First I want to thank the talented Cindy Wimmer at Sweet Bead Studio
for hosting this button swap with so many partners to administrate !I love buttons and this is so much fun!
I cant wait to see what everybody is making this time.....
I also have a give away of a bunch of buttons in this post to celebrate 100+ followers on my blog !!
There is a complete list of the participating artists at the end of my post
You can find pictures of the gorgeous buttons I got from my partner Pam if You click here
I started out with one big fantastic Vintage button to make some kind of necklace in the style Im working now ...lots of silk and ethnic feel ..but It is not working out as I was thinking .....so it is not finished yet...hm.......still not sure about the neck part..and the dangle from the button ...just got stuck...... jiiikes;)
I used 2 domed copper buttons with leaf patterns hand made by Pam ..they are heavily oxidated here ..
hand forged hammered copper rings
Indonesian handmade glass beads
( by the way * glass * means ice cream in Swedish :) glass is spelled glas in Swedis with one s )
rhinestone rondelle beads
and some of those ancient looking new Czech glass beads
sterling silver ox. lever backs
had some nice tassels i really wanted to use
rhinestone spacers
Czech glass beads in red
sterling lever backs
and voila .....those look really great on ...but no pictures of that yet..
This morning I made a bracelet with one of those beautiful "stacked" mother of pearl vintage buttons + some vintage shank buttons from my own stash
faceted Pyrite
and Czech glass
Going to make a couple of stretch bracelets to go with this one / stacking
still have a few lovely buttons left and the gorgeous pendant made by Pam
and Im thinking about a necklace with the pendant and the 5$ buttons and other things as Im going to use it all ..thinking...thinking.....:)
Those are the buttons for the giveaway
All made by me
4 shank, 1 four hole , 1 one hole, and 2 two hole different glazes and clays..
All You have to do is to leave a comment and tell me You are interested in those !!
I will randomly pick a winner next Sunday May 20 
Thank You for stopping by and have a glorious day !!
Birgitta
who do have lots of problems with the internet lately and sometimes can not post or comment
will be back during the day with more earrings ......unfinished on my bead-table ......if the net is working
who do have lots of problems with the internet lately and sometimes can not post or comment
will be back during the day with more earrings ......unfinished on my bead-table ......if the net is working
and now take a tour around :
Kim Roberts and Partner unable to participate at this time.
* Pam Ferarri and Stefanie Teufel (will share their reveal on a later date)
* Stefanie Teufel and Pam Ferarri (will share their reveal on a later date)
Great earrings really love the red ones :)
SvaraRaderaButtons are some of my favorites tu use in macrame and bead embroidery.
SvaraRaderaFabulous button jewelry :) those earrings really are lovely!
SvaraRaderaAnd The buttons you made are fabulous! Love the moon face especially, but they all have a nice 'vintage' feel to them. I'd love a chance to play with them ;)
Wow, you made a lot of pieces! I like them all, but those red earrings are my favorite. I'm amazed at how you used so many buttons in so many different ways.
SvaraRaderaThese are all wonderful creations Birgitta. Love them all but esp. the deep red button earrings. And the necklace you started, it looks very promising. I have often found with my peyote necklaces that they head in a dead end direction but if I persist they take a great bend for the better. I am sure yours will too.
SvaraRaderaI can see why you feel in love with the red flower buttons. The earrings you made are lovely! All of your pieces are wonderful and I can't wait to see what you make with the remaining buttons.
SvaraRaderaAlso, I love the buttons for the giveaway and would like to be included in the giveaway opportunity.
Have a great day!
The earrings are gorgeous - both of them... you've really done those buttons right! Love the buttons, and would love the chance to work with them - really like the vintage feel
SvaraRaderai LOVE all your pieces, especially your earrings!! i would love to be entered in your giveaway...those buttons are gorgeous!
SvaraRaderaLove the direction of your styles lately. Those red earrings are fabulous! I'm sure the necklace will fall into place when it is time.
