Cute button and bead embellished headband

By Admin on September 12, 2011 in Wearable

I love doodling on all types of objects, so when I was sent some of the Start Ups buttons, I was excited to see what I could come up with. I decided to use my Marvy Uchida alcohol based markers to color the flower Start Ups and make a headband for my daughter. The Start Ups are great for adding your own personal touch to a fun button project!

Button and bead embellished headbad by Jen Goode

Button and bead embellished headband by Jen Goode

Materials you’ll need:

Petal Start Up buttons
Alcohol based markers
Coordinating beads
Embroidery thread
A headband

Button and bead embellished headbad steps to make

Here’s how to make a button and bead embellished headband:

Color the Start Ups however you like. I chose the alcohol based markers because they blend nicely and the colors are vibrant. They have an almost hand-painted look when finished. If you’d like, add a light layer of clear spray varnish after you color. However, it’s not necessary, the color stays put on the Start Ups nicely.
String embroidery thread through the Start Up and through a bead and then back through the Start Up. Then attach by wrapping the thread around the headband.
Repeat as necessary for the number of beads and Start Ups you’d like to include in your design.