DIY Christmas Decorations: Creative Use of a Button

Are you a crafter that loves to find multiple uses for simple, ordinary things? It is an industrious character trait coupled with creativity and, of course, frugality at work! And, what could be more basic than a button?

Think about it, we've been making buttons to clasp things closed for a very long time, way before we learned to make them in a factory. Wood sticks and loops of twine are just one example!

We came up with a few ideas of making this inexpensive little thing called a button into some really charming Christmas items.

How about button cookies? These are simple sugar or butter cookies, too! After you roll out your dough and cut your circle, take a cookie cutter just a little smaller and press lightly for the groove. Then poke 2 holes in the center with a skewer. These would be adorable as a table favor at a ladies Christmas party, or a very creative way to bundle up plain sugar cookies for a cookie exchange!

Buttons as an ornament! Why not? You’ll need a bunch of colored buttons in various shades, some thin wire and ribbon. These can be ornaments for the tree or even gift tags! This is a tag that your sewing friend will definitely not throw away, and will forever think of you as their most creative friend. While going to the spendy department store for their annual Christmas ornament is a tradition for many, we love the idea of crafting one of our own annual ornaments from the staples of life. We love how Frugal Family Home shares her tips to make these just right.

Button bracelets! Colorful string, a bunch of eclectic buttons plus elastic make these simple and one-of-a-kind gifts. We have heard of friends who sold these as a fundraiser for their coworker’s cancer treatment expenses. Truly a unique way to support and help others while adorning your arm with a sweet reminder of hope.

Breast Cancer Awareness button ribbons! Simply special and full of PINK, these ribbons are perfect for any fundraising activity or for every day to show off your support to end cancer.

We hope these ideas have inspired your next project! If you are looking for even more Christmas crafts, there’s always a new favorite waiting for you from our team at MerryStockings. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Merry Crafting!