Button, Button. Who's Got the Button?

Recently I purchased a bag of buttons to use on craft projects.  I have been trying some felt projects and buttons just seem to make them so much more special.  I was working on something the other day and had to find some buttons to use, so I pulled out the button bag and started looking through all the little lovlies!  I never realized how much I love buttons.  They're so cute!!!

So, I decided to write a post about the wonderfulness of buttons...

Let's start with a brief history of the button.  Nah!  That's too boring!!!  But, if you are interested in reading about the history of buttons, I found an article on this BBC site.  I have to admit, I found it kind of interesting.  That doesn't mean I'm boring...right??

There really is no limit to the things buttons can be used for!!!

My friend Velma made these awesome arm warmers!  They were inspired by the ones Felicia Day wore in Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.  They are my favorite!

Sorry.  I went a little Dr. Horrible crazy for a minute.  Notice the buttons.  ;-)

Here are a few of the many, many fun things I found on Etsy that use buttons.  I LOVE ETSY!!!  There were so many pictures to choose from.  I wish I could post more but we would be here forever if I posted every cute thing I found on Etsy.

I found this pretty little headband at a shop called Threadmill.

This pillow is for sale at Designs by Nancy.

You can even buy just buttons on Etsy!  These handmade buttons can be found at the Beary Sweet Beads shop.  I'm so impressed!

This button necklace is at Midwest Beauties.

I found this lovely purse on a blog post Violet Bella wrote about the Penny Threads shop.  I like the unique shape.

Okay, I know these aren't technically buttons but people call them buttons so I think they count....Plus, I like them.  Most people just call them flair now thanks to Office Space and Facebook.  :o)

This one was at the Pretty Pixels shop.

I really do heart geeks!!  :o)

Look at the cute Firefly flair I found at Dame Creations!  Love the giant Jayne hat!

This is one of my favorite buttons.  It's my (Red) button!!! 

I love stop motion animation.  I'm not really sure why.  It's just so cool!  I would love to learn how to do it someday.  I have never been able to come up with a simple idea to try while I learn.  Buttons would be a great way to try it out!

Kim Roffers, "Buttons" from Video for Artists UWEC on Vimeo.

And, last but not least, everyone's favorite button...

It's the Easy Button!!!

If only Staples could figure out a way to make it actually work.

I tried to keep it short but there were too many cute things I wanted to share!  Sadly, this is actually the shortened version of this blog. 

Thanks for shopping with me!  :o)