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Hit the Beach with Summer Fun Crafty Sunglasses

By Lorrie McCullers on June 28, 2017 in Seasons, Summer, Wearable

Hi! It’s Lorrie here, visiting the Buttons Galore blog today! Buttons are a fun and easy way to embellish your summer fashion, but have you thought of adding them to your accessories? Who cares if you can’t make it to the beach this summer? Bring the beach to you every single day with these super cute crafty sunglasses (that look and feel like they are covered in sand) featuring summer-themed buttons from Buttons Galore!

Materials Needed:

sunglasses
Paradise Found and Fan Shells buttons from Buttons Galore
Stone Effects Dimensional Paint from Art Anthology in “Sandstone”
foam brush or palette tool
hot glue gun
button shank remover

How to:

Apply Stone Effects paint to the sunglasses with a foam brush or palette tool. If you are using a foam brush, apply the paint with a tapping motion to get better coverage and to add even more dimension.
While the paint on your sunglasses is drying, remove the shanks from the buttons using a button shank remover.
Once the dimensional paint is dry, place the buttons onto the sunglass frames and the ear pieces by attaching them with hot glue.

Now you are ready to hit the beach with your summer fun crafty sunglasses – whether the “beach” is your local pool or an expanse of tropical sand!

Make a Headband with Buttons & Ribbon

By Nancy Nally on August 30, 2015 in Wearable

So, what can you do with some button basics and a pretty piece of ribbon?

Add a plain satin headband to the mix and you can make a headband that is fabulously perfect just for the young style diva in your life!

Making this headband is easy! Here’s what you need:

Satin Headband
Satin Ribbon
Buttons Galore Button Basics in Blush (available at AC Moore)
Embroidery Floss & Needle
Aleene’s Fabric Fusion glue
Hot Glue Gun

Instructions:

1. Glue ribbon to satin headband, turning under raw ends to finish them before gluing. If your ribbon is very thin or sheer, attach using dots of glue in locations that will have buttons over them, so the glue won’t show.

2. Thread buttons with floss and tie off to finish them.

3. Hot glue buttons to headband on top of ribbon.

That’s all it takes to get a beautiful custom accessory!

This headband is easy to make for any occasion or season – just switch up the color scheme and you have an instant accessory for Christmas, Halloween, or even school spirit! What occasion will you make a headband for?

Quick and Easy Button Earrings

By Admin1 on May 1, 2014 in Jewelry

Need to make a set of super quick earrings? It doesn’t get any faster or easier than these.

Supplies:

Earring Findings-You can get these at your local craft store in the jewelry section.
Buttons-The possibilities are endless here! Buttons Galore and More has a huge selection of buttons, so you can make a different pair of earrings to match every outfit and occasion.
Glue

Instructions:

Glue your button onto the earring finding.
Allow to dry for 24 hours before wearing.

This project is easy enough for children to do it. It would be a fun party activity for your little girl’s next party. Teachers-this would make a nice Mother’s Day craft project too!

Added bonus: Go to my blog, Laura Bray Designs to download some free, printable Mother’s Day cards that you can put your button earrings on!

Burlap and Buttons Cuff

By Admin1 on July 24, 2013 in Jewelry, Wearable

Short-sleeved, summer tops demand a good burlap and buttons cuff, don’t you think? Create this simple and rustic burlap cuff for your next walk on the beach. It’s hip and cool and so easy to make!

Supplies:

Burlap cut to 10″ by 6″
Assorted colors of felt scraps
Buttons
Embroidery floss & thread

Instructions to make a burlap and buttons cuff:

1. Fold the burlap into thirds to create a long strip measuring 10″ x 2″. Pin in place and stitch along the edges.

2. Using felt scraps, cut out petals and leaves to form a flower. Arrange in the center of the burlap rectangle and using embroidery thread, stitch them into place.

3. Stitch buttons into place. Use them for the center of the flower. You can really go crazy and add more into the design. (I strongly believe you can never have too many buttons on a project!)

4. Once the design is stitched in place, use embroidery thread to attach the two short ends of the cuff together.

Note: I measured my wrist at the beginning of the project and made sure that I could slip the cuff on and off. If you prefer a tighter fitting cuff, measure your wrist size and then use a hook & loop, snap, or BUTTON closure to secure the cuff on your wrist.

Thanks for getting crafty with me today! For more button crafts, stitching and lifestyle ideas visit me on my blog at www.laurabraydesigns.com.