I am a collector of "found objects"...so you know what that means! I have a bunch of junk-stuff-treasures. I cannot pass up perusing the thrift store or hardware store for my collection and I tell everyone to save their grandmas button box for me. My treasure box is full!
I have also been overly attracted to czech glass beads lately... so I have been working on using up my stash of beads and found objects.
The button is from the winnings of a drawing from a button swap by Michelle Mach last year. The key looking charm is a lamp finial from the hardware store. The czech glass beads are from an Etsy shop Mountain Shadow Design. I have also included some small green polymer clay beads that I made with green and translucent clay.
I love making polymer beads but have started making smaller pieces to work with all of my other treasures. I will share more of those soon.
I also made these earrings to go with this necklace.
These are made from copper head pins, czech glass beads and some pearls from a "treasure find" from an old piece of jewelry. I love repurposing old and beautiful things. There is always a story behind buttons and jewelry that have been worn by someone many years ago. Something to think about anyway.
Enjoy the summer sunshine and warm days!
Love this piece and glad to know there are others who just can't pass up old treasures!
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