DIY Buttons Craft Ideas



A nice compilation of cool craft ideas that you can easily make at home by yourself. And do not be afraid to mix the colors.

1 Favor Bags
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Favor Bags (via Martha Stewart Weddings)

2 Button Rings

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Button Rings (via Little Birdie Secrets)

3 Button Christmas Trees

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Button Christmas Trees (via UK lass in US)

4 Lampshade Decoration

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Lampshade Decoration (via We Make It Fun!)

5 Button Explosion Tee

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Button Explosion Tee: I was gifted a big stash of buttons that looked so pretty together, I also had a couple of my favorite Target t-shirts that needed some primping, so I put them together and this is what I came up with: a little bit of a button explosion, but I think it turned out fun, and(…) (via iCandy Handmade)

6 Button Matching Game

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Button Matching Game: Button Matching Game by Kristen Sutcliffe from New House Project My four-year-old daughter loves playing with the colorful buttons she finds in my desk, so I came up with a little game she could do with them. This is a… (via Bloesem Kids)

7 Cool Button Pendant

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Cool Button Pendant (via CraftyPod)

8 Framed Button Initial

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Framed Button Initial (via The Crafty Scientist)

9 Covered Buttons


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Covered Buttons (via Martha Stewart Weddings)

10 Button Bouquet

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Button Bouquet (via Ell can blog)

11 Button Handbag

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Button Handbag: Cute As A Button Bag – PURSES, BAGS, WALLETS – 4 months, 1.5 kilograms of buttons and many, many swear words later, I give you:”Cute As A Button”Inspired by a bag which I saw in a museum (via Craftster)

12 Turquoise Button Tree

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Turquoise Button Tree: I’ve been seeing a lot of rainbow-inspired button art kicking around on Pinterest lately, and I thought I’d make my own. I included my fave crafty sidekick a.k.a. Kid #1. She is the best. Step 1: Put on your Christmas PJ’s and draw the outline of a rainbow. I traced a bunch of different sized (via Busted Button)

13 Vintage Button Bookmarks

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Vintage Button Bookmarks: Did you see that? I wasn’t kidding this is a 5 MINUTE project! Mothers Day is coming up, and its probably one of the most notorious holidays for homemade gifts. Button bookmarks are easy to make and the kids can even help make a set for Grandma! Confession: I do not have a button collection. Tragic,…Read More (via My Sister’s Suitcase)

14 Button Clock

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Button Clock: My DIY button clock is perfect for a craft room or any other room in your home. Change up the colors of the buttons to match your home decor. This would also make a great addition to a kids room. This DIY button clock is super simple to make as well. DIY Button Clock Supplies: (via The Country Chic Cottage)

15 Button Art

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Button Art: This fun button art craft is sure to be a hit for kids of all ages (just keep a close eye on younger children who might be tempted to put them in their mouth!)! Begin by choosing your design and painting an image on to a blank canvas. We used a bare tree for our…Read More (via Simply Designing with Ashley Phipps)

16 Button Tree Bag

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Button Tree Bag: Oh my goodness! I haven’t blogged for two months! EEK! Bad blogger. I suppose with the crazy autistic kiddos and the newborn with kidney problems it’s just been easier to share my brain spillage with you on Facebook and Instagram. P.S. I’m addicted to Instagram, and if you’d like to see sneak peeks and progress pics of (via Busted Button)

17 Unique Bowl

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Unique Bowl (via designs by kristen)

18 Button Napkin Rings

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Button Napkin Rings: For a casual reception, rehearsal dinner or morning-after brunch, use oversized buttons and napkins in bright colors to add a festive pop to your table. (via Colin Cowie Weddings)

19 Button Checker Board

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Button Checker Board (via Little Miss Momma)

20 Easy Button Magnets

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Easy Button Magnets: These cute little buttons may just be the easiest craft project ever. They use minimal supplies and only take 5 minutes to make. I must (via Big Box Detox)

21 Button Cookie Bouquet

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Button Cookie Bouquet: Not long ago, I was browsing pinterest.com and came across this adorable idea for creating Valentine’s button bouquets! Aren’t they cute? I thought they would be even cuter in an edible form (via Home Stories A to Z)

22 Clothespin Button Racer

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Clothespin Button Racer (via Almost Unschoolers)

23 Button Necklace

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Button Necklace (via twobutterflies)

