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Monday, January 3, 2011

Buttons and Cameos


A week or so ago I went to one of my favorite fabric shops.
Just around the corner is an antique shop where I like to buy vintage buttons.


These, though not in spectacular shape, I like them just the same.
The one of the young man is celluloid I believe, and well worn, but I couldn't pass him up. He looks so old, and French.
Does anyone know anything about these kinds of buttons?



I also got these tri bar slides.
Vintage Mother of pearl (?)
and buttons still on their cards.
I would love to try and sell a few buttons in my etsy shop along with my other things, but I know supplies is a big category already...
We'll see... if there's any interest...
I have a lot of new plans and ideas!
Off to get things done-take care : )

10 comments:

  1. elineofJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    It's my really weak spot - buttons and buckles. I have a huge collection of brooches too and I love wearing them! Thanks for a great post and Happy New Year!

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  2. MartinaJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    HAPPY NEW YEAR dear Andrea! Hope it will be a sparkling, fun kind of year - as lovely as these buttons! Cheers to you!

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  3. Christie CottageJanuary 3, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    I love cameos too! I have some earrings I got when I was 11 years old.

    I also have a supply stash of cameos to make into something (Compliments of my sister). Perhaps this year I will make some jewelry.

    Love the vintage belt "buckles" too.

    Have a wonderful day!

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  4. We Blog ArtistsJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    HAPPY 2011 sweet Andrea...LOVE the old buttons...beautiful.
    MAY every wish come true this year...I think it'll be an exciting one!
    HUGS
    Char.x

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  5. UnknownJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Wonderful finds!

    Hope you have a most wonderful year!!!!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Wonderful finds!

    Hope you have a most wonderful year!!!! Can you believe it is 2011?? Time sure flies!

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  7. koraleeJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    I so have a thing for buttons...my grandma started me collecting them at an early age and I just can't stop....something about them with is so enduring.

    Hugs for a new creative week my friend... . xoxo

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  8. LaurieJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Yummy buttons! Here's a website that might help you to identify that sweet little boy man: http://www.buttoncountry.com/Button%20Country.htm

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  9. andrea createsJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    thanks laurie-i'll check it out!

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  10. AmyJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I recently got some vintage slides just like these at my local antique shop. I've incorporated a couple into some new cuffs, if I could ever find the time to finish them!

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Andrea