Vintage Buttons

Morning all! I hope you are enjoying the Bank Holiday weekend :)

Here are a small sample of the latest buttons added to Love Buttons HQ...

This first assortment contains lots of pretty vintage flower-style buttons. They look lovely added as small clusters to handmade bags, purses, sachets, cushions etc. This assortment is now sold - sorry!  I have another assortment in darker colours available here.

This amazing and collectable button dates from circa 1960s/1970s. It is highly sculpted from translucent brown plastic. French couturier buttons are generally produced as a 'cottage industry' in small quantities for the couture dress trade or commercial market. The designs are sculpted by hand in soft plastic using a hot tool. This particular piece was part of the stock of a French gentleman who used to sell these buttons in a market in France over 30 years ago. This buttons costs £10.

Finally, a beautiful pressed glass button, in the style of Bimini (although not made by that company). The button is roughly oval in shape, with a pattern of raised ridges along the centre (rather like a toast rack). The reverse is coated with gold lustre and has a brass plate with loop shank. This button costs £3.50.

Posted by Julia of * Love Buttons HQ * Love Buttons on Etsy * Love Buttons on Folksy * Love Buttons on MISI *

Antiques & Collectables - Holiday Time

Hello everyone - I'm a dealer, collector, & decorating enthusiast - specializing in 19th century and early 20th century antiques. please vist my ecrator all your collectables

A selection of antique postcards from my ecrator store

For all your Holiday Antiques & collectables and much much more vist my store

http://deannamoyers.ecrater.com/

Welcome to Lunique Jewellery

Welcome to Lunique Jewellery - everything here is handmade with love in the UK ♥ Worldwide shipping is free for jewellery and cushions ♥

Please have a look around and email luniquecreations@aol.com, if you have any questions. I hope you find something you adore ☺

P.S. We are a SMOKE-FREE home, so no nasty smells will be included with your item!

I am a proud member of: Etsy for Animals (http://efaartistshelpinganimals.org), Etsy Veg (http://etsyveg.blogspot.com) and UK Street Team

"And the drinks are on me!" Feel the summer holiday spirit all year with this bright cocktail charm necklace.

The yellow seed beads and pink rectangular beads surround light rose and citrine flower beads.

The silver-plated enamel cocktail charm is approx. 1" (2.5cm) tall and the necklace is approx. 16.75" (43cm) long including the silver-plated lobster clasp.

All items of jewellery will be beautifully gift wrapped in a box or bag.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/26080247/cocktail-hour-necklace-silver-plated

Latest Button Finds

Morning all! Hope you are having better weather than us: it is heavy rain and grey skies here :(

Here are the latest buttons to inspire your sewing, knitting and craft projects:-

These lovely ceramic (porcelain) buttons are made by Nicky of Njoy. They are realistic flower shapes with a subtle glaze of pinky brown. They cost £2.65 for eight buttons.

These unusual buttons are made entirely from plastic to imitate an antler base mounted with metal escutcheon. The motif on the front is an acorn with oak leaves. They are thought to date to the late 20th century. The buttons cost £5.00 for seven buttons.

These metal buttons with paperweight glass centres are something for the collectors. The glass centrepieces have a bed of what looks like chips of shell (Mother-of-Pearl) surmounted by a glass latticework in green or black, decorated with glitter. A clear glass dome protects the decorative base. The metalwork is two-piece with an inserted loop shank. They probably date to the late 19th century. The buttons cost $30.00 for five buttons. (Approx £19.00).

Post by Julia of  * Love Buttons HQ * Love Buttons On Etsy * Love Buttons On Folksy * Love Buttons On MISI *

New Raggedy Kitty Cat Rag Doll Sewing Patterns from Snowdrop Patterns!

