So take a pile of buttons (100 to be precise), some old cotton reels and very thick card stock.
Lots and lots of sticking and gluing this is what I made. A Medieval Chess Set complete with design paper base. I used a red promarker to colour in alternate squares to make the checker board effect for the base.
The pawns were simply made from a pile of buttons glued together with a pearl on top. The black sets colours are red and yellow with gold, whilst the white set uses blue and green with silver. The Knights are depicted with a shield and jousting pole, the Bishops by their hats and staff. The Kings and Queens of course have their crowns shown on buttons in gold and silver.
I will be back soon to show you the next makes for the Butterfly Challenge, that is if I can find anything after my massive Craft Room tidy up!
Hi Mrs A this is a stunning creation it is just so clever. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteWow it's fabulous. What a unique chess set. Such a clever idea. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea Mrs A...you are so clever and creative :)
ReplyDeleteHugs Kaz xx
Well done on the craft room tidy up and wow on this amazing and unique project x
ReplyDeleteI am sure that I was commenting 5 years ago but I do not remember this, and it is not something you would forget.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea and a wonderful creation, mine would go in the display cabinet too as I can't play chess, now drafts is another matter.
Have a good week Mrs A as you could be in for a big shock next Saturday!
Kath x
What a fantastic gift this would make - love your use of the buttons and cotton reels, very clever x
ReplyDeleteBrilliant, I bet it looks very eye-catching and quite the talking point sitting in your cabinet. It's very creative and inspiring. Do you play? x
ReplyDeleteThis is So clever, I love it :)
ReplyDeleteWow!! Such clever idea!! And so beautifully realized!! Your medieval chess set is just stunning! Love so much especially your use of the buttons for the pawns and those Kings and Queens looks really regal! I'm so glad you have made this revamp, I haven't seen this amazing work before now!
ReplyDeleteAmazing creation Mrs A. Such a brilliant idea and I love how you've used the buttons, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteWow Valery. This is an absolutely stunning creation. You inspire me, my friend. I wish I knew chess! Kisses!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous creation Mrs A and great use of buttons and the chess board looks superb. TFS. x
ReplyDeleteHi Mrs A. a fabulous idea for chess players and a great way to use up buttons, love the board with the alternating colours... Have a wonderful week... Megan
ReplyDeleteThat is just amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow this is amazing. Thank you for re-blogging it for those of us who hadn't seen it before.
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ReplyDeleteI am so glad you decided to show this again as I don't ever rember it or maybe it was shown on a day I wasn't around.
What and excellent idea and such a super design too.
Lots of work and thought gone into this super work.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Wow, what a stunning project!
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This is awesome. Can't believe what I am looking at. Great job Mrs. A!!
ReplyDeleteLia xx
What a fantastic project Valery, hard to believe that you could make a chess set out of some old buttons and empty cotton reels.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
I am blown away by this, Valery. What a terrific idea and then to carry it out to this extent is just amazing. It is truly a work of art.
ReplyDeleteYour so creative...what a great idea
ReplyDeleteYou did an awesome job...well done and tfs
What a fabulous idea and amazing reuse of materials x
ReplyDeleteMy goodness Valery, your chessboard and pieces are amazing, brilliant creativity,love it, Kate x
ReplyDeleteWow what a fantastic project, I love it!
ReplyDeleteAnne x
Oh my goodness...how creative and wonderful! i'd better not let my husband see this or he'll be digging out my button box and insisting that I make one for him.!
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea and I love your project. Great job!
ReplyDeleteValerija xx
Wow Mrs A, is there no end to your talents. What a fabulous idea and it must have taken absolutely ages xx
ReplyDeleteI don't remember seeing this before! You must have the patience of Job. What a fantastic idea to envision, then have the imagination to know what to use for the execution, then spend the amount of time necessary to make it real. This is just a sensational project and so awesome. (do you & Doc play chess?!) TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this is AWESOME! What a clever way to use up buttons and reels!
ReplyDeletelove Mags B x
Totally fabulous Mrs A!!! your so clever huggles Sue xxx
ReplyDeleteCreative with the buttons and very cleverly designed, I certainly couldn't make this.xx [aNNie]
ReplyDeleteThat is very clever, looks terrific.
ReplyDeleteStunning creation,Valery.Love this idea.Well done.
ReplyDeleteGr,Sylvia.
Wow this is amazing Mrs A, I didn't know what to expect when I saw your first picture, but it certainly wasn't this! I can't believe it's all made with a pile of buttons and cotton reels. Have a very happy week, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteHow clever is that! Thanks for sharing xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is just amazing Mrs A! It brought back memories of when I was a child. My Mum was a professional dressmaker and we had hundreds of empty cotton reels to play with - they were all wooden then. My brother and I used to build round towers with them, about 1 foot across, and often we built the tower right up to the ceiling. Her button box was amazing, I only wish I knew what happened to it! xx
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