Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Button Bracelets

I saw this beautiful bracelet on Pinterest…
                   Source: simplyimpressed.blogspot.com via Ellen on Pinterest

and of course wanted to make one for myself! 
Or make several for that matter!  So naturally, I would not follow the exact design,
 but make something much different!
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This was the first one I made…I used vintage buttons in blues and some new clamshell round buttons in a teal shade and a light blue shade(thank you JoAnns!)
And then there is this bracelet with the stamped words…imagine, strength, passion, integrity, focus.  I have had these rings for a while, just waiting for the perfect project.
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And lastly, one that is made entirely of natural clamshell buttons (rectangles and three sizes of round buttons) and a few off center clamshell beads.   The base bracelet is a smaller more delicate chain.  Anyway, I have not yet finished!  I have lots more ideas for these bracelets…hmmm, thinking Christmas presents?
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I am linking to these great parties!
Ellen
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60 comments:

  1. d e l i g h tAugust 2, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    These are adorable! I've been wanting to make one for quite some time. You have inspired me! We have entries next to each other at Very Merry Vintage!

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  2. KatieAugust 2, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Um. I like yours better than the inspiration photo. Can I say that? I just did! They're awesome!

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  4. UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    I love these! Especially the last one, maybe I can be added to your Christmas list? hee hee

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  5. LaLaAugust 3, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I absolutely LOVE these. I totally want that seriously turquoise one. Do you sell them off the blog here?? Thanks for sharing.

    peace

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  6. UnknownAugust 3, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    love these!!! great idea!

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  7. Natasha Mairs - Serenity YouAugust 3, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Great idea! i love buttons,!!

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  8. SheeprustlerAugust 3, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I am obsessed with buttons and these are such a lovely way of displaying them!

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  9. JamieAugust 3, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Yours turned out darling!
    ~JamieS

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  10. SaraAugust 4, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Love this! When my Grandma died (almost 20 years ago!) I was the only granddaughter that did any sewing/crafting. She never had much but she saved every little scrap of anything. She gave it all to me with a tin full of buttons! I have hung onto them until I could think of something to do with them. This is perfect! Thanks for sharing :)

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  11. Robin AngeAugust 4, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    What an adorable idea for my most recent button hoarding obsession! Love this!

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  12. Maggie LamarreAugust 4, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    fantastic idea for using our stash of buttons...
    I will be honored if you will add this project in our weekly linking party every Wednesdays at
    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/08/my-inner-baker-with-linking-party.html
    Have a great week,
    Maggie
    http://passionatelyartistic.com

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  13. DelaneyAugust 4, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    This is so cute! I should try this with a necklace since I don't like bracelets!
    ♥SweetTea Serendipity

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  14. Terri @ A Creative PrincessAugust 4, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Yours turned out so much cuter! Great job! Thank you so much for linking up!

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  15. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    beautiful job, I love bracelets and these are just gorgeous.~Lori

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  16. A Few PenniesAugust 4, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Beautiful creative designs! I love bracelets.

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  17. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Gorgeously beautiful! Who wouldn't love this!!!

    Buffie
    http://papercuts4u.blogspot.com/

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  18. Fonda @Southern ScrapsAugust 5, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Love all of them. Button bracelets are on my list of things to do.

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  19. BodenAugust 5, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Lovely! My fave is the clam shell bracelet, I'm always a sucker for clam shell! I'd love for you to pop by my blog sometime, www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com

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  20. Brie @ Darling DoodlesAugust 5, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    How do I get added to your Christmas list? :) Seriously, these are so adorable, thanks for sharing! I came over from the creation corner link party and glad I did!

    darlingdoodles.blogspot.com

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  21. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    These are so sweet..I know my God child would love to make one (or two)and would be fun to give as gifts..I'm now following you and found you at Very Merry Vintage Style..

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  22. gail@My Repurposed LifeAugust 5, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    very pretty bracelets. It's hard to choose a favorite!
    thanks for linking up!
    gail

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  23. GeorgiaAugust 5, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Thanks for sharing this. I'm going to try & make these with my Girl Scout troop. They will love it!

    missmaggiesplace.blogspot.com

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  24. AndreaAugust 6, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Don't you just love when one idea leads you to many more? They are beautiful.

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  25. LeahAugust 6, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Your bracelets are so pretty, great job!

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  26. Debra@CommonGroundAugust 6, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    These are adorable, just love all the different buttons! thanks so much for sharing the inspiration,
    xo Debra

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  27. Sylvie Créative - Créations Ma Déco MaisonAugust 7, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Lovely!

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  28. Rose and HeatherAugust 7, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    I was linking up and saw your adorable bracelet and had to come over to see. I am in love with it. Now I must have one, I have a button stach and can't wate to make mine.
    Thanks Rose and Heather From sewstylishboutique.blogger.com

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  29. DeannaAugust 7, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Very nice! I am a big button fan myself and enjoy seeing new ways to enjoy my hoarde. Thanks for sharing.

