If you look at most of my work, you’ll know that I seem to have a fixation on buttons. All shapes and sizes and colors. My favorite source for buttons is the Autumn Leaves bags. Why? I think it must be the variety of colors, shapes, styles and sizes in each package, the way the colors coordinate and of course…there are LOTS in each package meaning I won’t run out for a very long time!
Great things about Autumn Leaves Buttons…
- inexpensive – at over 500 buttons per large package your buttons cost just over a penny each!
- variety of colors in each bag – well coordinated
- variety of shapes and sizes
- large quantities in each bag
- buttons are great for embellishing projects that will get use as they are sturdy and hold up well
- depending on the line, these buttons come in one of two sizes of bags… a mini bag or the larger 6 oz bag
- Storage bags are clear, easy to see what’s inside, easy to store and easy to access the buttons
Ideas for using buttons…
- group together with other embellishments for a special look
- use with stitching for a great shabby or vintage look
- buttons are great for cute projects
- cover a shape
- dot an i
- buttons make fabulous flower centers
- decorate a snowman image
- embellish paper piecings
- tie with different fibres such as ribbon, embroidery thread, hemp, leather cord, raffia
- decorate scallops – see below design
- use them on cards, layouts, home dec projects
- use buttons anywhere you might use a brad
- sew them on fiber projects
Adhering Buttons…
- glue dots are one of my favorite ways to adhere buttons …simply press button on glue dot, remove from sheet and apply where you want it
- a dimensional liquid glaze such as Ranger Glossy Accents works fabulous for adhering buttons to projects
- hand-stitch them right to your project
- Sticky Strip Tape
Price: approx. $6.00 US or $7.50 CDN for the large 6 oz bag
Where to Buy:
- local scrapbook store – My local store carries these and got me hooked on them 🙂
- Scrappin Great Deals
- 2 Peas
- other on-line stores
Quick Tip: Buttons look best when grouped together in a cluster or line…the more the merrier 😉
Laughter and Sunshine
I love scrapping in a shabby style. It seems to work so well with my photos, colors and embellishments. I love how buttons coordinate so well with the trims and elements of this style. I love using them to add subtle touches of texture without overwhelming the design, pairing them up with stitching and even embellishing the embellishments. On this scrap layout, I used buttons to embellish some of the scallops on my white layer as well as my painted and stamped chipboard heart.
This layout is of my friend’s daughter. I designed one for her sister a few weeks ago and of course, she needed one to match. I incorporated the same colors and style and some similar embellishments to tie them both together. One of the similar elements is the stamping. I used stamps from the same line (The Rummage Bin and Kim Hughes by Cornish Heritage Farms) and stamped in the same Burnt Umber Ink.
Check back in tomorrow for a challenge I know you’ll love!
Wishing you a wonderful day,
Julia
Supply List:
Stamps:
-branch flower from Silhouette Blooms 1 (Kim Hughes line) by Cornish Heritage FArms
-partial daisy and flourishes from Beautiful stamp set (The Rummage Bin line ) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Could you be any sweeter? from For the Men stamp set (The Rummage Bin line ) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Make each day quote from Motivational Centers (Mona Lisa Moments line ) by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: Burnt Umber Palette ink by Stewart Superior
Cardstock:
-natural smooth by Prism
-Scalloped White by Bazzill
– patterned paper by My Mind’s Eye
Accessories:
-buttons by Autumn Leaves
-flower by Prima
-felt flower by Fancy Pants Designs
-Brad by Creative Impressions
-tan gingham ribbon by Creative Impressions
-fabric tag by K & Company
-chipboard by Maya Road
-sewing machine
-Distress Crackle Paint by Ranger
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