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Buttons: What Can I Do With Them?

Posted in Craft Ideas, Tutorials, What Can I Do?. on Friday, October 16th, 2009 by Katar
Oct 16

I honestly don’t know WHERE all of my buttons came from, but I have hundreds. Even better, none of them match! So.. what can I do with all of these buttons? Here is a bunch of tutorials explaining just what! Click on the photo to get the tutorial.

Misc. Tutorials:

  • Awesome Button Projects from Country Living
Covered Button Tutorial: CraftPudding
Covered Button Tutorial: CraftPudding
How To Make Fabric Covered Buttons: CraftLeftovers
How To Make Fabric Covered Buttons: CraftLeftovers
Button Beings: Family Fun
Button Beings: Family Fun
Sunflower Flyer: Family Fun
Sunflower Flyer: Family Fun
Button Fairy: Agnes the Red
Button Fairy: Agnes the Red
Button Stamp How-To: Martha Stewart

Button Stamp How-To: Martha Stewart

Accessory Tutorials:

  • Cute as a Button Bracelet: MakeZine
Button Bracelet Tutorial: CreativeKismet
Button Bracelet Tutorial: CreativeKismet
How to Make a Button Bracelet: DIY Fashion
How to Make a Button Bracelet: DIY Fashion
How to Make a Button Bracelet: eHow
How to Make a Button Bracelet: eHow
Button Bracelet: CraftBits
Button Bracelet: CraftBits
Button Bracelet: Family Fun
Button Bracelet: Family Fun
Button Flower Tutorial: Artsy Crafty Babe
Button Flower Tutorial: Artsy Crafty Babe

Button Ring Tutorial: Lorelei 1141

Button Ring Tutorial: Lorelei 1141

How to Make a Button and Wire Brooch: CraftyPod

How to Make a Button and Wire Brooch: CraftyPod

Button Headbands: ElephantJournal
Button Headbands: ElephantJournal
Button Hair Clips: Martha Stewart

Button Hair Clips: Martha Stewart

Covered Buttons: Bolt NeighborhoodCovered Buttons: Bolt Neighborhood
Button Wire Earrings: Jewelry Making
Button Wire Earrings: Jewelry Making
Make a Yoda Hat: Dollar Store Crafts
Make a Yoda Hat: Dollar Store Crafts
Making a Button Bag: Martha Stewart
Making a Button Bag: Martha Stewart

Home Decor Tutorials:

Button Clock: Martha Stewart
Button Clock: Martha Stewart
Fruity Button Napkins: Martha Stewart
Fruity Button Napkins: Martha Stewart
Placemats and Napkins: All You
Placemats and Napkins: All You
Button Napkin Rings: Martha Stewart

Button Napkin Rings: Martha Stewart

Flag Wallhanging: Craft.dow
Flag Wallhanging: Craft.dow
Button Display: Matt and Shari
Button Display: Matt and Shari

Button Wall Hanging: Sweet Water

Button Wall Hanging: Sweet Water

Closure Encounters Lamp: Ready Made
Closure Encounters Lamp: Ready Made
Button Lampshade: Associated Content
Button Lampshade: Associated Content
Polka Dot Pots: Family Crafts
Polka Dot Pots: Family Crafts
Mosaic Button Pots: Kids Crafts
Mosaic Button Pots: Kids Crafts
Button Bouquet: Kiddley
Button Bouquet: Kiddley
Buttoned Up Photo Frame: HGTV

Buttoned Up Photo Frame: HGTV

Bead and Button Teacup: Kaboose
Bead and Button Teacup: Kaboose
How to Make a Woven Button Coaster: CraftStylish
How to Make a Woven Button Coaster: CraftStylish
Spring Bouquet: Family Corner
Spring Bouquet: Family Corner
Button Magnets: Frugal Living
Button Magnets: Frugal Living
Button Magnets: Martha Stewart

Button Magnets: Martha Stewart

Halloween Tutorials:

Easy Halloween Ribbon/Button Bracelet: The Swell Lifes Blog
Easy Halloween Ribbon/Button Bracelet: The Swell Life’s Blog
Simple Halloween Button Earrings: The Swell Lifes Blog
Simple Halloween Button Earrings: The Swell Life’s Blog
Halloween Ribbon Fascinators and Brooches: The Swell Lifes Blog
Halloween Ribbon Fascinators and Brooches: The Swell Life’s Blog

Christmas Tutorials:

Button Cards: Martha Stewart

Button Cards: Martha Stewart

Button Snowman Cards: Martha StewartButton Snowman Cards: Martha Stewart
Buttoned-Up Card: CraftBitsButtoned-Up Card: CraftBits
Button Gift Wrap: Martha StewartButton Gift Wrap: Martha Stewart
Button Wreath Ornament: Christmas Crafts
Button Wreath Ornament: Christmas Crafts
Button Wreath Ornament: Martha Stewart

Button Wreath Ornament: Martha Stewart

Button Ornament: Stray Thoughts
Button Ornament: Stray Thoughts
Button Wreath: Little Birds Handmade
Button Wreath: Little Birds Handmade
Button Wreath: All Things Christmas
Button Wreath: All Things Christmas
Button Snowman Magnet: Family Crafts - could also be made into a pin!
Button Snowman Magnet: Family Crafts – Could also be made into a pin!
Snowman Pin: Family Fun
Snowman Pin: Family Fun
Button Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Button Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Felt Christmas Tree Ornament: Christmas Crafts
Felt Christmas Tree Ornament: Christmas Crafts

Snowflake Ornament: Shanty2Chic

Snowflake Ornament: Shanty2Chic

Country Christmas Tree Ornament: Christmas Crafts
Country Christmas Tree Ornament: Christmas Crafts
The Button Love Christmas Ornament: Blossom Handmade

The Button Love Christmas Ornament: Blossom Handmade

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

  • Craftster had a Craft Challenge for decorating with buttons. Check out all of the entries here!
  • Crafts Tagged with ‘Button’ on Craftster
  • Button Jewelry and Accessories Photo Group on flickr
  • Button Bags, Frames, Bowls, and Vases from Vietnam: Tesoros
  • Vintage Button Monogram Pillows: Crafting a Green World
Button Necklace: Craftlog
Button Necklace: Craftlog
Button Bracelet and Necklace: Creative Kismet
Button Bracelet and Necklace: Creative Kismet
Button Necklaces: Donna Lees Blog
Button Necklaces: Donna Lees Blog
Button Necklaces: Donna Lees Blog
Button Necklaces: Donna Lees Blog
Easter Button Wreath: Donna Lees Blog
Easter Button Wreath: Donna Lees Blog
4th of July Button Wreath: Donna Lees Blog
4th of July Button Wreath: Donna Lees Blog
Halloween Small Wreath: Donna Lees Blog
Halloween Small Wreath: Donna Lees Blog
Button Wreath: Pixiegenne
Button Wreath: Pixiegenne
Button Wreath: Little Birds Handmade
Button Wreath: Little Birds Handmade
Tropical Button Tree: Donna Lees Blog
Tropical Button Tree: Donna Lees Blog
Button Framed Christmas Tree: Donna Lees Blog
Button Framed Christmas Tree: Donna Lees Blog
Mothers Day Pin/Magnet: Donna Lees Blog
Mother’s Day Pin/Magnet: Donna Lees Blog

Those button lampshades look pretty sweet – and I’m TOTALLY making stamps out of my awkward buttons! Woot! Go button tutorials!!

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

Photo Credit: monkey123 on flickr

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