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  30. Rachel (Lines across my face)August 7, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Cute! I especially love the blue one.
    I would love it if you would stop by and link this up to the crafty link party going on now at Lines Across My Face.
    :) Rachel
    http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/08/cure-for-common-monday-3-craft-link.html

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  31. JillAugust 7, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Brilliant bracelets! I love the stamped one particularly! Great way to use up buttons!
    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  32. ElisabethAndréeAugust 8, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Really like your bracelets! So pretty, you have made beautiful jewelry! :)

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  33. Deceptively EducationalAugust 8, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I nearly cried when I saw your beautiful button bracelet! When my grandmother passed a little over a year ago, I inherited her small basket of buttons (I remember playing endlessly with these as a small girl). Now I can take some of those precious buttons and make them into a bracelet to remember her by! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

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  34. Megan GunyanAugust 8, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    So cute! I love the sea-shell bracelet. The buttons are a wonderful idea for a bracelet! Love it.

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  35. MimiAugust 8, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    What beautiful bracelets AND beautiful photography! Thank you for such amazing inspiration! :)

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  36. Elle and LouAugust 9, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I love all things with buttons and these are very original. Great work!

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  37. Rebecca @ My Girlish WhimsAugust 9, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Thanks for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday, I featured this on my facebook page! Feel free to grab a featured button from my sidebar or when the party is posted tonight!

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  38. very merry vintage styleAugust 9, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    These are gorgeous! Thanks for linking to Share the Love Wednesday. Hope you'll be back this week!
    Mary

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  39. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Thanks so much for the inspiration. The bracelets are so beautiful!

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  40. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    these are beautiful! what a pretty project from something so simple like buttons! Thank you for linking up to WWWW! I'm featuring you today (yes, again! I think you're super smart!)

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  41. BritAugust 11, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Beautiful! I bet they look fantastic on! Thank you so much for linking up with us, we appreciate it. Hope you come back and party with us again soon :)
    Britney
    www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com

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  42. JanieAugust 11, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Those are both cute and beautiful!!

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  43. RachelAugust 11, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    I think I'll have to try my hand at these. So cute.

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  44. HilaryAugust 12, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    How cute! I'll have to be on the look out for buttons to salvage.

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  45. Rachel (Lines across my face)August 12, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Thanks for sharing this on Monday. I am actually featuring this on a button themed craft post. Stop by and pick up a featured button. I hope to see you again on Monday.
    :) Rachel
    http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/08/cute-as-button-amazing-button-crafts.html

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  46. BohemianAugust 14, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Loving your versions of the button bracelets!

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  47. CarolynAugust 14, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Love the button bracelets. Great craft idea for kids to make as well.

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  48. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Just gorgeous. I don't really wear jewelry much....but I would *totally* wear that!!

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  49. JoAugust 14, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    So pretty I have been obsessed with button bracelets myself. Seems like when you start one you can't stop!

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  50. JamiAugust 15, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Your bracelets are gorgeous! Thanks for linking to the Tuesday To Do Party!
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  51. Jenn EricksonAugust 16, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Ellen, your bracelets are so beautifully done! Wonderful color combinations and charm accents!

    Jenn

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  52. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Thanks for sharing your buttons with WorkShop Wednesday! They are such an easy thing to save and repurpose with!

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  53. RachelNovember 14, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Love your button bracelets. I'm gonna have to make some since I have a stockpile of buttons. Thanks for the inspiration.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  54. Liz @ Here's to Handy AndyNovember 14, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  55. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I adore these and am going to have to try some for myself! Thank you for sharing your creative works.

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  56. SaraNovember 15, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    SO pretty!! Would LOVE it if you would link these up at my turquoise lovin' party going on right now!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2011/11/turquoise-lovin-13.html

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  57. Estelle Grace TudorNovember 15, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    These are fab! I have just had a go at a colourful button necklace - think I might have a go at a bracelet next, thanks for the inspiration! Visiting via Sweet Little Gals Turquoise linky x

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  58. AnonymousApril 26, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    These bracelets are beautiful!! Do you sell them? Do you have a tutorial (for the non-creative types, like me!)? Thanks, maureen mb99999@yahoo.com

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  59. Widiger FamilyMay 5, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Love your barcelets! Could you tell me where you got your starter bracelets from? I'd like to make some for my daughter as I can't stand bracelets on me. Thank you for your help

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  60. UnknownFebruary 13, 2013 at 12:21 AM

    Ummm...I love love love buttons, and these are wonderful! I can't believe I haven't seen these before!
    I am stopping by from Wow me Wednesday--and I was looking through your projects--tons of great stuff!
    I am hosting a link party for OLD projects--that's right, old posts, you know, the stuff we posted when only our husband and moms were reading our blogs (or was that just me?!?)
    Hope you come link up and give some of these posts new exposure!
    Nancy
    http://www.dosmallthingswithlove.com/2013/02/and-oldie-but-goodie-link-party-5-and.html

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