Sometimes, as artists, we get an idea of something we want to create, but can’t find the supplies to make it like we want to.
That happened to me about a year ago. I had this really unique idea show up about painting a meadow type scene with a fence and adding western jewelry to it.
Guess who couldn’t find any western jewelry?
I looked online and I didn’t find anything. So, that idea got put on hold…
Last week I finally found what I needed!
Originally, I had been thinking ‘pendants and brooches’, but what I got was something I hadn’t ever considered:
button covers
Look at these:
They’re actually pretty amazing because they are flat on the back, which is great for gluing.
Added bonus?
They were on sale!! Love that!
I’ve talked about this Etsy shop before, but if you’re new and/or just starting jewelry art, I thought I’d mention it again. I’ve gotten a lot of my jewelry supplies there for the past couple years.
It’s called Ancillary Potpourri and a sweet gal named Linda owns it. She has all sorts of beads, brooches, necklaces, and more with nice pricing. An artist herself, she offers some pretty cool pieces that can be made into all kinds of stuff.
The link is https://www.etsy.com/shop/AncillaryPotpourri if you’d like to look. There’s no compensation for me in sharing this whatsoever. I’m just sharing in case you’d like to see where I get some of my supplies.
I also got a few other things:
And, look!! Bowling pins!
I’ve never been on a bowling team before and my husband asked me to be on his team. We start September 6!
Think I should wear these pins????
More jewelry:
I’m excited to finally be able to make the western piece I’ve had on hold for so long. Plus, with the other jewelry I got, I think I’m going to try a mermaid.
Love when outside-the-box creativity comes together somehow, don’t you?
Thanks for being here!
Jessica
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34 responses to “Outside the Box Creativity”
So, I missed reading this post back in August, it’s the day we left for vacation. I love, love, love the western button covers. Did you wear the bowling pins to your league?
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Hi!!! That’s ok about just reading. Thank you- I thought those button covers were so cool. Western jewelry tends to be pricey, depending on what it is. So, button covers ended up being a great alternative.
I didn’t wear them the first night. We bowled the first night on Tuesday. It was really fun. I was so scared because people were watching me! Like, everyone sees when I get a gutter!! Haha. I got the lowest score of EVERYONE in the entire bowling alley!!!!! Hahahaha. But, I’m going back this Tuesday. Only up from here!
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Yes, only up from there! 🙂 Good attitude!
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Haha. Well, I told my kiddo, somebody has to have lowest score. If it’s not me, it’s someone else. 🙂
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I love the Western, that’s great! Good luck bowling! Great finds!!!!!!
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Hi. Thank you. We practiced bowling yesterday. I’m getting better! Ha ha. I ordered shoes and got my very own ball, too. Thank you. These Western things were on sale for like $1.74 a bag with 3 or 4 in a bag! If you watch her shop, she has sales often.
Oh, and I saw your new bag on your Etsy shop!! Gorgeous! That peacock material is amazing.
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Awww thank you!!!! Shoes & a ball…you’re practically a professional! 🏆🏆
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Ha ha ha. Oh my goodness!
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If you end up with a skirt on Etsy, please let me know!!!
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I think I’ll do that…it’ll have to be custom order for sizing, but yes, will do that!
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Custom with measurements? Or like small, medium, large?
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I think this wrap fits best with measurements because that’s how the pattern is set…I notice even just an inch off it fits weird. Waist, hips, and length from waist down m, that’s what I’d need.
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Cool!!!
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I emailed you!!! ☺️
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Oooo! Ok. Sorry for the delay. Will check it. Saw your skirt on your Etsy shop!! ❤️❤️❤️
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I can’t wait to see what you create with the Western-themed buttons! 😊 And good luck with bowling!!
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Hi! Thank you so much. Bowling will be an adventure! I’ve never been on a team andddddd, I’m not very good yet. Haha. But, I did order bowling shoes and get to use a ball my dad gave me, so love that. 🌻
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That’s awesome! I’m sure having your own bowling shoes is a lot better than using the rented ones at the bowling alley. 😅
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You are really quite talented! And I love the western buttons!
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Hi. Wow! Thank you! I’m happy you love them- they’re pretty cool. Just what I had in mind!
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Your blog and summaries are a treat, Jessica! Love the western buttons and the bowling pins. How fun! I received your Christmas pendants. You are an incredibly thoughtful and generous person. Thank you!!
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Ohhhh, I’m so happy they arrived! I meant to put them in with your gift and as soon as I had sealed up the box the first time, I saw the Christmas pieces *not* in the box. Ha ha. Oops. Oh well, fun to get more mail.
Thank you so much. I’m excited to try something new. If the western buttons work well, I’ll have my eye out for more! 🌻🌻
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Yes, it is fun to get more happy mail. 😊 If I see any in my neck of the woods, I will be sure to let you know. 🤠
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Super! Thank you so much!
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Love those button covers! So unique! I look forward to seeing your western piece. And yes, you should wear those bowling pins. Good luck with the bowling league!
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Hi! Thanks. My husband noticed there were words on the bowling stick pin, WIBC. So, we just had a big history lesson. The Women’s International Bowling Congress (WIBC) was started in 1916. There’s lots of history of how and why it got started. In 2004, it merged into the USBC. So, we’re thinking that pin may be kind of old. 🙂
Thank you. I need to get some new paints and canvases to be able to start the western one. Hoping I can get some on Friday. Thank you for reading!
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So interesting about the WIBC! Perhaps we will hear more about it.
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How exciting to finally find the pieces you need for your western-themed creation! I look forward to seeing it! The bowling pins are great! I’d definitely wear them to bowl – they’re perfect conversation pieces. 😊
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Hi. Thank you. I about fell over when I saw the horse and boots! Ooooo, great point about the bowling pins- I bet they’d be conversation pieces for sure!!
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Hi. It was really cool reading about it. This is one of the articles we read: https://bowl.com/about-us/history-of-bowling
You can go down to the WIBC section if you’d like. It tells all about it. I love that it started around the time of women’s voting, etc. 🙂
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Awesome outcomes! I had several of those western motif button covers, on both skirts and white blouses. At the time, it was all the rage (I was in Texas in traditional cowboy country) and midi skirts with boots were a big deal. I ran across and old photograph of me dressed like that this last week! I do like the stash of jewelry you got this time, I am gearing up to start working on one as soon as I finish clearing out my room and organizing the supplies. I have these nifty little tins and jars I am sorting items into for use! Finally, a reason to celebrate having kept all of that stuff over the years! Can’t wait to see your fence and mermaid.
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Oh my gosh! I bet you looked soooooo pretty in western skirts and white blouses. I love Texas the traditional cowboy type dressing. Especially the boots. I love that you found a photograph of it last week.
Ooooo!!! Can’t wait to hear all about your space and art creations! Those tins and jars sound really neat. And, yay for keeping stuff that you can put to use. I’d love to see what you make!!! Thank you, I thought the items I got were perfect for what I need. 🙂
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They are all gorgeous! I will be posting about this upcoming. Right now, I am treading water to keep my head above it!
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I understand. I need to do some sorting myself. 🙂
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