Yesterday I passed a brocante which is basically second hand/vintage items in an upmarket version off car boot sales. I don't go to them so much as they can be quite expensive, but as I was passing I thought to myself, might as well pop in and have a quick look. I found the buttons above (a full card off 12 vintage mother of pearl buttons) beautifully engraved and gorgeous colours when the sun hits them, little splashes of greens and pinks, made in the late 1930's and in mint condition. I haggled my socks off but lost and I had to go borrow some cash from my SIL to buy them but so very pleased I did. I love them and have great plans for a few of them. Definately going to make a pendant or two:)
Here's my first ring. I added another small, also beautifully engraved vintage bronze button to the centre and then popped a soft pink pearl bead in, perfect fit. I am pleased with the result, what do you think? I have it listed in my shop and if you want to see more pictures, click here.
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| A few more for my collection |
40 comments:
I love a girl who knows what to do with a button! ^_^ That ring is gorgeous! If I win I'd like a ring please. I'm already a follower of yours. Can't wait to see what else you do with the rest of your buttons!
Oh my God, these stuff are gorgeous. I'd have the ring, please! :D
Hello Poet I am working on it and will post when done:) Hello to Doroffee (love that name) can't wait to see who will win:) good luck girls
Lovely buttons! I am a button collector myself. I would love to win a pendant or ring. I love your work.
Thanks Susan just added another one
Your work is amazing!! I'd be so happy to win a ring -or whatever!! I was just admiring the beatuiful Cocktail Button Ring Adjustable,Handmade with vintage Buttons -a dream!!
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Forgot to mention I follow your blog by email :))
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Both are beautiful, but I would pick the ring! Wonderful giveaway and easy! New blog follower on gfc.. thank you.
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Those buttons are so cute and even more so it's lovely what you make of them! I'd pick the pendant :-) !
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I would have been drooling over those mother of pearl buttons if I had seen them in a shop--they're beautiful! I once found a real bargain in a brocante, in Brittany--two Quimper dishes labeled Mama and Papa. They were a great addition to my wee little Quimper collection.
If I were to win something made out of your new button, I would pick a pendant!
Wow, you definitely scored some lovely buttons there! I can't wait to see what you do with all of them-I LOVE the first ring you made :)
The best part of getting something is the haggling, so even though you lost, I'm proud of you for putting up the effort! Lol
I would love a pendant...or a ring....ooooor......A pendant! That's my final answer :)
Oh, and of course I'm already a follower!
I'm a MOP button freak!! Sweetie your pieces are absolutely beautiful!! there's a bracelet in your shop I adore.I'm not picky,I'd be thrilled to own a ring or pendant(plus I love surprises)
Thanks for a lovely giveaway!!
GFC follower MoonRae
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I follow on GFC :) I would love the ring. So cute!
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Oh how lovely to wake this morning and see all these great comments :) thanks everyone really appreciate you all popping in and to see a couple of new faces and Mop Button Freaks are always welcome here:.
Kayla I love haggling just for the fun. I knew deep down she wouldn't budge and can't say I blame her. Best get on and make a pendant to show you all soon:)
Jewelry from buttons was probably one of the first I've ever made! I would like a ring :)
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I follow via e-mail. I would love a ring! They are gorgeous and unique!
bnewma4@gmail.com
Thanks for popping in lovely to see you and your comments I will be posting a pendant soon for you to have a peek.
Awesome giveaway! (New follower here!!)
I would LOVE a ring!
Thank you Megan and good luck
Oh How wonderful!!! Pendent Please! Thanks Chrissie, off to tweet this now!
I am your follower via GFC /Elena/
I would like a ring)
Elena
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Thanks Londi your a star and hello Elena. Thanks for popping in:)
Ooh so pretty! I would love a ring! I'm following your blog.
thank you Elf and for the follow
You really do very nice work with buttons! Love to have a ring, thank you.
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Thank you Shirley
following by email, These are just gorgeous! I would love the pendent. Thank you for a beautiful giveaway!
Hi Nanalulu thanks for popping in and I am so looking forward to picking a winner. Good luck
Thank you for the giveaway. What beautiful items.
Thank you Frugalmommie not long now till we see who will win and what!
i follow u via gfc as michellely
i would love a pendant!
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thanks!
Hi Mitchie glad to have you aboard and thanks for the follow :)
I follow you via GFC - Cynthia Richardson
I would like the ring
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Hi Cynthia and thanks for the follow not long now:)
love your blog! i would prefer a ring. i also blogged about your giveaway. :)
Hi Kajira really appreciate that not long now:)
I follow your blog via email and if I win i would love a ring - thanks for the opportunity to win one of your beautiful pieces of jewerly
Following with GFC. I would love one of your pendants. loriagalbraith@gmail.com
I follow via GFC. (cheryllynne) I would love a ring. Beautiful jewelry! cheryllynne(at)rocketmail(dot)com
And the winner is SHIRLEY sorry for the delay as I thought this finished on the 31st for some strange reason. well done Shirley have mailed you.
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