SvaraRaderaBirgitta, I love what you created, as always! Can't wait to see the rest. The buttons you made are wonderful. Thanks for the opportunity. It is Mother's Day here in the US...Happy Mother's Day to you!
SvaraRaderaI didn't participate in the button hop because I didn't have any good buttons to swap. I would be thrilled to win this buttons & create something with them.
SvaraRaderaI love the red earrings! WOW! Really pretty. Your buttons are amazing too I'd love to be entered in your draw!
SvaraRaderaWow, simply lovely creations.
SvaraRaderaWow!!! Yummy yummy yummy!!! Love those red daisys as well gorgeous!
SvaraRaderaLove the red daisys and we both made earring with fringe!
SvaraRaderaWow, Wow, Wow....I have to say I really LOVE your style. You have a way of adding a bit of sparkle while keeping an overall rustic appeal to your work. Both earrings are just gorgeous and I bet have such a nice swing to them when worn. And your bracelet is so stunning with the button as a focal and clasp.
SvaraRaderaThank you for the generous giveaway - the buttons you made are really beautiful!
Didn't mention that I would love a chance at your giveaway!
SvaraRaderaThank-you
Theresa
Oooooohhhhhh vilka snygga grejer du gjort! Du fick jättefina knappar, och har använt dem på så fina sätt, allihopa! Jag är svag för de röda blom-örhängena med tassels, men också det mörka armbandet, ja alla sakerna egentligen. Halsbandet får du kläm på snart, snyggt i sin nuvarande form är det ialla fall.
SvaraRaderaYour earrings are lovely - I especially like the first pair of earrings with the beads, rings and buttons. Love your bracelet with the beautiful focal. Can't wait to see how you finish the necklace - it's a great start!
SvaraRaderaCount me in on your beautiful handmade button giveaway!
I love, love, love what you made with the beads I sent! I've finally posted one of the pieces I made and hope to have another posted by the end of the day.
SvaraRaderaThanks so much for sending your beautiful ceramic beads!
Oh my your work is so very beautiful!! I would love all of them!! The details on the earring!! love love the chain,the wire you have chosen. Your beads would be awesome to work with!
SvaraRaderaWonderful work as usual! I love what you made, so many different styles and techniques. Fun hop!
SvaraRaderaStop, stop! You're embarrassing us with so many creations! BUt seriously, I just LOVE the earrings!
SvaraRaderaI know you are aware of how much I love your clay creations. But I think your finished pieces inspire me to try new ways of creating. Thanks, Nancy Saccoccio(Rising Designs)
SvaraRaderaLove Love what you did with your buttons! Each piece is unique and beautiful! :) Fun to have a giveaway at the same time! Be sure to enter me in that too!
SvaraRaderaWonderful designs! LOVE those red flower earrings so much!
SvaraRadera~Diana P.
Hi Birgitta.
SvaraRaderaWow. All of your designs are really beautiful. I especially love the red flower earrings. Your buttons for your giveaway are beautiful. I would love to be part of your give away.
Beautiful buttons and earrings. I have loved this swap.
SvaraRaderaEvery piece you made is just wonderful! The red earrings stood out to me at first, but the more I look at that bracelet, the more I love it. Oh, thanks for the mini Swedish lesson, too!
SvaraRaderaI love all your button designs. I can't pick only one favourite.
SvaraRaderaWow Birgitta - you have been a busy girl! I love the jewellery you've created with the buttons - photography is fabulous too!
SvaraRaderaYou totally and completely rocked this!
SvaraRaderaYou really made some beautiful pieces! I have to say, those red earrings are my favorite, the dangles are just perfect! And thank you for the lovely giveaway!
SvaraRaderaWhat beautiful pieces.........the bracelet is both striking and casual. Your buttons are sooooo wonderful, the colors and creativity in each of them.......thank you for this fabulous give-away.
SvaraRaderaWhat great pieces. I really like the red buttons/earrings. But they are all great. I like your necklace, too. And the buttons in your giveaway are adorable. Would love to have them.