Introducing 4 new raggedy cat rag doll sewing patterns from Snowdrop Patterns.  These adorable kitties are made from tea stained muslin cotton and polyester fiber. Their face are painted and embroidered.  Sewing patterns include instructions, pattern pieces and supply list to make the doll and their clothes.  Available in electronic PDF or paper versions.

http://www.snowdropshop.com/item/rag_doll_pattern_raggedy_kitty_kat
http://www.snowdropshop.com/item/rag_doll_pattern_raggedy_tabby_cat_downloadable_pdf
http://www.snowdropshop.com/item/rag_doll_pattern_raggedy_alley_cat_downloadable_pdf
http://www.snowdropshop.com/item/rag_doll_pattern_raggedy_tom_cat_downloadable_pdf

Vintage Lingerie For A Unique Bridal Shower Gift

If you are attending a bridal shower soon, think "outside the box" for a very special gift. Instead of getting boring towels or sheets the bride has registered for, get her a gift she will remember and enjoy for years. All brides love lingerie, and vintage will be something unique in fabulous styles and fabrics not found in shops today. Years from now when she forgot who gave her the mixing bowls, she will definately remember who bought her the white chiffon nightgown.

She will surely treasure any of these from
Vintage Outlet



Vintage Victoria's Secret Satin Nightgown Chiffon with Pearls M



Vintage Chiffon Peignoir White Blue Lace Full Sweep L







Victoria's Secret Vintage Satin Chiffon Robe M L



Vintage White Chiffon Eyelet Nightgown Peignoir Robe XS S


Any of these items will fit in a flat rate envelope and ship internationally for $14.oo ~ these and more available at
Vintage Outlet

Bars & Stripes - Quilted Wall Hanging

"Bars and Stripes" is an original piece of textile art work, entirely hand sewn. This wall hanging is made from a variety of cotton (one or two cotton mix) fabrics. The textiles used include repurposed (laundered) clothing, as well as some new fabrics.

The fabrics are cut and pieced, then quilted with a thin wadding and backing fabric. A sleeve is added to the reverse with a baton of wood for hanging. The wall hanging is tea dyed in hot water to give it an aged and wrinkled appearance.

The piece measures approx 21 1/2" (54.5 cm) wide, and 27 1/2" (70 cm) high.

The inspiration for this piece came from seeing the wonderful quilts of the Gees Bend community. I immediately grabbed some paper and started cutting and arranging irregular strips of paper to come up with my own design. Then I chose fabrics and colors to give a deliberately asymmetrical and 'improvised' look and feel to the piece. The wall hanging costs $175 from Fire Horse Textiles.

Post by Julia of Fire Horse Textiles.

Antique metal buttons ideal for restoring

These old buttons have lost there sparkle, most collectors may dismiss these buttons but i'm sure there are Artisans out there that can restore upcycle these buttons. They have rust spots, verdigris and look very dull.
So is there anyone out there who would like a challenge.

6 Antique metal buttons with detail

Colourful Thoughts - designer button hair clips

Hello and welcome to the fantastic world of chaos! And cuteness!!

More hair clips and headbands coming soon!

Free shipping within UK and Worldwide

Good day! Good day! Here's a colourful thought for you :) Those of you who love colours and dance in sunshine, all dressed up in rainbows, or if you like dark colours, these lovely hair clips would make your attire even more dazzling! :)

Suitable for all ages and many more to come for the summer season coming ahead!

Pin it on your fringe to keep it neat or just wanting to make a statement ;)

Sizes in buttons varies. 16 pieces currently available. The hair clip is sold singular for $2.50 each and if you would like two, it's an extra $0.50 and so forth. To purchase a second piece, please send me a message and I shall set up a new listing and will reserve it for you. Payment needs to be made immediately after purchasing. Many thanks! 

shop at eyesnwhiskers store

Launch of New LittleBarb Online Shops!

Fans of LittleBarb's range of fabulous and unique button jewellery will be delighted to know that Barbara has opened two new shops in addition to her original Folksy shop: LittleBarb on Etsy and LittleBarb.co.uk

Barbara says "On my site you will find necklaces made from buttons, ceramics and fabrics, often mixed together in the same piece. 

