7+ unique and creative crafts made with buttons

Button, button, who's got the button? Whether it's a grandparent's stash or one you started long ago, extra buttons are useful for adding colorful touches to crafts. The suggestions below use specific color schemes and complementary hues, but you may use any color combination desired.
If you don't have a button collection or are looking for a certain color or button type, you can purchase buttons at a craft or sewing store. The projects listed use inexpensive buttons, but for a fancier look, purchase individual or small sets of fashion buttons.
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Button pin board
A small corkboard embellished with buttons makes a decorative yet functional addition to a desk or kitchen countertop. Use it to hold shopping lists and appointment reminders. Get the full tutorial here.
Button wreath
Wide ribbon around a foam circle provides the base for this year-round button wreath. Get the full tutorial here.
Button coasters
Liven up boring cork coasters with the buttons of your choice, but use smaller buttons, so they won't encroach on the coaster's functional portion. This project uses a variety of button shapes in earth tones to match the cork, but you may use any colors. This is a good craft in which to use miscellaneous buttons that have fallen off shirts or pants, as the button sizes and style do not have to be uniform. Get the full tutorial here.
Button tree
Add a decorative forest to the living room with this simple craft that uses a Styrofoam cone as the base. The cone used is approximately 6 inches high. Get the full tutorial here.
Button votive
Jazz up a shot glass with flat buttons to make a votive holder. If you choose to use a real candle instead of a battery-operated one, make sure you place the holder on a non-flammable surface. Get the full tutorial here.
Button photo frame
Dress up a solid wood or plastic picture frame using flat buttons. Remove the glass face before beginning this project. Get the full tutorial here.
Button flip-flops
Add a personal touch to inexpensive flip-flops, using fashion buttons of your choosing. The straps should be wide enough for the buttons to firmly adhere, and the buttons should be big enough to cover the straps. Flat or shank buttons work for this project, so go ahead and pick your favorites. Get the full tutorial here.
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