Bonkers about Buttons (and fifties style dresses)

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A rather disjointed post but I just love these two images. This dress is adorable, love the contrast of the grey and red underskirt. Think it might go prettily with this lovely necklace seen on Bonkers about Buttons.

Bettyjoy's First Giveaway

I'm in a giving mood this weekend, so this is what I hope will be the first of many giveaways here on the Bettyjoy blog.  To win these little ladies, hand-drawn by me (I will also throw in a set of my hand-made buttons), simply leave a comment on this post letting me know what you would use the giveaway goodies for.  Giveaway closes February 14th and winner will be drawn at random.

Fantastic Plastic

I am obsessed with shrink plastic at the moment and hve been experimenting with buttons and charms etc - I need to perfect it and try clear plastic and other colors too, but I'm really enjoying making these, especially the girl charms at the top. 

These are now on sale at my etsy shop

Kawaii Aye Lads!!

A bit of a belated post but as is my motto - better late than never, back in March it was Ned Rose Day, an annual fun day in the UK spent raising money for people less fortunate than ourselves.  As I was working in a local primary school, the teachers had to customise an item of clothing or accessory at home and come to school in it on ned Nose Day.  I had a pair of vile shoes that I bought in a moment of madness and so they were the victims of my customisation - I tried drawing designs on them at first as they were a horrid off white color but that frankly looked like a dogs dinner so I started messing about with my left over kawaii tape and old beads I bought in a fantastic shop in Mitte in Berlin ages ago and this was the gaudy but fun result - the children loved them and made me do a hideously embarrassing catwalk through the assembly hall to show 'em off - For sure I ain't no Kate Moss!

Veronica Buttons

Laura Walker, the talented button designer behind Veronica Buttons is actually based in the same city as me, Sheffield, in the UK.  I really love these buttons, I haven't ever seen any like it before - these would really jazz up your favorite coat, bag or cashmere cardi (or, in my case, one of Primark's finest twinsets!).   Laura has an Etsy store where you can see more of her wonderful creations.  Veronica Buttons will also be having a stall at the Spirit of Christmas fair at the Olympia in London, so if you are visiting the show make sure you check out the Veronica Button booth.

Fancy Picnic

Fancypicnic is a UK designer and the lovely lady behind these wonderful colorful pieces of jewellery, inspired by travelling circuses and her grandma's attic.  The vibrant mix of tones,textures and colors is a real feast for the eyes.  Amongst the collection are earrings, necklaces and cuffs which you can see at her Etsy shop.