A couple of days ago I posted this on Instagram:
Here is what I made that day:
Button necklaces!
They are really easy to make, and so much fun! You could easily make these with kids too. Just choose some pretty buttons and string them.
I used waxed cotton cord in matching colors, but you could use yarn, linen, hemp or silk if you’re feeling super fancy. The hardest part is choosing the buttons!
I used a mixture of new buttons and vintage ones. Some of those are quite old and I think some might be bakelite. They get to stand out now, instead of being buried in the bottom of my button jars.
I’m thinking of having a little givewaway for some of these. What do you think?
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I sometimes link up at these parties:
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6 thoughts on “DIY: make a vintage button necklace”
Such a simple design but so lovely! Cute! Cute!
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So cute and clever, I love keeping old buttons and then finding crafts to use them, this is great.
I love the layered buttons! I need to make a necklace like this!
Clever! Thanks for sharing at the To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and More Link Party! I pinned this. Hope to see you at the next party.
What a fun way to use vintage buttons! I love how you mix and match to find darling combinations. So fun!
So many possibilities! My kids would think this is so fun!