Button collectors try to keep their buttons intact, but they also welcome ways to enjoy using them in craft or art projects. For the Fall Show in 2017, Annie Frazier and Mary Jane Pozarycki sponsored three competitions. Members competed with buttons used in artwork, jewelry, and wearables. In this photo, Helene Plank (left) and Lorraine Grinka display their amazing creations. Buttons needed to be the key component.
The directions required that only craft quality buttons should be used if the process includes gluing or other permanent changes to the button. “No collectible buttons should be used unless they are sewn or wired onto the piece. Shanks should not be removed from buttons.” The awards were judged by popular vote with comments from the sponsors. The competitions were inspired by the success of the Button Art Contest held at the Florida show in January. “Our thanks to Sylvia Durell who designed this contest. Many people love to create with buttons and we would like to have them participate.”
New Jersey State Button Society 