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Button Frame


I love buttons.  No point in trying to hide it...

I don't often make projects that use lots of buttons because if I use them I won't still have them to use in the future - typical hoarding crafter!

However I seem to have had a breakthrough...


and used a tonne of buttons on this clip frame.  I used pin flair glue gel and buttons from these collections; bright flowers, garden brights, garden pastels, flower blooms, dolly mixtures, cosy brights, delphinium crush, plum, and the new lilacs.  (Of course, you could make a frame from one collection of buttons!!)


I played around with an ombre colour scheme.

I love it.  I have another frame to do up, next time I am feeling brave with my buttons!!  :)

Entering in to:
TokBobok - flowers
Altered Eclectics
Allsorts Challenge - spring is coming - (spring flowers and birds and butterflies)
Avenue 613

Thanks for stopping by

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  1. La Vikinga1 March 2014 at 17:42

    Great frame - you seem to have "hoarded" buttons in matching colors! A great DIY project!
    Hugs from Sweden

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    1. Laura1 March 2014 at 17:54

      Hehe, I seem to have hoarded buttons in EVERY colour! x

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  2. Sue1 March 2014 at 19:19

    Perfect frame for a perfect photo. Love the colours.

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  3. My Creative Therapy2 March 2014 at 01:36

    Laura I love this!! I used to make frames like this when my daughter was little (she's 19 now yikes!). And the ombre effect is awesome! There are some unique buttons in that collection too! Thanks for playing in our neighborhood at 613 Avenue Create!
    Kathi
    Co-Owner/DT Coordinator

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  4. Vickie Y2 March 2014 at 02:39

    Wow! Love all those buttons! Great altered art! Thank you for playing along with us at Altered Eclectics Challenge.

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  5. Kate2 March 2014 at 10:19

    Thanks for stopping by Laura. I think Tim could probably manage to sell us crafters anything!!!
    I have the absolute polar opposite feelings towards buttons, but what you've done with the frame is lovely, especially the ombre effect.

    ~Kate~

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  6. susiestacey2 March 2014 at 21:29

    Wonderful interpretation of the challenge. and a great frame.
    Thank you for sharing at Allsorts 'Spring is coming' challenge and good luck x Susan x

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  7. Tracy2 March 2014 at 22:22

    Such a sweet project, Thanks for joining Allsorts challenge. Good Luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  8. Elaine aka Ellapu8 March 2014 at 01:48

    Fabulous creation and so effective. thank you for sharing over at Altered Eclectics this month
    Hugz Ellapu x
    Owner of Altered Eclectics and Eclectic Ellapu

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  9. Toni4 April 2014 at 13:36

    I love buttons too! Great frame. Good luck and don't forget to come by tomorrow for our winners' post! Regards, TokBobok

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