Monday, October 20, 2008

Blue Monday -- Button Jars



I've haven't done Blue Monday for awhile and really wanted to share the blue thing in my bra but then I remembered that November is Diabetes Awareness Month so I'm going to wait until then to post pictures of that. (Don't worry -- I'll keep them G-rated.) So, instead, here are the two vintage Ball mason jars that I keep my buttons in. I wish the blue in the jars showed darker in the picture. I swear they really are a pretty shade of blue!

button jars



They look a little bluer in this one. Both jars came from a flea market or antique shop (I can't remember which it was). I just wish the buttons were as vintage as the jars.

button jars

Thanks, Sally, for hosting Blue Monday! For links to other participating bloggers, visit Smiling Sally.
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26 comments:

  1. Gemma WisemanOctober 20, 2008 at 1:56 AM

    Those jars are a very interesting shade of blue! So solid and such a handy size for lots of buttons!

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  2. BrookOctober 20, 2008 at 2:40 AM

    these are great! my aunt bought me a vintage Ball mason jar already full of vintage buttons.... I am in love with it... is it okay to love a jar of buttons? hahaha

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  3. SmilingSallyOctober 20, 2008 at 3:15 AM

    I've seen jars like those before. They ARE a beautiful blue. Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday!

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  4. AnonymousOctober 20, 2008 at 4:33 AM

    Hi Patty! I just wanted to say thanks for checking out my new blog! I really appreciate it. Brook is a cool chick, huh? lol Well, I love your blog, too. I've checked it out many a time. You're such a sweet lady... and it feels good to know there's someone else out there who likes candy corn as much as I do!

    ~Amy Rose~

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  5. KnittyOctober 20, 2008 at 6:50 AM

    Jars full of buttons are a happy site to me. Thanks for showing them.
    Happy Blue Monday!

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  6. SweetieOctober 20, 2008 at 7:14 AM

    I love the old Mason jars. They are great for displaying collections. Very nice. Happy Blue Monday!
    Sweetie

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  7. JaneOctober 20, 2008 at 8:21 AM

    What fantastic jars, love things like this

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  8. Twyla and LindseyOctober 20, 2008 at 8:44 AM

    What a great blue Monday post. I love blue Ball jars and the zinc lids are great. Twyla

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  9. AnonymousOctober 20, 2008 at 8:51 AM

    Hi Patty,
    I love the blue vintage mason jars and I keep buttons in one of mine too! Hope you have a great week!

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  10. Anne FannieOctober 20, 2008 at 9:18 AM

    Those jars are definitely vintage with that shade of blue!
    Great Blue Monday Post!
    love, Ann

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  11. Susan HickamOctober 20, 2008 at 9:31 AM

    I think they still turned out well-Happy Blue Monday.

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  12. AnonymousOctober 20, 2008 at 9:56 AM

    Beautiful old blue jars. I love to see button collections. It's a great way to save buttons waiting to be used. Happy Blue Monday!

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  13. ColoradoladyOctober 20, 2008 at 10:17 AM

    I love your old jars. These are really a nice shade of blue. I look for them when I go to flea markets, but around here, they are pretty pricey. Nice Blue Monday Post.

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  14. AnonymousOctober 20, 2008 at 10:55 AM

    What a pretty way to keep buttons!

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  15. KimOctober 20, 2008 at 12:08 PM

    What pretty blue jars and what a lovely way to display your button collection.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  16. DawnOctober 20, 2008 at 2:12 PM

    The jars are great. I love button collections. They remind me of playing with my great grandmother's collection when I was a little girl :)

    take care,
    Dawn

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  17. AnonymousOctober 20, 2008 at 2:23 PM

    I have a couple of these jars, and they're a gorgeous shade of blue. Love those zinc caps, too.

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  18. DianeOctober 20, 2008 at 2:31 PM

    The blue is really nice. Perfect jars for you button accumulation. It's a whole lot better than pulling them out of the vacuum because they jammed up the belts. Not that that has ever happened to me.

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  19. imjacobsmomOctober 20, 2008 at 3:25 PM

    I love the old ball jars. I have a lamp or two made from the larger quart size. One is full of buttons, too.
    Maybe I'll use, I mean steal that idea for a future Monday post....Robyn

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  20. NeabearOctober 20, 2008 at 6:58 PM

    I love your blue jars. I use mason jars to store buttons sorted by color. But they are not blue jars like yours. Have a happy week!

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  21. UnknownOctober 20, 2008 at 7:50 PM

    Great jars; mine have no lids. I just spent the morning sorting all my buttons by color. Didn't have as many pink or blue as I thought I would.

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  22. AnonymousOctober 20, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    Your beautiful blue jars bring back a lot of memories Patty. Many years ago, I had quite a few coming from my grandmothers "cellar". I shared with the rest of my family...alas, mine were broken later on..but the memories are sweet.
    Come visit..xx

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  23. Ashley BilodeauOctober 20, 2008 at 9:29 PM

    I use jars for my button too!
    Hooray! Yours are blue and I'm kinda jealous!

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  24. RuthieOctober 20, 2008 at 10:23 PM

    Neat blue post! Enjoyed your blog. Thanks for coming by mine..
    and happy Blue Monday. Looks like you've been blogging for a long time. Could give some tips to us newcommers to the blog world! :)
    Smiles.

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  25. AnonymousOctober 22, 2008 at 11:37 AM

    So glad you liked my vintage blue tablecloth - sure you can move in!! Maybe we can trade houses, east coast to west coast! Love your button jars - I keep buttons in clear vases all over my house - yours are beautiful!!!!...Donna

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  26. I am Arizona; a person, not a place.October 24, 2008 at 6:04 PM

    I love button jars. There's something about a jar of buttons that makes you smile!

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