I have Husbands Grandmother's buttons, and this past weekend we had a family reunion with his brother and sisters. I wanted to do something for just the Ladies.
And here is what I made, Button Bracelets
I had seen the bracelets on Pinterest, but no instructions so here is how "I" did it ! !
First the buttons
I laid each bracelet out and made sure that each one had at least one button the same in each bracelet, the white ones
For the bracelet you need one's with 4 holes, I used 7 per bracelet
and then 1 button with just 2 holes for the end, to use as the clasp.
I used cord "Jewelry Designer Satin Rattail" cord
5.49 m
I cut the length about 24" long = double it over
Tie a knot in the end, this will be where the end clasp button goes through
Pull the cord up and then down over the other side.
When you cross over and come up again this is when you need to
have the other cord end UNDER that closing to hold it in place.
Pull the cross stitch tight, and start the process over
with the cord NOT used on the first button and do
it all again.
I left space between each button.
When you get to the end, leave about a 1 inch of cord
and add the 2 hole button, tie a knot at each hole
This is the end button which will become the clasp button
I made 7 bracelets
I made gift cards as I'm pretty sure no one remembers I have these buttons.
Buttons provided by: Lucy Strub
Grandma !
and Little Quilt Ladies
Quilt Patterns
I love the bracelet! I have a few jars of buttons myself but, a bracelet would let me actually see them...so much better than in a jar!
ReplyDeleteThank you, they were a HUGE hit with all the sister's.
ReplyDeletelove this idea have several old buttons and this would be fun to do
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Thank you. the bracelets are a lovely idea to share memories. And the little cards are so cute.
ReplyDeleteI am loving these bracelets!!! In fact we featured them at Freedom Fridays With All My Bloggy Friends this week!!!
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Pinning and Sharing!!
That is super neat. Also a great gift or project for kids. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love buttons!
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