D.I.Y: tree branch buttons

 Hey there crafty-hearts,

here's a quick post for all you sewing, knitting, crocheting.. craftisan types who use buttons in your work.  This project was one of those 'aha' moments (or in my case, more often a 'ba-DUH'! moment) because really, why didn't I think of this sooner?

Tree branches = wooden buttons.

Simple.

Genius.

 I always have loved wooden buttons.. the more natural looking, the better.

So now I can just make them instead of paying money at a store!

It's as simple as slicing up a fallen branch.

I got my man to use the chop-saw on it...(thanks Ben)!

Then I drilled two tiny holes into each slice.

Scuffed them smooth on sandpaper.

Spray varnished them.

Done!

Cute as a button... because, it is.

I plan to use these on my current sewing projects (like my wrist-warmers, and some scarf cuffs I'm making).

While I still feel silly for not having thought of this 'free' button solution sooner... I feel really liberated for making them now (which probably sounds even sillier) but yeah: making something from scratch is profound.

Using your own two hands.. and power tools... and elbow grease.

Taking the time... instead of a quick fix of a cheap purchase.

There's something beautiful in that.

I think it's called... handmade.

Stay creative, friends.

Mel ;o)