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Recycled Crafts: 26 Button Crafts to Use Up Your Stash

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I don’t know about your craft cabinet, but it seems like I always have a random supply of never-ending buttons. Buttons from sewing, buttons that came with new clothes, random buttons that seem to have just appeared there over night…the list is literally endless. I have no clue where all of them came from but they definitely can clog up my sewing box pretty quickly. If you’re like me and need to do some serious spring craft cleaning, then you’re in luck. I’ve created a list of fantastic button crafts that is guaranteed to help clean out your craft space.

If you’re looking for some pretty DIY accessories for summer, I’ve got them. If you’re searching for crafts for a specific holiday, I’ve got them. If you’re just needing a new and exciting craft project, BOOM! I’ve got exactly what you’re looking for. I have all of your button basics covered and then some, so set back, relax, and clean out that craft cabinet, because we’ve got some serious crafting to do.

Do you have any cool DIY button ideas of your own? Let me know below in the comments. Here’s wishing you happy crafting!

Recycled Crafts: 26 Button Crafts to Use Up Your Stash

Recycled Crafts: 26 Button Crafts to Use Up Your Stash

Fashion Forward DIY Button Accessories

Red, White, and Button Earrings

Show off your patriotic pride with these easy DIY earrings!

Add some serious style to your jewelry box this summer with these fun DIY accessories that are on trend with the latest designer fashion!

Button Crafts for Every Holiday

Easter Egg Button Art

A chic and colorful way to celebrate Easter!

These crafts aren’t just for summer! Create beautiful button art to celebrate each major holiday throughout the whole year!

Christmas

Easter

Halloween

Other Holiday Ideas

Amazing Button Crafts for Every Occasion

Adorable Owl DIY Wall Decor

This DIY decor is a definite reader favorite!

Whether you use them for cool DIY decor, fun recycled ideas, or crafts with kids, these button crafts are perfect for anyone and everyone!

How do you use your leftover buttons? Leave a comment below!

18 Ingenious DIY Button Crafts

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I love buttons. If you’re like me, you have thousands of buttons that just sit in your craft area and you never know how to use them! I seriously have a whole shelf of mason jars full of buttons. Recently I decided that it was time to put them to use. Today I’ve rounded up 18 different DIY tutorials that incorporate buttons.  A lot of the projects that I’m featuring today will use up a lot of your button stash.  If you’re a daily coffee drinker, I would recommend checking out #16. The Fabric Coffee Sleeve is going to be your best friend and it shares a unique way to use buttons.

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I believe my favorite DIY button craft is #11 which is the Giant Button Garland from Little Red Window! I love how easy the tutorial is and I think this would look awesome in my craft room.

  1. DIY Dog Picture Frame with Buttons from A Little Craft In Your Day
  2. DIY Gift Wrapping with Buttons from Bead & Cord
  3. Easy Flower Ruffle Flowers from The Crafting Chicks
  4. DIY Fabric Button Earrings from Brit.co
  5. Button Bracelet with Resin from Resin Obsession
  6. Lots of Buttons Spring Tree from One Artsy Momma
  7. DIY Button Stepping Stone from Mark Montano
  8. Easy and Fun Lady Bug Card from A Little Craft In Your Day
  9. Easter Button Art from Favecrafts
  10. Spring Inspired Mini Album from Hydrangea Hippo
  11. Giant Button Garland from Little Red Window
  12. DIY Button Bowl from Kumquat and JuneBug
  13. Recycled DIY Gift Holder from Kunin Group
  14. Shabby Valentine Heart Pillow from Pet Scribbles
  15. Button Heart Zip Pouch from Miki’s Work Table
  16. Fabric Coffee Sleeve from One Crafty Home
  17. Hello Rainbow Cloud Hanger from Laura Kelly
  18. Button Heart Ornament from FaveCrafts

Below is a recycled DIY Napkin Holder video that I created on the FaveCrafts Youtube Channel, which I used buttons on! I think the buttons werea great way to finish off the project.

