Among my favorite ribbons are these wide velvets from Pretty Petals Boutique. Heather hand-dyes them to create soft beautiful colors. L-O-V-E.
I thought they would make pretty covered buttons, so I bought a bunch of button-making kits at JoAnn's and started pressing buttons until my thumbs were sore.
Pretty, right?
I made some of them into thumb tacks by taking pliers and carefully removing the shank from the back. A bit of glue holds a plain silver tack in place.
Here is one I have on my inspiration board:
Then I decided to make some into magnets by gluing a strong round magnet to the back.
I was trying to think of other little things to do with them.....maybe attach a stem to each one and make a button bouquet....or use them as the centers of flowers....and of course you could always use them as buttons! They would be pretty sewn on to a pillow or a cardigan sweater. What else? Any other ideas? I'd love to hear....
Andrea, these look like yummy candies!! I use the button kits and cover with fabric for pony tail holders for my girls. Buy some of the thinner elastics for hair and loop around the shank. Easy as pie!
Posted by: Gabrielle | August 27, 2009 at 02:42 PM
I love them Andrea! They look good enough to eat! I can see them on so many things! Collages, whimsical bunny eyes :)faux candies, I could just fill a little apothecary jar with them and stare at them all day, lol!
Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: Bunny Rose Cottage | August 27, 2009 at 03:01 PM
They are SO pretty! :)
Posted by: mandie segura | August 27, 2009 at 03:27 PM
Very Yummy, and looks like the old nickel wafer candies!
Hugs, Diane
Posted by: Diane | August 27, 2009 at 03:40 PM
They do look scrumptious. I am coveting them, now I have to run to the fabric store after I order some luscious ribbon!
Posted by: Pam | August 27, 2009 at 03:41 PM
How GORGEOUS...love the colors, they look good enough to eat! Thanks for the fabulous ideas and I love the thumb tacks!
Posted by: Karyn (French Charming) | August 27, 2009 at 03:45 PM
so pretty. Even though I have a bit of a button phobia (don't ask!) I think these are beautiful.
Gorgeous colours.
:O)
Sadie x
Posted by: sadie | August 27, 2009 at 03:53 PM
Oh my. You should have those available in your store to purchase for the less crafty girls like me. I want to add those to my cart right now.
Posted by: Jeni Carlson | August 27, 2009 at 04:02 PM
thanks for the project...i have been contimplating what to use for my inspirational board......now I know! I am going to try these! THanks..
Posted by: denise | August 27, 2009 at 04:16 PM
I love how you can make almost anything into a magnet or tack! We have some really interesting ones around our house. :-)
Posted by: Ann | August 27, 2009 at 04:18 PM
What a great idea, such pretty soft sherbet colours! Rachaelxo
Posted by: Rachael | August 27, 2009 at 05:06 PM
they remind me of easter m & m's, soooooo yummie
Posted by: stefanie | August 27, 2009 at 05:25 PM
Cute as a button! {sorry...just couldn't resist:}
Posted by: Leah C | August 27, 2009 at 06:17 PM
Now those are just about the loveliest things I have seen all day...so velvetie and sweet...adore the colours...I love the idea to put them on a sweater...or a sweet little tote...Happy day to you!
Posted by: koralee | August 27, 2009 at 07:21 PM
So pretty. I love to cover buttons, but would have never thought of using velvet ribbon. Caroline just made (& posted) some cute purses - some of which would look great with velvety buttons. Loved your kitchen tables pics too, btw.
Wendy
Posted by: wendy | August 27, 2009 at 07:56 PM
I love them! they look just like mentos!
xo natalea
Posted by: natalea | August 27, 2009 at 08:11 PM
those are so pretty! love the colors.
Posted by: Wendy | August 27, 2009 at 08:48 PM
Want to sell some of the magnets?? I'd buy quite a few of those! I need some cute strong magnets that will hold all the stuff my kids want to put on the fridge!
Jill
Posted by: Jill Flory | August 27, 2009 at 09:16 PM
I want to eat them! They look delicious.
Posted by: Jessica | August 27, 2009 at 10:07 PM
So so pretty!
Posted by: brandy | August 27, 2009 at 10:42 PM
I would love to buy the thumbtacs! Are you going to sell these, I hope???
Posted by: Jen | August 27, 2009 at 11:30 PM
what a brilliant idea, they would also look great in all the different colours on a plain white french linen upholstered chair with a button back.
I want to do some straight away.
I think that is my inspiration for the day.
best wishes Ginny (in the UK)
Posted by: Ginny at Twinkle Pink | August 28, 2009 at 02:30 AM
I LOVE your velvet buttons, Andrea. Such gorgeous colours and so many wonderful ideas.
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | August 28, 2009 at 06:31 AM
I have covered about 600 buttons this year and never thought to use velvet! Yummy! I make barrettes and hair pins with mine . I also sew them on my toddler girl's clothing. I use them anytime that I would use a regular button.
Posted by: Jemellia | August 28, 2009 at 07:08 AM
Seriously great idea! They go on your board so fantastically!
Posted by: Macy | August 28, 2009 at 10:06 AM