Quick post – I went to an antique store today on the search for some clear buttons and I found this bag of glass bead trim. Yards and yards and yards of it. It looks like it was cut off of the palest blue chiffon. The chiffon is so old it is rotting but the beads are gorgeous. It's a huge tangled mess but I'll figure out something to do with it.
I'm envisioning beaded table runners. Sara got me all hooked on the idea of sparkly accents on table runners after I saw the beautiful one she made. She sprinkled clear glass buttons along the borders.
So now I'm on the hunt for clear buttons. I have small collection. The glass ones can be kind of pricey. I'm not opposed to plastic ones but they do have a tendency to yellow – at least the old ones do.
These are the ones I found today. All of them glass:
When I was checking out the woman in the antique store said she had a big glass button if I was interested in seeing it. Ummm – Yeah. It was locked up in a case. And it cost about the same as the rest combined but it is especially pretty.
Sara – sorry I stole your idea and now I'm buying up all the clear glass buttons in Northern California. I'll share some of my vintage bead trim with you, if you like.
You better share!! ^_^
I need more for my runner, and I want to make more of them. Plastic just won’t do.
What a nice find on the beaded trim! I’m sure someone will have some ideas on what to do with it.
What a great idea for a runner. Now I’m copying, too!
Stunning! I agree with the other Mimi: great idea!
Glass buttons? Oh dear. That sounds too precious for me….
This is my first visit to your blog. I believe I coasted in here from Paintin’ Patti’s Blog List. I enjoyed my time here very much. Had to chuckle on your chairs and your mention of your painting abilities. I am a paint glopper/slopper myself. I wish I were more patient, but just am not. I thought the chairs looked lovely, but I know how you feel. I have a dresser I shmeeearrred some paint on I will show later in the week. If nobody looks too close, it looks pretty good. Hope you have a wonderful summer and find all the buttons you need! 🙂
Very pretty trim and buttons. I love the idea of glass buttons.