I really enjoy making these frames, the only problem is, I never make one for myself. I'm not sure why, maybe because it takes so long to do, so really the inly time I sit down to do one is when I have one ordered or when I need one for a gift. Each button and every single bead is put on one at a time. I haven't found a way to do it any differently and have it turn out the way I want. Therefore, I spend a good 4 or 5 hours on each frame. That's just the labor part. If I have to shop for supplies then it's even longer. It kind of makes me sad every time I see one go. I like them all and would have the all in a collection on a table if I could.
This is my beautiful assistant. Her name is Molly and she's a Manx, which means she has no tail. She spends alot of time helping me out by sniffing the buttons and beads and watching to make sure I don't accidentally place a bead where it doesn't belong. She especially enjoys digging through the jars or bowls of buttons. I think she likes the sound when they fall onto the table and the attention she gets when I tell her to stop.
I thought I was going to have the day to myself. I had big plans. I was going to try to sit down and actually make myself a frame. Everyone had plans. Kirt and Mikey were going to head to Disneyland early this morning, Mila was going to spend time with her mommy friends with no babies or toddlers and Gracie is at the river with her Daddy. Things didn't exactly work out as planned. Since the time changed last night, Kirt and Mikey decided not to go to Disneyland because they were tired, Mila will spend some time with her friends but not the day, just a few hours this afternoon and Gracie IS at the river. So instead of having the house to myself with time to create alone, I have everybody here. Don't get me wrong, I love having my family around, but sometimes I like some time to just create quietly. Now, we're heading to Costco, I suppose I'll have to make a frame for myself another day.
6 comments:
WOW! That is GORGEOUS! And your very pretty assistant looks very helpful! In my opinion kitties make some of the BEST assistants. :)
Beautiful work. Definately take some time out to make one for yourself! I know how it feels to "let go" of a peice you have made...I have always had trouble with that!
That is just beautiful!
That frame is precious. You really need to make one for yourself! Love it.
The frame is beautiful and I love your assistant.
Usually, when you think "button frame" you think of something tacky you'd find at a flea market, but holy crap, this is BEAUTIFUL!!! I've never seen one look even half as good as this. I can see where you'd be sad to let it go.
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