Button craft

My secret sister made it clear that if her secret sister were to buy anything, she would love more crosses for her wall art. Since I was part of the group when she made her request, she made it super easy for me. I don't have to decide what to get her, only what medium the crosses will be.

Why not do a cross in pink buttons? Her tutorial became my inspiration.

I have no imagination when it comes to designs so I find what I need with a search. The location of this piece is in the photo so the correct credit can be given.

I tossed around several ideas and finally decided to draw it on the fabric with a pencil. Since the intention is to place the buttons directly over the lines, what I draw will not show. I cut the fabric slightly larger than the frame size so I have some room to adjust.

Again, this is a task that is hard for me. I just can't grab a button and sew it on. I need to plan it out although it may not end up that way so I am playing with the buttons to see where I think they should go. Now that I have the basic framework, it's time to pull out the embroidery hoop and start the process. I gave some thought to gluing them on but decided that they needed to be sewn on. Now the work really begins.

This is something I had to think through.

The first photo shows the cross just stuck into the frame to see how it would work. This is where I noticed that the shank buttons tend to move around. That is not what I want them to do. The solution was to get the hot glue gun and make their position more permanent.

What do I do with all the extra fabric on the back. Again, I want the fabric to cover the backing without looking cheap and shabby. My husband suggested that I use spray glue to attach the whole piece. When it was dry, I trimmed it with the scissors. I do love the spray glue and Elmer's works great.

When sewing, quilting or knitting, a tape measure is always necessary. Why not celebrate with a bracelet. Of course, this has pink buttons which makes it all the better.

Clicking on the photo will take you to Etsy where you can purchase this piece of art. I gave some thought to making this and I probably could but if I decided to give it to my secret sister, I might actually buy it someday and save myself the trouble. There are lots of ways to make necklaces but this is the ultimate.

This is from "Kreated by Kelly" and I have her blessing to share this.

Clicking on the picture will take you to this website with lots more great ideas.

My secret sister love chocolate cake and I could make that for her birthday. Then, there are these button cookies which are adorable. If I am sticking to a theme for the year, this is the perfect idea.

Just one more thing to create for my Secret Sister. This is really cute.