Studio Buttons - Commissions

#3366
Ginbari with focal of three flying birds (black decals) using leaded enamel, on copper. small

#3365
Bead Embroidery with focal white and yellow metal heart with paste and 3 dangles, one being verbal (by Ganz) using glass beads and flowers made of glass, hematite, lucite and aluminum with crystal butterflies and a bird bead, on cotton.

#2384-4
Bead and Ribbon Embroidery with focal Pewter Vozsla dog using glass beads, silk ribbon, pearls and a Swarovski Crystal butterfly, on cotton. The dog was created by renowned pewter sculptor George G. Harris (c) 1997.

#3356
Bead embroidery with focal of yellow metal and glass nugget fan using pleated silk ribbon, pearls, gold braided thread and glass beads, on cotton.

#2904-2
Bead and thread embroidery crazy quilt with sewing theme using 4 pearl buttons and one black openwork plastic button, cotton lace, bird scissor and thread spool charms, sewing needle with thread (movable), glass beads and pearl cotton, on 3 cotton sections. Large

#3309
Bead embroidery with focal white metal spider and stone back with off-center pearl cotton web with with central Swarovsky crystal, surrounded by glass beads and flowers and silk ribbon roses, on cotton. Large

#3291
Focal of yellow metal bat, using glass beads and hematite stars with luster, on cotton. Large

#3286
Focal of two silver toned drgonflies with albalone wings and rhinestone eyes, using silk pleated ribbon, pearls, and glass beads, on cotton. Large

#3248
Focal of moveable gold tone and rhinestone coukoo clock working watch using glass beads and Swarovski crystals, on cotton. Large

#3234
Focal of yellow metal and rhinestone monkey swinging from a tree (it's moveable), using glass beads and wired ribbon, on cotton. Large

#3194

Focal of Abraham Lincoln using faux pearls, glass beads and Swarovsky crystals and white metal, on cotton with a woven thread shank. Extra Large

#3181

Focal yellow metal, rhinestone and faux pearl metallian with glass beads and Swarovski crystals with a woven thread shank, on cotton. Extra Large.

#3179
Focal white metal leaf with blue finish, using glass beads and pearls, on cotton. Extra Large

#3175
Focal "National Association of Letter Carriers" logo, using glass beads in a multi-border design in red, white and blue, on cotton.

#3168
Bead embroidery with focal metal, glass, paint and paste basket of flowers using glass beads and ribbon, on cotton. Large

#3166
Bead Embrodiery with focal yellow metal fish with paste eye and acrylic dome encasing 2 shells and glitter, using glass beads, shells, tagnipis shell, coral, turquoise, white metal star fish, and 2 types of ribbon, on cotton. Extra Large

#3164
Bead embroidery with focal yellow metal lady bug (with paste) and leaf, using glass beads and silk ribbon, on cotton. Large

#3163
Bead embroidery with focal yelow metal moveable door knocker saying "Avon Calling" using glass beads and Swarovski crystals, on cotton in a spindel shape. Large

#3162
Bead embroidery with focal yellow metal swing dancing couple, using glass beads, Swarovski crystals and silk ribbon, on cotton. Large

#3161
Rectangular button with focal yellow metal movable pinwheel, using glass beads, pearls and Swarovski crystals, on cotton, with a woven thread shank and two borders. Large

#3157
Cloisonné enameled on fine silver disk with fine silver wires using both leaded and unleaded vitreous enamel, with fine silver foil dots under the enamel and fine gold foil dragonfly on top with other OMEs of orange luster, Dichroic Slide Frit decals (transfers) and fine silver twisted wire and balls. Includes a modern enamel technique of high fire webbing design. Large

#3155
Bead Embroidery wtih focal white metal horse with abalone insert, using glass beads, a pearl and Swarovski crystals, on cotton. Large

#3154
Bead Embroidery with focal yellow metal Christmas Tree with paste and holographic glitter snow, using glass beads, ceramic bead, handmade paper bead, silk ribbon and hematite, on cotton. Large

#3143
Bead embroidery with focal beaded pineapple, using glass beads, silk ribbon and Swarovsky crystals, on cotton. Large

