18 Easy DIY Projects That Are Cute as a Button

December 11, 2017 diy, Fashion, Home, Lifestyle, Watercooler

On your clothes, between your couch cushions or tossed in drawers — everywhere you go, you’ve got sew many buttons.

Buttons are not just a cheap and accessible craft supply, they’re also a trendy item that’s taking over DIY boards on Pinterest. These versatile tools are a must-have item in any craft kit.

With so many colors, sizes and styles available in your stockpile, it’s easy to look cute as a button.

Button DIY Projects

1. Paperclips

Add some pizzazz to your office supplies, or use them as bookmarks.

Image: Etsy CraftyBitzandBobz
2. Bookmarks

Some pretty ribbon fastened with a covered button is a charming way to keep your place in your current novel.

Image: Etsy frolickingleaves
3. Thumbtacks

Dress up your cork boards with some tiny pops of color.

Image: @inspiredbycharm on Instagram
4. Magnets

If your refrigerator is looking a bit drab lately, pin your important papers and notes with cute, colorful dots.

Image: Erlend Johansen Morning Creativity
5. Bobby Pins

Add an accent to your ‘do by adding fashionable buttons to your functional bobby pins.

Image: Etsy MyKookieJar
6. Belt

Dress up any outfit with a quirky belt of buttons.

Image: Erlend Johansen Morning Creativity
7. Buttoned Infinity Scarf

Give your old scarf an update by turning it into a stylish buttoned infinity scarf.

Image: P.S. Heart
8. Vintage Button Bracelet

Lace together vintage buttons for a pretty, new accessory.

Image: Drew Scott Scrappy Happiness
9. Covered Button Earrings

Covered buttons are a cheap, easy way to wear buttons without looking like a little kid.

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10. Vintage Button Ring

Turn that stray vintage button you found at the thrift shop into a fashionable ring.

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11. Vintage Button Statement Necklace

Or, stack a ton of buttons for a runway-worthy statement necklace.

Image: Etsy DalstonLane
12. Shoes

Arrange some colorful buttons for a pair a shoes that will add some spring in your step.

Image: Alexa Westerfield I Love To Creae
13. Embellished Pillow

You can arrange buttons to easily create any kind of customized shape.

Image: Kathy Lewinski Just Crafty Enough
14. Framed Wall Art

Some buttons are so beautiful, they need to be displayed as a work of art.

Image: Amy Anderson Mod Podge Rocks
15. Clock

Clocks are a snap to make. Take a clock kit and am embroidery hoop from your local craft store and use buttons as your clock face.

Image: Jessica Van Den Epheriell Designs
16. Giant Wall Buttons

Turn patterned plastic plates into oversized wall buttons — perfect for any craft room or work space.

Image: Jen Kluftinger Drawings Under The Table
17. Lamp Shade

Just a few buttons are all it takes to dress up a plain lamp shade.

Image: Lesley Warren Chaotically Creative
18. Woven Coaster

Make coasters that all your party guests will notice with colorful embroidery floss and plastic buttons.

Image: Linda Permann Craft Stylish