Buttons. I love them. They are among the most humble of embellishments but there are so many things to do with them but they are almost indispensable for crafting with.
Buttons work really well with a myriad of different styles...
Vintage - check, Cute - check, Whimsical - check, Country - check, Primitive - check, Collage - check, Crisp and Clean - check, Masculine - check
I love an embellishment that works with almost anything. They are also pretty inexpensive embellishments too which makes them even better.Designs that have dimension are favorites of mine. Buttons are an easy way to do that.
1. Embellish stamped images.
Stamped images don't have to be specially designed to work with buttons to be used with them. Crafters have been adding buttons to stamped images for years. Whether they are just a cute embellishment or used to accent circular features of the design itself. Think of obvious things like wheels or flower centers or try...
buttons to embellish clothing like on this Vintage Apron stamp by Lockhart,
buttons as apples on this sweet tree from Kim Hughes Spring Trees stamp set,
eyes, or in this case lack thereof, on this skull and cross bones from Kim Hughes Ahoy Matey set.
2. Hang images from them.
Buttons are always sweet to hang design elements from. In this card design, I've hung some stars from the button. Mittens are a cute choice, as is a baby dress, a bunch of dried flowers, or whatever else you can think of.
Supply List: Nutmeg 6x6 paper pad by Cosmo Cricket, sewing machine, Baby Dear stamp set by CHF, Tim Holtz Sanding Block, Nested Stars by Spellbinders, twine, button by Basic Grey
3. Create a border.
Buttons make great borders and a way to emphasize a vertical or horizontal element in your design.
Adhere buttons along an edges, accent a strip or string on some ribbon or twine to create your border.
Supply List: Robin's Egg Notecards by Memory Box, Nutmeg 6x6 paper pad by Cosmo Cricket , stamp by Hero Arts, On the Desk stamp set (Rummage Bin line) by CHF, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink by Tsukineko, twine, Diamond Lace Edger Punch by EK Success
4. Decorate Scallops.
Buttons are fabulous for accenting the rounded shape of scallops. Add them to a scalloped shape or punched scalloped border to add interest and accent the detail.
Supply List: Earth Love 6x6 paper pad by Cosmo Cricket, Baby Dear stamp set by CHF, Tim Holtz Mini Attacher and Sanding Block, Copic Markers, twine, Large Classic Scalloped Circle Nestability Die
Now these simple ideas are just the beginning. There are so many more. I'll be visiting a few more ideas in upcoming weeks.
Thanks for joining us today in the CLASSroom.
