If you’re anything like me, you probably have a jar full of buttons just waiting to be turned into something spectacular. Let’s dive into some fun, creative ways to transform those little treasures into stunning pieces of art!
1. Button Tree Canvas
Creating a button tree canvas is a delightful way to bring nature into your home decor. I started with a tree silhouette and added buttons as leaves, using different shades of green for a vibrant look. It’s a wonderful project that adds a touch of whimsy to any room.
A few relevant products:
- Mixed Color Button Set: A diverse set of buttons in various shades and sizes, perfect for creating vibrant leaf designs on your button tree canvas.
- Large Blank Canvas: A high-quality blank canvas that provides the perfect backdrop for your button tree art, allowing for creativity and customization.
- Acrylic Paint Set: A versatile acrylic paint set ideal for painting the tree silhouette, offering rich colors and smooth application.
2. Button Heart Wall Art
For a romantic touch, try crafting button heart wall art. I drew a simple heart shape on cardstock and filled it with red and pink buttons for a sweet, personal touch. It’s perfect for adding a bit of love to your walls.
Some ideas to consider:
- Assorted Red and Pink Buttons: A collection of red and pink buttons in varying sizes and styles, perfect for creating colorful and personalized button art.
- Heart-Shaped Cardstock: Sturdy heart-shaped cardstock, ideal as a base for gluing buttons and creating a durable and appealing wall art piece.
- Strong Craft Adhesive: A reliable craft adhesive suitable for securely attaching buttons to cardstock and other surfaces.
3. Button Jewelry
Why not wear your art? Creating button jewelry is both fun and fashionable. I love making button necklaces and bracelets, choosing buttons that reflect my personal style for a unique accessory.
You might give these a try:
- Assorted Decorative Buttons Kit: A set of colorful and decorative buttons that can be used to create unique necklaces and bracelets. Perfect for expressing personal style.
- Jewelry Making Starter Kit: Comprehensive kit including essential tools such as pliers, wire cutters, and beading wire to help you start your jewelry-making journey.
- Adjustable Necklace Cord Pack: A pack of adjustable necklace cords available in various colors, useful for creating stylish button necklaces.
4. Button Magnets
Transform your fridge into a gallery with button magnets. By stacking buttons in descending sizes and attaching them to magnets, you can create eye-catching designs. My fridge has never looked so colorful and fun!
Might be a good match:
- Colorful Craft Buttons: A variety pack of colorful buttons in different sizes, perfect for crafting fun and creative button magnets for your fridge.
- Adhesive Magnets: Strong adhesive magnets ideal for attaching to the back of buttons, allowing easy placement on any magnetic surface.
- Super Glue Gel: Quick-drying super glue gel to securely attach buttons to magnets, ensuring long-lasting hold.
5. Button Picture Frame
Add a personal touch to your photos with a button picture frame. I glued buttons around the edge of a plain frame to give it a playful, eclectic look. It’s a simple way to showcase your favorite memories with flair.
Give these a look:
- Assorted Color Buttons for Crafts: A collection of colorful buttons for various DIY projects. Ideal for creating a vibrant and unique button picture frame.
- Wooden Picture Frame: A plain wooden picture frame ready to be customized with buttons and other embellishments.
- Craft Glue for All Materials: Strong adhesive suitable for attaching buttons to picture frames and other surfaces.
6. Button Garland
Create a festive atmosphere with a button garland. I threaded buttons of all shapes and sizes onto a piece of twine, resulting in a cheerful decoration that can be hung anywhere. It’s especially perfect for parties or seasonal decor.
A few helpful options:
- Assorted Craft Buttons: A collection of colorful buttons in various shapes and sizes, perfect for creating vibrant button garlands.
- Natural Jute Twine: Durable and versatile twine ideal for threading buttons and creating garlands. It adds a rustic touch to your crafts.
- Craft Needle Set: A variety of needles for different crafting needs, making it easier to thread buttons onto twine.
7. Seasonal Button Art
Celebrate the seasons with seasonal button art. I crafted a piece depicting autumn leaves using warm-toned buttons to reflect the changing colors. It’s a delightful way to bring the beauty of the season into your home.
Items that may come in handy:
- Assorted Warm-Toned Craft Buttons: A collection of buttons in various sizes and warm colors, perfect for creating autumn-themed artwork.
- Artificial Autumn Leaves for Crafts: Realistic artificial leaves in autumn shades, ideal for enhancing your seasonal button art projects.
- Rustic Wood Picture Frame: A rustic wooden frame that complements autumn art pieces, providing a charming and natural look to your creations.
8. Button Bookmarks
For book lovers, button bookmarks are a charming craft. I attached buttons to paperclips, creating cute and functional bookmarks that make reading even more enjoyable. They also make great little gifts for fellow bookworms!
A few choices to try:
- Assorted Buttons Mix: A colorful assortment of buttons perfect for crafting projects like button bookmarks.
- Large Paperclips Set: Sturdy and large paperclips ideal for creating functional and decorative bookmarks.
- Strong Craft Glue: Reliable craft glue to attach buttons to paperclips with a secure bond.
9. Button Lampshade
Add a quirky touch to your lighting with a button lampshade. I covered an old lampshade with buttons, creating a textured and colorful effect. It’s an easy way to update a room with a bit of personality.
May just do the trick:
- Mixed Color Craft Buttons: A set of assorted buttons in various sizes and colors for crafting a unique lampshade design.
- Fabric Glue: Strong adhesive suitable for attaching buttons to fabric surfaces without the need for sewing.
- Plain Lampshade: A simple, unadorned lampshade to serve as the base for your button art project.
