Mini Button Art

I love buttons and don’t want to just hide them in a box somewhere.  I showcase some of my favorite buttons by creating little pieces of art.  This is a super quick project that is great for a beginner button fan!

Supplies:

• Small frames-Mine measure about 3 inches by 3 inches, but if you want to create a larger piece of artwork, go for it!
• Felt
• Buttons-I used Granny’s Button Box: Loveable Item# GBX103 and the Citrus Splash Grab Bag #GB126
• Embroidery thread & needle 
• Glue

Directions:

1. Using your frame as a guide, cut a piece of felt to the size of the frame insert.
2. Choose your buttons and decide on a lay-out.  Do you want one very special button to be the focal point?  Do you want to sprinkle them throughout the frame?  Turn them into flowers?  The possibilities are endless and the design can be as simple or intricate as you want it to be!
3. Once you have a design figured out, sew your buttons into place.  If you want to add felt embellishments, sew those down too!  If you like to embroider, add some french knots or some of your other favorite stitches to the design.  (There are a ton of tutorials for embroidery stitches out there.  I personally prefer to search for video tutorials as I’ve found these to be the easiest way for me to learn the stitch.)  Remember, this is your artwork and should be stress-free so if you don’t want to sew, just glue those lovely buttons down! 
4. Once your design is completed, load your embellished felt piece into your frame and you are done!  This is a super quick project.  Some of my designs only took me five minutes to make!  They make wonderful gifts or you can make a few and style yourself a unique display for your home.