Ahhh…the lazy days of summer. The cicadas are singing, the sprinklers are running and the sun is shining. We just returned from a wonderful early summer vacation and the girls and I had some time this afternoon to root through the craft cupboard and rediscover the joy of a button box. My mother had one when I was little and I remember hours spent sorting, examining and just the tactile sense of picking up a handful of shiny buttons.
I am a bit obsessed. I have been known to do a happy dance when finding a bag of new buttons…seriously – ask my kids!
I wanted a cheerful necklace to go with a plain t-shirt I was wearing so why not use buttons? Here are a few we came up with:
I had some stretchy elastic and added a few beads. Pretty simple with a bit of pop? At least that is what we were hoping for.
Next up was a card with a stitched button. I have seen them all over Pinterest and wanted to try out one for myself. Here is what I used:
I want to make a bunch now! Super easy and the kids are all over it. Ahhh…summer!
Stay tuned for more creative crafts to honour the summer. Happy creating.
Cute. Great idea for all those buttons. I love the flower too. Since I can’t draw, I can use a stamp in black or slate and put a colorful button in the center for “pop”. Thanks for the ideas.
A stamp or slate is a great idea! Good luck and thanks for the comment…
Those are SO cute!!!
Thanks! I love your button necklaces and will have to try and make one. Happy 4th!
Love the card!
Thanks! I had a peek at your blog and love it.