You might remember a while back when I took a series of painting classes, only to discover that I am not an artist. Didn’t get those genes from my great-grandfather… drat it!
In one of the classes we did this winter tree. Poor sad little tree. I never really liked it, so it has been sitting in a stack in my hobby room.
Then I saw “button trees” on Pinterest. And I knew what was going to become of my sad little tree.
A trip to Hobby Lobby and I had enough buttons for several projects. There was a bag called “Autumn”. Perfect since those are the colors in the painting.
After a quick look at my Pinterest inspirations, I started placing buttons.
It was fun watching it change.
And now I love my button tree painting!
I love the Button Tree!!! I liked it the way it was to begin with but the addition of the buttons really makes it POP!
ReplyDeleteI think you've definitelt got something from your great gradfather! Your button tree is lovely!
ReplyDeleteChristine
Saw your link-up at CSI and had to come by to admire your artwork! Beautifully done! "Not an artist"? Pshaw.
ReplyDeleteJenn
Coming from the link party at the CSI Project. I love the tree and the buttons are a great addition. I've seen some of the button inspired projects on Pinterest too and I think you nailed it!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out really great! The buttons are so whimsical & I love the colors you chose.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out great! So whimsical & I love the color pallette!
ReplyDeleteI'm dropping by as The CSI Project guest judge this week. This turned out lovely! I've admired several button trees on Pinterest and I love the story of how yours came about. Great job!
ReplyDeleteDon't say you have no artistic talent! The painting is beautiful with and without the buttons.
ReplyDeleteI have a stash of button that I need to actually start using. After seeing this, I think I might try a set of trees for the four seasons. I'll have to quilt mine cuz there's no way I could make your tree.
this is fabulous! i love the design and the colors!
ReplyDeletei love the idea!!! and i love the pattern as well~ gorgeous!
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