24 Button Wreath

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Button Wreath (via Martha Stewart Weddings)

25 Rainbow Button Wind Chime

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Rainbow Button Wind Chime: Next month one of my newest books in the Mania series, Button Mania: Buttons, Bottle caps and Beyond! goes on sale. Of course I couldn’t wait and had to give you a sneak peek of whats inside! This button wind chime in rainbow colors is one of my favorite projects in the book. Since its still Read More (via Crafts by Amanda)

26 Button Pendant Light

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Button Pendant Light: A tutorial to create DIY Button Pendant Light for over the bedside. Plus, how to wire a lamp socket and lamp plug! (via Pretty Handy Girl)

27 Button Skull Jacket

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Button Skull Jacket (via Mr. Peacock)

28 Cast Resin Paperweights and Coasters

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Cast Resin Paperweights and Coasters: A great way to capture mementos! (via Lil Blue Boo)

29 Button Seating Cards

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Button Seating Cards (via Martha Stewart Weddings)

30 Quick Button Necklace

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Quick Button Necklace (via Little Musings)

31 Button Hairband

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Button Hairband (via B.Cheniful)

32 Make Clothing Buttons from Shrink Plastic

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Make Clothing Buttons from Shrink Plastic (via Scissors.Paper.Wok)

33 Vintage Cookie Cutter Button Flowers

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Vintage Cookie Cutter Button Flowers (via Such Pretty Canvas)

34 Button Flower

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Button Flower: Here ya go, everything I know about making button flowers – enjoy! To make a button flower, you’ll need 5-6 smallish matching buttons, a larger button for the center, and if desired, a small button for the center of the… (via Artsy-Crafty Babe)

35 Beachy Button Garb

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Beachy Button Garb: Use extra buttons to entertain kids with fun and easy projects. (via Better Homes and Gardens)

36 Button Art Heart

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Button Art Heart (via Mama’s Crafty Place)

37 Baby Card

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Baby Card (via Paper, Scissors, and Glue – Oh My!)

38 Button Birds

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Button Birds (via I am Derby)

39 Snowflake Ornament

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Snowflake Ornament: Hi all! First off, I want to say thank you to all of you who rated our project online today! Wow!!!! You guys are really helping us out!!!! Thanks so much!!!!! Now for my latest project! Ive mentioned that early Christmas decorating is a family tradition going way back! We have always put the trees {…Read More…} (via Shanty 2 Chic)

40 Button Wall Art

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Button Wall Art: If you are looking for cheap wall decor with a pop of color, you’ll love this DIY button art! I created it using a dollar store frame. (via Mod Podge Rocks)

41 Vibrant Button Tree on Canvas

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Vibrant Button Tree on Canvas: Buttons aren’t just for seamstresses you know. I always have a stash of buttons on hand for a variety of projects. I love using them with kids crafts, they are great for dressing up little projects, and perfect for a quick embellishment. Buttons definitely have more uses than just fastening a blouse closed. This button Read More (via Crafts by Amanda)

42 Button Blossoms

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Button Blossoms (via Martha Stewart Weddings)

43 Wire and Button Letter

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Wire and Button Letter (via CraftyPod)

44 Button Stamp

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Button Stamp: Create stamps from materials you already have sitting around the house and have an endless supply of textural stamps for various paper projects. (via Factory Direct Craft)

45 Button Clock

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Button Clock (via Martha Stewart)

46 Button Flower Mirror

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Button Flower Mirror: Use extra buttons to entertain kids with fun and easy projects. (via Better Homes and Gardens)

47 Spring Bouquet

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Spring Bouquet: What’s Springtime without a beautiful bouquet of flowers? Nothing blooming in your neck of the woods yet? Create your own with AC products! Supplies: Everyday Felt Flowers (77177) – My House, Stem Occasions Four (89090) – Ribbon, Petal Occasions Four (89082)… (via American Crafts Studio Blog)

48 Flower Clips

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Flower Clips: Flower clips are easy to make and child friendly. Create clips from scrap left overs and pin away. Great on notebooks, lunch bags and more. Quick Craft (via The Sewing Loft)

49 Button Cufflinks

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Button Cufflinks (via Martha Stewart Weddings)

50 Button Cluster Key Ring


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Button Cluster Key Ring: How to make a cluster keyring with little buttons (via Sum of their Stories)



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