10. Button Keyrings
Keep track of your keys with stylish button keyrings. I combined buttons with keyring bases for a personalized accessory that’s easy to spot. They make practical gifts that are quick to make.
Products that could assist:
- Keyring Bases with Split Rings: These keyring bases provide a sturdy foundation for creating personalized keychains. Easy to attach to buttons for a customized look.
- Assorted Decorative Buttons: A variety of colorful buttons to enhance your keyrings. Perfect for adding a personal touch to your accessories.
- Super Glue for Crafts: A reliable adhesive necessary for securely attaching buttons to keyring bases. Quick-drying and strong.
11. Button Coasters
Protect your surfaces with button coasters. I glued buttons onto cork bases to create colorful, textured coasters that are both functional and decorative. They add a handmade touch to any coffee table.
Try these:
- Cork Coaster Bases: These cork coaster bases provide a sturdy foundation for your button coasters, ensuring they are both durable and easy to craft.
- Assorted Craft Buttons: A collection of colorful buttons in various sizes to help you create textured and vibrant coasters.
- Craft Adhesive Glue: Securely attach buttons to your cork base with this reliable craft adhesive, ensuring your coasters last.
12. Button Curtains
Jazz up your windows with button curtains. By sewing buttons onto a plain curtain, I created a playful and eye-catching design. It’s a great way to add character to a room without a full makeover.
These products might be useful:
- Assorted Craft Buttons: A variety of colorful buttons perfect for decorative sewing projects like button curtains. They add a playful touch to any fabric.
- Sewing Kit with Needles and Thread: Essential sewing kit including various needle sizes and thread colors necessary for attaching buttons to curtains.
- Plain Fabric Curtains: Simple fabric curtains that are easy to customize with buttons for a unique DIY project.
13. Button Pin Cushions
Keep your pins stylishly organized with button pin cushions. I sewed buttons onto fabric-covered cushions, creating a delightful sewing accessory. It’s a cute and practical project for anyone who loves to sew.
A few suggestions:
- Assorted Sewing Buttons: A collection of colorful buttons perfect for decorating pin cushions and other sewing projects.
- Fabric Squares for Crafts: Soft and durable fabric squares ideal for covering pin cushions and other DIY projects.
- Sewing Pins with Colored Heads: Vibrant, easy-to-see sewing pins, suitable for use with any pin cushion.
14. Button Tote Bag
Make a statement with a button tote bag. I sewed buttons onto a plain tote to give it a vibrant, personalized look. It’s the perfect accessory for shopping trips or casual outings.
A few things you might like:
- Assorted Craft Buttons: A large assortment of colorful craft buttons to personalize and enhance your tote bag design.
- Plain Canvas Tote Bag: A durable and versatile plain canvas tote bag, perfect as a base for your button art.
- Sewing Kit with Needles and Thread: A comprehensive sewing kit including needles and thread, essential for attaching buttons securely.
15. Button Easter Eggs
Celebrate spring with button Easter eggs. I covered plastic eggs with pastel buttons for a colorful and festive decoration. They’re a fun addition to any Easter celebration.
Some handy options:
- Pastel Buttons Assortment: A collection of pastel-colored buttons perfect for crafting, adding charm to your Easter egg decorations.
- Plastic Easter Eggs: Durable plastic eggs ideal for crafting and decorating, providing a sturdy base for button art.
- Craft Adhesive for Plastics: A reliable adhesive suitable for plastics and buttons, ensuring your decorations stay in place.
16. Button Headbands
Accessorize with flair using button headbands. By sewing buttons onto plain headbands, I created fun and unique hair accessories. They’re perfect for adding a pop of color to any outfit.
Maybe worth checking out:
- Plain Headbands: A set of basic headbands that serve as the perfect base for your button art creations.
- Colorful Assorted Buttons: A variety of vibrant buttons to add flair and personality to your headbands.
- Sewing Kit: Comprehensive sewing kit essential for attaching buttons to the headbands with ease.
17. Button Christmas Ornaments
Deck the halls with button Christmas ornaments. I crafted ornaments by gluing buttons onto simple shapes, creating festive decorations that are both cheerful and unique. They add a personal touch to any holiday tree.
These products might help:
- Assorted Craft Buttons: A variety of colorful buttons perfect for creating unique Christmas ornaments. These buttons come in different sizes and colors to match your festive decor.
- Hot Glue Gun Set: A hot glue gun set including glue sticks, essential for securely attaching buttons to your ornament shapes. Easy to use for crafting projects.
- Wooden Ornament Shapes: Blank wooden shapes ideal for crafting personalized button ornaments. Ready for decorating and adding a personal touch to your Christmas tree.
18. Button Coffee Table Tray
Upgrade your serving game with a button coffee table tray. I decorated a simple wooden tray with buttons, creating a colorful and functional piece. It’s perfect for serving drinks or displaying decor.
Check these products out:
- Assorted Craft Buttons: A variety of colorful buttons perfect for decorating the coffee table tray with a unique and vibrant design.
- Wooden Serving Tray: A durable and stylish wooden tray that serves as the perfect base for your button art project.
- Strong Craft Adhesive: High-quality adhesive ideal for securely attaching buttons to the wooden tray.
19. Button Upholstery Accents
Give your furniture a fresh look with button upholstery accents. I sewed buttons onto cushions and chair backs for a playful, updated appearance. It’s an affordable way to refresh your decor without a full reupholstery job.
Explore these options:
- Assorted Color Sewing Buttons: A variety of colorful buttons perfect for adding a playful touch to upholstery projects.
- Upholstery Needle and Thread Set: A high-quality needle and thread set suitable for sewing buttons onto furniture fabric.
- Fabric Glue for Upholstery: Strong adhesive for securing buttons without sewing, great for quick DIY projects.
