In every house there is sure to be a box with unnecessary buttons. Of course, they can only be called unnecessary conditionally. Someday they will come in handy. Probably ... So they lie for years, forget about them, then remember again at the next spring cleaning. It’s a pity to throw out, good ones, after all ... We propose not to store old and useless sewing accessories, but to make button crafts with your own hands. It is not as difficult as it seems. In addition, you free the whole box and you can create wonderful things for decorating the room.
Crafts from buttons with their own hands. Materials
At first glance, it’s rather hard to imagine what old buttons might come in handy for. But if you manage to wake up your imagination, then ideas will pour in, as if from
a cornucopia. What can I make crafts from? Of everything! For the manufacture of various crafts, absolutely any buttons are suitable. It does not matter that they are slightly worn, they do not have a pair or partially erased the pattern from prolonged use. Even the specimens that once adorned men's shirts, and those will go to use, although it would seem, more unprepossessing representatives of this family still need to be searched. We also need glue, preferably transparent and quick-drying. You can use a thermal gun. Threads,
artificial wood, ribbons, sticks and colored threads. In general, everything that takes up a sufficient amount of space, but is not used due to the fact that no one needs it.
Making souvenirs: trees and flowers
Let's start with the tree. Many of these trees, having survived a period of popularity, quietly live their life somewhere on the balcony or in the garage. We offer to give them a second chance and, decorating, turn them into an original element of decor. So, do-it-yourself crafts from buttons: wood. It must be thoroughly washed and dried. Then, having formed various flowers from suitable buttons in color and size, fix them on a wire leg and wrap it with a green ribbon. Thus, we got an imitation of the stalk. Having made several of these flowers, you can stick them in a pot with an artificial tree or in the kitchen in an ordinary plant. Such an element of decoration will look fun and original! Several of these buttons can be put in a glass or organizer on the table. Such an accessory will unobtrusively lift the mood not only for you, but also for those around you.
Crafts from buttons with their own hands. Photo frame
Today, fashion is returning to the publicly displayed photographs. If you have an old frame in your house, then you can make it a real masterpiece. Sand thoroughly, degrease and color it. Using a thermal gun, attach various buttons to the frame in an arbitrary or well-chosen order. You can make a multi-colored, or you can strictly selected photo frame in terms of shades. By placing a photograph in it, you can enjoy the wonderful, and most importantly, independently made element of the decoration of the room. Crafts from buttons, the photos of which you can see, are very easy to do with your own hands. And if you invite the children to join, then a great pastime is guaranteed!