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Crafty use for covered buttons?

13 years ago

I have a stash of vintage buttons I've found at yardsales, auctions, etc. While sorting through the buttons last night, I was setting aside the covered ones, not planning on using them. But after I took a second look at them, I thought they would be really cute as pushpins for cork board, or magnets. But they need some type of embellishment, and thats where my ideas end lol. What can I use to embellish fabric covered buttons?

Oh, there are also some huge buttons that had to have come off of a faux fur coat. They are black, and about 2 1/2 inches. I was thinking these would make a great pin, or even an ornament. Any ideas?

Comments (5)

bulldinkie
13 years ago
Bottle caps you can use too.lots of things work for that.cute idea
TwoMonths
13 years ago
use them for the middles of the 'yo yo' flowers and then glue to a big push pin. Or put them in frames or on dowels or wire in a pot.
sunnyca_gw
13 years ago
The covered buttons could have small glass beads, fabric paint could be used to make dots or heart(2 dots side by side & draw both down to bottom for a heart,sequins,small bits of broken jewelry,tiny sea shells, lace around edge? Weldbond is good glue as drys clear & holds well. The backs of the covered buttons might be a problem as the shank would stick out unless you cut it off. Sounds fun! Show us what you come up with! Jan
pegtn
Original Author
13 years ago
Great ideas everyone. Thank you so much.
pattico_gw
13 years ago
If any are velvet..you could stick a rhinestone in the center of it..

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