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[Dusty1]

@wismiss

Look at Sculpey Polymer Clay. Or Fimo.

I know those are used to make a lot of things like buttons & jewelry.

[DeniseColo]

@Tinkrbl44

Part of the problem with these forums is that the nonverbal cues that assist with understanding the true intent of the written message is not available...things like facial expressions and tone of voice.

Your first post in this thread came across to me as snarky...not as a real question. Not to mention, I honestly was taken aback that you directly related the OP's project to saving money.  My apologies that I misread your intent.  If my reply to you came across as snarky, it was not intended as such.  It was just an explanation of why us crafters do what we do, including frequently spending more money to make something ourselves rather than buying commercially produced, less expensive items.  So, to answer your question "why do this"...because we find it enjoyable.

Good to know ShrinkyDinks are still available, will have to check out ebay.  There is something oddly mesmerizing about watching through the oven window as that plastic shrink down.  That's the part I liked most about ShrinkyDinks, not the final product. 

[shoesnbags]

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@butterfly123 wrote:

@wismiss

Was the plastic called Shrinky Dink or something similar?

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@butterfly123

Yes!  I was about to post this.

[Danky]

WHAT ??? Make my own buttons ? I don't even make my own bed !

[wismiss]

I knew that somebody here would be able to help me with my question, and thank you to those who were so thoughtful to take the time to helpfully reply.

My cousin and her husband are having their 50th anniversary in late June.  They are having a "hoe down" with line dancing for a couple of hours and then a DJ for a few hours with different genres of music.  We are having "feed bags" for our meal, games like three legged horse races, etc.

So, in keeping with the theme, I thought I would buy a denim shirt, remove the regular buttons, and sew on western buttons for the celebration.  Or maybe buy a denim colored polo shirt and randomly sew on western buttons. 

So a big "Thank you" to those who were so helpful.   

[Dusty1]

@wismiss Buttons are a huge thing.

If you have a Joann, Hobby Lobby or Michaels nearby, check out their button sections.

[qualitygal]

Wow, this brought back some old childhood memories of mine.  Since mom grew up in the time of waste not, want not (the depression), she use to have old Mason jars just loaded with all kinds of buttons.  Great aunts and my grandmother would also save this way and you wouldn't believe all the types, sizes and colors and shapes.  Why it could keep kids busy for hours just looking through all those.  

[DeniseColo]

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@wismiss wrote:

I knew that somebody here would be able to help me with my question, and thank you to those who were so thoughtful to take the time to helpfully reply.

My cousin and her husband are having their 50th anniversary in late June.  They are having a "hoe down" with line dancing for a couple of hours and then a DJ for a few hours with different genres of music.  We are having "feed bags" for our meal, games like three legged horse races, etc.

So, in keeping with the theme, I thought I would buy a denim shirt, remove the regular buttons, and sew on western buttons for the celebration.  Or maybe buy a denim colored polo shirt and randomly sew on western buttons. 

So a big "Thank you" to those who were so helpful.   

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@wismiss

Sounds like that will be such a fun anniversary celebration for you cousin.  What a great alternative to the more formal parties.

Several years ago, I changed out the buttons on a black denim shirt.  I was amazed at how something so simple made such a difference in how the shirt looked.  As many QVC hostesses would say...it really elevated my shirt😆...lol!  The biggest challenge you face is in deciding which buttons you want to use from all the unique designs available.

Enjoy putting your outfit together and have a fun time at the party!

[ALRATIBA]

I've made them with polymer clay ... like Sculpey .... just roll it out, slice, make the thread holes and bake.   Lots of instructions online and plenty of books available.

I hang them on metal skewers to bake.