#3124
Focal sterling gymnast using glass beads (including a cat's eye bead), Swarovski crystals and poly ribbon, on cotton. This button has 4 borders (2 interrupted buttons). large

#3115
Bead Embroidery with focal metal and rhinestone and resin (cold plastic enamel) airplane using glass beads, and silk ribbon, on cotton. Large

#3113

Bead Embroidery with focal metal and crystal crab amongst silk ribbon, eyelash yarn and other ribbon, using shell, turquoise, coral, goldstone and glass beads, on cotton. Large

#3101
Enameled rounded corner rectangular copper with the high fire technique using leaded and unleaded eanmels with focal of Get Up and Dance decal (transfer) with gold paillons and fine silver balls. Large

#3108
Enameled hand cut rounded corner copper rectangles using the crackel enamel techique with black decals (transfers) of the card suits. Set of 4, one of each suit, labeled a, b, c, d

#3098
Focal metal and rhinestone teddy bear, using glass beads, metal spacers and silk ribbon, on cotton.

#3100
Enameled rounded corner copper rectangle with focal of Kokopelli (decal/transfer), using unleaded enamels, gold paillons and fine silver twisted wire and balls. Large

#3093
Focal porcelain Indian Princess head (by artist Brenda Miller) using glass beads and coral with a feather attached, on cotton.

#3023
Emaux Peints enameled medallion shaped copper with focal of 2 acorns and oak leaves in the fall. large

#3022
Focal beaded cornucopia including both fruit and vegetables, using glass beads, polymer clay and resin (the resin ones are buttons), fibers, plastic leaf sequins, on cotton. X-Large.

#2926
Enameled 1 5/8" copper oval with focal Birds on a Wire decal (tranfer), using unleaded vitreous enamels background using the Pull-Through enamel technique.

#2902
Focal metal and resin (cold plastic enamel) artist palette, using glass beads, on cotton.

#2904-1
Bead, Silk Ribbon and Thread Embroidery in a crazy quilt design using glass beads, metal drayonfly beads, paisely in a steel cup button, Swarovski Crystals, silk ribbon, fiber ribbon and hematite stars, on cotton.

#2889
Focal focal metal and rhinestone clown balancing on a ball with lower half moveable, using glass beads, dyed Imperial Jasper, Swarovski Crystals and pleated silk ribbon, on cotton.

Collector says: I must say that it exceeds all my expectations. It's just beautiful!! ... Thank you again for giving me the best clown button ever.

#2876
Enameled poodle shaped copper using the Gin Bari technique with vitreous unleaded enamel and reflector glass bits for the poodle's poms.

#2856
Focal Stinkhorn Mushroom with fly attracted to its smell, using glass beads, ribbon, pearl cotton thread, Swarovski Crystals, metal leaves and tulle, on cotton. Large

Collector's comments: You did an outstanding job in every detail, congrats, welcome to the Kingdom Fungi!

Very interesting fungus. As per Wikipedia: Phallus impudicus, known colloquially as the common stinkhorn, is a widespread fungus recognizable for its foul odor and its phallic shape when mature, the latter feature giving rise to several names in 17th-century England. It is a common mushroom in Europe and western North America, where it occurs in habitats rich in wood debris such as forests and mulched gardens. It appears from summer to late autumn. The fruiting structure is tall and white with a slimy, dark olive colored conical head. Known as the gleba, this material contains the spores, and is transported by insects which are attracted by the odor—described as resembling carrion. Despite its foul smell, it is not poisonous and immature mushrooms are consumed in parts of France and Germany.

