©2012, Mary Ellen Merrigan, pewter buttons
These three buttons caught my eye. Because of their interesting pattern, I’d kept them for months.
Before I could change my mind, I clipped the shank off one, filed it smooth and glued it to some Lacey’s stiff stuff.
A popsicle mix of hot pink, lime green and blue appealed to me that day. It made for a light-hearted center focal that stitched itself up quickly. Flippy dancing dangles add to the whimsical appeal of the piece.
©2012, Mary Ellen Merrigan, Popsicle focal of pink, green and blue with button
At a local gem and mineral show I found the perfect strand of beads to pick up my pink-veined look. Whoopee! I thank my lucky stars for finds like these whenever they occur.
Originally I planned to use the blue glass pictured here to complement the veined look my other beads presented. As you can see, the blue was too bright.
©2012, Mary Ellen Merrigan, Popsicle focal with bead strand
Completing the necklace was a snap. I used some denim lapis, old pewter beads of various shapes and faceted hot pink crystals. The piece so appealed to the little girl in me that I named it “The Child Within.”
©2012, Mary Ellen Merrigan, “The Child Within” beadweaving necklace
The moral is simple: if you’re in love with an object, as I loved these buttons, consider carefully how you might utilize it in your next beadweaving.
The results of your project will surprise and amaze you.