Handmade Button Boutonniere
Hello! It’s my distinct honor to be writing up my first post here at Buttons Galore and More! I am also so excited about sharing a creative way to make a one of a kind boutonniere that will definitely stand up to the activity of the wedding day…all the way from getting ready in the morning to the ceremony to the dancing and celebrating into the night and beyond! A button boutonniere can be made as unique as the person who will wear it!
Supplies:
- mix of buttons like those in Button Bonanza White
- ribbon (check out Black/White Striped Grosgrain or a beautiful satin ribbon)
- craft wire
- florist’s tape
- pearl-topped corsage pins
- wire cutters
- floral leaf picks
Begin by threading a stack of buttons of increasing size onto the craft wire(cut to 10-12 inches in length), smallest buttons first down to the largest in your selection. Twist the wire at the bottom of the stack tightly to secure the stack. I used different amounts and heights of buttons to make each stack a slightly different height when finished.
Twist wrap the florists tape around the wire stem approximately half way down the wire.
Add floral leaf picks or other decorative items the same way by wrapping the bundle with florist tape to approximately the mid-point.
Once you have all three button flowers and leaf stems individually wrapped, group them in a pleasing way as one bouquet and twist the wire stems together. Wrap the whole stem from base of the bouquet to the tip of the wire with white florist’s tape.
Once the wrap is in place, use your fingers to corkscrew the bottom tail of the boutonniere. You can also arrange and shape the leaves and button flowers since they are wired which makes this boutonniere extra friendly to design!
Add a bit of ribbon and corsage pins so this boutonniere is ready for the big day!
Ta da! That’s it! The great thing about button floral designs are that they can be done way in advance and will still look perfect on the big day. Not to mention, the cost on these per boutonniere are pennies compared to their fresh flower counterparts. These can also be easily translated into other holidays or get-togethers and customized with pretty vibrant colored buttons, ribbons and other trims. Add an elastic wrist strap to the back and this is a wrist corsage too. Got creative teenagers in your life? Gather the kids for a button corsage/boutonniere making day and they’ll be the newest smash hit since duct tape prom dresses! The sky is the limit and Buttons Galore and More has you covered with beautiful buttons and trims to make your day extra special!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Ooooooooowwwwww! I love it, I love it! I love THIS tutorial! WHAT a WONDERFUL way to button up your boutonniere! SUPER, fabulous tip/idea – wedding elegance without the sneezes! FANTASTIC!