Here is what she sent. Don't you just love the large ceramic one... How did she know that I love leaves and all things trees. My first thought was to make a journal and use one of the buttons for a closure and I may still do that but I really had to so something with that vintage lovely at the back.
This was the first piece and I knew I wanted to make a ring and this is the perfect button for that added flash for when we go out in the evenings.
This next piece just kind of created itself. My first thought was to make some of my signature wire leaves and dangle them off the bottom but when that didn't look good I moved it to the top and added gemstone beads of jade, malachite and unikite as dangles at the bottom. Since I felt it still needed something I tied a bit of sari silk in the middle and used the remainder to hang around my neck. Yep the perfect pendant.
I am so going to wear this today as my mother and I are going shopping for Mother's Day.... okay we really don't have to have a reason to go shopping but since I couldn't get the guys to agree to a picnic up on Mt. Rainier, we will just have to suffer through.
So if you would like to blog hop around and see all the other fantastic button works of art, here are the participants and their partners.
Enjoy and Happy Mother's Day!
* Pam Ferarri and Stefanie Teufel (will share their reveal
on a later date)
* Stefanie Teufel and Pam Ferarri (will share their reveal on a
later date)
Both pieces are wonderful! I'm seeing a lot people try button rings today and I'm loving them! your's is fabulous! and I really want to try my hand at it. Cindy has a link on her blog for a tutorial that I'm going to try!
ReplyDeleteI agree love the button ring! Also the tiny copper leaf built into the bail is very cute!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Dana! You've inspired me to get out those special buttons I've been saving to play with!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea using the sari silk with the ceramic button - it adds just the perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteDarling pieces! I especially like the pendant. The color of the pendant looks lovely with the wire bail and that bit of silk.
ReplyDeleteThat one button just HAD to be a ring! And I love the wire work you did for your pendant. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove the necklace with the silk. Love this swap.
ReplyDeleteI love how your ring turned out and the wire wrapped pendant is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThat ring is beautiful,so much sparkle...who wouldn't feel special wearing it?!
ReplyDelete~Angie
Ok, now I'm going to be on the lookout for a vintage bead, cause I NEED one of those rings! That is seriously cool! Love what you did with the pendant, I bet you got lots of compliments when ya'll were out shopping! Hope you had a great day with your mom!
ReplyDeleteGosh I tried to make a ring and it did not turn out as lovely as your...heehee!! I am inspired to give it another go!!
ReplyDeletexoxo Cat
Love that ring!! What a beautiful button! You need to make more!! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful pendant! Creating a ring was a great way to highlight the beauty of that vintage button. Would love to see the journal you create with the button closure. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLoving your ring! And I love what you did with the big ceramic button - the beads and wire work are perfect! Thanks for being a fun swap partner!!
ReplyDeleteBoth lovely pieces, but that ring....I want it ;)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pieces, both of them! I do so love that ring though - just lovely!
ReplyDeleteThat button is so perfect for a ring, I love it! Your pendant is neat too and I love that you added the silk!
ReplyDeleteHi Dana. I had a really awful time trying to read the swirly font that you have on your blog, so I only stopped by for the pictures. But it was nice to see what you did! I love the ring. Very pretty! Enjoy the day. Erin
ReplyDeleteBoth of your pieces turned out beautifully! I love that blingy button-turned-ring and the pendant is just lovely. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you made a ring with that rhinestone button, it really shines all by itself. I love that you used sari silk and you pendant is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThey're both so pretty. The ring is just right for that extra bling. But I really love the pendant you made with the leaf dangle and the dangles at the bottom. What a great pendant.
ReplyDelete... I just love, love, love the button you used to make that ring! It really suits the piece you designed - yummmmm!
ReplyDeleteOh, just love your projects!! The ring is so elegant - and yes, it really will add just the right sparkle when you go out - what a beautiful button to showcase! I love your pendant - the dangles are a great touch, but my favorite part is your wire work leaf.
ReplyDeleteHope you had fun shopping with your Mom - what a fun way to spend Mother's Day together.
That ring!!! how gorgeous. I have some of those types of buttons and have wondered what to do with them....Such inspiration! Great job.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love what you made!!! The pendant is lovely-- just like the button that you included in it-- but that ring is absolute perfection <3
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like your mothers day was lovely... and what better time to wear your new jewelry than out with your mom!!!
Thanks for sharing with all of us :)
*~* Julia *~* http://beautifullywhimsical.blogspot.com *~*