Each necklace is a one-off and designed and created by LittleBarb.  I try to use vintage buttons where possible, I find the colour and finish often more interesting than modern buttons, although I do use these too." 

"Fabrics range from silk to felt and the ceramic used is often porcelain, although I do use polymer clay too.  I am drawn to colour and this is often the starting point for a necklace.  I try to find colours that not only compliment each other but also those that have vibrancy because of their unusual juxtaposition.

"All in all my work is a mix of elements that interest and fascinate me.  I hope you too find them attractive too."

Item posted by Julia of Love Buttons HQ.

New, Colour-Themed Button Packs

Hello Folks! What a change in the weather! Oh well, at least it will do the garden some good :)

Here at Love Buttons HQ, I have some gorgeous new button packs in stock. They are colour-themed and would be a great gift for craft and sewing enthusiasts; or would look very pretty displayed in a glass jar while awaiting use.

The first pack is called 'Summer' and has a beautiful mix of 'fiesta' colours such as golden yellow, bright green and bright orange. These cost £7.99 for a 200g pack (approx 800 buttons - quite a lot of smaller ones in this pack).

This is the 'Spring' pack, with acid greens and citrus shades of yellow and orange; also pinks and lilacs. This 200 g pack costs £7.99 (approx 700 buttons, again quite a large percentage of smaller buttons in the mix.)

The 'Brights' pack contains more larger buttons, in jewel tones of pink, red, blue, green, yellow, purple and orange. The pack costs £7.99 for 200g. (approx 550 buttons in a pack.)

Finally, the 'Pastels' pack. This has quite a lot of larger buttons in delicate pastel shades of yellow, pink, green, lilac and peach. This pack costs £7.99 for 200g (approx 450 buttons in a pack.)

There are so many uses for the buttons in these packs, from cardmaking and scapbooking, to jewellery making, stacked flowers for bouquets, decorative wall hangings, or for adding a cluster to handmade bags, totes, purses, decorative hearts for hanging about the house, lavender bags etc etc What will you use yours for?

Cheerio for now!

Posted by Julia of * Love Buttons HQ * Love Buttons on Etsy * Love Buttons on Folksy * Love Buttons on MISI *

Introducing a fabulous antiques and collectables seller

Welcome to my Retro/Vintage/Antique Boutique! Step back in time and enjoy browsing the treasured finds. English, French, American Country/Cottage Chic, Shabby Chic, and Fine Antiques await your discovery. Visit often to see the newest treasures I update daily/weekly. Everyone needs a little bit of retro in their lives....... http://www.etsy.com/shop/Retromagination

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67613942/antique-vintage-pewter-art-nouveau-lady


http://www.etsy.com/listing/71250168/vintage-antique-1950s-multi-color-large


http://www.etsy.com/listing/71190162/vintage-hand-beaded-ivory-scarf


http://www.etsy.com/listing/70004016/vintage-1950s-cropped-black-jacket-with


http://www.etsy.com/listing/69456163/vintage-1980s-velvet-bejeweled-madonna

Shoe Decorations & Buttons

Morning everyone!

Here are some vintage items just listed at Love Buttons HQ...

These dainty shoe decorations look like miniature belt sliders (and perhaps could be used on dolls' clothing for that purpose!). They are made from Mother-of-Pearl, and there are eleven available as a set. They might also look good threaded with ribbon and used on cards and in scrapbooking projects. This set of eleven pieces costs £5.00.

These stylish vintage buttons are from unused stock (probably made from casein, although they have not been tested.) They have petal-like cuts in four places around the edge revealing white beneath the glossy dark blue coating. They cost £4.75 for nine buttons.

Finally, something for collectors of 'Austrian Tinies': this set of ten little buttons show the typical domed, japanned reverse with inserted loop shank. The front shows a raised flower motif against a black background. They cost £5 for 10 buttons.

Have a great day, peeps!

Best Wishes From Julia * Love Buttons HQ * Love Buttons on Etsy * Love Buttons on Folksy * Love Buttons on MISI *