I remember the first time my fascination for buttons flared
up.
It was my mum’s button jar that I would regularly open it to
inspect the beautiful spare buttons collected over the years. Ever since I have
a fascination with buttons. They are my favourite objects to craft with. One of
my most done crafts is button hearts, which make a lovely wall or hanging decoration.
They are cute and versatile and it will take only about 10 minutes to make one.
What you need
How to make a buttonheart
There are many ways to wire up the buttons. The following is
the most stable way in my experience as well as the most formable. Depending on the site of the base circle, you can form a multitude of shapes.
Cut the wire to about 2 ½ times the length of your preferred
size of the heart and fold it in the middle.
With a 2 whole button put both ends through one whole from
the back of the button. Then put the ends back from the front into the opposite
hole and pull tight.
Repeat these steps for the entire length of the wire until about 2 cm of wire is left.
To connect both ends to a circle repeat the same steps of
adding a button to the first button you put on a wire. Then I tie each end
around the line and cut any bits standing away.
To form the heart, I bend the button circle to create two
strands of buttons. While I fix one end, I push the other down to create a dip.
Then I just pull the strands apart and form them to create a nice heart shape.
To hang your button heart, you can tie some ribbon or cord either
in the middle or to each side of the dip.
I think it makes such a nice little gift for baby showers
weddings, dinner invitation. Because you can use any button, these hearts are
so customisable that you can make one that almost anyone will find nice.
What is your favourite button experience? What craft do you
usually do with buttons?
If you created a button heart yourself, don’t forget your
creation on Instagram with the hashtag #craftjournaler
Feel free to roam about and find more ideas on this blog.
How about simple jewellery making?
Until I see you next time remember: Keep colourful and craft
more :-)