#2853
Bead Embroidery wtih focal beaded pineapple using glass beads, plastic sequins and Swarovski Crystal sequins, on cotton. Large

#2824
Focal metal fairy, using glass beads and pearl buttons, on cotton. Large

#2823
Focal Infinity Symbol, using silk ribbon dyed by artist, glass beads and Swarovski Crystals, on cotton. Large

#2820
Focal metal photo frame of little Mexican girl (photo supplied by collector), using flowers of glass, aluminum, copper, lucite, hematite, and Swarovski Crystal, and glass beads, on cotton.
Large

#2821
Focal tri-metal girl flying a kite, using glass beads, pearls, sequins and sunstone, on cotton.
Extra Large

#2798
Humpty Dumpty
sitting on a wall, surrounded by flowers, using glass beads, aluminum rose, metal rose, glass pearls, plastic sequin, copper arms/hands, chaulk accent on face and Swarovski Crystal rondells with movable legs and repositional arms, on cotton. Extra Large

#2795
Focal metal ship on a rolling sea using glass beads, pearls and Swaovski Crystals, on cotton. Large

#2796
Focal painted metal and faux pearl bicycle build for two with rhinestone wheel centers, using polyester ribbon, glass beads, pearls and shell hearts, on cotton. Large

The requirement was use the bicycle built for 2 and a heart

#2793
Focal metal leaves using ribbon, glass beads, lucite flower, Swarovski Crystals and pearls. Size: Large

#2752
Focal snap together mermaid using pleated silk ribbon, pearls, shell, coral, turquoise and glass beads, on cotton. Large

Comment by Collector: ... It is really a piece of art ... you did a fantastic job - thanks so much.

#2720
Focal metal Artist Palette using glass beads and Swarovski Crystal Sequins, on cotton. Size: Large

#2712
Focal resin cameo of African Woman with orange background, using pleated silk ribbon, glass beads and glass cat's eye beads with a double border, on cotton. Size: Extra Large

Comment by Collector: Absolutely gorgeous

#2707
Focal metal and resin Emit Kelly Clown, using glass beads and sequins, on cotton. Size: Large

Comment by Collector: I got home from work tonight and your fabulous button was waiting for me. Emit looks better than I could of imagined, I appreciate you making him for me.

#2705
Focal Chinese woman's head (lampworked glass), using pleated silk ribbon, glass beads, glass pearls and Swarovski Crystal sequins, on cotton. Size: Large

Comments by Collector: ... I think it is quite beautiful, not like I had imagined, but perhaps better.

#2704
Focal metal and rhinestone turtle with moving parts, using glass beads, pearls, bamboo and Swarovski Crystal sequins, on cotton.

#2699
Focal devil using glass beads and Swarovski Crystal Sequins, on cotton. Dim: Large

Comment by collector: "WOW!! The devil has arrived and he is quite the scary fella and just as I wanted him. I adore the design, beads and the fabric is beyond perfect."

#2623
Cloisonne Enameled hand-cut fine silver hot air balloon, using leaded vitreous enamels, fine silver mesh and gold foil. Dim: 1 3/4" x 2 1/8"

#2625
Commission was for an enameled Buck with Antlers
Enameled copper square with focal buck and doe in the forest (black decal/transfer), using unleaded vitreous enamel. Dim: 1.5"

Comment by collector: "It is great. Thank you very much for your time and creativity."

#2619
Commission: realistic squirrel
Limoges enameled hand cut squirrel shaped copper, using unleaded and leaded vitreous enamels and Sunshine Painting enamels. Dim: 1.5" x 1.25"

Comments by collectors: "Thank you so much. We love the squirrel. He is adorable!!!"

#2616
Commission: include a pineapple.
Bead and Thread Embroidery with focal metal and resin (cold plastic enamel) pineapple, using glass beads, Swarovski Crystal Sequins and pearl cotton, on cotton. Dim: 1 7/8"

Comment by my collector: "The pineapple button arrived today, and it is even more beautiful than I hoped for. Thank you! You do amazing work. I am pleased and proud to add this to my tray."

#2608
This commission was to do a black and white button using the watch face, the tear drop beads and with a leather, not, metal backing. Focal enameled watch face, using glass beads and Swarovski Crystal bicones and sequins, and pearls with moveable clock hands and a backing of leather with a sterling silver shank, on cotton. Dim: 2 7/8"

This button was on a winning tray.

#2613
Healing button for Stress: using Lepidolite, Amazonite, Amethyst, Citrine, Rose Quartz, Malachite and glass beads, on cotton. Dim: 1 7/8". Read about the inside message and meaning of the stones here.

