Well I got a bright idea and when that happens everything stops!!!
I decided to take inventory of the buttons in my stash, and my goodness.....I have a fair share of vintage big jars...which normally would be great.
However, as I began to sort I found that all I had were tons and gobbs of black and white ones.
I could start a black and white button store. In life we all need a little color....Although the sorting looks great and I am so happy to see all the wonderful little treasures in the studio, I will need to begin the hunt for brighter colors this spring. I love to add buttons to a fair share of my artwork, even if it is just one or two....there's something about them bringing to life and a texture that is simple and quiet.
It is amazing how something so inexpensive and small can bring such joy to you.. To think these were all leftovers from another time and it made me sad that they didn't have a few more bright ones. I can't help but wonder where they all have been and the things these buttons have seen. Their history must be amazing and where ever they have been, just think of the things they have held up to. The hard times and the good times. These buttons were a part of someones everyday life, simply working and going unnoticed.
In today's world when something doesn't fit or wears out we tend to toss it aside. I think the next time that I need to recycle something I'll stop and check for buttons and maybe the many ways we can reuse the things we already have...
I am certain that I'll be looking for a few brighter buttons and I am not going to let them go unnoticed. Because, the sorting took forever and with still more to go.... Today I will appreciate all the work the little things do for me to make my day or my art a little more beautiful..
So what have you buttoned today?
(tomorrow I think I'll look at my thread and zippers:)
-L.
