Helen challenges herself in thinking of new ways to sew on a button!
Ombre button tutu on canvas!!
How to get this look yourself!
Turn your old t-shirt into a cute button-down-back-shirt!
Our CR Gibson division recently launched a stylish and modern new line of stationery products: X & O Paper Goods. The bold colors of the Bright & Lively theme inspired me to create some coordinating office supplies. If you are ready to update your work or home office with fun colors, use this project to […] Read more…
Summer officially arrived this week! Who is heading to the beach or to the pool this weekend? Beach bags are the best way to keep your towel, shoes, books, and drinks organized. Follow along with this Button Beach Bag project to personalize a plain beach bag by sewing on buttons into the shape of your […] Read more…
Here’s another fun summertime project! Buttons can be such a great embellishment, especially if you have a collection of single buttons with no home. For this project, you can give simple hair clips get an extra pop of pizzazz using stylish coordinating buttons. These little Button Hair Clips are so easy to create for your […] Read more…
Here is another project to dress up dinner at the picnic table this summer! Use brightly colored bandanas, or other scraps of fabric, to create these Bandana Button Napkin Rings. Use oversized buttons in a coordinating color. These cute little napkin rings also make a thoughtful hostess gift. You can also pick a fabric that […] Read more…
Iron-On Patches are so popular right now! They aren’t just for kids, I’m also seeing a lot of adults getting in on this fun trend! Patches and appliques are a fun and simple way to add personal flair to a simple t-shirt, jacket, tote or jeans. To make the looks pictured, you will need the […] Read more…
Do you ever fall in love with unique colors or shapes of buttons but have no place to use them? Try turning them into a simple piece of Embroidery Hoop Art! Use embroidery hoops and some fabric remnants to create a canvas and sew on your buttons. To make this Embroidery Hoop Art, you will […] Read more…
Summer is just around the corner so it’s time to start thinking about some summer projects. I thought I would get started early on some red, white, and blue themes so you have time to plan and gather your supplies! First-up is this Patriotic Button Headband. This is a fairly simple project that allows you […] Read more…
Get a head start on summer dinner parties with these cute Button Fruit Napkins. Use different colors and sizes of buttons to create the fruit and simple stitches for the leaves and stems. I used a sunny yellow gingham check pattern for the napkins but solid colors work just as well. You can use the […] Read more…
Do you ever lose your keys at the bottom of your bag or on a desk covered with paperwork? Your keys will be so easy to find once you make this fun Button Charm Key Chain! To make this Button Charm Key Chain you will need the following materials: An Assortment of Buttons Key Chain […] Read more…
Decorate plain, inexpensive t-shirts for kids using buttons and some imagination. Create fun shapes, monograms, or colorful creatures. For Button Dragonfly T-Shirt project, I used a whimsical design and bright colors. Let the kids pick their favorite design and use buttons in their favorite color. To make this Button Dragonfly T-Shirt, you will need […] Read more…
Add some bright pops of color to your home décor with these Button Butterflies. These little decorations are so easy to make. I used simple wood shapes, painted them in a matching color, and glued layers of coordinating buttons on top. Hang them with a matching piece of tulle or ribbon. These would be pretty […] Read more…
These fun and fabulous Oversize Button Rings are the perfect project for kids (and adults) who love to play dress-up! For this project you will need about an hour – depending on how many of these great rings you plan to make! You will also need to plan to let the glue dry for 24 […] Read more…