Many crafters have a large collection of buttons, either those which have been collected frugally off of clothing or, if they are lucky enough, a collection of buttons that was given to them by mothers and grandmothers.
My grandmother had a huge button collection that I loved to sort through and play with as a child. Oh, how I wish I had that giant button collection today.
How do I display a button collection?
For those beautiful antique or unique buttons, it would be lovely to put them on display. A pretty bowl, a clear container or mason jar show off the button collection beautifully.
It is especially nice if the collection is put in something that allows others to touch and explore the buttons.
In a home decorated in the farmhouse or country style, a jar of buttons out on display fits right into the decor.
As a crafter, there are so many things that can be created with buttons!
If you, like me, were not gifted a giant collection of buttons, buttons of every color and size can be purchased at craft stores.
This page is a compilation of crafts with buttons for adults to enjoy. If children’s button crafts are what you are looking for, check out our button crafts for kids page.
Button Art Tree
Directions for a button art tree are very popular right now, and this page has several variations of button tree art to explore. The Four Seasons Button Tree Wall Art is a wonderful use of seasonal colored buttons on painted canvases.
The colors in this four seasons button art tree are very bright and vivid. I might try earth-toned paint to allow this art to fit nicely in any home decor.
There are also winter and holiday button art tree tutorials! Make the fun candy cane tree with ribbon, a styrofoam cone, and red and white buttons. It is so festive!
Try something different with the crocheted Amigurumi Christmas tree decorated with buttons. It is so cute and can be used as a holiday decoration, an attachment to a gift package, or a stuffie!
Amigurumi crochet is fun to do and even more fun to enjoy after it’s been crafted. Be sure to take a look at our Amigurumi Crochet project page!
Button Flower Crafts
Such cute button flower craft tutorials can be found below! Be sure to check out the Button Art tutorial from Christine’s crafts. Her directions are for any shape or design desired, and a button flower craft would be perfect using this technique.
The tutorial for the Button Bouquet In Thread Spool from The Sum of Their Stories shows how to create a playful spray of flowers in a vase made from a thread spool. So cute!
Other Crafts With Buttons
There are so many more crafts below using buttons. Be sure to look at the directions for making the popular button dish, canvas and framed wall art, holiday ornaments and wreaths, and the other crafts with buttons.
Scroll down to see these projects and many more! Happy crafting!
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This project is the perfect Canada day craft using the free template and buttons.
Frugal Mom Eh
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With the free printable template, it's easy to make this adorable button art for a nursery or child's room.
Frugal Mom Eh
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This button tree wall art is made from four canvases, paint and colorful buttons. Get step-by-step instructions so you can make button tree wall art too!
Crafts by Amanda
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Do you save all of your used Altoids containers? Here is a cute idea for upcycling them into something useful.
Mod Podge Rocks Blog
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A canvas, buttons, glue and paint are all that are needed to make button art. With this tutorial and your own design create button art for your home.
Christine's Crafts
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With minimal supplies, a button and paper clip, learn how to make a super simple, fun button bookmark. A excellent gift giving idea.
Needlepointers.com
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How to make a sweet button bouquet decoration using an empty cotton reel or spool.
The Sum of Their Stories
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This button bracelet is a good way to put your bulk buttons stash to a better use.
Nbeads
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This button project is relatively easy to make. You simply paint a border on canvas, Mod Podging to seal, then add your buttons.
Mod Podge Rocks Blog
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Use this post to crochet an Amigurumi Christmas tree and decorate it with buttons.
Underground Crafter
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Buttons, straight pins, and foam cone equal an adorable and easy Christmas tree! Get the free instructions here.
Hey Let's Make It
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If you are looking for a fun button bowl, here is the tutorial for you.
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This post has instructions on how to make a button doll.
Crafts by Amanda
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With this post, you can make your own simple button earrings.
Sum of Their Stories
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This button fastened envelope is a cute way to give gift cards.
Sum of Their Stories
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These Button Flower Pins are simple to make and are a sweet handmade gift for kids to make for Mother's Day.
Artsy Fartsy Mama
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With your stash of buttons or purchased buttons, make cute button hair clips. There are so many different combinations, sizes and styles to make.
The Crafting Nook
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Send love to your Valentine by creating this DIY button art on the front of the card and then write a sweet message inside the card.
One Little Project
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Make this cheerful button lampshade with these free instructions.
Crafts by Amanda
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Do you like monograms? Make a monogram wall art by using these free instructions.
Julie Measures
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Follow a few easy steps and make these simple and elegant button pendants by upcycling buttons.
Craft Bits
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Button snowmen ornaments are so cute and easy to make with the free instructions here.
Super Mom Hacks
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This Christmas craft is a cute star-shaped button ornament your kids can make to decorate the Christmas tree this holiday season!
Mombrite
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Make this simple starfish wall art with buttons, a canvas and this free tutorial.
Crafts by Amanda
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How how to turn colorful vintage buttons into button trees!
Down Redbud Drive
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Here is an inexpensive and fun way to add a pop of color to a room with button wall art.
Mod Podge Rocks Blog
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Get out that button tin or jar! Then create a button wreath with the instruction on this website.
Crafty Gardener
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Grab a styrofoam cone and some red and white buttons and create an adorable candy cane button tree using these free instructions.
The Country Chic Cottage
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Make a Christmas tree with buttons and put it on a handmade Christmas card. Even toddlers and kids can make this winter craft!
Adventure In A Box
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This bookmark is SOOO adorable with the button center. Find a free video and step-by-step crochet instructions here.
Lakeview Cottage Kids
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Decorating for fall and Halloween would not be complete without pumpkins.
Learn how to turn and faux pumpkin into a fabulous, fun festive decoration that can be displayed year after year.
Needlepointers.com
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Grab some buttons from your button box and make some earrings by reading this post.
Crafts by Amanda
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Make an adorable piece of artwork for Easter with this tutorial, the free template, buttons and a few other craft supplies.
Frugal Mom Eh
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This button project is fun for adults or can be used to teach your kids the basics of sewing while creating a fun homemade art piece to hang on their wall!
Crafts by Amanda
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This craft tutorial shows you how to make a farmhouse-style chicken wall art using buttons.
Craft Bits
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With a wood heart base and a few other craft supplies, you can create a one-of-a-kind farmhouse Valentine craft decor for your home.
Elle Marie Home
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You can make these button earrings with your favorite buttons, some simple supplies and this free tutorial.
30 Minute Crafts
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Create a pinwheel ornament with this tutorial.
The Cottage Mama
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A pair of rainbow button earrings made with colorful buttons is one of the easiest jewelry projects. Learn how here.
Artsy Fartsy Mama
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Learn how to make and operate a spinning button toy, aka dancing button. This fun easy-to-make craft can be made in just minutes which common household items. It is the perfect rainy day craft that will entertain your kid(s).
Needlepointers Staff
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They dress up any outfit by making a flower ring out of an old t-shirt, button and some sewing supplies. It's fast, it's simple.
Crafts by Amanda
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Do you have vintage buttons? Select a few you like and make them into a pretty vintage necklace.
Craft Bits
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