I personally love the idea of using buttons to create trendy fashion projects. Whether it being button earrings or a cool resin button bracelet, incorporating buttons into your wardrobe is so much fun!

Tell us: What’s your favorite way to craft with buttons?

 

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FaveQuilts Giveaway: Jangles Sewing Bundle from Jennifer Heymen

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I’ve always loved how quilting can be totally versatile depending upon the types of  fabrics, accessories, and textures you want to use. Whether you’re currently obsessed with fluffy embellishments, shiny ceramics, or painted buttons, you’re able to let your imagination run wild and add almost any type of  sweet, personalized touches to everything from quilted bags to bedspreads. The editors of FaveQuilts want to celebrate this creative freedom by giving away this Jangles Sewing Bundle full of some of most original quilting accessories that we’ve ever seen! This springtime-inspired bundle of designs by Jennifer Heymen makes a funky addition to your quilting workspace as well as a super trendy gift package you can give to a fellow quilter.

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The first quilted accessory you’ll notice in this bundle will definitely be the scrumptious-looking quilted pin cushion. This inventive idea for an ice cream pin cushion sits upon a glazed ceramic “saucer” with four fluffy cushions pieced together to look like a slightly melted (but still delicious) sundae. All across these puffy tiers of fabric are circular embellishments, swirly buttons, and even a bright red cherry on top. Small quilted pin cushion patterns as unique as this Jangles original are hard to come by; give this fabulous quilted accessory as a sweet gift to a sewist in need of a cute pin cushion.

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If you’re looking for new sewing inspiration, you’ll love the four nature-themed sewing patterns included in the Jangles bundle. Small children will love the chubby quilted toy you make from the Okey Dokey Owl pattern instructions. For an older child, the Okey Dokey Owl and Friends Applique Quilt is a fantastic quilted blanket pattern to help you brush up on your applique technique. Perhaps you’re in need of a few whimsical quilted tote bags? Make durable and useful quilted bags by using the Little Ditties sewing tutorial to learn how  to create four different quilted drawstring bags in the shape of a crab, cupcake, toadstool, or turtle. Finally, this fantastic bundle includes instructions on how to make your own Daisy Pin Cushion.
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Last but not least, Jangles has kindly included four small, yet equally adorable handmade ceramic buttons. Showcasing swirly designs and girly polka dot patterns, these pretty little accessories are the perfect final addition to any quilted shirt or small drawstring bag.

The eclectic material mix that is so unique to quilting and sewing serves as great inspiration for new quilting projects. In the spirit of this creativity, FaveQuilts is giving away a Jangles Sewing Bundle to one lucky winner this week. Enter to win by July 9nd for your chance to receive this charming sewing pattern, handmade pin cushion, and lovely button bundle that you or a friend are sure to adore.

FaveCrafts Giveaway: Buttons Galore!

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Laura-Kelly-ButtonsI don’t know about you, but I love crafting with buttons. There’s something so whimsical and fun about adding buttons to a project, and with this great collection of Laura Kelly buttons, the possibilities are nearly endless for what you can make with these colorful buttons.

Inspired by the color pallet of popular designer Laura Kelly, this whimsical and fun collection of color assortments coordinate with Laura’s paper/stationary collection as well as her fabric line. You can also simply use them to add dimension to craft or sewing project. Buttons come in a variety of colors, including shades of red, blue, green, white, black, orange, and purple.

Each package of buttons contains about 225 buttons of varying shapes and sizes. You can also get packages of mixed buttons if you’d like.

If you love crafting with buttons, you’re going to love our giveaway this week!  We’re giving away all these Laura Kelly buttons from Buttons Galore!  That’s right, that’s well over 1,500 buttons for your crafting pleasure!  If you’d like to win this great collection of colorful buttons, all you need to do is head on over to the giveaway page and register to win.  You have until April 19th to enter, and you can enter to win once a day…so the more you return, the greater your chances of winning this awesome button collection!  You can also gain additional entries by blogging about this giveaway or talking about it on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterset.  Get all the info you need at the Buttons Galore Giveaway page!  Good luck!

