Bonkers for Buttons
by
Kathy Budd
(IC: homeowner)
2 Materials
Buttons are fun an whimsical. After seeing some huge buttons as wall decor, I knew I had to have some. Searching the internet, prices ranged from $19-$49 each, so I decided to create my own. The search was on for round objects. Breadboards seemed a likely choice but new ones were too expensive and used were not to be found. Then, I found three plastic lids in a bag. (no sanding, painting or refinishing) The colors would be great on my sewing room walls.
Three plastic lids in a plastic bag, for $1.98 at a thrift store. (Just right for my price range.) I also found a round shallow wooden bowl. At home, I cut the tabs off of them with kitchen shears and marked the four holes that a button would have.
We drilled the holes. Neutral yarn served as the "thread".
I hot glued pop tabs inside these lids to use as hangers.
The wooden bowl is pretty.
These "buttons" now cheerfully grace my sewing room walls. I will be watching for other likely round objects.
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Suggested materials:
- Plastic lids and wooden bowl (Good Will)
- Hot glue and pop tabs (in my crafters stash)
Published January 27th, 2017 9:36 PM
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Sandra Allen on Feb 08, 2017I love this. You could do something like this with cottage cheese and sour cream tub lids. Or even cover cardboard with fabric and make them that way. How creative!!
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Lisa Barrow on Feb 08, 2017What about Ikea cork trivets! Cover in fabric or paper. :)
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