Vintage Bling
This afternoon, I was going through some things, and came across a box of goodies my mom had put together for me a long time ago. Inside that box are some sewing notions like old rick-rack, embroidery thread, needles, pins, and other goodies. I also noticed a little sandwich baggie with a twist tie and inside were these glass buttons.
The light in my craft room is so lovely in the afternoon, and made these little buttons just sparkle!
I couldn't wait to grab my camera and show you!
I wish I knew where these buttons came from. Maybe my mom had a special coat, or sweater that they came off of, or maybe she even bought them for a sewing project that she never got around to.
(We all know about buying something for a project that never happens, right?)
These buttons got me started pulling out some vintage jewelry I knew I had of my mothers.
With a little soap and water and a toothbrush, I cleaned up each piece for their photo debut.
The light and sparkle of each piece were so much fun to capture!
I shot this thinking I could use it as a bokeh background/texture in Photoshop.
(feel free to use this photo to try as a texture, and I would love to see it if you use it!)
Sometimes I look for buttons and jewelry that might not be "real vintage" but "has the look of vintage" for sewing projects.
I made this pin keep for my sister using a rhinestone button I bought from JoAnn's.
Have you ever seen these little "tartlet tins" in the antique stores?
I got this idea from an issue of Somerset Life Magazine.
There is an article by Becky Shander
on how to make these cute little pin keeps.
I'm not sure I will turn them all in to pin cushions. They are sometimes just cute storing and displaying some of my
Vintage Bling!
I am SO happy it's the weekend!
What are you up to?
Becca
Becca
Comments
I LOVE those buttons!!
Hugs, Linda
Love the buttons and all your mom's vintage jewellery! How special having her things!
Those tin holders are so cool.
I just love love all your photos here!
Are you having a good weekend?
I've been watching movies!
Pamela ox
Hubby is out of town at a hockey tournament, sonny boy is out with friends, so I am spending the evening playing with photos, catching up on blogs and listening to music.
Yup... happy weekend Becca!
xo Catherine
Hugs, Diane
This weekend is filled mostly with household stuff, but I hope to carve out a bit of time for playing with my photos, too. And blog reading :-)
I didn't buy the baskets at Stein Mart. I left them there for you ;)
They were a bottom shelf. I was there on Thursday so they are probably still there!
So happy the sun is back! I spent hours working in the yard yesterday and am sore today!
Happy sunday,
Lisa
Also always wanted to say I LOVE your Kittens. Totally loving and adorable.
Thanks for sharing your lovely photos.