Saturday, March 15, 2008

My Mum is the Queen of making stuff.

And my Dad is the King of breaking stuff (like his bones....... ride on lawn mowers. Sometimes simultaneously), but that's a whole other story.

Mum is very crafty, she does a lot of quilting, cardmaking, makes her own soap, and one of her latest things is these button necklaces - which I love!! I have a white button one, but I love the coloured ones too.

The button are somehow crocheted on (don't ask me now), and the necklace sits very nicely on. I would have showed you a picture of one on me, but I looked so 'saggy red blotchy skinned' I just can't do it. This picture shows the simple button closure at the back.
I think they are fabulous and told Mum I would list some on Etsy for her. I told her this about 6 months ago. Note: if I ever say I'm going to do some for you - don't hold your breath waiting and be aware that you WILL need to remind me. Not always, sometimes I'll take care of it straight away. It's not that I say I'll do something with no intention of ever doing it. I always intend to do what I say I'm going to. It's just that, more often than not, I get distracted, sidetracked..........then it's a matter of waiting until I remember what it is I'm supposed to be doing, and doing it.

I've put off listing these (plus one of Mums' kids snuggle quilts) because I had intended on making some things myself and listing them all together. Don't think I'm going to be getting much made myself in the near future, so I plan to get these listed soon.

5 comments:

jodyg said...

Ooooh very funky!!

Unknown said...

WOW I love the white one. I would buy it from etsy :)

What a wonderful talented mum.

Bonus Mom said...

Too cute! I have seen some button necklaces before, but these take the cake! Way to go Mum!

Anonymous said...

I love the one you sent me, it's so awesome, and totally perks up any outfit!!!

Rochelle said...

wow - what an amazing design! Your mum is super clever, and i am sure she would sell more than she can make on etsy. I absolutely love them