Try this simple embellishment for any new or old sweater.
This is the easiest-in-the-world DIY project. Trust me.
I bought a plain white sweater at Target but I needed to jazz it up a bit Princess Rosebud-style ‘cos it was just a tad too dull and ordinary for a Princess, ya know?
I stripped off (and saved) the plain buttons…
AND just noticed the uneven ribbing on the bottom.
Ya get what ya pay for, right?
…and replaced them with inexpensive sparkly rhinestone ones.
I added a special bead button at the bottom for a little extra texture and shine.
Some of the button holes were a bit larger than the new buttons;
all it took was a few stitches to make it fit nice and snug.
The finished product, although not a very good pic.
Do you have any idea how hard it is to photograph white?
Quite the challenge for a non-pro to capture the sparkle, too…
Now I have a sweater worthy of fashionista royalty.
I hope you can find a tired old sweater in your closet and bring it back to life, too!
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Enchanted Seashells by Princess Rosebud 
I don’t know why, but I can’t see the last 2 pictures of the post. I’m finished product deprived! I bet it’s gorgeous.
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So weird, it shows up on all my feeds! not much to see, as it’s very hard to photograph sparkle but I’ve attached the pics. Let me know if you can view these. I seem to embellish or change almost everything I buy, I should start my own clothing line, hmm, i tried that once, too!
On Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 9:18 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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Now I can see the pics. I love how that turned out. Now I’m trying remember if I have anything in my closet that needs a little pick me up. 🙂
BTW, I admire you for buying/wearing white. All I’d have to do is look at it and a stain would appear.
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I think white is the easiest to clean cos of my best friend, bleach! glad you could see the pix, i never had that occur before
On Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 10:08 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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What a great idea!
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Thank you! It really makes a difference, such a simple change. Glad to have you stop by!
On Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 9:18 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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I can’t see the finished product either. But geez, why didn’t I think of this! 🙂 Great idea.
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Now you’re the second comment that can’t see it, I’ll have to figure out why.
On Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 9:23 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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Great idea! I can’t see the last 2 pics either.
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Weird! I’ll try to figure out why…
On Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 9:30 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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Very nice! Now, I just need to learn to sew LOL.
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It’s not very difficult, not really sewing!!! Have you never sewn a button?
On Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 9:31 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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What a great idea! Looks wonderful and most suitable for a princess!
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We are all royalty, right? Glad you liked it; a little sparkle helps everything, in my opinion.
On Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 11:44 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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I LOVE to jazz up my clothes! Stamp my big ol’ personality on ’em… 😉
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Kinda like the way a doggie marks his territory, right? 🙂
On Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 12:26 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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This is a really great idea and I’ve got a cream-colored sweater that would look really fab with new buttons. Thanks!
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You are welcome, can’t wait to see the pix! I’m a button-lover!
On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 7:43 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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Me too!
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me too
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I can strip buttons off a shirt!
It’s the sewing them back on that causes me problems…
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It’s something everyone should know how to do geez, I even taught my son!
On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 11:06 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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I found your great blog through the WLC Blog Follows on the World Literary Cafe! Great to connect!
Syl Stein
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Welcome to Casa de Enchanted Seashells and thank you!
On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 9:10 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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Dear Enchanted Seashells,
Your most welcome! Thanks!
Syl
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Ooooh, I just love a smart set of buttons! Well done!
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Don’t buttons just brighten up any outfit? I think so, too!
On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 2:29 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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