Ideas And Projects For Spare Buttons

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When I was a young child and I was visiting at my grandparents home my grandma would give me her jar of buttons to count and play with. I can still remember the fun I had with that jar of buttons. Sorting them into piles according to their color, size and shapes. Counting them over and over again! I think I learned a lot from those buttons, that was a good activity to keep a youngster busy! I now have a button jar too, well actually mine is a special antique tin that I keep my buttons in and pull it out when I need to replace a button on a piece of clothing or something. There are now so many beautiful buttons available to us. In this lens I will share some of the different types of buttons and many interesting uses for them. I will also share some great ideas and projects to put some of your spare buttons to good use!

Types of Buttons

Ideas and Projects for Spare Buttons

First off, a list of some of the kinds of buttons that are available!

Buttons can be made out of many different types of materials, here are some of them!

Plastic
Acrylic
Glass
Brass
Silver
Gold
Vintage
Clay
Wood

How to Sew on a Simple Button

Ideas and Projects for Spare Buttons

Everyone should know the basic skill of sewing a button on a garment! This video walks you throught the simple steps!
How to sew on a Button -- Basic Sewing Skills
by cyberseams | video info

102 ratings | 66,780 views
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Making Simple Jewellry Using Buttons

Ideas and Projects for Spare Buttons

When I was a child I would often experiment making different types of jewellry with items around the house. Buttons were a great item to use to make some fancy necklaces or a fun pair of earrings!

For a simple necklace choose a thin black leather cord or the color of your choice. This can be purchase at a craft or sewing store. Choose about 8 - 10 buttons of co-ordinating sizes and colors and string the buttons onto the leather cord. Leave ends long enough to make a simple bow to tie. Be as unique and creative as you like with your choice of buttons. Sometimes just 2 or 3 buttons can make a great fashion statement!

To make a pair of earrings use stud findings, either purchased or from an old pair of earrings that you no longer use. Earring findings can also be purchased at craft stores. Choose either a single button or 2 or 3 small buttons to group together. One color or mix the colors up for a unique look. Using a hot glue gun or liquid glue, carefully glue buttons to stud findings. Just get creative and you will soon have some one of a kind earrings!

Button Jewellry

Fabulous Ideas and Projects for Spare Buttons

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Best Glue

The best liquid glue I know of for attaching buttons to clothing, shoes, jewellry and many other surfaces is called E6000 Adhesive. Found at craft stores and some hardware stores.

Embellish Shoes with Buttons

Ideas and Projects for Spare Buttons

Another use for buttons is using them to dress up a boring pair of shoes. The right button added can really jazz up the look and make them feel new again. Using a hot glue gun or a glue adhesive, carefully place button in desired position of shoe and let set. This will also give you an original look not found in stores.

Boots with Added Buttons

Ideas and Projects for Spare Buttons

Here are some ways that designers have used buttons to accent this great variety of footwear! It might give you some ideas to try!
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Simply Buttons

Ideas and Projects for Spare Buttons

Getting The Kids Involved - Hair Accessories

Ideas and Projects for Kids using Spare Buttons

Embellishing hairbands and hairbarretts is another fun idea. Little girls love to make special hair accessories for themselves. Adding themed buttons of animals, hearts, flowers, and different shapes and colors makes it a lot of fun for the kids. Be sure an adult supervises if a glue gun is used. Liquid glue works well for these projects as well.

Button Craft Books

Ideas and Projects Using Spare Buttons

Here are a variety of books with several different crafts that use buttons. Some really great ideas and projects to be found.
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Sites with Ideas and Craft Uses for Buttons

Ideas and Projects for Spare Buttons

Button Crafts for Kids
Wonderful projects for kids using buttons.
Martha Stewart Crafts
This is a very well done site with some amazing projects. Don't miss this one!
One Hour Crafts
This site shows some wonderful ideas like button bracelets, button flowers, and many more interesting projects.
Frugal Living Crafts
Shows how to make some button magnets, button artwork, and more.
Better Homes and Gardens Kids Crafts
Some great simple ideas for the kids to make! Cute hair accessories!

Removing Button Shanks

The best way to remove button shanks from old buttons is with a tool called a 'Button Shank Remover'. Removes shank easily, makes clean and smooth cuts and has a cushioned handle for easy gripping.

Some Fun Button Products

Cool Gifts for the Sewer...




Donate Your Spare Buttons

If you have lots of extra buttons donate them to schools, kids clubs, or seniors centers. They will use them for all kinds of projects. It's a great way to recycle.

Freshen Up A Lampshade or Picture Frame

Ideas and Projects for Spare Buttons

Looking to freshen up a tired lampshade. By adding some great buttons you can give new life to a tired old shade that may have been discarded. Place buttons in a pattern or simply make a random design, glueing in place.

A picture frame can also take on a new look just by some simple decorating touches. Adding baby themed buttons in soft or primary colors to a picture frame, would be perfect in a nursery. Try some sport themed buttons to enhance a frame for a child's soccer or softball photo. Just use your imagination and you'll have a great one of a kind project.

Button Crafts

Ideas and Projects for Spare Buttons

Button Bracelet - Quick and Crafty - September 2008
by TheCraftsChannel | video info

184 ratings | 202,371 views
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Thoughts, Comments Are Welcome...

  • VickiSims Apr 9, 2012 @ 11:23 pm | delete
    So many great ideas of things to do with buttons!
  • J-Ellen Mar 15, 2012 @ 10:52 pm | delete
    Great ideas. Nice lens.
  • Senora_M Apr 20, 2011 @ 1:01 pm | delete
    Lots of good ideas for using old buttons. :)
  • gm2010 Mar 1, 2011 @ 2:49 am | delete
    What a great idea! Now I'll try to save all the loose buttons at home!
  • Retro_Loco Feb 28, 2011 @ 1:29 pm | delete
    I've loved buttons ever since I can remember! Collecting buttons and using them in crafts is so much fun. I hope you'll visit my Vintage Aprons lens, which is in the same category as your lens. ~Vicki~
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