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Oh, the wonderful things we can do with buttons! This blog is choc FULL of ideas! And thanks to the bountiful assortment from Buttons Galore and More – we keep comin’ up with NEW ways, to make amazing crafts with buttons…
Recently, while doodling on my desk blotter, I created some fun characters by sketching around some colorful buttons. Like seeing circus animals in the clouds, and messages in coffee froth – THIS little book idea, and the characters within, were born.
I was so taken with the characters, I decided to showcase them by creating a keepsake story, from a re-purposed children’s book. For YOUR creative consideration, I’m sharing some ideas on how to take your doodles and buttons from desktop to KEEPSAKE – it’s a fun and crafty ride, so I hope you enjoy!
Steps 1 – 4
1.) Select buttons that inspire you.
2.) Doodle or sketch as desired. When satisfied, re-create artwork onto good quality card stock.
3.) Plan for button holes with a paper piercer, poked through holes and into cards stock.
4.) Color and ink drawing as desired.
Steps 5 – 8
5.) Check button placement, then color the rest of the drawing or scene to your liking. Secure artwork to card board page with adhesive.
6.) Drill holes to correspond with pierced marks, through cardstock and cardboard.
7.) From opposite side, using clear thread and needle with a small knot, and secured with tape, push threaded needle to the front side of the artwork.
8.) Thread button and pull tight to secure the button into place. Tie off and tape down excess thread on the back side of the card board.
Take a MOMENT to enjoy the adorableness of your creations and then CARRY on!
The opposite side of the board, where thread is secured, can be covered with more cardstock and the copy for the story telling, if desired. This could also be made into a darling scrapbook or memorabilia holder – let your imagination and button characters take you on an adventure and then write about it!
That’s how these creatures came to be!
The scene: the BARNYARD.
The characters: unlikely friends who are moved to acts of generosity and sharing as a magical mood is created, by mysterious sweet treats…
The most unlikely of friends become the most UNLIKELY VALENTINES, as they share and bond on Valentine’s day.
And a darling, button filled lesson that life can be so much sweeter, when you share!
Just ask Mr. Piggles and Chick-a-deedee!
The MOST unlikely of Valentines!
Super fun! Super BUTTONS! The very best store: Buttons Galore and More!
Elise Durenberger
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That is absolutely Adorable!!! I don’t think you could have made buttons any more creative – and, even better, it’s a very cute practical gift for a loved li’l one! :>
Oink, peep and flutter by! I am OVERWHELMED by your brilliance! To think you call this masterpiece “doodling”. BRILLIANT friend! This inserted into any bedtime routine would be a lifetime treasured childhood memory!
I’m swooning E!!! Your talents never cease to amaze and entertain me.
Just showed my girl this (she’s home sick) and in between her coughs, she gasped and ooooo’d and ahhhh’d and exclaimed and sang Mrs. Durenburger’s creative praises. Just had to pass it on… :>
What a creative take on buttons! This is great! Thanks for sharing and helping me inspire to new creative ideas.
How cute! What a great idea – thanks for the inspiration. Always good to see new ideas for buttons!!
Very cute tcunhiqee!!! Love those leaf dies and I am pretty positive I now NEED them!!! : )Thank you Julie!
This is so cute! Seriously, do you sleep at night? I suppose you do, but I’m betting you dream of buttons!