a little button therapy

Last weekend wasn't all about wiping noses and sipping tea and nibbling on biscuits. I did manage to squeeze in some simple + fun crafting [the best kind, no?]. After seeing Steph's button wreath [which was inspired by Pixiegenne's wreath], I knew I needed to make one. I love this project because [a] it is quick, [b] doesn't involve a lot of thinking, [c] endless design possibilities, [d] great way to showcase beautiful vintage buttons and [e] gives you an excuse to go buy more buttons. [I used cork that I had lying around in my studio. You can buy cork in rolls or sheets at your local office supply or craft store.]

And I must say Portland is home to some fine online fabric shops. You already know my love for Superbuzzy. [Love.love.] But did you know about Sew Mama Sew? Kristin sent me some fabric last week that she thought would be right up my alley. Oh, yes it is! Thank you Kristin!

<> Still hoping + praying for James Kim to be reunited with his family soon. <>

Comments

[Jo]

I am a BIG fan of the very lovely Kristin and Sew Mama Sew! Her site is looking lovely at the moment and I have been eyeing the circus fabric in the pink and red colourway. Her service to Australia is so prompt. Thoroughly recommend doing business with her. Prayers still for the Kim family too.

[meg]

oh, the cork is a good idea. and i think i might steal the square wreath idea. i love all white. so pretty!

[jennifer]

Thanks, hadn't heard of Sew Mama Sew. Fabrics here in London are mostly dreadful so I'm always looking for more good online shops!

[kate]

LOVE the wreaths- great idea- I hope to make some for quick gifts!!!

[Mama Urchin]

Love your button wreaths and really love that cowboy and sailor fabric.

[kirsten]

oh, you had to go and get extra cute with the button wreath! square rocks.

the fabric is so cute!

[Toni]

very cute sally! i've done some button goodness too--it's just so catchy!

[kathy]

The wreaths in white look really lovely. I like your attitude about using supplies and buying more!

[marielle]

I love that you posted the process you used to make the wreath. Thanks!

Now I know what I need to get at Michael's this weekend so I can hop on the bandwagon too!

[abby]

those wreaths are just peachy!
I've never heard of sewmamaswe-going there right now.
*I really hope they find James soon-right there with you on that*

[Amy]

I love, LOVE that you made your wreaths square! I've been on a button search lately, but am not coming up with much. *Sigh*

[Courtney]

so cute! I have a lot of buttons, but not many of the same color, which is the way I like these the best. Love the square shape!

[Dacia]

the frame turned out great. i love the haphazard look of the buttons.

[julie]

wow. your interpretation is just stunning. and who doesn't love an excuse to go buy more buttons? :)

[Chelsea]

Oh, I am drooling over all of this fabric. The frames look great too, I think we're going to do the wreaths for the girl's teachers.