I bought these cute floral buttons a couple of years ago. I planned to use them on a blouse but then I realised that the shape would make them awkward to do up and undo. They've been sitting in my button stash (yep, I've got a stash of those too) ever since. Then I saw a vintage floral celluloid necklace in this post on Va-Voom Vintage. I could use my buttons to make a vintage inspired necklace.
I got a chain and clasps. I used my trusty pliers (seriously, I use them all the time) to attach the clasp and the buttons to the chain.
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| The flowers aren't spaced unevenly, I just positioned the necklace funny when I took the photo |
It was so quick and easy, and I really love it.
And here it is in action (not that you can really see it):
Vintage dress: Trademe
Shoes: Golden Ponies
Belt: Op shopped
Scarf: Belonged to my grandma
Bakelite bangles: Etsy and ebay
Necklace: I made it
That's so pretty! The dress is lovely too.
ReplyDeleteI made a flower necklace out of glass seed beads once but it would not sit nicely at all which was a shame.
Thanks! That's a shame that your necklace didn't work out.
DeleteThat's so pretty and such a good idea. Button jewellery is quite popular over here, but it's usually buttons just threaded together on wire, this is so much nicer. I have a button stash too... and trusty pliers. x
ReplyDeleteThanks. Yeah, button jewellery is popular here too. Yeah, you gotta have a button stash.
Deleteoh blue and red together, love! and red shoes, very cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I love red and blue together.
Deletelove the necklace. great idea! this dress is fabulous ...
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That is very pretty! I love the dress and shoes too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kat!
DeleteGenius, it looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteWell that's rather bloody smart arsed of you! Love it!!! XXX
ReplyDeleteHa, I have been known to be a bit of a smart arse. Thanks!
DeleteYou are a clever kitten. I love that necklace, it works a treat with your killer frock and gorgeous shoes! x
ReplyDeleteThanks Vix!
DeleteHow adorable and what a great way to use what's in your stash. The colors are also a great "pop" to the outfit
ReplyDeleteThanks. Yes, I'm glad I used them, they've been sitting in the stash far too long.
DeleteLove and WANT the dress and necklace, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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That's brilliant! What a great way to use those beautiful buttons. Lovely frock too. xxx
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ReplyDeleteYou are so beautiful and the necklace took the place very very well on your neck. I think little care and beautiful ideas can really make anyone beautiful. Nice work. I would love to listen from you more.
Kim@ Beautiful Clasps
The necklace is gorgeous - I love the red and black together and it looks very like celluloid novelty jewellery that I *think* is from the 1940s. Love your dress too - I'm wearing a blue floral frock today as well :)
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