cute as a button crafts.

I received these buttons as a gift from an antique market and I’m always looking for new ways to integrate them into my life and crafts.

 

I love the look of the vintage buttons in the mason jar and sometimes I just use that as a decoration around my apartment. When I first got the button jar, the buttons were organized into layers by colour and I thought that was a really smart idea! It makes the whole container look really sharp and more enticing for buyers.

You can get buttons from many different places like antique stores, vintage markets, dollar store and any craft outlet. Or ask your Grandma (that’s what I did), she probably has a couple containers in a closet somewhere :)

I’m personally drawn towards vintage buttons as they’ve been pre-loved and have a bit more character. If you’re doing a cheaper craft or you’re painting over the buttons, I would suggest buying your buttons from the dollar store so you can save your good buttons.

Buttons are a huge collectable item in the antique world. They date back to the 17^th century in Japan and eventually made their way to the West in the 19^th century. Through the years, they gone through many different style changes and have been made with various materials such as ceramic, fossilized coal, glass, metal and enamel. You can read more about the history of buttons here. 

When using buttons in a craft, hot glue will usually do the trick. If you’re going to be using them day to day and need it to be a bit more secure, like on a necklace or ornament, I would suggest sewing it on with a needle and thread. You know, that’s sort of what they were made for.

See below for some ideas on how you can use your extra buttons!

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