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| melody |
Posted - Nov 20 2011 : 5:05:56 PM
I have amassed a HUGE amount of vintage buttons that I just started listing for sale in my etsy store www.longtallsallys.etsy.com and for the life of me I can't figure out the best way to store and display my buttons here at home. I need easy access to my sorted buttons, but they are so pretty I would like to see them too without having them hidden from sight.
I need some good ideas from my farmgirls....
Talk to me ladies!
Melody
Farmgirl #525 |
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| santasgirl |
Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 11:40:27 AM
Hey there! I know I'm a little late in the conversation but wanted to share a couple of ideas.
I have part of my buttons in a mason jar that I converted into a lamp with a kit and more in a mason jar that is turned upside down onto a chicken water/feed tray (one of the round ones) that I got at the local MFA. Those come in a couple of different sizes that fit different sized jars. I have them in different locations (the feed/water tray in my kitchen with my chicken collection and the lamp warms up my room at the school where I teach kindergarten/first grade reading)so they are decorative but I can still access the buttons whenever I need or want one!
Good luck...organization is always my biggest challenge when it comes to collecting "stuff".
If you haven't time to respond to a tug at your pants leg,(or apron strings) your schedule is too crowded. ~Robert Brault |
| rough start farmgirl |
Posted - Nov 27 2011 : 04:42:01 AM
Would you ever want to take the time to sew the truly unique ones on a pillow or even sheer curtains? I think they would be gorgeous. I keep some of my grandmother's and mother-in-law's older costume brooches on a pillow in my bedroom - looks really beautiful.
marianne |
| njaw09 |
Posted - Nov 25 2011 : 6:14:55 PM
I sort my buttons that I love in these:
http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10009794&N=&Ntt=crafts+divider
I especially love the see-through so I don't have to go bins after bins or jars to find what I need. |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Nov 25 2011 : 5:47:29 PM
Oh Mel . . I loved shopping at your Etsy Button Store!!! I'm a sucker for buttons and, yes, I will use them on my papercraft projects.
Thanks!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
Through my lens - http://ceejayscamera.shutterfly.com/
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| queenmushroom |
Posted - Nov 25 2011 : 3:41:01 PM
display like colors in ball mason jars. perhaps the old kind that take rubber rings. But if you do this, string matching sets on thread or fishing line to keep them together.
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
| melody |
Posted - Nov 25 2011 : 3:27:50 PM
CJ....I owe you so much! Whenever I "need" something I know all I have to do is talk to my friend CJ! The little surprise was really nothing, but I thought to myself "Wow, these would look great incorporated in some of your wonderful paper art that you do so well!" I hope you can use them. As for some of my buttons living at your house-Not a bad idea as they are scattered all over this house of mine. I've gone and done it now starting a "new" collection! At least they are little and won't take up too much room once I find the perfect storage rack-Not like that time I started collecting BREAD BOXES!
Take care CJ
Mel |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Nov 25 2011 : 2:05:46 PM
Hey Mel,
The buttons arrived today and it is a fabulous collection!!! Thanks soooooo much!
Thanks for the little "surprise" . . those are appreciated as well.
Now, don't you think that my idea of some of your buttons coming to live at my house is a great idea for helping you with storage/display??
Thanks again, so much!
Cj
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
Through my lens - http://ceejayscamera.shutterfly.com/
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| Penny Wise |
Posted - Nov 22 2011 : 05:17:24 AM
quote:
Originally posted by KathyC
Watch Gov Deals for library card catalogs, I have seen them go at a very reasonable price and sometimes for really unusual ones. This is the only listing for card catalogs at this time http://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=111&acctid=2582 and for your small canning jars or any small glass jars you could glue a magnet to the top of the jar and display like this http://www.curbly.com/users/chickenbiskit/posts/1236-magnetic-spice-board
I love buttons and some that belonged to my grandmother in small tin from over 50 years ago.
kathy-interesting site! too bad they lumped all 4 pieces into one parcel! i actually like the lil one with no legs!will have to watch that site!
Kathy
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
| melody |
Posted - Nov 21 2011 : 5:10:11 PM
Kathy...I just glanced at one listed in Baton Rouge and the current bid was 135.00 UGGGGGHHHHH!!!!
Melody |
| melody |
Posted - Nov 21 2011 : 5:05:50 PM
Oh Kathy!! I checked out the auction site, just too far for me to pick up, but oh aren't they lovely??? And the spice jars that is so cool...
Mel |
| Tea Lady |
Posted - Nov 21 2011 : 4:26:14 PM
I forgot to add my suggestions - I was too side-tracked after seeing that beautiful tea set... Anyhoo - old vintage jars or those old glass cannisters for tea and coffee would be good. Canning jars would be nice too. Good luck.