 

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FaveCrafts Giveaway: Lots of Buttons!

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lots-of-buttons[1]When I first visited the Lots of Buttons web site, I was literally overwhelmed with the amazing selection of buttons that were available for purchase!  As an aspiring sewist and lifelong button lover, I couldn’t wait to jump in and start exploring.

With more than 15,000 different buttons in stock, and more than 100 new buttons added every week, Lots of Buttons is quickly becoming the global destination for button and charms, available at unbeatable prices.  I loved how easy it was to maneuver around the site, and building up my button collection was so incredibly easy.

 

Lucky for you, we’re giving away a coupon for $25.00 worth of FREE BUTTONS from Lots of Buttons!  If you want to be entered to win this awesome givewaway, simply head on over to the giveaway page and register to win.  You have until February 22nd to enter, and you can enter to win once a day!  You can also gain additional entries by blogging about this giveaway, or talking about it on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest.  Find ALL the details you need at the Lots of Buttons Giveaway Page.  Good Luck!

This Week on Cool2Craft TV – Button Crafts

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Cool2Craft TV - Button Crafts

This week, the Cool2Craft design team is sharing eco-cool cardboard tube crafts! Watch your favorite crafters create super cool projects and join in the live on-line chat. Join EcoHeidi Borchers, Tiffany Windsor, Candace Jedrowicz, Heather Valentine, and Savannah Starr for this week’s online episode.

EcoHeidi Borchers is making a Mosaic Buttons Bowl, Tiffany Windsor is crafting Button Embellished Clothespins, Savannah Starr is creating Bright Button Rings, Candace Jedrowicz is making Chocolate Chip Polymer Clay Buttons and Heather Valentine is crafting a Button Tree in Embroidery Hoop. You can also find the print tutorials for all these projects on FaveCrafts.com!

It’s easy to watch the Cool2Craft TV Channel right from your computer. Monday August 6, 2012 at 9 am Pacific/ 10 am Mountain/ 11 am Central/ noon Eastern. Watch craft demos and join in the live chat at showtime at Cool2Craft.com. See you Monday!

 

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Hi Diddle Dee Dee! DIY Puppet Crafts

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A little wooden puppet skipped his way into the movies on February 23, 1940, when Walt Disney’s animated movie Pinocchio was released in theaters. In celebration of the event, today is Pinocchio Day–the best day for puppet crafts!  There are plenty of puppets you can make at home including hand puppets, finger puppets, and sock puppets.

wormWhen it comes to puppet materials, everyone has their own preferences. Personally I like to use felt because it reminds me of  my favorite puppets, Jim Henson’s Muppets. CutRateCrafts has several puppet kits and plenty of felt and wiggly eyes. And take it from a girl who knows a thing or two about puppets, it’s all in the eyes. Whether you use wiggly eyes, buttons, or felt pieces, a puppet’s look and personality can all be linked back to the placement of those eyes.

 

DIY Puppet Craft Tutorials

Finger puppets are pint-sized and work well for the tiny fingers of kids. Make some bunny finger puppets to give away as gifts or knit Oscar the Grouch’s buddy Smiley the Worm from the show Sesame Street. But if you want to include the kids in making a puppet, have them work on paper bag or sock puppets. Use a sock or paper bag as the creature’s body and attach different craft materials to create the features. It’s the perfect opportunity for them to use their imagination and create something wild.

Fun-Bath-FriendsHand puppets can be made out of tons of different materials. These Bath Friends are crocheted out of yarn. What kid wouldn’t want to take a bath when given the option to take one of these fun toys in with them? Or make stick puppets using foam balls, some paint, and wooden rods.

