Bling Tree – Day 11
On Day 11 of the Bling Tree, I made a variation of Day 5. A four-holed button was added. Then, I pulled the thread up through a buttonhole, added two pink seed beads and pulled the thread down through the next hole. I repeated it on the other side of the button. This...
Bling Tree- Day 10
On Day 10 of the Bling Tree, I decided to take a different tactic. Rather than going around the button, I decided to go over it. First, a two-hole button was added to the tree. Six gold seed beads were added at a time like spokes. Each time, the thread was brought up...
Bling Tree – Day 9
On Day 9 of the Bling Tree, I needed a smaller ornament to fill the space. decided to add a little more variety. The start was button the same size as on day 2. This time, I added the button with a gold sequin and a small gold seed bead to cover the threads. To add...
Bling Tree – Day 8
On Day 8 of the Bling Tree, I decided to add a little more variety. The start was basically the same with a large button. A metallic bead filigree and pearl bead were added to hide the button threads. Then, I took a little piece of metallic ribbon and created a ring...
Bling Tree – Day 7
On Day 7 of the Bling Tree, it was time to kick things up a notch. A large button was added. I created a five spoked wheel by bringing threads up the middle and down the outside of the button. Think of a skinny star. I knotted a piece of organza ribbon around one of...
Bling Tree – Day 6
On Day 6 of the Bling Tree, I decided to add a little more dimension to the bling. I used two buttons – a large ivory one and a smaller pink one. Off white thread was used to secure the button at the same time. To hide the securing threads, a gold bead filigree...
Bling Tree – Day 5
On Day 5 of the Bling Tree, I continued my trend of slightly larger buttons and more complicated embellishment. As you gain confidence, you get more adventurous. I started with a slightly larger four-holed button using matching thread and secured the button. Then,...
