Vintage Button and Sewing Notion Collection From Leaping Frog Designs

Sometime in early October

as I was sifting  through

eBay one evening

I came  across a button

that intrigued me.

Rather large, made of metal

it was part of a larger lot.

I placed a bid and went 

along my merry way.

7 days later in my inbox

the message that I had "Won"

my lovely button and

her sisters.

I have plans for that button...It is going to 

be my master for one done

in silver with tiny fresh water

pearls from the Willamette River

But....

Was I ever surprised by what came with it.

Beautiful beautiful buttons

Glass, lovely Victorians, Bakelite and

Mother of Pearl.

Rhinestones, Silver, Brass, Gold

Sigh

Button heaven

Buckles of several eras and

types

Some beautiful packages

of needles

I love the wood needle case and

when I slip my fingers into

the thimbles I can just

imagine the hours and hours

of mending or dress making

they had helped make.

There are many more items

that I did not take pictures of

Tiny perfume boxes filled with little

shell buttons, another filled with

needles and pins.

A true treasure trove.

Some of these pieces may

make it into other projects.

For now they have found a new

home with me. I will cherish them

for years to come.

New Treasures

   I am so pleased with the new-old treasures I discovered this week. 
   Just had to share with all of you!....The cupid buttons have me a bit  stumped.  
  They have a hinge and both open on the same side. Are they really buttons.?
  Hmmmm..
   I love the chain on the necklace.  The details are beautiful and I can't
   help but be taken back in time....It is not in good shape..But Oh well.
 What was the woman like who wore this necklace...Was it a gift from her
   husband?  Was it the only piece of jewelry she owned...Where did she live,
   was she a mother...Sigh.  I think that's why antique and vintage pieces
   call to me so...The mystery.

Black Lace In Paris Vintage Czech Button Necklace

When I saw this lacy black vintage Czech button I knew what I wanted to do with it. A touch of Paris, a small heart locket (never to forget love) and vintage black cut glass beads to accent this lovely button.

On a 19 inch lovely chain...Arrives to you in a beautiful little gift box

Ok..,Here She Is At Last...My First Czech Glass Button Necklace

This Czech glass button brings to my mind the stunning winter sunsets I sometimes am blessed with seeing out my kitchen window. The summer ones are beautiful too. But a winter sunset..against the storm grey clouds...when the sun tired of giving in to all the northwest rain stands up and says "Here I am" is extra special.

A vintage brass cupid, tiny locket, sweet baby rose, key, and sparkling rhinestone orb complete the vintage feel of this long necklace.
It measures about 30 inches. This is a one of a kind piece. I have only one button of this color and style in my treasure box.
Necklace will come in a beautiful gift box.

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Buttons... Buttons....Learning to Play With Buttons

This is the first step in creating something new....Last weekend Jill (Feathers and Flight) and I had fun dreaming and buying buttons at Gem Faire. Yesterday I sorted through allll my supplies..(really if you knew me you would laugh..I have rooms (really rooms) of beads, lace, ribbon, Christmas ornaments, ephemra on and on.)...pulling out treasures to pair with these stunning hand crafted button gems. Filigree wrapping is new to me, my style for years has been more southwest silver. But..working closely with Jill on our blogs and other craft projects this year has me exploring my more romantic...Jane Austin side. It has always been there...Just hiding I think. Enjoy this journey with me...as I explore a new side of my jewelry design.

Sumptious Czech Buttons