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Sweet, Simple & Crafty Spring Idea from Anthropologie

by | Mar 2, 2010 | Creative Inspiration & Projects, spring decorating

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Sweet, Simple & Crafty Spring Idea from Anthropologie

I went to Anthropologie over the weekend and loved this sweet little idea for a spring plant. I gathered up a bunch of other Anthropologie decorating ideas to share with you later, but I thought this crafty one was worthy of its own post.

Sweet, Simple & Crafty Spring Idea from Anthropologie

Sweet, Simple & Crafty Spring Idea from Anthropologie

I can think of so many ways to use this project. A DIY housewarming gift, a casual party, wedding or shower decoration, a teacher’s gift, a hostess gift or a little something just for me?

Sweet, Simple & Crafty Spring Idea from Anthropologie

So simple and yet it has that handmade touch that makes it unique and special. And those buttons, SWOON!

I have a bunch of little pots that could use a quick makeover with a scrap of fabric and a cool button.

Sweet, Simple & Crafty Spring Idea from Anthropologie

How about you?

So many of you are asking about those wood buttons. Here are some options for you to try (from our friends on twitter!)

One great idea from @cupcakes5 (Cupcakes and Crinoline) was to make your own buttons! Find a tree trimming service that would give you small branches, slice and drill holes! Fairly easy and free! Yay.

Or maybe check these Etsy Shops!

Natural Birch Buttons

Oak handcrafted buttons

Spalted oak buttons

More spalted oak buttons

Handmade Cherry wood buttons

Have fun! Come back and show me what you make with them, will ya?

35 Comments

  1. laney

    …dressed for spring!…could we change the fabric in the fall…i am thinking a tartan for the fireside…

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  2. Kifus

    They do look simple to make and are quite unusual. I even like them better when they have been stained after watering. Lovely idea!

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  3. linda

    Cute as a button! hee.

    I used buttons like that(and fabric like that too) to add length to my shower curtain. Go Anthro!
    .-= linda@LimeintheCoconut´s last blog ..Milo and the Big Butt chair… =-.

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  4. Shelley in SC

    Adorable, simple, and easy to achieve! Love it. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  5. Lindsey

    Cute idea!! I love this, so easy and stylish. Heaven knows I have enough fabric laying around the house…
    .-= Lindsey@ Mama Sews´s last blog ..Boy, have I been reading =-.

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  6. Mrs.Rabe

    How simple is that?

    Cute idea!
    .-= Mrs.Rabe´s last blog ..Sew Happy! =-.

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  7. Screaming Meme

    I love that idea…I have some pots that were left by the previous owners…I could use them to do this….It makes a nice grouping! Thanks for sharing , Honey!

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    • Melissa

      I just added some links shared by readers of where to find those wood buttons! You can now find them at the bottom of the post!

      Have a great day!

      Reply
  8. em

    Thanks for sharing. Love this idea. I have several holiday pots that I hate to put away because I can’t use them at the wrong time! Ha! Now I have a solution!!
    .-= em´s last blog ..Sneak Peek =-.

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  9. Imperfect

    Perfect. I’ve been looking for ideas for my porch plants…can’t wait until warm weather and planting season comes!
    .-= Imperfect´s last blog ..Receiving This Day =-.

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  10. teresa

    Oh Melissa!
    I just adore this!
    Was that like in the window??
    Now that is my kind of craft…I do wonder if there is any sewing involved…and we must find out where the fab….tree…buttons come from! And…let’s don’t forget about that turquoise thread…now that makes it!
    Delighted I finally subscribed to your blog…
    now you pop in via my email!
    Where has my head been?
    Before…I had you marked as a favorite…and I just couldn’t remember to pop over…but now….there you are! xxooxx
    Happy Day!
    Hope your church is growing up in Silverdale! xo
    .-= teresa@bloomingonbainbridge´s last blog ..CHOCOLATE!! =-.

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    • Melissa

      Yay, now we won’t get lost from each other :-)

      Yes we need someone to go find those buttons and report back. Anyone?

      You are so right that turquoise thread really makes it! So sweet!

      Happy day!

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  11. Lyndsy

    What a great idea! Got to love anthropologie! I adore the wooden buttons with the teal thread!! I would love to know where are those from?

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    • Melissa

      I added some links to the post showing where readers found similar buttons! You can come back and take a look if you’d like!

      Happy day!

      Reply
  12. Tonya Riggs

    Those buttons are adorable!
    .-= Tonya Riggs´s last blog ..February {Lucky Girls} =-.

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  13. Renee

    I was just in Anthropologie this week – I could spend an afternoon in the store and never grow weary of looking at everything.

    I love the cute pots! Thanks for the idea.
    ~Renee
    .-= Renee´s last blog ..{a perfect hair day} =-.

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  14. Mary Joy

    What a great idea to dress up old or ugly pots or even to change the pot “dresses” seasonally. I love decorating for each season and why not include house plants? Thanks for sharing where we can find the buttons…

    Now I have one more project to add to my TO DO list…LOL
    .-= Mary Joy @ Life Interrupted´s last blog ..Someone once told me its easier to raise boys than it is to raise girls… =-.

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  15. micaela

    these are awesome! what a great way to reuse some pots that just don’t go with anything. thanks!
    .-= micaela @ hishouse;heherlp.´s last blog ..design board; almost finished. =-.

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  16. Swede

    The water stained fabric is just gross!
    I would suggest using something that is waterproof instead of fabric to get the same look. Maybe oilcloth which comes in lovely patterns. Even top fabric designers make some of their fabrics in oilcloth. Nice idea but wrong product.

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  17. Courtney

    I love Anthro’s outdoor living ideas. And we are lucky that we live where (and hubby works for…) the corporate office that runs Anthro and just locally open another concept store (Terrain) for just outdoor living. Love it and totally abuse my spouse corporate discount. I will head over there when the weather breaks and pick up a ton of ideas!!!
    .-= Courtney´s last blog ..decorating the nursery =-.

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  18. Kacey

    What a great idea! I love the simplicity. If only I could sew…
    .-= Kacey´s last blog ..Letters to my loves =-.

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  19. Megan

    Now aren’t those happy!? I was just perusing the Pottery Barn catalog and was inspired to add more houseplants to my home, they just seem to “make” the rooms.

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  20. Mary Beth

    Thanks so much, Melissa, for the blog/twitter mention. It is truly appreciated!
    .-= Mary Beth´s last blog ..Going Green! =-.

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  21. Samantha

    Great cover up idea for ugly pots.

    Reply

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