Shank button crafts

make button earrings

Learn how to make these simple and cute button bookmarks in this step by step tutorial.

I've love shank buttons, especially old vintage ones. Unfortunately I find them difficult to use in jewelry because they tend to dangle or h...

First off, what the heck is a button shank? It's the backside of a button - you know, the sticky-outie part on those buttons that have an outie instead of an innie (like belly buttons!). As you know, I love to craft! Part of my crafting involves buttons. I buy buttons by the bag at thrift and antique stores and so does my mom. She is the best at finding me great crafting supplies like buttons! I have a lot of buttons and many have a button shank (yes, I did learn that word when researching…

Looking for a some fun craft ideas? How about BUTTONS! They come in so many colors and sizes and you can do so much with them! Don't believe me that the craft options are endless?

The reason I decided to dabble again in jewelry making was a vintage button bracelet. I saw this example and wanted to try for myself as Christmas present for my mother-in-law. But where was I going to find vintage buttons? I started showing my friends pictures of this bracelet and letting them know I was on the hunt for vintage buttons. My friend stumbled upon the motherload of buttons and I got started. The bracelet wasn't done in time for Christmas, but I got it done by the time for my…

hey loves :) Today I have a tutorial to make your own bracelets with nothing but buttons and string. Miss last week's button tutori...

Hello, DIYers! Do you have a box full of mismatched buttons? They're so interesting! Some of them are plain, colorful, and stylish! Vintage buttons tend to be large and ornate or you can use flat buttons to create something functional or fun! So pull out those buttons and get ready to craft! There are accessories and home décor to make! Happy crafting! Button Bracelets Create and accessorize! Found Red Ted Art Button Tray Dress up a table tray with the addition of buttons! It's so cute…

Once I made the first pair of shank button earrings, all I wanted to do was make more. So I did. This little tutorial builds on yesterday's...

Button Crafts - Photos and ideas for crafting with buttons.