One pattern for the over achiever!
Due to my recent fascination with Pinterest, this online community has really got my wheels spinning on doing a project or two. Will I ever find the time to try my hand at some of these ideas? Probably not, but I can dream and file them away in the To Do pile. This image is what started my latest obsession:
From the Waterbury Button Museum in Mattutuck, CT
What stopped me in my tracks was the amazing patterns that were created to display these buttons so perfectly. It reminded me of an ancient mosaic or a design from a primitive quilt but more importantly it lead me to see if we all had the right patten (which could easily be conjured up online or drafted on our computer) any one of use could do this! As talented as I am at some things I have never been able to draw freehand which is why I more attracted to graphic design and this idea suites me perfectly.
Take a look at some outstanding examples of what to do with that button stash you have (and I know you do!)
Mother of Pearl on black felt is always dramatic.
Forget sewing, pin buttons to a foam core board.
This coloring looks like it was inspired by a Southwest design
At first glance this could have easily been seashells.
No color goes to waste.
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At first glance this could have easily been seashells.
No color goes to waste.__________________________________
4 comments:
I will never look at buttons the same way again after seeing this beautiful art form, thanks for sharing this!
Love these! there are button clubs all over the country- just do a search and you'll find most put on shows and sales...you'll see some old, rare and very beautiful tiny works of art for sale, along with displays that are worth the trip!
These are absolutely splendid! Great inspiring ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful post - I am falling in love with buttons...just a note, Pictures 2, 3 - with the lady - are from the Warther Museum in Dover, Ohio (I think 6 and 7 are too) It's a wonderful place :-) http://www.warthers.com/Button_Collecting.htm
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