I’ve been admiring other people’s necklaces.
Often surreptitiously in shopping centres and other public places.
Necklaces like this one made of buttons – lots of buttons!
So I made one!
I bought a bag of coordinated buttons from Spotlight and used some embroidery floss I already had. I didn’t have the jewellery fixings that were recommended in the video, so I made do with a couple of silver slip rings and some thin ribbon repurposed from a T-shirt. I also threaded my buttons a little differently. But I was originally inspired by the video below – I just made a few changes as I went along!
It was a lovely afternoon of playing with buttons. Now I’m itching to make a second one in reds.
You can find this fabulous tutorial at Nikki McGonigal’s blog, Nikki in Stitches
What other colours should I make?
Twitter: blossheartblog
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Oooh I LOVE button necklaces!! I never even thought of making my own… must add this to my to-do list!!
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Twitter: craftimummy
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It didn’t take long, Alyce. I expected to play with it longer…
Beautiful necklace Tonya!!
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Thanks Jill. I’m wondering whether I will show it off at Blogopolis later in the year…
Twitter: _actuallyamy
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This looks great Tonya!
I think I will have to make on for myself
Twitter: homegrownmama
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It’s so funky, I’d be doing a green one next I reckon!
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Twitter: craftimummy
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Oh good idea – I do love green!
LOVE this! What a great idea, thanks for sharing.
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Thanks Becky!
Found you on Sugar Bee. This is super cute!
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Thanks! Off to visit you now…
Love the blue button necklace, to cute!
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Thanks Kimberley. It was quick and easy too
Tonya- this is right up my alley! I’m always looking for new “bobbles” to wear- but a lot of the designer stuff can get expensive. I imagine you could easily make drop earrings to match! What a great idea- and your blog is lovely! I’ve just followed you on Twitter and Facebook- thanks for sharing! Oh, and I’d be honored if you had the time to stop by my debut episode of Sweet Sharing Monday (weekly party w features!) – http://saynotsweetanne.com/2012/sweet-sharing-monday/ I hope you have a great day
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Twitter: craftimummy
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Thanks for stopping by, Kayla. I thought about earrings too.
Twitter: craftimummy
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I wasn’t quick enough for this week, Kayla, but I’ll try to remember for next week
Twitter: NikkiInStitches
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Tonya!
I’m so flatter by your sweet words about my button necklace!
And yours is FABULOUS!
I love it!
Thanks so much for giving Nikki, In Stitches a shout out, too!
XOXO
Twitter: craftimummy
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Hi Nikki, Your tutorial was so easy to follow! Thank you for sharing it.
Verry pretty! I say a tangerine and gold combination would be pretty, and a navy and green. Thanks for sharing at Handmade Tuesdays.
Twitter: craftimummy
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Oh I like the idea of navy and green – I wear that combo a lot!
What a great idea! My littlest is teething at the moment and that would be great bling to wear and not worry about him trying to chew on.