April 8, 2013

Playing with buttons...

After putting away most of my Easter decorations, the house looked so bare.

 A recent post by Magpie Ethel, reminded me of how much fun I've had creating button flower bouquets in the past.

A piece of Styrofoam wedged inside my teacup holds the wire stems in place.  

 A super easy crafting project.  You can find my tutorial on this blog post from 2011. 

I have a busy week ahead at my big girl job.  I'm already missing last week's spring break schedule.
XOXO
 
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26 comments:

  1. vivianApril 8, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    cute bouquet Kim! Ive not crafted anything in days!!!! since before easter. Im needing a trip to micheals... soon!
    have a great week
    xoxo

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  2. KJ@letsgoflyakiteApril 8, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    Your button bouquet is darling! You have acquired some beautiful buttons. I am always on the hunt for unique buttons in fun colours and shapes. Have a great week!

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  3. JbooApril 8, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    So so cute!! Love those buttons!!

    Hope you have a great week!

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  4. UnknownApril 8, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    What a cute idea! I have a tea party to go to this weekend and wasn't sure what to take as a hostess gift....now to find a tea cup to use! chris

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  5. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~April 8, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Your button bouquet is so cute!! Love that it's in a tea cup too! :) Hope you have a great new week! xo Holly

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  6. SusanneApril 8, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    What an adorable bouquet! Fab idea for whittling down the button supply. I pinned it!

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  7. craftylesApril 8, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    What a cute idea. I haven't done any crafting lately-gotta get going again. Don't work too hard at you Big Girl job!

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  8. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 8, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    I love these and still have the little vase of button flowers you gave me! My dollies are enjoying it! Hugs!

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  9. LeeApril 8, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Very cute~and I am lucky to have one of your bouquets!
    Hope your work week goes by fast. Always hard to get back in the groove after a break. Hugs!

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  10. NellieApril 8, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Really cute, Kim. Sending wishes for an easy return to school for everyone this week. xo Nellie

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  11. ImagiMeriApril 8, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Sorry about having to go back to your big girl job, but knowing you, you'll fit all kinds of crafting in whenever you can. Have a lovely week girlfriend.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  12. GardenOfDaisiesApril 8, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Really sweet button flowers, Kim! And a perfect way to use a chipped teacup I've been wondering what to do with.

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  13. vintage greyApril 8, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Such a darling bouquet!! Have a wonderful week back to work! xo Heather

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  14. Pam~ Virginia RetroApril 8, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    So sweet & spring-like looking! Love those vintgage buttons. I have one a friend made for me. Just love them.

    Have a good week! xo, Pam

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  15. laurie -magpie ethelApril 8, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    They are a fun project. I keep that bouquet out that I made for the magazine post. Nothing better than putting a button on show...

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  16. AnonymousApril 8, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Love it!! Just curious, what is your tree decorated with now? I've yet to decide.

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  17. Blessed SerendipityApril 8, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    I saw her post and her flowers too. Yours are adorable. I just love them.

    xo Danielle

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  18. Gina GaoApril 8, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    This looks so cute! I liked this very much.

    www.modernworld4.blogspot.com

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  19. 20 North OraApril 8, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    You did such a cute job! I love those button flowers.

    Judy

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  20. Cheryl G.April 8, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    I love it!
    It's adorable!
    So so creative!

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  21. LauraApril 8, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    That is such a sweet idea!

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  22. La Vie QuotidienneApril 8, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    What an adorable idea...these are great!

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  23. GARAGE SALE GALApril 10, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Awesome way to use some of the "special buttons"! Very sweet and so is your pretty pink wreath! Where is SPRING? Snow this morning!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  24. Thoroughly Modern MeApril 10, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    This is such a cute project. I am looking for craft projects to do with Seniors and this may just do the trick. Thanks for the inspiration. Tricia

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  25. JodeeApril 10, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    You are soooo creative! I love buttons too!

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  26. Corey April 12, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    So adorable!!! I may need to do this as a craft with the kids this summer. Noah loves playing with my buttons!

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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.