SvaraRaderaYou really hit a home run with the button swap. I love your work
SvaraRaderaI am blown away by how much you made. I'm a vintage junkie so I immediately set off to see what you made with the stacked mother of pearl button. It is a stunning piece!
SvaraRadera~Angie
I am soooo loving those earrings! :) Your designs have a wonderful feel to them, and you did an incredible job on all of them. I'd appreciate a chance at your handmade creations, they are simply beautiful. Thanks for the fun giveaway!
SvaraRaderaGosh you are just amazing!! So many wonderful creations... I just cant pick a favorite!! Can you send me some of that energy in a bottle please..heehee.
SvaraRaderaCat
Your designs are beautiful! I love the earrings with the vintage flower buttons and the tassels. To me they just cry out for summertime. I would be honored to win the buttons that you have so carefully crafted yourself.
SvaraRaderaSo lovely...
SvaraRaderaI agree with Svara. I could use some of you energy in a bottle. The designs were magnificent. It is really hard to choose a favorite. Great work!
SvaraRaderaSuch lovely creations!! I love both pair of earrings, especially the domed button pair. And that bracelet is gorgeous!
SvaraRaderaGorgeous designs Birgitta! I knew you'd come up with something fabulous to do with your buttons! The bracelet is my absolute favorite... I do love bracelets! What a beautiful button for that one. I'm really liking the beginnings of your necklace too.
SvaraRaderaAnd you know me, I can never pass up an opportunity to get my hands on your ceramic lovelies... please enter my name in your giveaway! I would love to win any of your buttons! :-)
I really love the buttons that you received. They are so vintage and old and worn. That red pair is my favorite. Such a great color! Enjoy the day! Erin
SvaraRaderaYou received some beautiful buttons from your partner - and you made some stunning designs too!
SvaraRaderaI would love to win your beautiful handmade buttons!
All of your button creations are so unique and wonderful! I especially like the ones you created with the red flower buttons. Very cool!
SvaraRaderaYour creations are great! I love those red flower buttons too! I also love the buttons that you sent to your partner, good job!
SvaraRaderaWow, what beautiful buttons sent and received!!! Those red flower earrings are so much fun-- and the button functioning as a clasp on the brown bracelet is absolutely stunning!
SvaraRaderaCount me in for the giveaway <3 Thank you for spreading some of the love around!
*~* Julia *~* http://beautifullywhimsical.blogspot.com *~*
Your jewelry is amazing! I love it!! Of course I would love to join the giveaway! That turquoise button is so pretty!
SvaraRaderaI love all the buttons you made and received. Your pieces are just gorgeous, those earrings are amazing! I'd love to join the giveaway.
SvaraRaderaI left a comment earlier but forgot to mention that I'm interested in the giveaway. As well, I'm sharing your giveaway on my blog today!! :)
SvaraRaderaP.S. I forgot to add I would love to be entered in you button giveaway.
SvaraRaderaHi Birgitta!
SvaraRaderaI love your buttons; thanks for the chance to win them. The pink flower button looks like an iced sugar cookie :)
Hello - First of all let me say I am also a ceramic artist, and I adore your work. Secondly... those first earrings! The dangles! Wow. You made many lovely things with your button stash!
SvaraRaderaHi Birgitta,
SvaraRaderaYou are a master jewelry designer, maker and a fantastic blogger! I always enjoy the boho-ethnicity you pull into your designs. Just love it all! There isn't one piece I wouldn't wear.
By the way, I wrote my first post WITH pictures today If you get a minute please check it out.
Nancy
I like everything you made. I love the face buttons. Do you make those?
SvaraRaderaHi, I made the face button yes and all of those in the give-away
RaderaI hadn't seen your work before but I am so glad I discovered you! Your design sense is very special, well-considered and artistic. You certainly got some amazing buttons from your partner and you created some amazing pieces! Thanks for sharing.
SvaraRaderaI am so late getting to all the blogs..your work is wonderful!! I love every single piece you did, no way to make a first choice.
SvaraRadera