Buttons and birthday cards

I seem to have a thing for trying to make polymer clay buttons. I see all these beautiful buttons online and want to make some myself, either for on felt items, or on scarves etc. which I have yet to knit (and which will probably never materialise). And while I enjoy the process of making the buttons, the end result is...well, it's a bit organic. Sort of like those misshapen clay pots you used to make at school. I do like them, but I am hoping that with practise, I'll be able to make some really pretty, neat buttons as well as the 'buttons that only a mother could love' variety I seem to be churning out at the moment.





The second set are unglazed, and yes, I know one is purple, I had some leftover clay to use up.

I have (had) grand plans for these buttons - I was thinking of combining them with felt in a few projects. Then again, I am also planning to have another go at making buttons this weekend, so I'll hang fire until I see if I can improve on this lot.

I realised that I didn't post pictures of the birthday cards I made for my sisters-in-law, who both (rather selfishly) have birthdays close to mine.



The hazard of crafting in the evening - shockingly bad light for photos. The cards are made using rather pretty sparkly peeloffs.

Sadly, our lottery win this month was a grand total of 8 Euro 50, so I won't be quitting my day job any time soon and taking advantage of daylight to photograph my crafted items. Bu......ttons!