Today's trend is... Buttons
Buttons, you say? Yup! Buttons. I know, buttons have been around for hundreds of years, maybe even longer. I'm not a button historian or anthing, so I just made that up. Why am I highlighting buttons today? Well, although buttons have been around the craft block for ages, lately I've been seeing buttons used in some very modern trendy projects. It's chic with a classic twist.
Take, for example, this super hip Button Monogram Wall art from DIYIdeas.com:
I really love this idea. And it looks so simple to make and soooo very chic. Use a clean classic font for this project to keep it modern.
How about this simple Button Wreath Ornament from Martha Stewart:
Super simple, right? And in theory I think it would look too "country" for me. But the key to making it fresh and modern? The monochromatic, muted color scheme. That's what does it for me.
I am totally in love with these Button Bobby Pins from A Homemaker's Journal:
Lastly, a little project that you could totally use a digital die-cutter for. Homemade buttons from shrink plastic! This awesome project is from Scissors.Paper.Wok:
Here's a simple little card I made with buttons recently:
What makes this project so chic {at least I think so}? The bold pattern in the background contrasted with the graphic digital stamp in the foreground {I washed over it with a little pale grey copic marker for a tiny bit of depth} makes the yellow buttons just pop right off! Well not literaly...
Got any nifty button projects of your own? Post a link in the comments section below!
Time to get crafty, people!
1 comment:
WOW, Jan, those are some great projects using buttons! I need to get in my stash and create something with them! That wall art is amazing! They are all amazing! :)
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