May 20, 2011

Flower Button Bouquet

It all started with these buttons...

and then this post from Magpie Ethel came along and she showed off her button bouquet (along with a lovely tutorial) and I decided to make my own. I'm actually quite happy with it and I think I have a new addiction (I mean a reason to collect buttons).

Supplies:

Buttons (various sizes)
Wire
Floral tape
Silk leaves and flowers optional

1. Stack buttons (largest to smallest) and thread wire through the top and back down making a u shape.

2. Twist wire to close.


3. Wrap wire with floral tape and silk leaves (optional). I also tucked in a few silk flowers in my bouquet too.

I used only cream and pink buttons, but a variety of colored buttons would be spectacular.

Renee - my button bouquet looks perfect with your gifts.


Happy crafting!
Happy Friday!

Linking up with the Thrifty Groove - Thrifty Things Friday

It's Fun to craft! Look at me party!

Be sure to come back.
First thing tomorrow, I'll be sharing long-overdue treehouse pics.
XOXO
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14 comments:

  1. KJ@letsgoflyakiteMay 20, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    I love button crafts, this turned out great! Have a lovely weekend (hopefully some sunshine!)

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  2. My Vintage MendingMay 20, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Oh I do love how you created these. Such a treasure. She looks right at home. It is my way of always being able to see what genius you are creating...wink. wink. Smiles...Renee

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  3. Curtains in My TreeMay 20, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Love love love your flower buttons

    I made some and love mine also, mine is all ivory or cream colored very old buttons

    i love the pink that is so brite

    I will have to look around my blog and find mine again

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  4. HeatherMay 20, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I have a whole bunch of buttons...will have to give this a try!

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  5. DiannMay 20, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    That is so cute Kim! I am going to have to go through my button stash now! Thanks for joining TTF. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  6. CindyMay 20, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Hi Kim--
    I am just now getting caught up with reading what you all have been up to. Last week Tori had dance rehearsal and the recital all weekend, and this week I have been under the weather with bronchitis and in charge of graduation festivities. It has been a test of my endurance and patience!

    First--Let me wish Emma a very happy and joyful thirteenth birthday! Emma, you are such a sweet blessing to your family, and you are becoming such a lovely young lady!

    Second--I did catch a quick peek at your post on Josie's dental work...I did lift up many prayers for her that day. Hopefully, there is a better day for her coming up soon. You know God sometimes has a way of rescheduling things for the better!

    I love, love the button buds! Just how cute is that!!! After I am finished with all this darn school stuff, I will be so glad to be at home doing my crafting and scrap booking!

    Can't wait to see the tree house interior. Hope to get a post up on my blog soon!
    Hugs,
    Cindy

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  7. DonnaMay 20, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    What a pretty bouquet! I love vintage buttons, and your flowers turned out so pretty! I just may have to borrow your idea:) Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  8. Life in RehabMay 20, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    These are really cute! I may have to spread the button box out.

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  9. vivianMay 20, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    cute cute cute! Ive seen these a couple times and they always catch my attention. love how yours turned out. now youve got me wanting to make some.. I just may get side tracked from cleaning my house to more crafting! lol! sure doesnt take much to keep me from doing what I need to do!
    Have a great weekend Kim!!
    xoxo
    vivian

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  10. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Your button bouquet is beautiful. I would love to try one of these one day soon.
    Tammy

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  11. La Vie QuotidienneMay 20, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    How cute...what a great idea. They would make wonderful jewelry...thought of that?

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  12. Cheryl G.May 21, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Very very cute!

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  13. laurie -magpie ethelMay 22, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Great flowers! A perfect way to display buttons...glad you had some inspiration!

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  14. DiannMay 25, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Hi Kim! I just thought I would pop back over to this post to let you know I am featuring it for this weeks TTF party! Hope you are having a great day!

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Thank you for following our adventures. I always enjoy reading your comments. Happy crafting! Happy thrifting! PS. Ignore that "robot" verification. You can ignore/skip that step since I can't seem to remove it from blogger.