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Wretch-ed Button
About this design:
My mom was getting rid of some stuff. I saw these buttons and it was like a kid seeing candies for the first time. This button being the best. However, I looked at it in the sun and the crystals appeared to be light yellow, I paired them together and took it apart. I looked at it under another light, they looked a topaz color. Needless to say it has sat for a year. Sorry for the long story, but this has given me angst for a year! Finally I paired it w/Swarovski golden shadow & I still don't know if I like it.
Components:
metal shank button, charcoal glass pearls, golden shadow crystals, silver clasp & AS spacersAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 08, 2013 at 12:48 pm #
NY Bella says:It’s a lovely set! The focal button is so pretty!
The photo doesn’t capture the color of the crystals, but I’m sure they look wonderful!
On Feb 08, 2013 at 12:51 pm #
Chickie Nonnie T says:I agree I can’t see the color of the crystals, but that is a heavenly blue! Beautiful set!
On Feb 08, 2013 at 3:45 pm #
JenniferLynn says:That’s exactly right, I couldn’t capture the color because it kept evading me. I have no idea what the true color is. Oh, the blue is actually a bad photographer trying to capture the charcoal color pearls.
On Feb 08, 2013 at 5:56 pm #
Deb Harding says:That’s a fabulous button. It makes a really great necklace focal. I think you’ve done a good job.
On Feb 08, 2013 at 6:30 pm #
Laud says:I can see why you loved those buttons. You were right to keep the rest of the design straightforward to let those beauties take center stage.
On Feb 08, 2013 at 7:30 pm #
Little Round Chick says:I like it especially the large button. Don’t worry about the color. If the piece looks good then the color is good.
A word of unsolicited advice from an old art teacher: When you aren’t sure about a design or a color put it “in the closet” and don’t look at it for at least a week. When you look at it again you will have a better chance of seeing what you’ve got. What you have may not be what you had in mind….it may be even better!
On Feb 08, 2013 at 8:42 pm #
JenniferLynn says:You made my day Little round chick Nancy, right?
That was a very smart art teacher.
On Feb 08, 2013 at 8:48 pm #
Asia says:Lovely, the button is so pretty
On Feb 09, 2013 at 12:57 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:I think you did a great job! LRC is right.
and golden shadow Swarovski crystals have a lot of different shades themselves so I think those were the perfect choice!
On Feb 09, 2013 at 1:01 pm #
JenniferLynn says:Thanks, Becky! Is that your daughter as your “avatar”? She’s cute as a button!
On Feb 09, 2013 at 1:06 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Actually, she’s my granddaughter so I can’t take any credit for her cuteness.
but thanks!! we think so, too. Her name is Jocelyn and she will be 2 in May. Her mommy is my daughter and we just found out there is going to be a sibling for Jocelyn in September. 
My oldest son’s wife is also pregnant and due on his birthday, July 4th, so soon I will have 3 of the precious little ones to spoil! 
!!!
On Feb 09, 2013 at 3:14 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Yes, JenniferLynn, I’m LRC, AKA Nancy, AKA The Old Art Teacher.
On Feb 09, 2013 at 3:44 pm #
JenniferLynn says:So Nancy all the secrets are coming out. Hmm, you forgot the SMART art teacher!
On Feb 09, 2013 at 3:46 pm #
JenniferLynn says:Spoiling is good! I was & turned out great, hee hee.
On Feb 10, 2013 at 6:34 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:I think this is a really good design for that cool button
On Feb 10, 2013 at 8:43 am #
Joanne H-B says:LOVE the buttons! Lovely project
On Feb 10, 2013 at 10:01 am #
JenniferLynn says:Thanks, everybody! I love the compliments!