Monday, April 19, 2010

Silver Button Blingy Decor Ball


Here was the little display I set up on a kitchen end counter and I mostly like it. 

But it needed a kick to maybe draw the eye and make your brain go wow, you know?

The  silver ball in the milk glass urn just needed a little something. 
It looked too much like an oversize plastic Christmas ball, which is exactly what it is. 

You know when you go to someone's house and you see a decor item that just draws you
 and you want to pick it up and handle it and  say,
 "What is it? This is so cool!" 

 That's what I was shooting for.



In my craft room I always have a  store of silverish buttons.


                            The ball was very slick and so were the buttons, so I roughed up the ball                                       with  some sandpaper to give the surface some tooth for the hot glue to grip.

                         I snipped the hasp thingies off the back of the buttons with my wire cutters.

So then it was me and the buttons and the ball and my glue gun.
 I threw in a few silvery stars and snowflakes and some beads......

The hubs poked his head in and said it looked steampunky. Is that a word? I agree. 
 It does look kind of steampunkish.

And a couple hours later and shot with a heat gun to remove the  glue webs and I have this.....






It looks good no matter where I put it!!





 Yeah. That's the place. I love the way this came out! 

 Don't you want to pick it up and turn it over and check it out? So do I! ; 0 )


56 comments:

  1. WOW! That looks amazing!!! what a fabulous idea!

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  2. Thanks for stopping by my blog and joining my linky party!! Your pillows are so beautiful. And this craft ball is AMAZING! WOW. Want to come decorate my house?! :)

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  3. it looks great, such a huge difference! I really like the way it makes a statement in that little vase now! and yes, I would be the person to pick it up and look at it & play with it, I'm like a 6 year old, I HAVE to touch everything! haha

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  4. I love this...so classy and it looks like it was costly too...very creative! :D

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  5. I just love the way you used the buttons on this ball... now, where did you find all those buttons?

    Sandy
    http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/

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  6. I am so loving this! Classy! Be blessed. Cindy

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  7. I love this! You are really creative, what a great project. I would definitely be picking this up and turning it over and around. Kathy

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  8. Absolutely stunning! I love that decorative ball. It's very Anthropologyish. Thanks so much for linking to Woo Hoo! Wednesday and joining the party. Hugs, Marla

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  9. Of course I don't mind!! Especially if they are as awesome as the pin cushion and this ball. You are welcome every week!

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  10. How beautiful! Who would have thought? I also scrolled down to see some of your other creations. The pillows! OMW! You could sell those things for a pretty penny. You're a talented lady!

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  11. FABULOUS!!! I love the extra room bling!! Sparkle makes me smile! Love it!
    HUgs,
    Tara

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  12. It would definitely work anywhere you put it! I love the buttons! Where did you find all of them?!? Just collecting them? They are great!

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  13. Yes, I agree very steampunkeryish. It's great! I would never thought to snip off the backs of the buttons- would have just built up a blob of glue that probably would have broken off. IMO you achieved your goal of creating something that will make people notice it,pick it up and say- wow how cool and what is it?

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  14. What a fun project! I like all the bling!

    XOOX
    Jen

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  15. This is a great project! I love decorative balls, and I've been wanting to update some of mine, but haven't thought of any good ways to do so. Now I've found a way!

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  16. I absolutely love this idea and the ball is amazing! The metallic look, the gems,the rustic touches, the total bedazzlement. Woohoo!

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  17. That's too cute! Great idea for using those buttons and bling is always a must!

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  18. Dang! That is sooooo clever! Great job. I want one too.

    Warm blessings,
    Spencer

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  19. WOW -- That looks great there! The ironic thing is that I did the same type of craft about five years ago as a Christmas ornament. Then I hung it on the tree and it almost brought every branch down to the ground. Very heavy! I never even thought of using it anyplace else. But now I will go dig it out of my ornaments and display it someplace else (since it will topple the tree). Great Post!

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  20. Oh, my goodness! I love it! so pretty and charming! I am your newest follower and would be honored if choose to do the same!

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  21. This is really cool. I love the way it turned out. It'd be fun to make a few and hang them from the ceiling. My daughters would love this in their room and think it was so neat!

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  22. Hi there. I found your blog through Friday Follow. If you would be interested in becoming a follower of my blog, I would gladly follow you back.

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  23. Ann,
    I love your silver ball! That's some serious bling there. :) I also wanted you to know I featured your Lingerie Pillows today over at my blog! Stop by and check it out. :)

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  24. Super cool! That came out really neat! Great job!

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  25. Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing at the Sunday Showcase Party! I greatly appreciate it! Love how this decor ball looks - so creative! Hope you have a great week! ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  26. This is wonderful!

    I love it!

    Thanks for joing Get Your Craft on Thursday! Please join me next week for another great party.

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  27. This is so gorgeous! I mean, go-buy-all-the-stuff-to-make-one-NOW gorgeous. Count me in as a new follower. :)

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  28. P.S. I REALLY love the watch face on it, too! Such a clever detail!

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  29. And, I love this too! Wow, you are so talented!
    I am going to "Grab your button" and follow your blog!
    Have a good evening!
    Leticia

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  30. i love this. LOVE. I was just about to start making my own decor balls, and I'm glad I happened on this first! :) thanks!

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  31. Hi there
    What a clever clever loveable item! I love what you did here. I want one too! Where did you get that silver ball? I also really like what you did with the drawers into making them shelves. Great ideas.
    have a wonderful day...
    and stop by when you have some time.
    Judi

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  32. Gorgeous! I can think of 100 places to put those balls around my house!
    www.uvinyl.com
    www.uvinyl.blogspot.com

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  33. Beautiful! thanks for the creative ideas

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  34. I'd love to post a pic of my interpretation of this fun project, but I'm not sure how?

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  35. Jennifer, I couldn't find an email address for you, but if you wish you can email your picture to me at makethebestofthings@gmail.com and I will post it in my blog. Thanks for your kind words!

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  36. I know I am a year late to seeing this but it is POSH! AN I did a button initial for our front porch. Buttons are sew (bad pun but a fun one!)versatile!
    Kim@repsohture.blogspot.com

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  37. My goodness, it's gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

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  38. What sort of glue did you use for the gazing balls with glass beads (the ones in your banner)?

    Thank you!

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  39. Who would of thought!! you are so creative! love it!

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  40. I just found a big box of old buttons on the basement on the weekend, and this is the perfect project for them :-) I'm thinking using a styrofoam ball as the base would make the gluing a bit easier, and the backs of the buttons would be additional anchors with the hot glue.

    Thanks for the inspiration :-)

    Kelly

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  41. Very cool... love this! Thanks for the visit to our fairy house and for the great tip on resealing every spring! :)

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  42. I wish I had a stash of silvery buttons. I would so do this.

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  43. I stumbled across this when looking for ideas for displaying my collection of coins from various countries. I think coins would work as well as the buttons. Thanks for the idea! Now I need a ball.....

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  44. Another lovely project to try! The button balls are beautiful!

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  45. I love this project..this and the rocks you did with crochet! Thanks for the Elmer glue tips...I love it when we can combine art with our frugal nature...! KerryLyn

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  46. Cute projects! Love the fact that you dont have to spend alot for home decor, just use your imagination!

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  47. Cute projects! Love the fact that you dont have to spend alot for home decor, just use your imagination!

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