Monday, May 4, 2009

Buttons, Buttons, Buttons!!!

I can't believe it!


My mom just brought over a tub of buttons that she rescued from my grandmother's old house. They are caked in dust, but there are metal buttons, wooden buttons, "plastic" buttons, and even an old U.S. Army button - wonder if it was my grandfather's?

One square Czech glass button, too!

I sorted out the plastic ones and am getting ready to scrub the layers off, but here are just a few that I had to show - love the colors! I'm guessing they are mostly from the 50s?

And a couple of buckles, too - I have no idea what they used to buckle, but they are so sweet and dainty!
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9 comments:

  1. Southern Lady's VintageMay 4, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    A pretty assortment! Wouldn't it be cool if those army buttons were your grandpa's?

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  2. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    Those are so cool. MY GF makes magnets out of old buttons and they look great on her fridge.

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  3. FinkiMay 4, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    ooooh i'm so jeaulous. what a great gift.

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  4. BrendaMay 4, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Oooo, lucky girl!

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  5. Mrs.KwittyMay 5, 2009 at 4:21 AM

    Oooh, you are a lucky gal!!! Those are all so sweet, don't you just love the colors of that vintage stuff?! Have fun with them :o)
    Smiles, Karen

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  6. Mrs.KwittyMay 5, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    Oh, and helpful hint for cleaning your plastic buttons...if you have one of those zip closed lingerie bags for washing your delicates in the washing machine, you can just put your buttons in there and run them through with a load of laundry! Works like a charm.
    Smiles, Karen

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  7. TiedupmemoriesMay 5, 2009 at 4:38 AM

    Beautiful! Love the colors!

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  8. Brenda PruittMay 6, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Oh, how I love buttons! Never found a button I didn't like!
    Brenda
    http://cozylittlehouse.blogspot.com

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  9. Coralie Cederna JohnsonMay 17, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    Wow! What a gift! These buttons are so interesting and pretty, you could spend time just looking and enjoying!

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