One More Valentine DIY - Ombre Button Hearts~
I usually make a few Valentine's projects every year. But this year, I just didn't have it in me. At least I thought I didn't until I created the button monogram for the Princess' bedroom.
Then I had an idea.
I have a collection of vintage buttons that Itook from inherited from my mom. And I thought it would be fun to create a pretty Valentine heart using the same method I used to create monogram. The only problem was that once I pulled out the buttons, I didn't have enough of any one shade to create the size heart I wanted to make.
So I thinked, and I thanked and I thunked. (And yes, those are technical terms). And I realized that my collection of buttons was graduated in color. So I decided to follow the Ombre trend that is so popular right now, and create three hearts in graduating tones.
It was super easy to make. I just created a heart template (so that each heart would be the same size), measured where I wanted them to go on my canvas, and then traced them on. After that, I followed the same steps that I outlined here.
I love how it turned out! And the colors are subtle enough to use year round if I want to. But for now, we'll celebrate Valentine's Day....Ombre style. ;-)
Have a great day~
Then I had an idea.
I have a collection of vintage buttons that I
So I thinked, and I thanked and I thunked. (And yes, those are technical terms). And I realized that my collection of buttons was graduated in color. So I decided to follow the Ombre trend that is so popular right now, and create three hearts in graduating tones.
It was super easy to make. I just created a heart template (so that each heart would be the same size), measured where I wanted them to go on my canvas, and then traced them on. After that, I followed the same steps that I outlined here.
I love how it turned out! And the colors are subtle enough to use year round if I want to. But for now, we'll celebrate Valentine's Day....Ombre style. ;-)
Have a great day~
16 comments:
ooh these are SO cute!
So sweet! Happy (early) Valentines Day!
Jenny
www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com
This is so elegant. I'm not really into the red hearts of valentines, but I could live with this!
Cheers Fiona
www.lilyfieldlife.blogspot.com
Very cool. I love those lampshades! Did you make those too?
That came out so nice with the vintage buttons and I love the lampshades..
It's all lovely! Those lampshades are gorgeous!! Thank you for inspiration <3
www.countrykeeper.blogspot.com
super cute :)
Oooooh, so creative! Love it!!
So cute! I have a ton of buttons I could use to make this! Thanks for sharing!
-kendall
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Love this Wendy! Such a great idea. I'm gonna have to raid my button stash!
Wendy--I think this is adorable! Now I want one. I don't have nearly enough buttons. Boo.
Ombre is "IN"! Love the repurposing of buttons for this art piece! So clever!
These are gorgeous - perfect for Valentine's but I'd display them all year round!
I'm lovin these button hearts. Of course I am still in love with your lamps too. Lori
I love that it's a simple idea with a great "wow" effect. I also love the shades you chose - perfectly coordinated with the ruffled lamp shades!
I'm a new follower! I love your button canvas project! So simple but really cute! :)
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