How to Display Sewing Buttons: 10+ Creative & Easy Ideas (2024)

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Got a button collection? Show it off with these 10 creative and easy ways to display sewing buttons!

1. Use a shadow box. This is a classic way to display your buttons, and it’s perfect for showing off a variety of sizes and shapes. Simply glue your buttons to a piece of cardboard, then place the cardboard in a shadow box.

2. Make a button wreath. This is a fun and festive way to display your buttons during the holidays. Simply glue your buttons to a grapevine wreath, then hang it on your door or wall.

3. Create a button wall hanging. This is a great way to add a touch of personality to your home décor. Simply glue your buttons to a piece of fabric, then hang the fabric on your wall.

4. Turn your buttons into a piece of jewelry. You can make a necklace, bracelet, or earrings out of your buttons. Simply thread your buttons onto a piece of string or wire, then tie the ends together.

5. Use your buttons to decorate a gift. This is a great way to add a personal touch to a gift. Simply glue your buttons to a gift bag or wrapping paper.

6. Make a button pincushion. This is a useful and decorative way to store your pins and needles. Simply glue your buttons to a piece of felt, then stuff the felt with batting.

7. Create a button garland. This is a festive way to decorate your home for the holidays. Simply thread your buttons onto a piece of ribbon, then hang the garland on your mantel or doorway.

8. Use your buttons to make a game. You can make a beanbag toss game, a tic-tac-toe game, or a memory game out of your buttons.

9. Turn your buttons into a piece of art. You can glue your buttons to a canvas, then paint around them to create a unique piece of art.

10. Donate your buttons to a charity. There are many charities that accept donations of buttons. This is a great way to give your buttons a new home and help others in need.

Materials

To display your sewing buttons, you’ll need a few materials, including:

• Vintage button cards
• Vintage frames
• Photo corners
• Scrapbook paper, card stock, or vintage paper
• Cardboard (or heavy cardstock)
• 1/2″ nails
• Brown kraft paper
• Tacky glue or liquid acid-free glue
• Sawtooth hangers

Steps

Select the vintage buttons you’d like to frame and match them up with suitable frames.

Remove the glass from the frame.

Cut scrapbook paper or vintage paper to fit your frame.

Glue it to a piece of cardboard also cut to fit.

Apply photographic corners to the card(s) you want to frame, place them on the scrapbook paper and press them into place.

Secure the project in the frame using small finishing nails.

Cut a piece of brown kraft paper to fit the back of the frame and glue in place with tacky glue.

Nail or glue a sawtooth hanger to the top.

Tips

Simple black buttons with a simple black frame.

• Use a variety of buttons in different sizes, shapes, and colors.
• Use different colors to create a cohesive look or to make a statement.
• Use different shapes to add interest and dimension.
• Display your buttons with pride in an embroidery hoop, button rack, button frame, or other creative display.

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