At the end of the day, finish off your puppet crafts by making an old-fashioned puppet theater. It’s easy to put on a puppet show by having kids hide under a table or behind a couch and popping up their puppet above. If you really want to add some scenery, check out this Medieval Puppet Theater that you can build out of Styrofoam blocks, some paint, and material.

 

Kermit the Frog will always be my favorite puppet. Who’s your all-time favorite puppet character?

Link Love: Buttons, Buttons, and More Buttons!

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Most crafters hoard buttons like it’s their job, so I’m guessing you all have a huge button stash sitting around, just waiting to be used. Here are some ideas for turning your beloved buttons into something cute and crafty!

  1. Button Monogram Wall Art from Living with Punks
  2. Perpetual Button Calendar from Craftzine
  3. Button Christmas Tree Ornament from Modern Minerals
  4. Button Snowflake Ornament from Shanty2Chic
  5. Embroidery Hoop Button Clock from Occasionally Crafty
  6. Retro Button Necklace from Yellow Blackbird
  7. Fall Button Branch from Meet the Dubiens
  8. Box o’ Chocolates Shirt from Ruffles and Stuff
  9. Snowman Button Card from Make and Takes

FaveCrafts 365 Shank No More

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Button, button, who’s got a button? Heck, I have jars full of buttons. I collect them. I look at them. I play with them. However, I rarely use them for clothing. I’d rather craft with my buttons. Sometimes I need to make sure that a button adheres or lays flat on a surface, but the button I need to use has a shank. The shank is the metal or plastic loop on the back of the button. The shank is needed to sew the button to fabric, but I don’t need to do that! So I need to remove the shank.

If the shank is metal or a very hard material you should use wire cutters to remove the shank. However, a majority of modern buttons have plastic shanks. And there is a great tool, the Button Shank Remover Tool to be exact that does the job perfectly. Watch this video to see how the tool works!

Want to buy this tool? Click HERE.

FaveCrafts 365 is your daily v-log report from FaveCrafts.com. We’ll keep you up to date on everything going on from new projects posted, giveaways, product reviews, and more with FaveCrafts.com Resident Craft Expert and In-House Designer, Maria Nerius.  Let us know what you want to know!

How to: Sew on a Button

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Learning to sew on a button is useful for novice sewers and non-sewers alike. Really, anyone who wears clothing should know how to sew on a button, unless you avoid clothing with buttons or can afford to replace clothing when the buttons fall off instead of just sewing them back on.

If you don’t fall into those two categories, then read on to discover just how easy it is to mend your own clothes.

  1. Grab a needle and some thread. The thread should be about a foot and a half long, but there is no standard length to follow. Thread the needle by pulling one end of the thread through the needle’s eye.
  2. Knot the end of your thread. You can do this however you want. Try this technique for hand sewing without knots. My favorite technique is to wrap the end of the thread around the needle a few times and slide it down, as shown in this video:

  3. Hold the button against your fabric wherever you want it to be sewn. Usually when a button falls off of an article of clothing, it leaves behind some thread in the spot where it was originally sewn. If it does this, you know exactly where it needs to be reattached. If not, just estimate based on where the button hole is.
  4. Bring the needle through the back of the fabric and the first hole in the button. Pull the thread until the knot is secure on the back side of the fabric (where no one will see it).
  5. Bring the needle back down through the other hole in the button and the fabric underneath that.
  6. If your button has only two holes in it, repeat steps 4 and 5 until you feel you have secured your button adequately. If it has four holes, you’ll want to make x’s with your thread, going up through the top right hole, down through the bottom left, up through the top left, and down through the bottom right, repeating until the button is secure.
  7. To finish, knot the thread on the back side of the fabric and trim the extra. I always weave my needle under the stitches a few times to make sure it’s secure before cutting it.

Now that you know how to sew on a button, you can stop throwing away clothing with missing buttons. Now you just have to learn how to do laundry…

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