Comment from my collector: It is beautiful! Wearing it now - reminds me to stay calm. Thank you so much.

#2572
Focal gold colored metal Christmas Tree (this was a button and was backmarked JHB), using glass beads, sequins, Swarovski Crystal sequins, pearls and pearl cotton embroidery thread, on cotton. Dim: on 1.5" shank, measures 2".

#2545
Focal button of Cat and The Fiddle, using glass and metal beads, on cotton. I was given the button and asked to do something in lime green. Dim: on 1 1/8" shank, measures 1 3/8" without fringe.

These two buttons were made for the same collector who sent me the focals.

I have created 75 favor buttons for the Washington State Button Society Show 2013. The theme is the Wild Wild West and my buttons include 5 designs. Check them out.

#2487

Bead Embroidry on a cotton. This is a healing button with saying: May The Universal Support Your Healing Process. Background is a crazy quilt as the collector creates crazy quilts and she gave me the Cameo, which was her grandmother's, and she wanted it surrounded by lace. Symbolism: Amethyst to combat anxiety; Charoite for courage and to eliminate confusion; Hematite for grounding and protection; Kyanite to balance body/mind/spirit - align the chakras and for peace in your heart; Malachite to help with detoxification and against tumors; Pearls - Encloses you with an aura of calm and beauty; helps with stomach, digestion and emotional stress; Red JasperÊ to help heal cancer; Rutilated Quartz to aid the immune system; Rose Quartz for universal love; love of self; Butterfly (Swarovsky Crystal) represents Everlasting Life; and two hearts for love. Dim: on 1.5" shank, measures 1 7/8"

#2477
Camel

To make this button, i was given the pin to the right.

The design came from this quote from the Bible:
"I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, ÒWho then can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:23-26.

Description: Bead Embroidery with focal Mother-of-Pearl Camel from Oliveart, using glass beads, metal spacers, a Swarovski Crsytal Sequin and a needle, on cotton.

#2384-3
Poodle

This button is the 3rd in a series, which is called AKC Beauties, of pewter dogs. I prefer to make these custom so you can choose the dog you like (I would buy it and make the button). These pewter images are signed by the artist. See others in this series.

#2447
Easter Lily

I was asked to create a button with an Eatser Lily and found this locket on the web.

Bead Embroidery with focal gold plated locket (which still opens to accept a photo) with Easter lilies and cross with rhinstones, using glass beads, Swarovski Crystal sequins and lucite frosted flowers, on cotton. Dim: on 1 7/8" shank, measures 2.25"

#2430
Survivor Button

with message of "I am so blessed" inside -
Bead Embroidery using focal pink bead for breast cancer; Red Jasper to guard against cancer; Malachite for confidence; Rose Quartz for love; Charoite for courage; Rutilated Quartz to help the immune system; Pearls to enclose you with an aura of calm and beauty, stimulates spiritual transformation and signifies faith and helps one to focus; flowers because you love gardening; and glass beads, on cotton. Dim: on 1 1/8" shank, measures 1 5/8".

#2384-2
This button is the 2nd in a series, which is called AKC Beauties, of pewter dogs. I prefer to make these custom so you can choose the dog you like (I would buy it and make the button). These pewter images are signed by the artist. See others in this series.

#2417
Bead Embroidery with focal Sterling Silver Isis with lapis triangles, carnelian and glass beads, on cotton. Dim: on 1 1/8" shank, measures 1.5"

#2297-1

Cloisonne and Basse Taille (roll printed wavy lines pattern) on fine silver of Iris, using vitreous leaded enamel and gold foil, with fine silver balls on top. Dim: 1"

#2331-1

Cloisonne and Basse Taille (roll printed scrunge) of Lily of the Valley on fine silver using vitreous leaded enamels with fine silver wires with green luster and fine silver balls on top. Dim: 1".

#2384-1

This button is the 1st in a series, which is called AKC Beauties, of pewter dogs. I prefer to make these custom so you can choose the dog you like (I would buy it and make the button). These pewter images are signed by the artist.

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#2335

Eugenie's Hat from The Royal Wedding.
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