Button painting tutorial

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3/12/2009

Button Button..Who Wins a Button!


Sorry these are out of focus... Will try to get a better photo up later. Leave a comment and next Saturday, March 21, I will draw two names to win a cottage button each!!!
I'm hoping some people will send me pictures of cottage buttons they have painted.... It doesn't have to be perfect remember..... folk art!!!

51 comments:

  1. SherrieMarch 13, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    These are so cute. What kind of buttons did you use for a base? They are very nice.
    Sherrie

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  2. Marty52March 13, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    These are so great! Thanks for the detailed tutorial over the last few days, it's definitely something I want to try!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Gerry, love your buttons!!The birds ones are go-a-jus!!! Debbie Maine)
    campmoxie@yahoo.com.au

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  4. Karrin HurdMarch 13, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    I love your buttons Gerry, they are gorgeous!

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  5. LouAnneMarch 13, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    Gerry: LOVE your buttons and no way will I ever be able to do such wonderful button painting! If I win one, I'll be sure to use it on something for myself. Perhaps my tea cozy!

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  6. quiltlionMarch 13, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Gerry, Your buttons are beautiful treasures. I wish that I could use paint as well as you do! Lyn G

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  7. MelissaMarch 13, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    OOOOO OOOoooo I want one!!!!!! I just love your buttons!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Love your buttons. I am going to try them. Just starting cq
    Dee

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  9. Kathy RakerMarch 13, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Love the buttons, oh how I wish I could paint. It's just not in the genes.

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  10. ThelmaMarch 13, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Awesome buttons Gerry,,please add my name to your drawing. Now to go read how you made these..

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  11. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Very pretty buttons. The beaded edges are a nice idea.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    These are so lovely! Little works of art. I want to give it a try. Thank you for sharing your tutorial. Debra Bopp

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  13. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Hi Gerry, I, too, am a big fan, and very much appreciate the time you spent doing the tutorial. I have been collecting big MOP buttons and will try this--sometime (soon, I hope :-) Thanks, Lynn/SoCal

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  14. nickosnana5March 13, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    Gerry, you are such a talented lady! I'm a big fan of all you do. I've always loved English cottages, so those buttons really appeal to me - but then, so do the birds. Thanks for sharing your work with us.
    Nancy

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  15. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Hi Gerry, You do beautiful work!!!! I have buttons , paint and brushes ! no felt or putty ! I have to go to the store tomorrow lol Thank you Thank you Gerry for sharing your many talent with us girls!!!! VBH Debby L craftyladylynn@yahoo.com

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  16. Terri Lee TakacsMarch 13, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    Oh Gerry ~ I just found my way to your blog for the first time and am blown away by your buttons!
    The most beautiful I have ever seen!
    I am putting a link to your blog on mine so I can visit often!
    Terri :)

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  17. UnknownMarch 13, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    I have been trying some new things with buttons lately but never thought of painting them. Will look for the tutorial. Great inspriation! Sandy in sunny Florida

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  18. KarenMarch 13, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    Gerry,
    These buttons are just beautiful. Do you sell them?? I want to buy some, please???
    Karen K
    www.sadiessilkenthreads.blogspot.com

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  19. LilMarch 13, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    throwing my name in the hat! Your buttons are mini works of art!

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  20. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    Hi Gerry, lady, you are sooooooooooo talented! Those buttons are just beautiful. Do you sell them anywhere?

    Diane in New Orleans

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  21. AngelDollMarch 13, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Wow, these buttons are beautiful. Please add my name to your draw...thank you for tutorial and for sharing.
    C:

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  22. ShariMarch 13, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    I can only repeat with a big DITTO all the things the others have said about your wonderful cottage and bird buttons. I would definitely be proud to have one, especially the cottages. I love the English garden feel of the flowers, etc. The tutorial was great, as usual. I saved it.

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  23. gocrazywithmeMarch 14, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Gerry, I still haven't gotten out my paints and tried my hand at this yet, but I will! Love your cottages, so throw my name in the hat!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    Love your buttons!! All of them. Would love to be able to paint cottages, etc., but you DO have to have some artistic skill, and I can't even draw a straight line with a ruler!
    Love seeing all of your's though! Clairee

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  25. DianeMarch 14, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Oooh, Gerry, those buttons are gorgeous. Of course I had to leave a comment and hope I win one of them. Also, thanks so much for putting a picture of the other side of the bathroom door on your blog. I'm the one who asked to see what the other side looked like. I don't know which side I like best now. Hugs, Diane

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  26. FredaBMarch 14, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    I would love to be able to paint just fine detail on tiny buttons. You do it so beautifully. I did paint a few with Christmas trees but I used them on tree skirts I have made. I think this may be just the job for my hubby. He paints watercolors so he would have a better chance of getting the detail then me.

    I must tell you that you have a wonderful blog and love all the work, cq and painting that you do. Great idea for the bathroom door.

    Hope your leg has fully re-covered. No more pushing trucks out of the snow.

    Come visit me at my blog sometime:
    www.sewwhatsnew-fredab.blogspot.com

    Hugs

    FredaB

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  27. Rays of StitchesMarch 14, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    I love your painted buttons. They are beautiful. What an original idea. I only wish I had your talent to paint like that! Hope to be so lucky to win one! Thanks for sharing your talents and ideas.
    Barb

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  28. CathyMarch 14, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    Hi Gerry, I have to throw my name into the hat. Your bird buttons, like everything else you do, are gorgeous! Are you going to teach us cottages or birds in September??? Hugs, Cathy

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  29. Lisa BoniMarch 14, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    So wonderful! I have gathered my buttons, spackling, sandpaper and paints and hope one of these days soon to try my own hand at these! But I do adore the ones you do!

