to hang out at the beach with coconut drink in hand...Ahhh.
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The buttons you received are fabulous! I love the blue and white bracelet you made--the colors make me think of our tavels to the oceanside. I can't wait to see what you made for your sweet mama.
ReplyDeleteWow, what lovely buttons you received!!! I love the bracelet that you made with the "sand dollar"-like button-- that was EXACTLY what I thought of the second I saw it, as well :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your work with all of us <3
*~* Julia *~* http://beautifullywhimsical.blogspot.com *~*
Love the bracelet. You can't go wrong with a blue and white colour palette. I can't wait to see what you make with the other buttons, they're lovely!!
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