Earlier this year, I got the chance to take a class from
Cynthia Rutledge. The one that I chose was Buttons. She showed
us various ways to turn plain old, everyday buttons into works of art.
The button with a bird is actually a plastic button that I bought at
the fabric store. It already had a design on the front of leaves, so
I added gray seed bead in a size 11 and 15. Next the ruffle was
created, and finally, I added the bird.
The other button I used was a paua shell button (but she showed us how
to make buttons out of cabs). Again, seed beads in size 11 and 15
were used. This class is lots of fun, and she gives you instructions for
more button patterns.
Now, all I have to do is make the necklaces to go with them.