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  30. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Your buttons are wonderful! And so are your paisleys. And the little lamb is sooooooooo sweet. Please add my name for the button drawing.
    Dee in MN

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  31. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    I admire and envy a little your talent for painting such big scenes in such a little space. How lucky for you to have such talent. Love your blog. Carol Grace

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  32. JeanneZMarch 15, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    Wow I would think a huge magnifier would hav eto be used to do such fine work. THey are beautiful.
    JeanneZ

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  33. joannestitchesMarch 15, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    I am your biggest fan, I love your blog and I love your buttons, Thatched Cottages, birds, do you paint sheep or corgi's? I love your tutorial and will give it a whirl..I am no painter, but you make it look like I too might be able to make one. Thanks JoanneG.

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  34. Rengin YazitasMarch 16, 2009 at 2:45 AM

    I loved these little buttons. I do painting as well but not so cute things like you do:(
    My acrylic paints at the art studio, I'll get them on Wednesday and start to paint according to your great tutorial.Thanks so much for sharing these adorable things.
    Please add my name into your drawing....
    Much Love,
    Rengin, in Istanbul

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  35. UnknownMarch 16, 2009 at 4:10 AM

    Wow these are so pretty. I have been trying to go with your tut on this and I must need allot more practice because mine do not turn out as lovely as yours...thanks for the info.

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  36. AnonymousMarch 16, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    As an old crazy quilter I sure admire your work! The tutorial is fantastic and I will give it a try. They say you that "an old dog can't be taught new tricks", but I would love to prove them wrong! Keep up the great blog.

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  37. PatchworkedMarch 16, 2009 at 5:01 AM

    Gerry, those buttons are beautiful, its something I really want to have a go of doing one day.
    Cheers
    Rosemary

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  38. M and M plus 3March 16, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    Gerry, I see you've put an enormous amount of work into painting your buttons. They are gorgeous and anyone would be honored to win one of them. Thanks for the opportunity.

    I enjoyed reading your blog this morning and may even try a paisley myself after seeing one of your's. I'm just starting in CQ and will most surely mark your blog to return to learn more. Thanks for the lovely pictures you've included on your blog.

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  39. ConnieMarch 16, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    Really nice Gerry! Love your buttons - especially the birdies.

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  40. terrytnMarch 16, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Those buttons are beautiful!! I've never seen anything like that before. I am new to this cq online stuff. I would love to know how to make them. terrytn

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  41. terrytnMarch 16, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Beautiful!! How do you do those?

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  42. UnknownMarch 16, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Hi Gerry, I have been admiring your painted buttons for some time. I'd love to win one. Please include my name in the drawing! Thanks!
    Dakotah
    michellemermaid19@yahoo.com

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  43. Lin MoonMarch 16, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    Your buttons are to die for! I just love the birds!

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  44. craftirnMarch 17, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    I love those. I hope I win them. I'm going to have to look at that tutorial!
    Barb

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  45. LucyMarch 17, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    I love those cute buttons, what a quaint idea. I think they caught my eye because they are: 1. buttons (I love buttons) 2. cottage garden themed (I love cottages).
    I am new to CQ and this is inspiring me to get on with starting something now I see how much you can add in a unique attractive way. Thanks for sharing.

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  46. SusanMarch 18, 2009 at 4:55 AM

    You are amazingly talented! Wow! I love them!

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  47. Lisa CarylMarch 18, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    The buttons are just lovely! You make it look so easy, I can't wait to give it a go!

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  48. LindaMarch 19, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    Good Afternoon,

    I just visited your blog...it's one of the best I've seen.

    Your buttons are wonderful! i've heard of painting buttons, but I didn't really understand how it was done. I read your tutorial and made some notes. Thank You.

    I'm a new member on the CQ Embellishment group at Yahoo.

    Have a wonderful day.

    Big smile on this side of the screen.

    Linda Shields

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  49. LindaMarch 19, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Good Afternoon,

    I'm on the CQEmbellishment group at Yahoo. And I'm learning how to do crazy quilts. I'm finding out that there is a rhyme and reason to it. Not just slapping fabric down.

    I read your tutorial on painting "Cottage Buttons." Wow! Your buttons are beautiful! I love your blog; especially about the new lamb.

    I'm going to try to paint buttons. Cottages might be a little too hard, but I'm into primitive art and that is a can do for me.

    Anyway, Gerry, I have really enjoyed your blog and buttons and stitching...well, I like it all.

    Have a wonderful day, and I hope that I win one of your buttons. :)

    Big smile on this side of the screen.

    Linda Shields

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  50. AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Thanks so much for the tutorial. I teach decorative painting and painted a cottage button and a rose button tonight in class and they all wanted to know what I was going to do with them. They all had great ideas for additional buttons, Santa button pins, etc. These were great fun and easy to do. Thanks again, Diana

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  51. Michele PittmanMarch 20, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Love your buttons! I am trying to paint some and have done 2. They are not easy but it's fun. I am following your tutorial. Love it! Thanks for posting it. I would love to own one of your buttons! Hope I win! Michele P.
    mpittman469@yahoo.com

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