Button Becky

11/08/2026

Today's make ... Opinions ?

Decora Kidcore Statement Necklace Upcycled Pegasus & Hand-Sculpted Fimo - An exquisite, high-end wearable art piece designed for the true maximalist. Intricately hand-assembled over a full day of meticulous crafting, this multi-strand statement necklace is a completely bespoke 1-of-1 creation that w...

10/08/2026

Love this beauty I made today with my handmade fimo beads !
Let me know what you think and please like and share xx

Handmade Chunky Pink & Jade Statement Pendant Necklace - Unique one-of-a-kind handmade ButtonBecky statement necklace featuring an eclectic mix of custom handmade beads and salvaged vintage 1960s plastic beads sourced from a charity shop bundle. Centers on a striking pink raw-stone style focal penda...

10/08/2026

I have made some new jewellery pieces from recently salvedged and found objects. I would really appreciate feedback ... What do you think.

https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/9621262466-upcycled-artisan-domed-glass-button-pendant-necklace

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10/08/2026

Lovely crochet messages for friends check these out 😀

Have an awesome Friday 🩶

09/08/2026

I reworked this piece and now it looks fab. It's called the Delft Dove. This and lots more for sale on vinted
https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/9612928972-the-deflt-blue-dove-reworked-vintage-styled-statement-charm-necklace-cottagecore-folk-art

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06/08/2026

Still working on this piece to improve the balance and redirect the birds flight direction.

I found the little ceramic pots at a car boot sale in Crawley. They are so cute ... But I know nothing about their provenance.

The beads are a mix of thrifted beads, some from jewellery, some vintage namely the pink bohemian glass beads. The blue florals were from a bracelet of just these beads.

Let me know what you think 🤔

06/08/2026

✨ West Yorkshire Thrift Haul: A Hidden Treasure Trove! ✨

There is nothing quite like sorting through a freshly thrifted jar of vintage beads picked up on a local hunt across West Yorkshire! 🧵💎

Under normal light, this mix is already a dream—artisan lampwork glass with foil swirls, carved textured beads, faceted amber glass, and metallic-coated beauties. But breaking out the UV light/loupe revealed some extra special vintage surprises hiding in plain sight:

🔬 Uranium Glass Glow: A cluster of the textured, cream/tan-mottled beads, along with a few smooth yellow ones, light up with that unmistakable, vibrant neon green fluorescence under UV! 🟢✨

🍊 Cadmium Glass Fire: Several of the faceted amber and deep yellow beads show off a brilliant fiery orange glow under blacklight, characteristic of vintage cadmium/selenium glass formulations.
It is always such a thrill finding hidden uranium and cadmium glass mixed into mid-century jewelry lots. Proof that West Yorkshire's charity shops, markets, and boot sales are still full of magic!

Now to decide what beautiful new upcycled creations these will become... 💫
Which ones are your favorite—the foil lampwork glass, the faceted amber, or the glowing uranium beads? ⬇️

06/08/2026

Check this out that I found in a car boot sale on Otley dating from the 1930s

05/08/2026

Saturday morning spent soaking in the magic of Huddersfield! 🛍️✨
If you love history, vintage hunting, and incredible architecture, this town is an absolute gem. Nestled in the West Yorkshire valleys, Huddersfield grew into a global textile giant during the Industrial Revolution—mostly thanks to the soft Pennine water, which was perfect for producing the finest woollen and worsted cloth in the world! That industrial boom left behind some of the most stunning Victorian stone buildings you’ll see anywhere in Britain.
It’s also an absolute haven for sourcing salvage treasures:

The Flea Market & Markets: Packed with stalls offering everything from vintage trinkets to historical curiosities.

High Street & Charity Shops: Nestled inside historic Victorian facades, making a morning of hunting feel like a step back in time.

There’s nothing quite like gathering creative inspiration in a place where craftsmanship has been baked into the stone for centuries. Have you ever been flea market hunting in Huddersfield? What’s your favorite local spot? 🧵🏛️♻️

05/08/2026

Taking a little walk down memory lane this week! 🚂✨
My husband and I are back in West Yorkshire for a holiday with the kids, revisiting all our old haunts from my PhD days. Before settling into our holiday base—a stunning 3-bedroom converted railway cottage in Wilsden—we took a pitstop in Sheffield for a bit of classic charity shop hunting.
No vintage treasures or jewelry bits for Button Becky this time around, but I did manage to bag some lovely satin sleep caps for my girls!
We're having a wonderful time introducing the kids to all our favorite places. Stay tuned for more updates, cool finds, and a peek at the salvaged treasures I’ve been picking up along the way! 🌿💚