Where to buy bulk buttons? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

BubblPopElectrc · 11-02-2007, 07:28 PM

And now for my second weird question of the day...

Does anyone know where I can buy 1/2 to 1 lb of buttons?

The cheaper, the better.

I'm not super particular about color.

Suzy · 11-02-2007, 07:36 PM

Check in antique stores, believe it or not.

My grandma is a button collector, and she buys them in lots from auctions and estate sales. Then, she goes through them, and takes out the "good ones" but is always left with extras that aren't worth much. She puts those in bags or jars, and sells them for CHEAP-maybe $4 for a quart-sized bag or so.

I know she goes to other antique stores across the country when they travel, and finds buttons like this everywhere-plus, you get a lot of variety in sizes, shapes, and colors, all in one bag.

yorkiesmiles · 11-02-2007, 07:39 PM

One time I bought a bag of colorful ones in a variety of sizes for some craft project with children at the fabric store - they were just bagged up. You might want to check the craft stores too - not sure what you're using them for.

TinyBit · 11-02-2007, 07:47 PM

Craft store should have them. Try Hobby Lobby.
What are you doing???

BubblPopElectrc · 11-02-2007, 08:02 PM

Thanks guys.

I want to make some of these button wreath ornaments.

http://www.marthastewart.com/article...reath-ornament

Superstarkba · 11-03-2007, 04:34 AM

Thats a cute idea!!!

grayxie · 11-03-2007, 06:23 AM

Have you been down to fabric row?
Or flea markets if there are any left for the season.

kathrynS · 11-03-2007, 06:38 AM

Joannes has them in all shapes and sizes

Jenn218 · 11-03-2007, 07:36 AM

With all the crafty people on here, I would think someone would know of a bulk craft site or something for you....keep checking, I bet you can find something.

I seen that wreath.....that is too cute!!!!

Will you make me one while you are at it??!!

hee,hee

BubblPopElectrc · 11-03-2007, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenn218

With all the crafty people on here, I would think someone would know of a bulk craft site or something for you....keep checking, I bet you can find something.

I seen that wreath.....that is too cute!!!!

Will you make me one while you are at it??!!

hee,hee

I'll think about it..

It'll probably be a couple of weeks before I start them. Any earlier and I'll lose the stuff by Christmas.

11-02-2007, 07:28 PM	#1
BubblPopElectrc Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 6,929	Where to buy bulk buttons? And now for my second weird question of the day... Does anyone know where I can buy 1/2 to 1 lb of buttons? The cheaper, the better. I'm not super particular about color.

11-02-2007, 07:36 PM	#2
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	Check in antique stores, believe it or not. My grandma is a button collector, and she buys them in lots from auctions and estate sales. Then, she goes through them, and takes out the "good ones" but is always left with extras that aren't worth much. She puts those in bags or jars, and sells them for CHEAP-maybe $4 for a quart-sized bag or so. I know she goes to other antique stores across the country when they travel, and finds buttons like this everywhere-plus, you get a lot of variety in sizes, shapes, and colors, all in one bag. __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

11-02-2007, 07:39 PM	#3
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	One time I bought a bag of colorful ones in a variety of sizes for some craft project with children at the fabric store - they were just bagged up. You might want to check the craft stores too - not sure what you're using them for. __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

11-02-2007, 07:47 PM	#4
TinyBit It's a Yorkie Thing Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Walton KS Posts: 1,529 Blog Entries: 1	Craft store should have them. Try Hobby Lobby. What are you doing??? __________________ Loving Gizmo, Teddy, Duchess,and Faith : In Memory of My Duke of York 7-24-06 ~6-21-07 and Victorian Lacie Pearl 3-1-07 ~ 4-22-11

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11-02-2007, 08:02 PM	#5
BubblPopElectrc Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 6,929	Thanks guys. I want to make some of these button wreath ornaments. http://www.marthastewart.com/article...reath-ornament

11-03-2007, 04:34 AM	#6
Superstarkba Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,369	Thats a cute idea!!!

11-03-2007, 06:38 AM	#8
kathrynS Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA Posts: 726	Joannes has them in all shapes and sizes

11-03-2007, 07:36 AM	#9
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	With all the crafty people on here, I would think someone would know of a bulk craft site or something for you....keep checking, I bet you can find something. I seen that wreath.....that is too cute!!!! Will you make me one while you are at it??!! hee,hee __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!