gale

oh those disney princess pics are so cute!! Thanks for the link. I need to use a few up or else I'll have to buy more storage containers. Which I don't have room for.

nativetexan

well years ago i made four patches with a bit of batting in them. sewed them into rows to make a queen quilt. since i'd put batting in already i had to zig zag the four patches together. then sewed buttons on each side of the quilt. there was a light side and a darker side. One of my first. when i moved i gave away three large cans of collected buttons! sad to see them go but i only have so much time on this earth!

Cheshirepat

That sounds very cool! I may have to try it...I still have my grandmothers' collection!

cashs_mom

Several years ago I got a velvet picture frame embellished with the old fashioned white pearl buttons. It was really cute and would be easy to do.

Juliebelle

I have a large collection of buttons too and I have used them to make ornaments for Christmas tree and trees using the styrofoam balls and trees cones from micheals. Also used buttons on large letters to embellish.

Gay

Crazy patchwork wall hanging. Check out https://pintangle.com/faq-pages/cq-details/

Or if you like art try mixed media 'paintings' using anything and everything.

MakaySews

I have a lamp with a jar full of buttons as the base

nativetexan

I saw a photo online of a lamp shade covered with buttons. looked great.

RJLinkletter

Some interesting ideas - thanks everyone! Suzisew - the Pinterest link is amazing!

Anniedeb

I do button art. I've made flags, Christmas trees, pumpkins, black cats, wreaths, hearts, shamrocks and tons of other things. I use various sized picture frames, without the glass, and change them up seasonally.