I love buttons. They are so cute and colourful so are a wonderful material for craft and decoration.

I purchased the buttons (shown above) from Spotlight. Second hand shops often sell buttons in bulk or use the ones that have been sitting in the sewing drawer for 5 years.

I designed two simple outlines for the children to fill in with buttons of different sizes and colours.  I can’t remember when I’ve seen them so excited about a craft!  They got straight into it, sifting through the buttons to find ‘just the right one’.

Here are my templates.  You are welcome to print them out by clicking on the images.

You will need:

• Template (Use mine or make up your own.  Just keep it simple for best results)
• Buttons
• Clear Craft Glue

If you want to take this craft further, it can be easily turned into wall art.

You will need:

• Canvas to size
• Paint for the background
• Cut out buttoned shape
• Extra buttons for a border
• Clear Craft Glue

Instructions

1. Paint a canvas and allow to dry.

2. Trace the template lightly on to the canvas.

3. Using craft glue, arrange buttons inside the outline.  Alternatively, if you find it easier, decorate the buttons directly on to the paper template and then cut it out and glue it onto the painted canvas.

4. Frame the canvan with buttons (optional).

5. Hang!

I LOVED how they turned out!