Giant Multicoloured Button Necklace
Originally uploaded by itsalovelycake

It's the festive season and craftiness is all part and parcel of getting into the spirit - even if you're not crafty at any other time of year, Christmas is conducive to a little bit of DIY. Creating is a fulfilling experience, one that renders results that you can touch, feel & delight in! Whether you choose to create a little something for yourself or alternatively choose to get your DIY on & whip up a special personalised gift for your favourite few people.

A cute crafty DIY option that is super simple & versatile is to opt for some fun with buttons. There are so many options when it comes to buttons so no matter what style you're going for - you'll find a button to match. So round up a whole ton of buttons: mismatched, sparkly, vintage, big, small, sailor, retro, blingy - whatever it is that rings your bells this Christmas. Take them from old coats & shirts, or new shirts that come with that satchel of extras that no one ever makes proper use of (right?), or hit a local craft store or charity store. Some of the most darling buttons can be found on vintage coats. The coat itself may have a little too much loving wear to still be enjoyed for it's intended use, but don't dismiss it entirely - steal those buttons and put them to good use.

Here are a few ideas to get the ball rolling, why not:

Glue a few green, red, gold/silver buttons onto the front of a piece of plain card, form a cluster in the corner and do some simplified calligraphy to create a modern DIY christmas card.

Take those statement buttons from an old vintage-esqe coat & use on that snug new warm coat you just bought on the high street. Customising your high street coat with some spunky buttons can be just the point of difference you need to stand out from the crowd & look amazing!

Grab a whole bundle of mismatched buttons & string together on a piece of thin elastic - hey presto, you have yourself a pretty & unique bracelet.

Use a large plain button as a hair piece - simply find a button you love & glue to the end of a hair clip. Another fun alternative to your high street hair accessories.

Check out this search of Flickr for some very cute button-y inspiration.


What will you be doing with your random buttons?