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
| Tea Lady |
Posted - Nov 21 2011 : 4:24:31 PM
That gumball machine is too cute...
Melody - I LOVE that vintage breakfast set. That is so nice. Hmmm... I'll have to think about that. I might NEED it. :o)
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Nov 21 2011 : 1:11:48 PM
hI mel.
I have my best vintage ones in a big wooden bowl out to be seen. easy to look through.
I posted a picture on my site
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| mndreamer |
Posted - Nov 21 2011 : 11:11:17 AM
I knew a lady years ago that had an amazing collection of antique buttons that she had framed. Each frame had a different design of buttons. Although hers were very intricate here are a couple of ones I found online that may give you inspiration.
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~Vicky~
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God. ~~Ronald Reagan
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| KathyC |
Posted - Nov 21 2011 : 10:44:26 AM
Watch Gov Deals for library card catalogs, I have seen them go at a very reasonable price and sometimes for really unusual ones. This is the only listing for card catalogs at this time http://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=111&acctid=2582 and for your small canning jars or any small glass jars you could glue a magnet to the top of the jar and display like this http://www.curbly.com/users/chickenbiskit/posts/1236-magnetic-spice-board
I love buttons and some that belonged to my grandmother in small tin from over 50 years ago.
Kathy |
| Penny Wise |
Posted - Nov 20 2011 : 7:24:01 PM
wow is right!
except that i would want the traditional oak...tho her treatment is beautiful!!!
i can only dream!!!!! getting ready to walk away from my job so certainly can't put something like that in MY budget!!!! but thx for sharing!
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
| melody |
Posted - Nov 20 2011 : 7:19:32 PM
Isn't this one GORGEOUS?
She's taken an old card catalog and converted it into a buffet!
WOW.....
Melody
Farmgirl #525
www.longtallsallys.etsy.com |
| melody |
Posted - Nov 20 2011 : 7:16:08 PM
Margo---The card catalog cabinets are frustratingly HIGH. I am amazed at the cost of them. I promised myself that the next time I saw one come up at auction I was going to get it. I tried several years ago at a local auction and the bidding sky-rocketed very fast. I didn't have a chance-The lady who got it was very happy though and I was glad for her.
Mel |
| Penny Wise |
Posted - Nov 20 2011 : 7:03:54 PM
i have always wanted an old card catalog but cannot even begin to think of spending what i am sure they want!!!
the gumball idea is good-canning jars/mayo jars/ etc..are great!!
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
| melody |
Posted - Nov 20 2011 : 6:49:31 PM
Thank you! Thank you! CJ----You're such a nice girl!
I LOVE the idea of the gumball machine! I did a little searching on the net and found old Library card catalogs---Wow, but they are expensive. And oh my all of those drawers!!! DH suggested a "loaded" tackle box, but sheesh they are kinda homely looking. I have a lot of 1/2 pint canning jars-maybe DH can build me a rack with slots and I could have them "tipped at an angle?
Good ideas ladies---Keep 'em coming!
Mel
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Nov 20 2011 : 6:39:47 PM
The Gumball machine idea is so cute!
I would just use canning jars or apothecary jars (which would be cute with a vintage label on it :))
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
| RaspberryBee |
Posted - Nov 20 2011 : 5:54:28 PM
CJ - I shared the gumball machine with a friend of mine who had just gotten home from a garage sale where one HAD been for $10!!! She was a little upset with herself as the sale was not really near home...another time. I will certainly keep my eyes out for one though :-)
Farmgirl Sister #918
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.
-Henry David Thoreau- |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Nov 20 2011 : 5:50:44 PM
Love the gumball machine . . . now if I could find one!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
Through my lens - http://ceejayscamera.shutterfly.com/
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Nov 20 2011 : 5:19:07 PM
Hi Mel,
Well I just helped you with some of your buttons . . . I just ordered some of them!!! Thanks!
But, I use glass jars to display my buttons. I have a lot of the Yankee Candle jars and I really like them for that purpose. Have sorted them by color group, etc. . . but I would think canning jars would work as well. You could stack them too.
Have fun with them.
Thanks much!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
Through my lens - http://ceejayscamera.shutterfly.com/
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| RaspberryBee |
Posted - Nov 20 2011 : 5:16:06 PM
I love this persons idea.....
http://madamecupcake.tumblr.com/post/259029845/shes-a-keeper-via-freckled-nest
Farmgirl Sister #918
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.
-Henry David Thoreau- |
