I didn't throw it away.

This post is part of a blog train hosted by Agatha from Green Issues by Agy.

I NEVER THROW AWAY BUTTONS! 

I don't know any woman who doesn't save at least a few buttons, do you? 

  Of course I have been saving them ever since I was a little girl, straight out of my grandmother's button jar and into my own, where many of them still are!  But often I do use them.  They make such wonderful embellishments.

Here is a photo of me in my full button regalia. 

 

I sewed them onto the lapels of this vintage jacket, made earrings, crocheted a belt with buttons to hang across the front of my skirt (that also has buttons sewed onto it), and glued them to a pair of my shoes.

 

You can attach them to almost anything.

I even sewed them onto some collars for my dog.

There are many reasons why I don't throw buttons away.  But the most important and compelling reason is that there might be something that I want to CREATE with them.  That is why I don't throw away a lot of things - they not only have sentimental value, but can also inspire me to create so many wonderful things.  And buttons are always perfect for adding a little fashion flair!

Tomorrow Maya from http://thelittletreasures.blogspot.sg/
will add to this bog train.  Enjoy the ride!