I had to get my button stash out today to find one for a shirt.  The jar with common buttons held nothing spectacular, but this set me thinking about the buttons my daughter and I’ve collected over the years.
Some we’ve saved and some we’ve sold at our yard sales.  However, buttons often tell a story about the clothing they’re on and occasions when it was worn.  Also, if you’re a collector, buttons are reminiscent of the places where you found them.
I remember collecting buttons when we lived in Denver.  My husband was attending airline pilots’ training, so our 2-year old …read more

I’m a major buttonaholic   I think I have more buttons than I have fabric to use them on.  I have buttons that are older than I am!
This project could be a great way to display them though…

Better Homes & Gardens has this easy button lampshade project in their online craft section.  Too cute!